Epic Active Tanzania - 2025

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is surrounded by 50 acres of forest reserve in Arusha, Tanzania. Accommodation options range from main house rooms and a suite to garden rooms and a farm cottage. The beautifully furnished rooms feature comfortable beds, private bathrooms, workspaces, seating areas, living/dining areas, and verandas. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a dining room, a lake pavilion, and a garden spa.

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Credit: NgareSeroMountainLodgeLtdhttps://www.ngare-sero-lodge.co.tz/

Credit: NgareSeroMountainLodgeLtdhttps://www.ngare-sero-lodge.co.tz/

Credit: NgareSeroMountainLodgeLtdhttps://www.ngare-sero-lodge.co.tz/

Credit: NgareSeroMountainLodgeLtdhttps://www.ngare-sero-lodge.co.tz/

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Garden Room DBL/TWN Main House Kilimanjaro Summit Suite Pool Cottage Colobus 16 Colobus 17

Relax on your private veranda and savor the beautiful views of the lush vegetation, speckled with bougainvillea and jacaranda. Each double room is equipped with a king-size Zanzibar bed, a cozy lounge area and an en-suite bathroom with bathtub.

The Main House rooms are located on the first floor of the manor of Ngare Sero. Each room is equipped with a king-size double bed, a separate lounge area with large ottoman sofas that can be turned into single beds, and a spacious bath- and dressing room

A recent addition to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge is the Summit Suite created within the roof space of the 1905 farmhouse. The heavy olive wood structure of the original thatched roof has been adapted to contain this double suite of 160 square metres

This cottage was originally built by its co-founder Gisella Leach as her writing studio. This cottage has 2 interconnected bedrooms, a big kitchen, an office room, and a private patio & garden, Kids can zip line & 30-meter pool & spa just a few steps away

The room has a king-size bed and it can also be converted to a twin bed. The family room's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The unit offers 4 beds

It has a King-size bed and a sofa bed.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Cycling, Fishing, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, High Tea, Horse Riding, Massages, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Hiking, Horse-back Safaris, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

WAYO MANYARA GREEN CAMP
WATERFALLS AND ELEPHANTS

Set beneath the crashing cascades of the Endabash Waterfall, this breath-taking camp sits on the edge of a dry river bed. Set away from game drive tracks and one of only a handful of camps in this park, our Manyara camp benefits from both privacy and tranquility. The aspect looks out onto the towering rift and forested, peaceful peaks. This camp redefines Lake Manyara National Park. The Wayo Manyara Camp, its surroundings and the wildlife around make it one of the best bush camps in the region.

The camp is made up of 8 spacious tents each enjoying attached bathrooms. Set on decks, the arrangement provides guests with a raised view and solid wooden floors underfoot. Each tent benefits from a king-sized bed which can be arranged as a twin as required. The structure and interiors have all been locally crafted linking to our commitment to empowering local people. The roof is gauze; revealing the stars via an automatic retractable system and much of the wooden features have been reclaimed from our previous camp.

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Locally hand crafted guest rooms

Beach Main Area Escape eh sun with this shady beach restful space where guests can look out across the river bed and to the escarpment beyond.

Locally handcrafted guest rooms

Sundowners Credit: PJH Afternoon sun downer drinks in the shallow cool waters

Sundowners the Wayo-Way!

Beach dinner Credit: PJH Dinner on the river bead

Elephants Elephants frequent this camp between July - October with our waterfalls in camp being the only reliable water source in this end of the park

Light and airy space with retractable roof so guests can see the stars

Enclosed bathrooms with double sinks, flush toilet and hot showers.

Empowering local Tanzanian craftspeople with out in-house designers

Flush toilets

Classic Tents

We have 8 beautifully spacious, comfortable and stylish tents with large windows that let the light and air in. The idea of these tents is that you feel immersed in the bush whilst still enjoying the comfort of a large double bed, linen sheets and everything you want and nothing you don't.

These tents are set on decks for that extra sense of comfort and protections and also providing a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy the game that wanders past camp daily. En-suites are attached with flushing toilets, bucket showers and basins. These tents are operated in the most environmentally sustainable manner whilst also being somewhere you can relax and enjoy true wilderness. These rooms have all been locally handcrafted - empowering local Tanzanians and reclaiming much of the wood from our previous camp.

Property Facilities

Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Shower, Verandah

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Walks (Guided)

Perched high on the wild side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Nomad’s Entamanu Ngorongoro is a thoughtfully designed refuge in this elemental place, from which to explore the unique highland environment. Surrounded by the soaring peaks of dormant volcanic hills and the ebb and flow of Maasai pastoralist life, this is a place to explore beyond the hustle and bustle of the tourist trail. Not only to visit the Crater, but to understand it as part of a wider environment.

Seven large en-suite cottage-style rooms and three two bedroom cottages made cosy with heaters, warm textiles and sheepskin look across the iconic Crater view, with a backdrop of ancient acacia trees. The style here is as unique as the location - everything carefully handcrafted locally to the highest standard.

There’s nothing tame about this location – the high altitude sun has some real heat and the wind can be biting and sometimes noisy. Nomad Tanzania have taken up the challenge to create a camp that makes the most of the extraordinary view while providing warmth and shelter from the elements, while being entirely removable. Every design detail has been considered in light of this, while still providing comfort in this elemental place.

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Cottage-style room

Mess tent

Twin bedroom

View from Entamanu Ngorongoro

Bathroom

Bedroom

Giraffe on the rim

Walking safari

Ngorongoro highlands

A view of the front of the Entamanu mess

Guests enjoy the morning view from the Entamanu mess

Breakfast with a view in the Entamanu mess

Sundowners are poured in the bar at Entamanu

A waiter walks past the warming fire in the dining area

A waiter walks past a window in the Entamanu mess

Perfect evening with guests chatting in the Entamanu mess

Morning coffee, and conversation, in one of the two sitting rooms at the Entamanu mess

Relaxing in the afternoon in one of the sitting rooms at Entamanu

Family unit with connected bedrooms

Walking in the highlands

Walking on the Crater rim

Views over the Ngorongoro Crater

A view from the veranda

Freedom

Maasai dance with guests

Incredible wildlife

Lions in the Crater

Elephant in the Crater

Entamanu Ngorongoro Cottage-style Rooms

There’s nothing tame about this location – the high altitude sun has some real heat and the wind can be biting and sometimes noisy. The seven cottage-style rooms, two of which are family units ideal for families with children, have been carefully designed with this in mind. Think textured wool, down duvets and heaters which provide warmth in the sleeping tents against the chilly nights. Big private verandas wrap around the front of the rooms and the ideal place to sit and marvel at the view. All of the rooms have views into the Crater, with immense Serengeti views to be enjoyed from the other side of camp. The interiors are of sustainably sourced wood and everything within the camp is locally sourced and made by talented Tanzanian artisans.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Heater, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Shower, Verandah

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)

Ngorongoro Crater game drives Guided walks Into the Boma.

A big highlight of any stay here, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. The beauty of Entamanu Ngorongoro is that it sits within the Conservation area and only 30 minutes drive from the descent road into the Crater. An early start is highly recommended to enjoy the Crater before the majority of visitors make it in from other camps. You will set off with your guide and a packed breakfast and return to camp in time for lunch. Or, head out in the afternoon and enjoy sundowners on the rim on your way back to camp.

Entamanu Ngorongoro offers guided walks along the rim of the Crater and in the surrounding highlands. You will head out with your guide and a member of the local Maasai community and learn all about medicinal plants, Maasai beliefs, as well as track any local wildlife that has wondered close to camp. Walks are all about soaking up the view at a slower pace and learning to appreciate the little things and they come highly recommended.

Sometimes we drop round to see our Maasai neighbours, who are living a largely traditional life in the boma in the next valley, and still grazing their cattle in the conservation area. It will be just us and them, and a warm welcome, with insights into the pastoral life, from building huts to warrior ceremonies.

Nomad Tanzania’s Expeditionary Walking Camp is a quintessential safari experience that harks back to the golden age of exploration. It’s a mobile camp designed for intimacy and adventure, accommodating a small group of guests in A-frame tents with essential comforts.

Open all year round, it offers an exclusive and authentic journey into some of Tanzania’s most unspoiled wilderness areas. The camp’s light-touch philosophy ensures a minimal environmental footprint, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature’s rhythms—walking in the cool of the day, dining under the stars, and waking to the raw sounds of the wild.

The Serengeti is 10,000 square miles of the greatest wildlife spectacle and this is your chance to walk amongst it all. Nomad has always had a particular attraction to this kind of wild, this is where it all began.

This is an experience like no other that will get you into spectacular, untouched areas of this vast national park. Our route will be decided by your walking guide and they’ll lead the way into spectacular spots, with no one else in sight.

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Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Expeditionary Walking Camp - Serengeti

Traditional A-Frame tents

The camp has four A-Frame tents with cot beds and cotton linen. When the night-sky is clear and bright, whip away the fly-sheet and enjoy a night under the stars.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Meal on Request

Room Facilities

Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Outside Shower, Shared Ablutions, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)

Walking safaris: here's what to expect

Wake with the dawn, walk in the cool of the day, rest in the heat and simply soak up being in a truly wild environment. Expect to walk between 3-6 hours a day, always based on individual fitness.

Camp will move 1-2 times during a 3-night itinerary and this will be discussed with the camp crew.

A traditional Safari lodge in an outstanding wildlife location.

Ndutu Safari Lodge comprises thirty four simple and comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages extending from a relaxed central bar and dining area, a meeting place for friends over the past 50 years. Each cottage has a private veranda looking out onto the ever-changing waters of Lake Ndutu. Steeped in history and famous for our homely warmth and generous hospitality, we have built a reputation as consistently being the choice of expert guides, professional wildlife photographers, filmmakers and biologists alike. The reason?

It’s simply the best place in the Serengeti ecosystem to watch and enjoy predators and prey, herds and hunters and is one of the finest locations to witness the extraordinary speed and spectacle of cheetah hunting their prey.

We pride ourselves on doing the simple things well. Wonderfully comfy beds, hot showers, delicious home cooked meals, friendly service and not forgetting our tempting homemade cookie jar! Join us after a full day of wildlife viewing around our famous Ndutu campfire under the stars where you can relax, sharing stories with friends, as the moon rises above the towering acacia trees.

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Ndutu Safari Lodge updated bedroom Credit: Ndutu Safari Lodge Newly updated bedroom (currently 4 of 34 cottages are updated)

Ndutu Safari Lodge updated bathroom Credit: Ndutu Safari Lodge Newly updated bathroom

Central lounge at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Stevie Mann A meeting place for wildlife enthusiasts for over 50 years

Zebra at Ndutu Credit: Charley Swinnerton The Ndutu area is famed for its short grass plains which grow grass which is particularly rich in nutrients and sustains the migratory animals whilst they have their babies. Traditionally the wildebeest and zebra tend to calve on these plains with a peak around February which makes for a beautiful natural spectacle and some exciting predator hunting behaviours.

Genets in the roof at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin Van Locken

Zebra at Ndutu Credit: Martin Van Locken

Big Skies Credit: Charley Swinnerton When migrating wildlife have moved on to follow the rains the landscape of Ndutu changes dramatically into a dry dramatic landscape of muted greens and greys with Lake Ndutu occasionally drying to a bleached white salt pan.

The Magnificient Seven at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin Van Locken Lion cubs at Ndutu Safari Lodge

Arrival at Ndutu Safari Lodge Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu.

Dinner under the stars at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Stevie Mann Choose between dinner in the lodge or out under the stars

Lovebirds at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin van Locken Feet from the dining area diverse bird species stop to drink

Ndutu Safari Lodge bar Credit: Stevie Mann The perfect place to meet friends and share stories and experiences

The Maasai and Zebra at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin Van Locken By employing over seventy local staff (many second and third generation), supporting Kope Lion and working with the Maasai communities we aim to play our part in ensuring the wildlife and communities can live harmoniously together, the one benefiting the other.

Elephants at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin Van Locken Elephants at Ndutu Safari Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge Cottages All of the cottages have a private veranda overlooking the natural unfenced landscape of indigenous trees and shrubs outside your cottage door ensuring you are never far from the host of birds and mammals who call the Ndutu area home. The cottages extend from a warm and welcoming central dining, seating and bar or ‘mess’ area which has long been a gathering place for friends old and new.

Cheetah at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin Van Locken It’s simply the best place in the Serengeti ecosystem to watch and enjoy predators and prey, herds and hunters and is one of the finest locations to witness the extraordinary speed and spectacle of cheetah hunting their prey. Ndutu Safari Lodge is proud to be a supporter of the Serengeti Cheetah Project, a project that has been running for over 30 years in the Serengeti. Your photographs of the cheetahs you see on safari will help the scientists keep track of the Serengeti cheetahs.

Wildebeest calving season at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Charley Swinnerton The Ndutu area is famed for its short grass plains which grow grass which is particularly rich in nutrients and sustains the migratory animals whilst they have their babies. Traditionally the wildebeest and zebra tend to calve on these plains with a peak around February which makes for a beautiful natural spectacle and some exciting predator hunting behaviours.

Lions at Ndutu Credit: Charley Swinnerton Ndutu is a favourite of expert guides, scientists and biologists for its high numbers of cats including lion, leopard, cheetah, civet, serval, wild cat and caracal.

Ndutu Plains Credit: Charley Swinnerton A typical view of the Ndutu landscape - perfect for viewing the full range of wildlife available

Wildebeest at Ndutu Credit: Charley Swinnerton Over two million migratory animals made up of several species wildebeest, zebra, eland and Thompson gazelle move clockwise from Ngorongoro and the Southern Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti into Kenya and back.

After the rains at Ndutu Credit: Charley Swinnerton Over two million migratory animals made up of several species wildebeest, zebra, eland and Thompson gazelle move clockwise from Ngorongoro and the Southern Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti into Kenya and back. This migration route happens because they follow the rains and therefore the new grasses which grow up rapidly.

Lion Cubs at Ndutu Credit: Charley Swinnerton The resident predators are territorial and so once they have had their young they remain at Ndutu in the local marsh areas which stay wet all year round and are an essential fresh water source for the herbivores therefore attracting predators.

Dining at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Stevie Mann All dining at the Lodge is in the central seating, dining and bar area which is the heart of the lodge, with views over the broad vista of the plains onto Lake Ndutu in the distance . Lunch and dinner are served at your table with a generous three-course menu of deliciously tempting options for lunch and a hearty four -course dinner served each evening.

Breakfast at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Stevie Mann Here at Ndutu we are committed to our guests feeling refreshed and nourished during their stay. After a restful night set yourself up for the day from the wealth of freshly prepared options for breakfast. If you are opting for an early game drive we can arrange for a tasty bush breakfast on the move.

Central Lounge Area Credit: Stevie Mann All dining at the Lodge is in the central seating, dining and bar area which is the heart of the lodge, with views over the broad vista of the plains onto Lake Ndutu in the distance .

Outdoor dining at Ndutu Safari Lodge

Individual Stone and Thatch Cottage

There are thirty four en-suite cottages at Ndutu which range from double, twins, triples and a quad room and all are built from local materials. The stone and thatch cottages are naturally cool due to the thick walls and they provide simple and comfortable accommodation. Each room has an en- suite bathroom with hot showers, sink and flushing toilet.

Where possible, honeymoon couples will be booked into the largest of these cottages.

All of the cottages have a private veranda overlooking the natural unfenced landscape of indigenous trees and shrubs outside your cottage door ensuring you are never far from the host of birds and mammals who call the Ndutu area home. The cottages extend from a warm and welcoming central dining, seating and bar or ‘mess’ area which has long been a gathering place for friends old and new.

We are gradually updating the cottages at Ndutu safari lodge by raising the roofs and updating the bathrooms. We are also interconnecting some of the cottages to make lovely family units with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms so families can be together but separate.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, Safaris, Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hot Air Ballooning, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Game Drives through the Ndutu Plains Hot Air-Ballooning over the Serengeti

Travelling down from Kenya every year the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA) plays host to one of the world’s greats natural spectacles – The Great Migration (December to April). Over two million migratory animals made up of several species wildebeest, zebra, eland and Thompson gazelle move clockwise from Ngorongoro and the Southern Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti into Kenya and back.

This migration route happens because they follow the rains and therefore the new grasses which grow up rapidly. The Ndutu area is famed for its short grass plains which grow grass which is particularly rich in nutrients and sustains the migratory animals whilst they have their babies. Traditionally the wildebeest and zebra tend to calve on these plains with a peak around February which makes for a beautiful natural spectacle and some exciting predator hunting behaviours. This spectacle makes game driving during the migration season at Ndutu pretty extraordinary!

Predator season (April to December) is a great season to really enjoy the resident predators of Ndutu and indeed Ndutu is a favourite of expert guides, scientists and biologists for its high numbers of cats including lion, leopard, cheetah, civet, serval, wild cat and caracal. The resident predators are territorial and so once they have had their young they remain at Ndutu in the local marsh areas which stay wet all year round and are an essential fresh water source for the herbivores therefore attracting predators. The marshes also serve as the ideal place for cheetah and lion to hide their offspring from danger. You can enjoy sightings of all three species of jackal including the rarely seen side-striped jackal and in the late afternoons you may glimpse striped hyena at the lake shore.

The wonderful thing about doing a game drive during this dry season is that the behaviours of these animals are more visible due to the lack of vegetation. The variety of habitats allows plenty of places to explore and you often find yourself having private encounters with predators.

Guides and vehicles are available on request and upon availability. Game drives can be carried out between 6am - 7pm.

Ndutu Safari Lodge work closely with Serengeti Balloon Safaris. They are the first company to set a balloon aloft over the Serengeti and the first to start flying in the Ndutu area, they have set the bar high for an exceptional adventure, delivered with safety at the forefront of their minds and with their passenger's experience as a priority. From the outset, they have established themselves as partners in conservation in the Parks in which they operate and they take an active role in ensuring ballooning standards are rigorously maintained. They have had to learn the vagaries of the weather from first-hand experience and as such, there are no more experienced pilots than those that fly the green and gold of Serengeti Balloon Safaris. They are adventurers at heart, with a penchant for detail and quality, and with each balloon that flies, they know they are doing something extraordinarily well.

Serengeti Balloon Safaris are available to book through Ndutu Safari Lodge. It would be advisable to book well-ahead of your stay in order to secure yourself a place. Tours from Serengeti Balloon Safaris tend to sell out.