Lemala Camps & Lodges has officially unveiled its latest property Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, a bold new chapter in high-altitude, low-impact travel across East Africa’s most storied terrain. Perched nearly 2,500 meters above sea level on the picturesque eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the landmark property blends next-generation safari luxury with deep-rooted sustainability and unrivalled access to one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries.
“Osonjoi was created to feel like it belongs here, not imposed on the landscape, but emerging naturally from it” said Leanne Haigh, CEO of Lemala Camps & Lodges. “This is a retreat for travellers seeking depth as well as comfort. An experience that is slower, more intuitive, and grounded in place.”
Guests can reach the Crater floor and its lion prides in just 20 to 25 minutes via the least-used descent road, allowing them to be among the first to reach the Crater floor each morning, when wildlife sightings are at their peak – and allows for later departure to take advantage of the beautiful evening light, known by the world’s most renowned photographers as Africa’s golden hour. This quieter north-eastern quadrant of the Crater is less visited than the western arc and is ideal for photographers and those seeking intimate, unhurried encounters with nature and rare species including black rhino, elephants, and big cats.
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