Simba Campsite: Camping, Location & Safari Routes

What this means for your safari

Simba A is on the crater rim. Visiting the crater floor still requires arranged vehicle access; ask how the drive and crater visit fit your itinerary.

This is a substantial public campground, with published capacity above 200 guests. Choose it for the camping location rather than expecting exclusive use or a small private camp.

An older authority brochure describes shared facility buildings. Confirm their current condition and the equipment and meals included by your safari operator before booking.

Published property details

These details come from the linked property or park sources. A listed facility or activity is not automatically included in your safari price. Availability, opening hours and room allocations can change.

Location and setting

The authority’s official brochure places Simba A on the western side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim. [source 2]
NCAA gives the campsite’s distance from Loduare, the conservation area’s main entry gate, as at least 19 kilometres. [source 1]
The official directory places it within 1.5 kilometres of NCAA’s old headquarters and within 600 metres of the NCA airstrip. [source 1]

Rooms, tents and bathrooms

An older authority brochure describes toilets, hot-water showers, a kitchen and a dining hall. Confirm their current condition and service before travel; this is not a guarantee of hot water. [source 2]

Facilities, meals and activities

NCAA’s current accommodation directory names the public campsite Simba A. [source 1]
NCAA states that the campground can accommodate more than 200 people per night. [source 1]

Things to confirm before booking

Are the toilets, showers, kitchen and dining hall operating on your dates, and what are the current hot-water arrangements?
Where can you charge devices, is Wi-Fi or mobile coverage available, and how is drinking water supplied?
What are the rules for movement after dark, child supervision, emergency assistance and access for guests with mobility needs?
Which tents, bedding, cooking equipment and meals are included in your safari quotation?
How are the campsite transfer and crater visit arranged? Confirm any flight and transfer separately; airstrip proximity does not establish a scheduled service.

Safaris that name this stay

These are the exact current catalogue assignments. The accommodation is suggested, subject to availability; the written quotation confirms your reservation. A comfort level describes the whole safari option and is not a hotel star rating.

Budget

Common booking questions

Is Simba Campsite guaranteed on my dates?

No. We check availability when preparing your quotation. If this stay is unavailable, a comparable property may be proposed. Check its location, room category and facilities before accepting a substitution; the same comfort level does not guarantee the same access or setting.

Are all the property’s activities included?

Only the meals, transfers, park visits and activities listed in your written safari quotation are included. An activity on the property’s website may require a separate booking, fee, age limit or suitable weather.

What camping equipment should I confirm?

Ask which tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, cooking equipment and meals your quotation includes. Tell us about mobility, bathroom, dietary or charging needs before booking, and confirm the current shared-facility arrangements in writing.

Sources and review

Property statements were reviewed on 5 November 2026. Go East Africa’s catalogue supplies the safari assignments. Reconfirm operational details for your travel dates.