It's a small camp, six big tents with a magnificent view at the valley to the Ngorogoro hills. Each tent has a lot of privacy (big plots), toilet and shower facilities and a nice terrace. It's amazing that you can be in the middle of nowhere and drink a cold bear and have a hot shower. At night you'll hear... More

Thoroughly enjoyed my 3 night stay - once I got there. Its about 10 miles up a nasty dirt road towards the village of Selele. The 5 tents have great views of the Rift Valley western escarpment. ABSOLUTELY worth the effort. Barbara is an extremely gracious and welcoming host. Learning of her life story and commitment to the people of... More

I had spotted Ol Mesera while reading trip reports and thought "next time this is where I go." I had not even read the glowing reviews below before today only the website. I was doing my own bookings for a trip and simply Emailed the lady I now call Barbara and back came a prompt friendly reply and the deed... More

Really enjoyed staying at this camp. A little bit out of town with beautiful views over the rift valley floor. Accommodation is good but the standout is the warmth of the welcome from the owner and her helpful staff. Great spot.

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

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

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.

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.

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