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Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu Safari Lodge

Reviews of Ndutu Safari Lodge

Wildlife sightings and reviews

15 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ndutu Safari Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Oct-2022, 3 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
Lion

67% success

Leopard

0% success

Cheetah

33% success

Wild dog

33% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Eland

67% success

Hippo

67% success

Oryx

67% success

Roan antelope

67% success

Spotted Hyena

67% success

Wildebeest

67% success

Black Rhino

33% success

Aardvark

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Striped Hyena

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mrs & Mr C
Vic Aust.

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 13 Jun 2023
"Loved the difference between this to Plantation - this felt probably more authentic as an African Safari Lodge. On the first night we ate outside which was lovely.

We met the husband and wife who own the Lodge - they were very welcoming as were all the staff and it was interesting to hear their story of how they came to be in this place.

The accommodation was absolutely fine - very real!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Zambia; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs W
VIC

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 11 May 2023
"A nice alternative to Plantation Lodge. Very natural and situated in the midst of wild bush and the constant feeling that some animal will walk out. As it was we saw at first hand giraffes and dik diks - timid and tiny little creatures. The stone cottage was comfortable and clean but the shower water pressure was very weak and took ages for hot water to come through. Food was a set menu, chicken, meat or fish, but was wholesome and enjoyable but lacked variety obviously. Staff wonderful and very helpful and made you feel welcome. Emmanuel the manager a really nice person. All in all a great experience and more than worth a visit.
From the lodge did a safari in the conservation area. Watched the start of the migration with thousands opf zebras and wilderbest on the move (quite spectacular) and the thrill of watching a cheetah stalking and selecting a possible victim. Unfortunately he left it too late and the herd spotted him and took evasive action! Saw a wounded hippo who was in a very bad way after a fight but survived to the next day despite a huge wound in his chest. Saw a wonderful pride of lions in magnificent and languid condition quite unperturbed by our presence." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

1 sighting

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

6 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

2 sightings

Lion

6 sightings

Oryx

4 sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

3 sightings

Wild dog

2 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mr & Mrs K
Maidstone

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

3 nights Arrived 22 Feb 2023
"We have used this Lodge on all our previous visits as well as on this visit. It has been long established and has traditional but basic accommodation. The Lodge's location is very convenient for many of the interesting viewing sites in this area.
It is possible there are more luxurious locations to stay in this area but they would probably be more expensive (no doubt Expert Africa would advise on this).
Service provided by staff was excellent." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Dr & Mrs B
Altrincham

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 1 Oct 2022
"We had a long drive from Tarangire to Ndutu, arriving just as it got dark.

We loved the feel of the place and it appears to have deliberately tried to keep the old fashioned lodge feel, whilst maintaining a good level of service provision.

The food was good quality, from a set menu, albeit there was alittle flexibility if you chose. Staff were friendly and efficient. The Dining area and reception looks straight out onto the bush, with views down towards the lake in the distance.

The accommodation is basic but clean, with a comfortable bed plus mosquito nets. Power is generator delivered and is switched off at about 11 until 5 am. Not a time we'd expect to be awake, so no great issue at all.

My only suggestion would be the addition of an overhead fan, although it would lose power at 11pm. The windows allowed a bug free breeze, so not really a problem for us. It might be hotter at different times of the year

The Manager was really friendly and knew our guide too. We enjoyed the contrast of the place with the 'camping'. and left a little entranced actually. It had a nice feel about it.

Game in the surrounding area was limited due to lack of grazing animals, but we did see plenty of bird life and elephants as we headed through it, en route to the Serengeti" See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

3 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Zebra

6 sightings

Mr & Ms S
Oakland

"Ndutu Safari Lodge comments"

2 nights Arrived 21 Feb 2017
"A very nice comfortable Lodge, with the cabins a short walk from the Lodge where the food is served.

The staff were great, the food good, the location was beautiful. Cabins are well maintained and comfortable. They were very efficient in seating and serving people. It seemed to be a very well run establishment.

I had a minor issue with the wifi connection (which in hindsight seemed beyond trivial to even bring it to their attention) and they contacted me quickly about my issue." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mrs A
Haslemere

"Real safari ambience"

2 nights Arrived 26 Dec 2016
"The lodge had a real safari feel to it, being an open camp in the Serengeti. Great accommodation in stone cottages.

Atmospheric camp fire after dinner in the evenings. Very relaxed and peaceful." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Top Cat
bristol

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

4 nights Arrived 12 Feb 2016
"An excellent lodge in a wonderful location giving easy access to a wide range of safari locations" See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 2n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
The T-R family
London

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Dec 2013
"We found everyone very helpful , the rooms were fairly basic but quite adequate considering their location . Lovely views of the bush and welcoming camp fire in the evenings.

Some evenings the food was excellent, and on a few it was distinctly average but given to us in large quantities !" See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs G
Turkey

"Great for safaris even before migration"

3 nights Arrived 27 Nov 2013
"Ndutu is a lovely place and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The rains had not arrived and it was very dusty on safari, but this did not spoil the fantastic game viewing we enjoyed mainly due to the ken eyes of our guide Ayoub who we cannot praise more highly for a wonderful trip.

The Ndutu staff were friendly and warm, the food was good and the accommodation was great too." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Dr W
West Glamorgan

"Ndutu Safari Lodge review"

1 night Arrived 1 Sep 2013
"Wonderful setting and helpful staff" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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