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Olduvai Camp

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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chertsey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Only had a one night stop here- ATR our excellent organisers said we should go there on the way to serengeti and I am glad we did. Very friendly Masai and great facilities with everything themed into a granite Kjopje. Had a great walk with the masai but do not climb the kopje if not physivcally fit. Walked along the... More

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Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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51 hotel reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

We stayed 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Although nominally tents, the accommodations had perfectly good 'proper' bathrooms and showers, comfortable 'proper' beds and, being spread out around the kopje, weren't cheek by jowl with other units. Hardly any mosquitoes when we were there (February). There are no nets but the tents can be totally sealed at night. We had... More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Not only are you spending the night in the olduvai Gorge conservation area but the place is Ron by the Maasai who are all around tending their cattle. The Maasai are available to talk with you about their culture,take you on hikes, and answer your questions. The Ccomodations are what you might call superior camping experience. You have electricity, good... More

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London, United Kingdom
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39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Our tour company warned us that the food and service here might not be consistent or of a high standard but in fact everything was top notch. It was a joy to stay here. The location is outstanding and it was great to wake up and watch the sun rise over the Ngorngoro Crater in the distance. Olduvai is efficiently... More

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Montreal, Canada
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

We stayed here while on Safari for one night the third week of Feb. It was perfect, the rooms were very comfortable. Toilet, showers, very comfortable beds. NO MOSQUITOS. Maybe the previous reviewer went at a different time of year, but when we went we didn't see 1 single mosquito anywhere at any of the camps. The staff were truly... More

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Shropshire
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46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

Everything at the Olduvai Tented Camp is good except one – there are no mosquito nets which means you are kept awake at night. We sprayed the tent, lit mozzie coils, covered ourselves in repellent but on both nights by 3am all these remedies had worn out and the buggers started biting. Why don't they supply them in beyond me,... More

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Thalwil, Switzerland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My family of 4 stayed here for 3 nights and it was a magical experience. The surroundings are beautiful. The tents are comfortable and really nice - flush toilet, real shower, comfortable beds, roomy tent with a little alcove for a desk and wardrobe. Felt luxurious! The staff was exceptional - both the Tanzanians and the Masai went out of... More

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Chester, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

We stayed at Olduvai Dec 2012 for one night. I wish we would have stayed for at least another night. From what I understand, they have made a number of improvements to this property. It is such a spectacular location! The staff was good, maybe not as attentive as other camps that we stayed at, but they were still very... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

The Olduvai Lodge falls into the category of luxury tented camp. We have just climbed over Mt. Makorat and are presented with the vast plain leading to the Serengeti Park. The hotel is visible from a high and is a good draw as we grow more tired at the end of a 15 km walk. It is attached to a... More

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Union Grove, Wisconsin
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

Olduvai was our stop between the crater and the Serengeti. Although it was the dry season we decided to stay two nights to allow for some interaction with the Massai and learn more about their culture. The only wildlife in the area during this time were some gazelle and a tower of 40 giraffe which was amazing in itself. We... More

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Olduvai Camp Hotel Serengeti National Park
Address: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Serengeti National Park
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Ranked #27 of 56 Specialty lodging in Serengeti National Park
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