Reviews of Lemala Ngorongoro
Wildlife sightings and reviews
35 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Lemala Ngorongoro and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
Only complaint would be the room temperatures. I saw my breath in the morning and after you take a shower you'll be freezing.
There is a heater in the room, but it's only turned on for two hours each night." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania

Black Rhino
2 sightings

Buffalo
3 sightings

Elephant
5 sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
4 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
The talking shower is a unique experience but it works!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
The beds were very comfortable.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and service was excellent." See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
They need to regulate the safari companies to keep the cowboys out, they are damaging the site and harming the wildlife with very aggressive driving and ignoring the rules for the crater.
It is cold at the camp! We were told but it was colder than we expected.
Loved the hot water bottles and the talking shower." See all these reviews: 15n in Tanzania

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
Our tent was comfortable, the bucket shower was warm, and the rustic but nice accommodation made us feel like we were truly on safari in Africa, especially when our host mentioned elephants occasionally walk through the camp at night seeking the water intended for the bucket showers!
Hosts were great and the food was good. Very friendly staff. Would recommend for location (right next to the entrance to the Crater) and accommodations, however, we stayed at some other fantastic tent camps later in the trip that made us feel that we couldn't give the same rating as those other sites." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
In this respect the camp did clearly meet all our expectations. Welcome by a local Massai was further very warm and friendly, and our tent felt spacious and comfortable.
Management yet definitely needs improvement. We were in particular very unhappy with the cleanliness of the facilities (dirty tablecloth on each and every table for breakfast and dinner despite being the only guests since a couple of days) as well as the poor quality of food." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"Different to the other Lemala properties"
The food was good but perhaps not up to the quality of the other lodges we stayed in. This is no doubt due to the fact that in such a setting the chef doesn't have access to the same cooking facilities.The scores for rooms and food reflect the lack of "mod cons" but if there was a score for atmosphere it would be way beyond excellent." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 8n in Zanzibar

Buffalo
10 sightings

Elephant
5 sightings

Hippo
8 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Eden"
When I think of Lemala I think luxury, and the Ngorongoro site lives up to Lemala’s standards. The rooms have a rustic elegance to them and the gas heaters certainly help dispel the damp and cold as you snuggle for a comfortable sleep. We lost power in the morning but Lemala was ready with elegant candelabras and soft LEDs at breakfast.
As always the staff was attentive, helpful and kind. The food was expertly prepared and the presentation quite remarkable for a tented camp." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Buffalo
9 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
2 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
8 sightings

Wildebeest
9 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Lemala Ngorongoro review"
The proximity to the crater makes this location hard to beat." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
"Atmospheric safari camp at Ngorongoro"
The tents are well appointed, with reasonably plush interiors and plenty of blankets and hot water bottles for the chillier-than-expected temperatures. The staff were very friendly and wickedly generous with drinks - be careful with the gin and tonics! Communal dining can be hit and miss, but we were fortunate to have entertaining companions for both nights of our stay - basically it was a well-lubricated dinner party with excellent catering and wonderful new friends.
The camp is close to the Lemala gate, so a quick early morning getaway is easy to beat the crowds to the crater floor.
Highly recommended" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar

Black Rhino
3 sightings

Buffalo
6 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
3 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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