Mysigio Seasonal Camp Ngorongoro

In the Ngorongoro Highlands – tucked away from the main tourist trails – lies Mysigio Luxury Seasonal Camp. The location is magnificent, set in the heart of ‘massai country’ with ancient forests and stunning views to the south overlooking Lake Eyasi. Yet being only 20 minutes drive from the Crater Rim means that its possible to get down into the crater for an early game drive – the camp crew can arrange a packed breakfast for those who want to make sure they don’t miss any of the action.

The camp is seasonal and is in place for about 8 months of the year – this means we have the opportunity to make it far more comfortable than a mobile camp – the tents are vast – each with a roomy en suite bathroom boasting twin basins and a large shower. The tents have ‘caravan style’ flush toilets and traditional bucket showers. We can offer either twin or double beds and each roomy tent has a writing desk and private veranda to relax and look out over the roling hills. Dining is a grand affair in a uniquely designed mess tent which can be closed up during the cool evenings or opened up for an al fresco feel for breakfast and lunch. We make a lot of effort with our food, using local fresh ingredients as much as possible to produce amazing meals all cooked on a gas burner and a charcoal oven! the cooks love it if you wander back for a look at their kitchen.

The Lounge tent is a place to gather and relax – tea and coffee are constantly available, and comfortable chairs mean it is somewhere to congregate and talk over the events of the day. Board games and a selection of books are on hand and during the day chairs are set outside to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Both the lounge tent and the mess tent are warmed by wood burning stoves making them a snug retreat in the evenings.

One of the unique advantages of Mysigio is the opportunity to get out of the car and to do something active. Whether its a short walk from camp or a longer day hike in the hills, stopping to talk to cow herders or just marvelling at the stunning vistas across the Serengeti Plains. The camp is also perfectly places to access the Serengeti via the rarely used Nabitat road.

We have had a camp in the area for nearly 20 years and have built up a strong bond with the Massai in the area, helping to build classrooms and a library for the local primary school. The local chief will join guest for dinner to talk about his life and the challenges he faces guiding his village carefully into the 21st century. Each evening in camp there will be a cultural encounter of some kind, it may be an Olpul – a massai meat festival, perhaps some local dancers or a visit to the local village or school. These events are staged in a sensitive manner – no cameras until a relationship has been established. The lacal massai may also come to camp to dance - freel free to joain in with these traditional dances designed to show the vigor and strength of the men and the beauty of the women. Mysigio cultural activities offer a fantastic insight into a vanishing lifestyle.

There is a full time crew at camp to take care of all your needs day and night. From cooks to camp crew and on up to the camp supervisor - anything you need they are there 24/7 to help you.

Camp Facts
Location : 18km down the Endulen road from Ngorongoro Airstrip
Availability: June to October and December to April
Capacity: 9 tents – rising to 12 in 2010 – arranged as twins, doubles or singles
Features: Mess tent and Lounge tent
Bonuses: Fantastic cultural programme

Mysigio slide show
View from a tent at Mysigio camp
Mysigio sleeping tents and mess tent
Mysigio dining tent
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