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Kisima Ngeda Location

Jointly owned and operated by Christian and Nani Schmeling and George and Deborah Mavroudis , the camp is situated in a beautiful natural palm and acacia lakeshore forest with a colossal rock as a backdrop and a natural spring nearby. The spring which is similar to the groundwater springs of Lake Manyara produces over four million litres of water a day which eventually feeds into the lake. Across the lake which stretches away in front of the camp the Alipi escarpment wall rises two thousand feet up into the Endulen area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Wildlife Walking Photography Birding Child Friendly

Natural beauty comes in many forms and here in Lake Eyasi it is noticeable in its bird life . This area certainly has an abundance . African Fish eagles and Crowned cranes and resident Verreaux's eagle owls as well as quite a few Hammerkops and their huge nests. Guinea fowl and francolin aplenty, kingfishers, herons, egrets, cormorants, plovers, Egyptian geese, to name a few. Recently in an effort to attract even more bird life we have dammed the spring forming a largish pond. Last year at one point we had over three thousand pelicans and a lot of other assorted water and shorebirds on this pond. As the plantation only caters to livestock and no agriculture some of the last remaining game in the area seeks sanctuary here with the opportunity to see dik-dik , bush buck, reedbuck, vervet monkey and even hippos on occasion.

The camp itself consists of five guest sleeping tents built on permanent platforms and a large dining tent. All these are thatched with traditional palm fronds and the ensuite bathroom section is built with natural palm stems, giving it a rustic appearance. There is hot and cold running water supplied by our spring and heated through environmentally friendly "kuni boilers” that burn dry palm fronds that have fallen from the trees. Toilets are flush type and we have a proper septic system in place . Furniture and bedding is comfortable and in keeping with traditional safari style. Lighting is supplied by inverter and generator and is of the energy saving type. From all tents there is a beautiful view of the lake.

Walking paths have been carved through the lakeshore forest and afford one the opportunity to experience this beautiful and unique environment on foot. Nature and its beauty is only one of the reasons to visit this remote area. There is a little known cultural aspect that has drawn discerning travellers for many years ; the little known waHadzabe are the last remnants of a tribe of hunter gatherers that were pushed out of the Ngorongoro Conservation area hundreds of years ago by incoming pastoralist groups. Moving slowly down the foothills of Oldeani and along the lakeshore , this group of people is one of the last of its kind in East Africa . Small in stature and speaking with the ancient click dialect they survive by their ability to blend into and subsist through their surroundings. Found within a short distance of the camp a visit with them is easily arranged and a morning or full day spent walking, hunting and gathering is a haunting and memorable experience.

Kisima Ngeda Children Policy
Child friendly lodge, children of all ages welcome.

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Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM