Simba Campsite

Simba Campsite occupies one of the most dramatic camping locations in Africa — the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at over 2,300 metres elevation in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Campers wake to breathtaking views straight down into the 600-metre-deep caldera, where elephants, rhinos, and lions are visible as distant specks on the crater floor below. Basic shared facilities include ablution blocks and designated tent pitches along the rim. Cold highland nights demand warm sleeping bags and layers, but the reward is sunrise over the crater that no lodge window can match. Buffalo and other wildlife occasionally wander through camp at night. For budget-conscious travelers seeking authentic proximity to one of Earth's greatest natural amphitheatres, Simba Campsite delivers an unforgettable experience at a fraction of lodge prices.