Entamanu Ngorongoro

Entamanu sits on the remote north-western edge of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, giving you some of the most spectacular views in Tanzania. You'll get uninterrupted vistas over both the crater wall and the Serengeti plains.

The main lodge faces west toward the Serengeti plains, while your private suite will face east toward the soaring crater peaks. It's pretty incredible - you're literally perched on the rim of one of the world's most famous natural wonders, so every view feels like a postcard.

Entamanu has two distinct camps to choose from. The Main Camp features seven luxury wooden cottages, including three two-bedroom family units. The Private Camp offers four exclusive-use wooden cottages, with two family units available.

All cottages are built on raised wooden platforms and can accommodate different group sizes. The luxury cottages work perfectly for couples (up to 2 guests), while the two-bedroom family cottages can handle up to 4 guests. If you book the Private Camp cottages, they're typically reserved for exclusive use, making them great for families or groups who want the whole place to themselves.

Every cottage comes with an ensuite bathroom, private viewing deck, heating for those chilly crater nights, and those amazing crater views we mentioned.

Your cottage will have everything you need for a comfortable stay at this high altitude. Each one includes an ensuite bathroom with hot showers and double basins, indoor heating plus a wood stove for those cold crater rim nights, and large comfortable beds with warm textiles.

You'll also get a private veranda with crater views, 24-hour electricity with charging points for your devices, and beautiful furnishings made from sustainably sourced Tanzanian artwork and textiles. The whole camp is built using environmentally friendly construction with local materials, so it feels authentic to the location.

The heating is definitely worth mentioning - it gets surprisingly cold up here, especially in the early mornings and evenings, so you'll appreciate having both indoor heating and that cozy wood stove.

Your stay covers all the essentials and then some. All meals are included, along with house drinks like soft drinks, beer, wine, and standard spirits. You'll also get game drives with a private vehicle and laundry service.

The main extras you'll want to budget for are premium brand drinks, special activities like private bush dinners, and the Ngorongoro Crater entrance fees. These park fees aren't included in your lodge rate since they're paid directly to the conservation authority.

If you book with us, we handle all the logistics and make sure you know exactly what's covered and what to expect for additional costs upfront.

Yes, there are minimum age requirements that vary by camp. The Main Camp welcomes children from 8 years old, while the Private Camp allows younger kids from 5 years old. This is pretty common for crater rim lodges since the elevated walkways and remote location require a certain level of maturity and mobility.

Children are generally charged at reduced rates, and the family cottages in both camps are specifically designed to accommodate families comfortably. The Private Camp's lower age limit makes it a good option if you're traveling with younger children who still want that exclusive Entamanu experience.

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main lounge and dining areas. However, you should expect connectivity to be limited or variable since you're in such a remote location on the crater rim.

It's perfect for checking emails or staying in touch, but don't count on streaming videos or doing heavy internet work. Most people find it's actually nice to have that digital break while you're surrounded by such incredible natural beauty.

The included activities give you a well-rounded experience of the area. You can take guided walks along the crater rim and through the highlands, which offer incredible perspectives you can't get from a vehicle. Cultural visits to a nearby Maasai community are also included and provide fascinating insights into traditional life.

Your game drives include those early morning crater descents with picnic lunches, which are absolutely magical when the morning mist lifts off the crater floor.

For additional experiences, you can arrange Maasai ceremonies, private game drives with flexible timing, or visits to the famous Olduvai Gorge archaeological site where some of humanity's earliest remains were discovered. Special dining experiences like private bush meals and sundowners on the crater rim are also available for an extra cost.

The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its incredible wildlife density, and you'll have excellent chances of seeing the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to spot black rhino, which are quite rare elsewhere.

You'll also see huge herds of zebra and wildebeest, plus hyenas, and an amazing variety of birdlife. The crater acts like a natural zoo - the animals tend to stay within this enclosed ecosystem, so wildlife viewing is consistently excellent throughout the year.

Game drives typically last several hours and are led by expert guides who know exactly where to find the animals and can share fascinating details about the crater's unique ecosystem.

Most people fly into Lake Manyara Airstrip, which is about a 2-hour drive from the lodge. This is definitely the most convenient way to arrive, and if you book with us, we coordinate all the air transfers and ground transportation for you.

The drive from the airstrip takes you up onto the crater rim, and the scenery along the way is spectacular. You'll gain significant altitude as you climb up to the lodge, which sits at about 7,500 feet above sea level.

The lodge arranges ground transfers from the airstrip, so everything is coordinated seamlessly when you arrive.