Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Ndutu Safari Lodge
Prime wildlife viewing
Nestled under a canopy of giant acacia trees in the south Serengeti is Ndutu Safari Lodge. With all the charm of an original safari camp but with modern luxurious touches, this is the perfect place to enjoy world-class game viewing and the beauty of the African wilderness.
The lodge is made up of 34 stone cottages, each with en suite facilities and a private verandah that looks out towards Lake Ndutu. Rooms have lots of character with large wooden beds and African fabrics. The open-sided bar and lounge allows guests to relax and unwind while enjoying the views out across the bush. Every evening staff and visitors gather around the campfire and exchange stories from their game drives.
At Ndutu Safari Lodge you’re within easy reach of a range of habitats, including swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world-famous Serengeti plains which is home to the annual migration from December to April. Even while at the lodge itself you’re surrounded by flocks of chirping birds and the occasional wild animal that wanders through the camp.
Highlights
Game drives
34 en suite stone cottages
Open-sided bar and lounge
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Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
