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Ol Mesera Safari Camp

Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
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Ol Mesera Safari Camp
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Stuttgart
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Tented Lodge in a wonderful environment far away from busy city-life. Fantastic view to the green nature of East-Africa and to the Ngorongoro-Crater-Area. What we enjoyed most, was the hospitality of all the people there, the excellent food and the tranquillity, which allowed us to relax completely and forget the everyday life. An extraordinary place for all those, who love... More

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Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

This was my favorite location in Africa so far, after an overland trip of 3 months. Stayed for nearly two weekks and I enjoyed every single day. The location of the large and very comfortable tents is amazing with a awsome view of the plains below and the slopes of the Ngorongoro in the distance. Hear hyena's in the night... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

This place is amazing...all the tents in the camp have the most amazing view of the rift valley and you can see wild life all around...the food is delicious....and Barbara, the owner is the most sweet lady ready to accommodate you in anything you need....we really had a good time at Ol Mesera.

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011

This is lodge is superbly set out with the tents being extremely private and having one of the most beautiful vistas of any tented camp I've stayed in in East Africa. It is rustic yet charming and Barbara is a real delight, an unassuming woman who has lived an extraordinary life. Well worth a visit.

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Cambridge, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2011

Ol Mesera Tented Camp (which means 'Baobab Tree' in the local Maasai language) was absolutely perfect for our 4-day visit to the Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro Crater region. With only 4 tents at the camp, we had the luxury of being the only guests there and got excellent and personalized service as a result. Barbara, who manages the lodge, was incredibly helpful... More

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dareda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2011

I made a 3 days safari with my girlfriend and family last December and after visiting the incredible Ngorongoro crater we slept at the OL Mesera tented camp, 45 min drive from the Ngorongoro parc and same distance from the Tarangire parc (we visited it the days after) It's a small lodge, (not as the big tours company lodges) where... More

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wiesbaden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2009

Ol Mesera is a wonderful spot - a small paradise on earth. Pure tranquility. Giraffes, zebras, monkeys, warthogs and beautiful birds - all very close. Emanuel is a phantastic cook! We will go there again. Karola & Volker, Germany

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Baton Rouge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2009

perfect place to rewind, regroup and rejuvinate. I had been working extra hard a month prior to the trip and old mesera was heaven to me. It was quiet and serene. I took my five year old son and was worried how he was going to survive without his nintendo and movies. He did good, even better after he got... More

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Hobart
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2009

Situated 15 minutes from Mto Wa Mbu on the road to Engaruka , Ol Mesera is the perfect place to stay for a few days if you are wishing to take your time while visting Lake Manyara National Park, Emgaruka , Ngorongoro Conservation Area, other local attractions and to learn more about the Maasai Culture. The camp is small with... More

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Oslo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2008
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I stayed here with my wife for 3 days in May last year. I can really recommend it to anyone who want's a reasonable hotel with a fantastic view. The camp is small and the service is personal, and the owner (Barbara) is a knowledgeble person who speaks several languages. She also helped us put together a very nice trekking... More

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