Established in the 1960s as the permanent camp of former professional hunter (and extravagantly moustached) George Dove, Ndutu Lodge flickers with stories of wild adventures. The camp lies just north of the rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking Ndutu Soda Lake. With rustic accommodation and a folksy atmosphere (complete with resident genets that climb the rafters above the bar nightly), this is a good-value choice for unfussy safari-goers who're longing to witness one of Earth's most astounding spectacles. Visit between December and April, when the earth shudders as thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle thunder past in search of greener grazing.
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Thirty-four stone-and-thatch rooms extend in a line on either side of the main area. While not particularly well-spaced, they're solidly built, clean and comfortable, with decent beds and linens, private lake-view verandas, and basic but adequate en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. Twenty-six cottages have twin or double beds; five have an extra singe bed to sleep three. One family room accommodates two adults and two children, and the two "honeymoon cottages" are outfitted with king-sized beds made from Zanzibari dhows.
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Ndutu Safari Lodge 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 Ndutu Safari Lodge 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.
Stays at Ndutu Safari Lodge start from around $290, or US$290, 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.
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