Mysigio Tented Camp – Ngorongoro

A Highland Escape in the Heart of Maasai Country
Perched in the forests of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Mysigio Camp is one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. Cool air, ancient forests, sweeping views, and the quiet rhythm of Maasai life surround you – creating a sense of calm and belonging that guests never forget.

Just 20–30 minutes from the Crater rim gate, Mysigio offers comfort, culture, and wilderness without the crowds.

Your Home in the Ngorongoro Highlands

Our tents are cosy, beautifully furnished, and designed for warmth on chilly highland nights. You’ll find hot showers, flush toilets, soft bedding, thoughtful eco-friendly details, and exceptional hospitality from a team that genuinely cares about your comfort.

• Nine double/twin ensuite rooms
• One family tent which sleeps up to 7pax

This is where guests slow down – enjoying a cup of Burka Fresh Tanzanian coffee as the morning mist curls through the trees.

Experience Maasai Culture from Mysigio Camp

For nearly three decades, we’ve been fortunate to work closely with Chief Ole Dorop and his family, who offer truly authentic Maasai cultural experiences at Mysigio Camp. Guests can join traditional activities such as the Orpul ceremony, where warriors prepare roasted goat and medicinal soup, enjoy Maasai dancing and singing, or learn how to do some traditional maasai beading for an insight into daily life.

Ole Dorop and his sons often join guests for dinner and guided walks straight from camp, sharing fascinating stories about life in Ngorongoro and their experiences as Maasai travelling the world. From short strolls to full-day hikes with a ranger and Maasai escort, Mysigio Camp gives guests remarkable access to Ngorongoro’s landscapes and culture.

Mysigio’s location offers one-of-a-kind cultural experiences:

• Walks with local Maasai guides
• Visits to nearby Bomas/homesteads (thankfully ethical & authentic)
• Traditional dancing and storytelling
• Guided highland forest walks and birding

It’s a place where guests experience the real Ngorongoro.

Sustainability & Low-Impact Living

Every design choice at Mysigio supports the environment:

• Solar power for lighting and charging
• Low-impact flush toilets
• Locally staffed teams
• No plastic bottles – ever
• Camps designed to leave the land unscarred

Guests often say this is where Tanzania “clicked” for them – where the people, landscape, and culture came alive.