The Highlands
Eight domed suites of canvas and Perspex on the forested edge of Olmoti crater, at the highest elevation in the region. Run by Asilia Africa.
- Type
- Tented camp
- Comfort
- Luxury
- Where
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Domes
- 8, including a family dome
- Run by
- Asilia Africa
- To Ngorongoro Crater
- About 1 hour
- From Lake Manyara airstrip
- About 3 hours by road
- Power
- Solar and generator
- Open
- All year
- Heating
- Wood-burning stove in each dome
Each dome has a wood-burning stove and an en-suite bathroom with hot water and flushing toilets. One dome is an interconnected family suite. Another is a honeymoon suite with an outdoor hot tub.
This is a base for walking. A short, steep hike through highland forest leads to the Olmoti rim, and a longer walk goes down to the Empakaai soda lake. Both hikes are for guests aged 12 and over, and Asilia recommends three nights if you want to walk to Empakaai.
Ngorongoro Crater is about an hour away for crater floor game drives. The nearest airstrip is Lake Manyara, a three-hour drive from camp. Power is solar with a generator, and the camp is open all year.
Facilities
- Spa with private sauna
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary laundry, limited
Rooms
- Domed suite
- Family dome
- Honeymoon suite
At the lodge
- Hike to the Olmoti rim, guests aged 12 and over
- Walk down to Empakaai soda lake, guests aged 12 and over
- Crater floor and sunset game drives
On request
- Maasai village visits