Welcome to Tanzania's Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge officially opened in July.  Set on the eastern rim of Ngorongoro Crater, just outside the Lemala Gate, the lodge offers guests privileged access to the Crater floor in just 20 minutes.  Each of the property's 20 suites is a celebration of Ngorongoro's unique high-altitude beauty. Thoughtful touches include slow burning wood stoves, 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. 

More than just a design-forward lodge, Lemala Osonjoi is a model for regenerative safari tourism. Fully off-grid and powered by solar, the lodge is constructed using recycled and local materials, with no single-use plastics. From the outset, the lodge prioritized community partnership - working hand in hand with local artisans to design and create décor that reflects the traditions, colors, and textures of East Africa.