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Type: Luxury Tent

Summary: Domed canvas suites on the slopes of Olmoti Volcano

Feature: Excellent for hiking in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Rooms: 8 suites

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Nearest airport: Lake Manyara Airstrip

Transfer: The Highlands is located in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around 3 hours and 30 minutes from Lake Manayara Airstrip by road. NB: Visas are required for Tanzania.

Luxury Holidays At The Highlands

Inspired by the traditional boma huts built by the Maasai tribe, The Highlands offers a unique perspective on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Located on a secluded spot on the slopes of the Olmoti volcano, the circular domed canvas suites boast floor-to-ceiling bay windows from which to take in the spectacular views of the wilderness and dramatic landscapes, stretching as far as the Serengeti. Contemporary in design, the camp has been created to have minimum impact on the environment, with its power sourced from generator and solar energy.  Designed to give guests an authentic East African campfire experience, an indoor fireplace lies at the centre of the camp, while a cosy library and extensive bar are perfect for unwinding after a day of safari.

Beyond its glorious domes, the area around The Highlands is ideal for hiking; ultra-scenic treks to the top of Olmoti volcano and to the crater floor of Empakaai can be arranged. Full-day safaris take you into the Ngorongoro Crater, where gourmet picnics can be enjoyed in glorious surroundings, before you head off in search of some of Africa’s incredible wildlife. Back at camp, the wonderful chefs will create hearty gourmet meals using locally sourced, organic ingredients.

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Why The Highlands is so special...

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Safari

Unforgettable safaris, alongside expert guides, can be arranged from The Highlands into the Ngorongoro Crater. The vehicles are fitted with power points so that you can keep your cameras charged as you go in search of lion, elephant, hyena and black rhinoceros. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the crater floor, before continuing on your afternoon safari.

Safari at The Highlands

Hotel Experiences

The following incredible experiences, among others, can be arranged by The Highlands:

Olmoti Climb
Follow an ancient Maasai cattle trail through the forests as you ascend Olmoti volcano. En route, look out for the many bird and butterfly species that frequent the volcanic slopes. When you reach the top, you will be rewarded with incredible views of the crater deep below.
Empakaai Descent
Accompanied by a ranger, descend into the Empakaai Crater. Once on the crater floor you will visit the soda lake which attracts pink flamingos. Empakaai is a short distance from The Highlands and the hike can be done in just half a day, giving you time to relax in camp or visit a local village.
Culture
Visit a local Maasai community in one of the nearby villages. Learn about this fascinating culture and their traditional way of life as you join the herdsmen to bring in their cattle to the boma and visit a local homestead.

Hotel Experiences at The Highlands
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Currency

Tanzanian Shilling

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Climate

Ngorongoro Conservation Area's climate is subtropical and influenced by the altitude. The temperature is mild during the day, and much cooler at night. Higher temperatures are felt during September to April, and lower from May to August, although the difference throughout the year is not great. Precipitation around the crater adds up to around 1,000 mm per year, and is higher than in lower, more arid surrounding areas. The figures in the grid below are averages.

Getting There

Flight Information
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.

Via Amsterdam with KLM to Kilimanjaro from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Humberside, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.


Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam: 12 hours, 45 minutes.

Ngorongoro Crater

The volcanic peaks and deep calderas of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area provide a dramatic landscape, the central feature of which, of course, is the Ngorongoro Crater. Formed some three million years ago by a collapsed volcano, the crater is 610 metres deep and spreads over 260 square kilometres. The forested slopes of the crater form a striking natural bowl.

 

Ngorongoro Crater
Olduvai Gorge

It was at Olduvai Gorge that Mary Leakey unearthed the remains of a hominoid, believed to date back 1.8 million years. Further excavations have led to the discovery of footprints over 3.7 million years old. This fascinating part of Tanzania is still actively explored by anthropologists and archaeologists, and can easily be visited from the Ngorongoro Crater Area.

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Wildlife

The rich eco-systems of the Ngorongoro Crater attract a profusion of wildlife.  As you descend the walls of the crater and traverse the crater floor on your safari, you may be fortunate enough to see lion, cheetah, black and white rhinoceros, elephant, warthog and zebra.  One of the natural features of the Ngorongoro crater is its soda lakes and natural springs that attract many bird species - including flamingo.

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Walking Trails

One of the best ways to appreciate the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is on foot.  An ancient Maasai cattle trail leads you through the forests to ascend the Olmoti Volcano. Alternatively, you can explore the soda lake of the Empakaai Crater which attracts pink flamingos.

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