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The Highlands

Designer chic meets eco-conscious at this Asilia safari camp north of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Highlands boasts eight unique glass and canvas tent pods tucked into the forest near the Olmoti crater and an array of Maasai walking trails to discover.

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania
  • Designer chic dome-shaped safari tents offer a unique and modern take on a safari camp

  • Located on the unspoilt Olmoti volcano, north of the Ngorongoro Crater

  • High design meets low impact on the environment

  • Totally unique experiences on offer - walk ancient Maasai trails near Olmoti, descend into the Empakai crater floor on foot, lunch with a lion researcher and authentic Maasai cultural visits


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This is the highest altitude camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation area! Night time temperatures drop dramatically, but fear not, the wood burning stove in your tent will keep you nice and warm.

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Location

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation area, The Highlands has a secluded position in the mountain forest near the Olmoti crater, to the north of the famed Ngorongoro Crater.

International flight into Kilimanjaro airport, the gateway to northern Tanzania. Either drive to the Ngorongoro crater - approx 4 hours, or take a light aircraft flight to nearby Lake Manyara airstrip which is approximately 45 minutes away from the camp.


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