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is located on the Schmeling family two hundred acre plantation
on the shores of Lake Eyasi. |
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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.
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Wildlife,
Walking, Photography, Birding, Child Friendly
Above is an indication of what is available
at or nearby this establishment. Price Range is an indication
of accommodation cost per person per day.
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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.
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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.
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Kisima
Ngeda Additional Information |
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.
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Kisima
Ngeda Children Policy
Toddlers (0 - 3 years) welcome
Children (4 - 12 years) welcome
Children over 12 welcome
Child friendly lodge, children of all ages welcome.
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