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Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Suite Exterior
Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Suite Exterior
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Osonjoi Lodge

Developed by one of the most respected names of East African safaris, Osonjoi Lodge is a modern and luxurious crater-rim cluster of superb suites with easy access to one of Africa’s premier wildlife locations. Developed by one of the most respected names of East African safaris, Osonjoi Lodge is a modern and luxurious crater-rim cluster of superb suites with easy access to one of Africa’s premier wildlife locations.
Developed by one of the most respected names of East African safaris, Osonjoi Lodge is a modern and luxurious crater-rim cluster of superb suites with easy access to one of Africa’s premier wildlife locations. Developed by one of the most respected names of East African safaris, Osonjoi Lodge is a modern and luxurious crater-rim cluster of superb suites with easy access to one of Africa’s premier wildlife locations.
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Location

At an altitude of almost 2500m, close to Lemala’s tented camp and just back from the crater rim, Osonjoi Lodge sits on the edge of the vast interior of the world’s largest intact volcanic crater: Ngorongoro. From here, there is nearby access to Lemala Gate, a portal to the less-frequented eastern part of the national park.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area adjoins the Serengeti National Park and includes the Olduvai Gorge, home of the earliest known humans. The crater supports one of the densest populations of lions, along with an estimated 25,000 large animals, including a black rhino.

Accommodation

Brand new in 2025, and therefore designed and built to meet the highest standards of the luxury safari market, Osonjoi is a development of 20 magnificent suites in a superb location. You’ll find that each expansive suite is orientated and spaced for privacy and superb views. Inside, everything from the beds to the bathrooms and the lounge, is generously proportioned.
In the cool air at this altitude, perhaps only the hardiest will indulge in a daily outdoor shower (of course, there’s an indoor one too), and you may be glad of the cosy woodburning stove, hot water bottles, and thick duvet. Our favourite feature is a secret nook fitted with a bespoke daybed.

If quiet places to read a book are your thing, you’ll thank the architects of the communal areas for their thoughtful appreciation of contemplative spaces. There are bold and more sociable areas too, including a lounge and bar, an outdoor viewing deck with a roaring fire, and an indoor heated swimming pool behind enormous windows. Dining at the lodge is a treat, with menus and service honed by Lemala’s decades of experience in East Africa.
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Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Four Poster Bed
Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Dining Area
Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Lounge

Experiences

Prime game-viewing is likely to be your main motivator for a trip to Tanzania, but the location and options at Osonjoi guarantee that this is just part of what you can expect.

  • Because nearby Lemala Gate is off the beaten track of most tourists, you’ll enjoy exclusive sightings, particularly first thing in the morning.
  • Osonjoi has its own private site for lunch down on the crater floor, so you can spend the whole day down there without needing to return to base.
  • Take advantage of the indulgent spa suite, hidden in a secluded location amid the trees. The Maasai’s belief in the medicinal and symbolic importance of the Osonjoi Tree, after which the lodge is named, is the inspiration.
  • Walk along the crater rim and through the forest in the company of a ranger and a Maasai guide.
  • If you arrive by air or take an air excursion from Manyara Airstrip, the view of the towering escarpment is incredible.
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Tanzania Osonjoi Lodge Outdoor Lunch
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