Experience the Ngorongoro way of life.
Entamanu Ngorongoro is the perfect base for exploring everything that the crater and the highlands have to offer.
Location: Entamanu Ngorongoro sits in a remote and elevated position on the rim of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Accessible via a private scenic drive through Maasai lands, the camp offers a rare vantage point overlooking both the Crater floor and the Serengeti plains. This secluded setting immerses guests in elemental Africa, far from the usual tourist routes, and offers an authentic connection to the surrounding landscapes and communities.
Rooms: The camp features thoughtfully designed canvas rooms that reflect the textures and colours of Maasai culture. Locally sourced materials and handcrafted furnishings create a warm, earthy feel, while thick canvas walls and wool furnishings ensure comfort in this wind-swept highland environment. Each room offers en suite bathrooms with hot showers and panoramic views stretching across the Ngorongoro Crater or the surrounding highlands.
Amenities: Despite its remote location, Entamanu offers an inviting homestead atmosphere with cosy indoor and outdoor spaces. Meals are prepared using fresh, local ingredients and served in a central dining area with uninterrupted views. Blankets and hot water bottles provide added comfort on chilly evenings, and fire pits offer the perfect place for stargazing.
Activities: Guests can explore the Ngorongoro Crater on guided game drives or enjoy cultural interactions with nearby Maasai communities. Walks along the rim provide a different perspective of this UNESCO-listed site, revealing flora, birdlife, and local stories.
Sustainability: Entamanu was built using entirely removable structures and operates with a minimal environmental footprint. The camp works closely with Maasai communities and supports local conservation and employment initiatives.
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When to go to Tanzania
Find out the best time to visit Tanzania with our month by month guide.
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January
January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.
- During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
February
The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.
- Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
March
March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.
- Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
April
April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.
May
During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.
June
June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.
- Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
July
July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.
- The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
August
August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.
- The migration still remains in the north.
September
Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.
- The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
October
Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.
- The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
November
November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.
- Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
December
Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.
- Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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