Highlights
What We Love
- Scanning the crater floor with binoculars from the tent deck
- Being close to the entrance of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Beautiful crater-rim location in a grove of red acacia trees
When To Visit
Peak Season: June to October
The crater is at its busiest as visitors pore in to find the Big 5.
Green Season: March to May November to December
November to December – annual short rains.March to May – annual long rains.Visitor numbers drop and rates are lower, making it an attractive time to travel.
Overview
Location can make or break a safari. Lions Paw Camp has an enviable site on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, only about a 10-minute drive from the entrance gate. This allows you to be among the first to arrive in the morning and the last to leave in the afternoon, maximising your precious time in this incredible wildlife paradise. Back at camp, your safari continues as you scan the crater floor and Lake Magadi with your binoculars for elephant and black rhino from the comfort of your private deck.
The rest of the camp is equally well set up with sturdy tents and huge sunny decks around the main areas where you can read, sketch, nap and just unwind.
Facilities
- Dining room
- Lounge
- Bar
- Outdoor fireplace
- Charing facilities
- Family tent
- Laundry service (extra cost)
Tent Features
- Shower
- Deck
- Beverage station
Activities
- Game drives
- Birding