A small eight-tent glamping camp on the eastern rim of Ngorongoro Crater, near Crater Lodge, with en-suite tents and early access for game drives.
At a glance
- Off-grid
- No
- Hot tub
- No
- Amenities
- FireplaceMountain viewsTrail access
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp sits at about 2,310 meters on the eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, just inside the park boundaries and close to Crater Lodge. The camp recently relocated from the Acacia special campsite to the Nyati special campsite nearby, keeping the same setup and outlook over the crater.
The camp is built around eight guest tents, including a two-tent family unit, plus a shared lounge and a separate dining tent. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower, vanity desk and flush toilet, and beds can be arranged as a king, two twins or a triple depending on the group. Meals are cooked fresh daily by the camp's chefs and served in the dining tent, and when weather allows, a campfire — called Bush TV here — is lit for evenings spent trading stories with other travelers.
Being inside the park gives guests an early start on game drives down into the crater, where up to 25,000 animals live, including the rare black rhinoceros. From camp, it's possible to arrange a day hike to Empakaai Crater, a visit to a Maasai village, donkey riding, a ranger-led walk along the crater rim, or a bush lunch on the crater floor. All of these extra activities need to be arranged in advance through the camp's reservations team.
Good to know
- How do I book a stay at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp?
- Bookings and activity arrangements go through the camp's reservations team via the official website; check there for current availability and pricing.
- What's included in a tent stay?
- Each guest tent has an en-suite bathroom with shower and flush toilet, and all meals are served in the dining tent, prepared fresh daily by the camp chefs.
- Can the camp accommodate families or groups?
- Yes, there's a two-tent family unit and bed configurations can be arranged as a king, two twins or a triple to suit couples, families or groups.
- Is the camp inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
- Yes, it's located just inside the park boundaries on the crater's eastern rim near Crater Lodge, which allows for early game drives down to the crater floor.
- Are activities like hiking or village visits extra?
- Yes, activities such as the Empakaai Crater hike, Maasai village visits, donkey riding and bush lunches need to be booked in advance and are arranged separately.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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