Entamanu Ngorongoro
Entamanu Ngorongoro is perched on top of a ridge on the north-west side of the Ngorongoro Crater with views into the crater.
Entamanu is an exclusive camp which offers a warm welcome, good food and service and an all round high quality experience. The cottages are spacious and very comfortable, however the best thing about Entamanu is its location. Firstly, it is the only boutique camp which is located on the crater rim which actually has views of the crater. Secondly, being located just 30 minutes’ drive from the main entrance to the crater, it is possible to be one of the first into the crater which can really make a difference to your experience as the crater gets busy very quickly in the mornings. Thirdly, it is possible to undertake walks and visit a local Maasai manyatta which offers an insight to local life in the highlands. The one drawback of the location is the exposure to wind, but the cottages and main areas have been built to offer as much shelter from the elements as possible, while still being sustainable. Overall, Entamanu is ideal if you are looking for a small, exclusive, personal, high quality camp which gives you the best possible Ngorongoro Crater experience.
ACCOMMODATION
Entamanu Ngorongoro main camp accommodates up to 18 guests in seven pioneer-style cottages built on wooden decks. Two of the cottages are suitable for families with two bedrooms internally linked…
AREA & ACTIVITIES
The Ngorongoro Highlands sit on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley as it curves south-westwards from the desolate Lake Natron past Lake Manyara to the remote Lake Eyasi. These highlands are the remnants of an…
Families
Entamanu main camp accepts children from eight years, while Entamanu Private accepts children from five years (walking is only permitted for children over 12 years) and both camps are very suitable…
Conservation & community
Nomad Tanzania, owners of Entamanu, set up the Nomad Trust in 2007. The Trust supports wildlife and people in the remote areas in which Nomad operates where, bordering the national parks, human and wildlife conflict…
| Location | Ngorongoro Crater Rim |
| Access | Scheduled or Charter flight into Manyara, then 2.5 hour drive |
| Open | All year |
| Pricing | £££££ |
| Camp Style | Safari lodge |
| Focus | Big game / Culture / Crater experience |
| Children | 8 years + in main camp, 5 + in private camp |
| Activities | Game drive (day) / Guided walks / Cultural excursions |
| Vehicles | Closed |
| Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 7 |
| Private Vehicle Options | Yes |
| Off-road Driving | No |
| Number of Rooms | 11 cottages (including 4 family cottages) split over 2 camps |
| Family Accommodation | 4 two bedroomed family cottages split over 2 camps |
| Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Plumbed shower |
| Power for charging | In room |
| Lighting | Electric |
| Hairdryer | Not possible |
| Heating/Cooling | Gas fire |
| Room Safe | Yes |
| Laundry Service | Complimentary |
| Communication in room | Radio |
| Wi-Fi | Communal area only at main camp / guests rooms only at private camp |
| Mobile Reception | Yes |
| Swimming | No |
| Wellness | No |
| Dining Style | Communal & Private |
| Drinks Included | House drinks only |
| Credit Cards | Visa and Mastercard |