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Olaado Ndutu Camp, Serengeti | Timbuktu Travel
Serengeti

Olaado Ndutu Camp

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About Olaado Ndutu Camp

​Grandstand seats to the very best action the Serengeti has to offer
Life is a moveable feast for Olaado Ndutu Camp, a mobile camp that shifts between Tanzania's northern and southern Serengeti. Keeping things simple with Meru-style tents, the camp prioritises instead the astounding spectacle of the Great Migration – when wildebeest and zebra move as one in search of nutritious grasses. From December through March, Olaado is located in the Ndutu area, and from June to October in the northern Serengeti. Outside of these months, the camp closes due to the weather. With excellent guides and warm, genuine local hospitality, this is perfect for unfussy travellers keen to get to the point: the unparalleled drama of the greatest show on the planet.
From $230 per person/per night
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8 Rooms
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Property details

The property

At the heart of camp, a large canvas mess tent with foldaway side-flaps sits on a wooden deck. There's a small lounge area, but the tent serves primarily as the restaurant and bar. The structure is simple; sophistication lies in elements such as well-cushioned chairs in good-quality textiles, and smartly dressed tables. In the evenings, everything is aglow with lanterns and oozing with classic safari romance. The fireplace outside is the most convivial spot for sundowners and a nightcap.

The rooms

The eight tents are generously spaced and placed with care to ensure you have uninterrupted views of the wilderness. With canvas walls and zipped doors, the tents appear basic and functional. Once inside though, the comfort becomes apparent – fine linens on the beds, rugs underfoot, bedside lamps, power 24/7, and a decently sized en-suite bathroom with running water and a flush toilet give the tents a more permanent feel. That's not bad for a camp in the middle of nowhere.

Activities

​Because Olaado Ndutu relocates seasonally to follow the path of the migration, you're sure to encounter a glut of wildlife whenever you go. Of course there are the herds of wildebeest and zebra, but you'll also see elephant, giraffe, buffalo and the carnivores – hyena, cheetah, lion, leopard and wild dog. The Serengeti's ecosystem is clearly a healthy one. Activities focus on game drives, for obvious reasons, so you're pretty much guaranteed excellent bang for your buck.
Plan your stay

How to book Olaado Ndutu Camp

How do I book Olaado Ndutu Camp?

Olaado Ndutu Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Olaado Ndutu Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Olaado Ndutu Camp?

Stays at Olaado Ndutu Camp start from around $230 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Tanzania

Serengeti

Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.