Entamanu Ngorongoro

The newest camp sat on the northwestern rim of the Crater

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Meaning ‘circle’ in a dialect of Masai, ‘Entamanu’ seems a fitting name for a camp that sits on the rim of the rounded Ngorongoro Crater. Opening its doors in August 2016, Entamanu is one of the newest properties on the rim owned by Nomad's, and is sat on the remote northwestern rim of the crater. Sleeping a maximum of 16 people, the camp offers that intimate and peaceful feel that other larger properties on the crater do not.

Location

Entamanu is perched on the northwestern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, with views into the crater seen from every room, and incredible views of the Serengeti seen from the other side of the camp. It sits within the conservation area and is a only 30 minute drive from the descent road that leads you into the crater.

Layout

The camp and its six tents are sat on raised wooden platforms, each overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater. The main area is completely cosy - with a tented lounge and dining room warmed by a log fire and soft blankets. There are two family tents which are built on one level, with two bedrooms sharing a bathroom. The other four tents are en-suite double or twin tents.

Rooms

The rooms are canvassed tents, sat on raised platforms overlooking the crater. When building the camp, there was, and still is, a focus to keep things sustainable. Furniture and interiors are sustainably sourced wood, and artwork seen throughout the camp is all made by local Tanzanian artists.

Activities

- Game drives into the Ngorongoro Crater are a big highlight! Early starts- where you will be woken by a hot cup of tea or coffee- are recommended so that you can enjoy the crater before it gets too busy. Entamanu also offers guided walks around the rim of the crater and in the surrounding highlands, guided by a local Maasai to explain the way of life, the role of medicinal plants and Maasai beliefs. These walks need to be pre-booked but are perfect for a slower pace activity.

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Feedback

We had 3 elephants round the car in Manyara – the guide was even taking selfies – and a close encounter with mating lions. Our day in the Crater was really sunny and the staff at Entamanu could not have been better. Food there was lovely too. We were in the private camp (more like a lodge than a tent) as the main camp was closed for a week of refurb before the Christmas peak season. Multichoice guide and vehicle excellent.

- Liz and Darren, December 2019
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Richard and his team also made the Crater visit very special. We rocked the house partying the last night with the Keare’s and an Australian family we met at the mobile camp. A personalized walk to the rim was truly special and we saw 2 rhinos and an old male lion (full mane) in the crater. The guide was knowledgeable but quiet and didn’t really connect with a boisterous group of 7. He would probably have been a better fit for a couple or solo visitor. It was windy during the nights but that was to be expected. The weather was clear and again, our hosts were terrific and everyone danced the last night.

Some of our favourite sightings from Entamanu: Several dozen giraffe on walk to rim, 2 rhino (1 walking in distance, other just the head), old male lion with full mane, herds of Masai lead animals.

- Bill and family, June 2019
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