Explore below ↓Our take
Entamanu Ngorongoro sits on the northern crater rim, with views into the caldera and across the wider highland landscape. Cottage accommodation and a fireside lounge provide a warm base for crater drives and time exploring the rim.
We would choose Entamanu for travellers who want the atmosphere of staying on the crater rim itself. Its setting adds a sense of arrival before the wildlife excursion, but exposed highland weather is part of the experience. Plan time to enjoy the views and a relaxed evening rather than treating the lodge purely as an overnight stop.
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Accommodation
Entamanu now offers cottage accommodation rather than the earlier tented layout. The accommodation includes three two-bedroom cottages, with separate bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms for families or friends. Rooms have indoor heating and verandas looking towards the crater. We confirm the exact cottage arrangement for your party before booking.
Food & drink
Meals are served in a warm, sociable lodge setting, with early breakfasts or a picnic arranged around the crater excursion. The fireside lounge makes a welcoming place to return to in the cooler highland evenings. We discuss dietary requirements before arrival and plan dining around your day rather than rushing the crater visit.
What to do
Activities centre on exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, with early morning game drives descending into the caldera to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities before the crowds arrive. The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and large numbers of plains game. Additional experiences include guided walks along the crater rim, visits to Maasai communities and scenic excursions that take advantage of the camp’s unique highland setting.
Planning your stay
Two nights is a useful starting point: arrive without rushing, devote a full day to the crater and then continue towards the Serengeti. An extra night can create space for a guided highland experience. We arrange the crater descent around access, weather and the wider route; an early departure helps make the most of the day but cannot guarantee an empty crater.
The right fit
Couples and families who want a crater-rim stay with character, warm interiors and views. The two-bedroom cottages merit particular attention for families who prefer separate sleeping space.
The crater rim can be cold, windy and misty. Bring warm layers and expect driving to reach the crater floor. If you would rather stay in gardens at a lower elevation, compare Gibb’s Farm; if walking through the wider highlands is the priority, compare The Highlands.
Useful to know
Yes. It sits on the northern rim with views into the crater. Staying here gives you the highland setting itself, while the wildlife excursion still involves a drive down to the crater floor.
The current accommodation is in cottages. Older descriptions of canvas tents describe the previous layout. The cottages have en-suite bathrooms, indoor heating and private verandas.
Yes. Two-bedroom cottages have separate bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. We confirm the layout and suitability for the ages in your party, and can also compare Entamanu Private for an exclusive-use stay.
We generally suggest two nights for an arrival afternoon and a full crater day. Three nights allows more time for the highland setting and activities instead of moving on immediately after the excursion.
Choose Entamanu when a crater-rim setting is the main attraction. The Highlands offers a different location on Olmoti’s slopes, with walking and volcanic scenery forming a larger part of the stay.
Tailor-made Tanzania
We will explain how it compares with the alternatives and whether it fits your preferred dates, route and pace.
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