
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Ndutu Lodge has a great location in the southern short-grass plains of the Serengeti, beside a small lake set in beautiful acacia woodland, with the mighty backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. The lodge is quite atmospheric, having retained the character of an old hunting camp; the accommodation is somewhat barrack-like, consisting of unimaginative semi-detached bungalows strung out in a row. The Lodge nestles unobtrusively under a canopy of giant acacias overlooking the soda lake. The lodge offers a superb base in which to explore the range of habitats that lie within easy reach, this include swamps, woodlands, soda lakes and the world famous Serengeti short grass plains. Ndutu Safari Lodge has been a favorite with professional wildlife photographers and film-makers for the past four decades, because it simply one of the places to watch wildlife.
LOCATION: Ndutu Lodge is situated south of the Serengeti National Park, but falls within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
CLIMATE: The temperature is comfortably hot during the day, nights can be chilly. Rains occur between November and May; the heaviest rainfall is normally in April. June to October is dry and windy. September and October are much drier before the November rains.
NUMBER OF ROOMS: Ndutu Safari Lodge consists of 34 stone cottages that extend from the central, open-sided bar, lounge and dining room.
Room decor: All rooms built in a line facing Lake Ndutu. They are quaint but very comfortable and well maintained. The decor is simple with extremely comfortable pine beds and tables. The cottages are made from local materials and offer comfortable, tasteful accommodation
Room amenities: Each room has en suite facilities and a front verandah with a spectacular view that overlooks Lake Ndutu. Four rooms have a king-size bed; there are also four family rooms, which can accommodate up to four people. All other rooms have 2 single beds. All the rooms are single storey and are accessible with a wheel chair. All rooms have electric lights; there are also torches and candles in the rooms for use when the generator has been switched off at night
Special feature: The lodge overlooks Lake Ndutu which is a favorite water spot for numerous herds of game and a center point during the migration of wildebeest to the Central Serengeti.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Ndutu offers good quality home cooking. Many of the vegetables are supplied from Karatu. Breakfast is available from 7am onwards, for those wanting an earlier start they can either have a continental or picnic breakfast. A three-course lunch is served from 12.30pm through to 2pm. Dinner is a hearty four course affair and is served from 7.30pm through to 9pm.
Ndutu always offers a vegetarian alternative and are happy to cater for any special needs. From 6am onwards tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day on a complimentary basis in the lounge area. They also offer herbal tea and decaffeinated coffee. Guests can also request early morning drinks to be delivered to their rooms.
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CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.