Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel | Arusha
18 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2023
Established in 1894, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is one of the oldest hotels in East Africa. Saturated with the history of a bygone era, the hotel's traditional ambience is effortlessly combined with the style and service guests wish for when travelling. Accommodation options include 114 stylish rooms and suites with desks, safes, hairdryers, air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, and TVs. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a gym, meeting/conference venues, gardens, room service, laundry services, wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, and Wi-Fi.
Situated in the mature grounds of the Arusha Hotel, unique views of either the gardens or Mount Meru. All rooms are en suite and we can offer intercontecting rooms for families
Beautifully appointed, spacious accommadation overlooking the swimming pool and gardens. Positioned to provide upmost privacy and quietness.
Spaciously designed these rooms are ideal for corporate executives and honeymooners alike.
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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Arrival at Ndutu Safari LodgeNdutu 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.
Central lounge at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Stevie MannA meeting place for wildlife enthusiasts for over 50 years
Dinner under the stars at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Stevie MannChoose between dinner in the lodge or out under the stars
Lovebirds at Ndutu Safari Lodge Credit: Martin van LockenFeet from the dining area diverse bird species stop to drink
Ndutu Safari Lodge barCredit: Stevie MannThe perfect place to meet friends and share stories and experiences
The Maasai and Zebra at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Martin Van LockenBy 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.
Ndutu Safari Lodge updated bedroomCredit: Ndutu Safari LodgeNewly updated bedroom (currently 4 of 34 cottages are updated)
Elephants at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Martin Van LockenElephants 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.
The Magnificient Seven at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Martin Van LockenLion cubs at Ndutu Safari Lodge
Cheetah at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Martin Van LockenIt’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.
Genets in the roof at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Martin Van Locken
Zebra at NdutuCredit: Martin Van Locken
Wildebeest calving season at Ndutu Safari LodgeCredit: Charley SwinnertonThe 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 NdutuCredit: Charley SwinnertonNdutu 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 SwinnertonA typical view of the Ndutu landscape - perfect for viewing the full range of wildlife available
Big SkiesCredit: Charley SwinnertonWhen 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.
Zebra at NdutuCredit: Charley SwinnertonThe 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.
Wildebeest at NdutuCredit: Charley SwinnertonOver 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 NdutuCredit: Charley SwinnertonOver 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 NdutuCredit: Charley SwinnertonThe 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 LodgeCredit: Stevie MannAll 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 LodgeCredit: Stevie MannHere 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 AreaCredit: Stevie MannAll 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
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
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.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
Fast Facts
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, French, Swahili
No. Rooms: 34
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Star Gazing, Wildlife
23 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023
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Includes Bed, Breakfast, Hot Lunch or Picnic Lunch and Dinner (all meals) at the lodge.
Double/Twin Room Single Room Triple Room Quad Room - 2 Adults sharing with 2 Children below 16 years
Includes Bed, Breakfast and Dinner (does not include Lunch) at the lodge.
Double - 2 Adults
Standard Room
Single Room
A complete breakfast buffet with ‘Live station’ where pancakes & eggs cooked to order.
Bush breakfast sites are situated in suitable locations in the park, to enable easier game view for the guests.
We always consider guests’ dietary requirements.
A full lunch buffet with an African themed BBQ station (Charcoal grilled).
Dietary restriction always taken into consideration.
On request traditional dancers can be arranged to add up to the bush experience [additional charge applies for this].
A lavish choice of grilled meats and accompaniments with special dietary requirements taken into consideration.
An African themed buffet dinner with waiters in traditional attire. Khangas for the lady guests and the gentlemen get Kikois. Both are assisted with wrapping them on.
Full bar set up with varieties of dry snack - nuts, popcorn and potato crisps. Where possible a Bonfire is lit for additional ambience.
Traditional dancers can be arranged if requested in advance [additional cost].