Mysigio Camp

A luxury highland camp with a myriad of Maasai cultural activities to immerse yourself in the ancient culture.

Location

Mysigio Camp is located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area close to Mysigio Village.

Setting

The camp is set away from the busy crater rim ensuring total tranquility. It is set on an exclusive, semi-permanent campsite with no permanent platforms or plumbing for the tents which would be damaging to the environment within the conservation area.

Highlights

African Environments has a close and long-standing relationship with the local Maasai tribe, and Chief Ole Dorop or one of his sons arrange authentic Maasai activities near the camp so that guests see and experience what is remaining of these ancient traditions.

Facilities

Caption: Ngorongoro can get quite chilly in the evening – thank goodness for the wood-burning stove in the Mess and Lounge tents.)

The camp comprises of 12 massive luxury tents with complete en-suite bathroom facilities. There is a wood heated lounge as well as a mess for relaxing and dining.

Mysigio Camp runs on 100% solar powered light, from the well-lit paths, to the bedside reading lights, ensuring that the clear Ngorongoro atmosphere is not spoiled by noisy generators.

The wood burning stove is designed to run on eco-briquettes made from remnants of coconut and cashew husks as well as waste charcoal that would otherwise be discarded.

The camp is fitted with a solar powered inverter enabling guests to charge camera and phone batteries. Note that it is not hefty enough to cope with hairdryers, laptops or shavers.

Activities

Mysigio Camp has a plethora of activities available, most done in conjunction with the Maasai tribe living nearby in Mysigio Village.

• Orpul Ceremony which is a traditional Maasai ceremony for young warriors. If you have ever wondered what roasted goat tastes like, or how the Maasai cure sickness with natural remedies your questions will be answered here. Medicinal soup and roasted goat will be on offer to try.
• Maasai dancing with the warriors and young girls of the village. The mesmerizing throaty voice of the Maasai combined with their jumping is a wondering sight.
• Visit to the Maasai Boma and see the traditional life
• Short, half day or full day walks with a Ranger and Maasai escort can be arranged from Mysigio Camp. Whether it is a short stroll or hefty hike, Ngorongoro is extremely picturesque and a safe and enjoyable place to get out of the car and stretch the legs.

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