Ndutu Safari Lodge

Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the southern Serengeti eco-system. The lodge nestles unobtrusively under a canopy of giant acacias overlooking a soda lake, Lake Ndutu, and offers a superb base from which to explore the swamps, woodlands, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. Ndutu Safari Lodge has been a favourite with professional wildlife photographers and film-makers for the past four decades, simply because it’s one of the best places to watch wildlife.

Ndutu Safari Lodge consists of 34 stone cottages that extend from the central, open-sided bar, lounge and dining room. Each room has its own verandah that overlooks Lake Ndutu. All rooms have en-suite facilities. The cottages are made from local materials and offer comfortable, tasteful accommodation. Four rooms have a king-size bed and there are also four family rooms accommodating up to four people. All other rooms have two single beds. Rooms are single storey and are accessible with a wheel chair.

The lodge offers good quality home cooking. Breakfast is available from 7am onwards. For those wanting an earlier start they can have either a continental or picnic breakfast. A three-course lunch is served from 12.30pm through to 2pm. Dinner is a hearty four course affair and is served from 7.30pm through to 9pm. A vegetarian alternative is always offered and any special needs will be catered for. From 6am onwards tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day on a complimentary basis in the lounge area. Guests can also request early morning drinks to be delivered to their rooms.

There will be a camp fire to relax around every evening and for those not wanting to sit outside, the bar provides a warm, cosy atmosphere. The genets, small spotted cat-like animals, usually make an appearance, as they gaze down at you from the rafters.

A full laundry service is offered and telephone, fax and email are available at the lodge. Internet access is also possible. There is a well-stocked gift shop at the lodge selling a wide range of curios and also a variety of toiletries and chocolates.

There is an airstrip just 1km away from the lodge so in the event of a serious illness or accident the Flying Doctors from Nairobi can evacuate someone . We highly recommend that guests have temporary Flying Doctors membership for their safari to Tanzania.

Two safari vehicles are available for hire at the lodge. Walking is allowed in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area but you must be accompanied by a NCAA ranger. Ngorongoro park fees are applicable when staying at Ndutu. If visiting Serengeti National Park whilst staying at Ndutu then guests will be liable to pay Serengeti park fees as well.

There are no fences around Ndutu Safari Lodge and wild animals wander through at all hours of day and night. Guests, for their own safety, are requested to stay within the lodge grounds. During the evening, watchmen are on duty and are on hand to escort guests back to their rooms. The watchmen remain on duty throughout the night.

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