Access & Location
The camp is accessed via road transfer from the nearest airstrip at Lake Ndutu. It is situated in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, not far from the lake that attracts an abundance of wildlife.
Kirurumu Ngorongoro Camp
A deluxe mobile camp that follows the Great Migration herds seasonally across the Serengeti
Lounge and dining tent, and a fire-pit
Seven en-suite safari tents, either doubles or twins
Game drives and seasonal hot air balloon rides
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Good option
The Kirurumu camps are run by one of East Africa’s oldest safari companies. They are unquestionably good value and have good locations. A good choice overall.
Activities
The camp prides itself on providing exceptionally good game drives, all led by knowledgeable and experienced guides.
Great Migration
Wildlife viewing
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From Ndutu, guests have access to the Serengeti’s short-grass plains, which attract the huge herds of the Great Migration! The weeks from mid-February until early March are particularly thrilling, as this is the calving season for wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles. The presence of newborns draws in impressive concentrations of predators – lion, leopard, cheetah, and more!
The lake also entices additional wildlife such as hippo, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
Facilities
Communal lounge and dining areas at Kirurumu Ngorongoro Camp are set up in a mess tent, just a short distance from the guest accommodation.
Also with a shady veranda, this tent is spacious too – and it has a general feeling of airiness. In the lounge, there’s well-cushioned seating around a coffee table, as well as a selection of reading material that’s displayed in open shelving to one side. The dining area features a couple of tables flanked by campaign chairs. At the back of the tent, there’s the camp’s bar and a record player. The walls are adorned with a few wildlife pictures, adding to the authentic safari vibe! And outside there’s a fire-pit, a great gathering place for pre-dinner drinks while getting to know your fellow travelers.
Amenities
The guest accommodation here consists of seven safari tents, all very spacious and available as either a double or a twin room.
Each tent’s roof extends over the entrance to create a pleasant shady veranda, complete with a couple of campaign chairs and a small table – a smashing little spot for relaxing, having a drink, and enjoying your view! Inside, the beds have a 6-inch mattress and there’s solar lighting, a luggage rack, and comfortable matting on the canvas floor. You’ll find the en-suite facilities at the back of the tent – flush toilet, washbasin within a vanity unit, and shower. There’s also plenty of hanging space here.
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