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Welcome Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge is officially open, setting a new standard for luxury safari experiences within Tanzania's iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Located 8,200 feet above the Ngorongoro Crater on its less-visited eastern rim, the lodge gives guests excellent access to the Crater floor and a variety of unique, multi-day adventures.

Guests are accommodated in 20 beautiful suites, each created to suit the cool mountain climate, offering comforts such as slow-burning wood stoves and large windows that reveal stunning views of the nearby highland forests. Other thoughtful touches include winter-weight duvets, hot water bottles, and a signature "secret nook" daybed tucked beside the fireplace for afternoon reading or a nightcap with views over the forest. En suite bathrooms offer walk-in showers, freestanding soaking tubs with panoramic views, and double vanities, while the lodge's central pavilion houses a curated library, and an expansive outdoor deck with a roaring fire and endless sky.

A highlight is early and special access to the Crater floor, which helps guests to see more wildlife during peak seasons. This quieter northeastern quadrant of the Crater is less visited than the western arc and is ideal for photographers and those seeking intimate, unhurried encounters with nature and rare species including black rhino, elephants, and big cats.

Elewana Elsa's Kopje Rejuvenated

A major renovation of Elsa's Kopje in Kenya's Meru National Park has been completed, introducing design upgrades and a refreshed culinary approach, while preserving the lodge's conservation-focused legacy.

Originally opened in 1999, the property was built above the former campsite of conservationists George and Joy Adamson. The lodge is named after the lioness Elsa, made famous by the 1996 film Born Free. Recent upgrades include new furniture, gleaming bathroom floors and new lighting across all guest suites. The Private House now features a redesigned outdoor shower and a newly installed bath. Communal areas have also been refurbished, with both the main and private pools retiled using terrazzo. A new in-house sundowner space has been introduced and an outdoor cinema is set to launch in the coming weeks.

Food is a significant part of the holistic experience at Elsa's Kopje, focusing on the people, the story, and the connection to the wild and local cuisine. The redesigned menu focuses on melding local cuisine with contemporary techniques, while staying true to Swahili heritage and its bold regional flavors.