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Kisima Ngeda

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  Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp is situated directly on the shore of Lake Eyasi. Across this huge, seasonal, soda lake that stretches away in front of camp, the Alipi escarpment wall rises two thousand feet up into the Endulen area of the Ngorongoro Conservation providing a stunning view. The camp lies amidst a beautiful natural palm and acacia forest with a colossal rock as a backdrop and a natural spring nearby. The camp itself consists at present of seven tents built on permanent platforms, an open dining room and bar, as well as a platform hidden in the reeds next to the spring where one can have a romantic dinner under the stars or chill out in the heat of the day and birdwatch.

On the spring itself there are two huts equipped with beach-beds and lounging chairs ideal for sunbathing.

With an eye on conservation they have used mostly palm for all the buildings. The stems of the leaves provide a unique and very attractive building material and the leaves themselves are ideal for thatching. They have used only dead or fallen palm trees to support the structures. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom and plenty of hot and cold running water supplied by the spring and heated through environmentally friendly "kuni boilers" that burn dry palm fronds.

Toilets are flush type and they have a proper septic system in place.

Furniture and bedding is comfortable and in keeping with the rustic and understated look of the Camp. Lighting is supplied by a generator until the day when electricity reaches the camp. All tents have a beautiful view of the lake (which being seasonal is sometimes more like a salt pan than a lake).

The activities on offer include walking and hunting-gathering with the Wahadzabe hunter-gatherers which starts at daybreak and takes up the whole morning but no more than that since it gets a bit hot at noon for most people. Later in the afternoon guests can go to visit the Wadatoga blacksmith who still works the old way (homemade bellows and all), or the Datiga cultural boma before returning to the Camp in time for sunset and sundowners on the "rock" overlooking the lake. From there guests might even get to see the two hippos that still live in the vicinity.

Guests can also make use of the mountain bikes provided by the camp or go walking and bird watching on the premises. There are several trails across the palm and acacia forest and a whole lakeshore to explore at will and without the need of a guide. Those who wish to can venture into the villages nearby, the area is very safe.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Dates:

Open all year

Rack Rates 2007 (subject to change):

Full Board (includes accommodation, meals)

$190 per single room

$290 per double room 

$390 per triple room 

Children

- sharing with adults, 5-12 = 50%, under 5 = free when sharing

 

     
     

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