Bashay Rift Lodge 

About Bashay Rift Lodge 

Bashay Rift Lodge is situated on top of Umbwe Hill in Bashay village in the Karatu District. Built on a large piece of land, the lodge has kept almost 90% of the wilderness as it was before construction began, the remaining 10% having been turned over to coffee plants and a beautifully manicured garden with rolling lawns. Located on the edge of the escarpment is the main building, restaurant and bar. Here, guests can relax in the cosy lounge or bar or watch the sun go down from the large and impressive terraces facing Oldeani Mountain and Lake Eyasi. Fine cuisine including fresh produce from the lodge’s own garden is served in the dining room. 

Highlights

• Ideally located : only 8 km from the Ngorongoro gate and away from the busy paths leading to the crater.
• Suites are perfect for Honeymooners or for our guests who just want to indulge themselves a little more during their safari.
• A good variety of flowers, trees & bushes can be observed, as well as small buck species and a variety of birds.

Bashay Rift Lodge Game Viewing and Activities

Below the main lodge area,  a well-designed and modern swimming pool, equipped with a new and eco-friendly water system, is a favoured spot for guests to relax after an exhilerating day in the bush. The pool area enjoys the sun for most of the day and the warmth can be felt long after sunset. Out on game drive, guests will enjoy observing an array of wildlife typical to the Ngorongoro region of Tanzania; including, the highest density of mammalian predators in Africa. These include black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, which are usually very uncommon in the area. Especially significant to Bashay Rift lodge are sightings of leopard, elephant, mountain reedbuck and buffalo, which are populated on the rim of the Crater.

Our expertise in African travel comes from years of experience travelling the continent, canoeing the rivers, walking the bush trails, and seeing the stars. We’ve been on the game drives and watched the sunsets, spent nights wrapped up in remote areas, and eaten great food around the fire. Our recommendations come first-hand, and they are your assurance that a safari booked with us is one we know you’ll love, because we did.

We know a safari can be pricey, but we guarantee that we’re giving you the best deal on your travel. We don’t want your trip to Africa to be a once in a lifetime experience, we want you to do it again, and again! Through nurtured relationships with our suppliers, we can offer you the best deal they’ve got, and you’ll never pay more than you should for your accommodation. If you find the same holiday for less, we’ll confidently better the price.

Just like the spots on a leopard’s back, each of our tailor-made itineraries is unique. Every journey has a personality, carefully designed to match the desires and expectations our clients bring to the table. Every element is taken into consideration to stitch together a personalised safari experience, grown from seed and cultivated to embody the perfect adventure. Our tailored itineraries are your safari dreams, defined.