Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge opened on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in 2025. Twenty suites, including two family suites, feature hand-finished timbers, wood-burning stoves, an indoor heated forest-spa pool, and a dramatic position just 10 minutes from the Lemala crater gate. Osonjoi is an easy and enjoyable scenic drive for guests arriving by road from an arrival overnight in Arusha, or from safari camps in Tarangire or Manyara National Parks or a thrilling landing at the Manyara Airstrip perched above a towering escarpment wall for those arriving by air. Located on a hill just back from the Crater rim, Lemala Osonjoi is named for the trees that characterize the area. Osonjoi trees have both symbolic and medicinal significance for the Maasai. Chosen by the Lemala staff we are proud to use a name that signifies bringing multiple benefits to the land and people of East Africa – a central tenet to all the Lemala stands for.
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Lemala Osonjoi Lodge: Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Lemala Osonjoi Lodge located?
It sits on a hill just back from the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, roughly 10 minutes from the Lemala crater gate. That position puts guests close to the descent road into the crater while keeping the lodge slightly removed from the rim itself.
When did Lemala Osonjoi Lodge open?
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge opened on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in 2025. It is one of the newer properties in the Lemala collection in Tanzania.
What does the name Osonjoi mean?
Osonjoi refers to the trees that characterize the area around the lodge, which have both symbolic and medicinal significance for the Maasai. The Lemala team chose the name to signify bringing multiple benefits to the land and people of East Africa.
How do guests reach Lemala Osonjoi Lodge?
Most arrive by road on a scenic drive from an overnight in Arusha, or from safari camps in Tarangire or Manyara National Parks. Guests flying in land at Manyara Airstrip, which sits above a towering escarpment wall, and continue from there.
What is included in the suites at Lemala Osonjoi Lodge?
The lodge has twenty suites, two of which are family suites, featuring hand-finished timbers, wood-burning stoves and an indoor heated forest-spa pool. The design reflects the wooded setting on the hill just back from the crater rim.
Are family suites available, and how do I book a stay here?
Two of the twenty suites at Lemala Osonjoi Lodge are family suites, making the lodge workable for families as well as couples. Ecological Wilderness Adventure can tailor a Ngorongoro itinerary around the lodge and quote it on request.
