Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Mid Range Camp
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Overview
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp is a luxury tented camp operated by Karibu Camps & Lodges, located on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater near Lemala Gate.
Nestled beneath a grove of red-thorn acacia trees, the camp offers breathtaking views of the crater and provides one of the closest access points to the crater floor, allowing guests to begin early morning game drives before most other visitors. The camp features luxurious tented accommodation, exceptional hospitality, and an intimate safari atmosphere in one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
- Room Amenities
- Executive Double Rooms
- Executive Twin Rooms
- Executive Family Suites
- Honeymoon Suite
- King-size or twin beds with premium linens
- En-suite bathroom with hot shower and flush toilet
- Private veranda with crater or forest views
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Mosquito nets over all beds
- Electric heated blankets for cool evenings
- Hot water bottles provided at night
- Comfortable sitting area
- Writing desk
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Luxury bathroom amenities
- Daily housekeeping and room service
- Property & Wellness Facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge with panoramic crater views
- African-themed bar
- Outdoor fireplace (campfire)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the camp
- Laundry service
- 24-hour security
- Eco-friendly camp design
- Disability-friendly facilities
- Sundowner area
- Private parking
- Concierge services
- Room service
- Dining & Bars
- Restaurant serving local and international cuisine
- Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Bush breakfast experiences
- Bush dining and private dinners
- Picnic lunch boxes for crater game drives
- African-themed bar
- Sundowner cocktails
- Selection of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and other special dietary meals available on request
Activities & Services
- Ngorongoro Crater game drives
- Big Five wildlife safaris
- Guided walking safaris
- Bush dining experiences
- Sundowner experiences
- Maasai cultural visits
- Olduvai Gorge excursions
- Wildlife photography
- Bird watching
- Tanzania cultural experiences
- Honeymoon and special celebration experiences
- Evening campfire gatherings
Reviews 1495+ From Tripadvisor
Absolutey recommended! I can't say enough about this incredibly special place located right on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater! The setting amid the flat-topped acacia trees (and other jungly flora) is truly astounding. The accommodations are luxurious and substantial but also simple and fit into the landscape. The common areas (bar, lounge, dining room) with their huge outdoor decks hanging over the crater edge are so beautiful. The staff is super friendly, helpful, attentive and professional. The meals were so delicious and beautifully prepared. We had 2 amazing days in the crater and saw so many incredible animals and birds. I could have stayed for a week! Thank you so much for everything, we will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country of Tanzania
Pure nature and excellent hospitality We spent a wonderful night at the Ngorongoro Lions Paw. The welcome was exceptional, with a pleasant complimentary welcome barbecue. The location of the lodge is simply spectacular: immersed in nature at about 2,300 meters of altitude, with breathtaking views. A very appreciated detail is the caddy transport service from the lodge to the restaurant, particularly convenient in the evening hours. The rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, with thermal blankets in the bed that make the night warm and pleasant despite the cool temperatures of the plateau.
Exceptional Life-saving hospitality ! My husband and I with our driver/guide arrived at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw late at night, completely lost, and without a reservation. Apparently the lodge we had reservations moved locations without notifying the local travel operator. We were stressed and exhausted, but the Assistant Manager, Mwindady (Mwiny), completely turned our night around. He welcomed us warmly, immediately found us a room, and personally helped us get settled in seamlessly.
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Location
Eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater near Lemala Gate.
Region
Arusha