Entamanu Ngorongoro
Entamanu Ngorongoro is perched high on the wild side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, a thoughtfully designed refuge from which to explore the unique highland environment, with easy reach of the wildlife rich Ngorogoro Crater floor.
Surrounded by the soaring peaks of dormant volcanic hills and the ebb and flow of Maasai pastoralist life, Entamanu is a place to explore beyond the hustle and bustle of the main tourist trail at the Crater. Not only to visit the Crater, but to understand it as part of a wider environment.
Seven cottage style rooms on elevated platforms look across the iconic Ngorongoro Crater with a backdrop of ancient acacia trees. Two of these are family units comprising of two full size bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The style here is as unique as the location – everything carefully handcrafted locally to the highest standard. For a totally private experience, we recommend Entanamu Private which is a separate camp which has two double guestrooms and two family rooms. This is booked solely on an exclusive use basis.
There’s nothing tame about this location – the high altitude sun has some real heat and the wind can be biting in the evenings. The seven rooms, two of which are family units with two full sized bedrooms and a shared bathroom, have been carefully designed with this in mind. Think textured wool, down duvets and heaters which provide warmth against the chilly nights. Big verandas wrap around the front of the cottages, 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 feature sustainably sourced wood and everything within the camp is locally sourced and made by talented Tanzanian artisans.
A big highlight of any stay here is safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, in your own private vehicle and guide. The beauty of Entamanu Ngorongoro is that it sits within the Conservation Area, 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 sun-downers on the rim on your way back to camp.
Entamanu Ngorongoro also 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.
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