Description
The camp moves seasonally spending six months in southern Loliondo (Piyaya) and six months in northern Loliondo (Ololosokwan). Bordering Kenya’s Maasai Mara to the north and the Serengeti National Park to the west, this area also offers a great mix of resident game, and is excellent walking country with a dramatic scenery of rock kopjes and woodlands.
The camp consists of six large yurts, with a dining yurt and separate lounge/library yurt. Each guest room has its own en-suite bathroom. The yurts have been designed to be as cool as possible during the day and have wrap-around shade net windows with flaps that can be rolled up or down. There is also a traditional open ‘wheel’ in the centre of the roof (in Mongolian dwellings this is where the chimney of the fireplace would be located). This helps to keep the yurt feeling open and airy. There is a canvas ’cap’ that covers the wheel at night, or in bad weather.
The unusual mix of culture, style, comfort and wilderness makes this one of the most unique safari camps in Tanzania.
Accommodation
Nduara Loliondo Safari Camp consists of six large yurts, with a dining yurt and separate lounge/library yurt. Each accommodation yurt has it’s own en-suite bathroom - attached to the back of the main sleeping area - with traditional safari bucket showers and long-drop toilets.
Childcare
Although there are no specific childcare facilities the camp are delighted to accept children of 8. Please note however, there is a restriction of 12 and over for any walking or fly camping activities.
Facilities
This camp is 'nomadic' moving site every six months, so it is very simple in design although remaining very comfortable and stylish. Delicious meals are served up in the dining yurt and there is a separate lounge/library yurt.
Activities
Activities from camp include private game drives in 4WD vehicles with your own guide. Also available are walking safaris and night drives together with visits to local Masaai manyattas.
When to travel
Between about December to early June the camp is located in the southern-most part of Loliondo, this is good location to see the great migration as it moves towards the southern plains of the Serengeti in December to April. From mid-June to November Nduara stands in the northern Loliondo, the migration passes through here around October and November.
Tanzania is a large country, with a varied climate. Generally, the long rains run from March to May - the temperature is warm and the humidity is high. June to October is the long dry season, and the short rains are in November and December, much lighter than the long rains. January and February are again dry (the short dry season) so this is another good time to visit.
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Location and directions
Greater Serengeti, Tanzania
Nduara Loliondo moves seasonally, spending 6 months in southern Loliondo (Piyaya) and 6 months in northern Loliondo (Ololosokwan). Private campsites are positioned in areas chosen for their stunning views.
How to get there
Fly by scheduled flight or drive in 4WD vehicles. Nearest airstrips will vary according to the seasons.
