Ndutu Wilderness Camp

The precise location of Ndutu Wilderness Camp varies, but between December and March, it is in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti ecosystem. Guests can arrive by air, taking an internal flight from Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airports to the Ndutu Airstrip, which is only a 10-minute drive from Ndutu Wilderness Camp. Note that there are luggage restrictions on flights of 15kg/33 lbs in soft bags (hard-shell bags are not allowed.)

If driving, Arusha is a 6-hour journey. The national parks of Tarangire and Lake Manyara are each about 4 or 5 hours away, with Ngorongoro about 2 or 3 hours, Lake Eyasi 3 to 4 hours, Central Serengeti 2 to 3 hours, Western Serengeti 3 to 4 hours.

No, Ndutu Wilderness Camp is only open between December and March.

Guests can check in from 14.00 hours and must check out by 10.00 hours.

Guests can choose from single, double, twin, or triple rooms.

Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at Ndutu Wilderness Camp and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too. A bottle is provided in the rooms, which can also be bought at the bar.

Yes, Ndutu Wilderness Camp welcomes all children six years and older.

No Wi-fi is available at Ndutu Wilderness Camp.

Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace at Ndutu Wilderness Camp.

With advance notice, Ndutu Wilderness Camp can cater to most dietary requirements; please advise when booking. Ndutu Wilderness Camp recommends that you also discuss your needs on arrival at the camp.

A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst Ndutu Wilderness Camp staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your checkout. Tips are entirely at your discretion, but we cannot accept tips by credit card – only in cash.

Yes, the Ndutu Wilderness Camp provides hot water for showers.

This is a wilderness experience, and Ndutu Wilderness Camp is unfenced. Wildlife is free to enter, so it is best to be on the lookout. A staff member can escort you if you have any worries, which is mandatory after dark.

It is useful to arrive at Ndutu Wilderness Camp with sufficient cash to pay for extra drinks and staff gratuities. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10-dollar, and 20-dollar bills are best. British pounds and euros are also accepted. Most of the time, you can use US Dollars in Tanzania, particularly in tourist areas, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, lodges, and camps. However, we advise having some local currency on you if you want to purchase from a local shop. Major towns and airports have forex bureaus where you can exchange most major currencies such as US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, etc.

This depends entirely on your proposed itinerary while in Tanzania. But you may prefer to take two or more nights at Ndutu Wilderness Camp to get the best experience of the area and the camp.

Guests can arrange (some at extra charge): game drives, balloon safaris, and walking safaris. Some walking safaris are multi-day events in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, to Empakaai or the Ngorongoro Highlands; please enquire. Trips for experienced hikers up the Ol Donyo Lengai volcano are also possible.

The rate includes accommodation and three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner.)

Of course, you are welcome to ask your guide to join you for evening dinner. Perhaps you will want to plan the next day’s adventure together!