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The original savannah
Serengeti / Ngorongoro

-3° 14′ 23.03″ S / 35° 29′ 14.89″ E

Olduvai Camp

Location
Face to face with nature
In the heart of the Ngorongoro protected area in northern Tanzania, Olduvai Camp rises discreetly around a kopje – an immense granite rock that seems to rest on the horizon. Just a stone’s throw from the mythical Olduvai Gorge, between the vast plains of the Serengeti and the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, this singular camp welcomes you where nature still tells the story of the origin of the world.

Here, people and wildlife have always coexisted. The Masai live according to the ancestral rhythm of their herds. And you, the traveler, are invited to slow down, observe and feel.

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Hosting
between rock and light
Olduvai Camp has 17 spacious tents, all arranged around the kopje and set on stone terraces overlooking the endless plain.
Each thatched-roof tent blends canvas, wood and natural materials in a sober elegance, where modern comforts never betray the soul of the bush: large bedroom, dressing room, private bathroom with 24-hour solar hot water, flush toilet, private terrace.

The interior draws its inspiration from the colors of the savannah: soft ochres, beiges, faded greens… each tent exudes a unique atmosphere. At night, we fall asleep with it,the wind in the acacia treetops and the distant sounds of wildlife.

The common areas are integrated into the kopje rock, under an impressive thatched roof. A convivial bar, a central restaurant for 40 guests, a perched lounge and a small restaurant on the side of the rock for more intimate groups: every nook and cranny invites contemplation.

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Activities

Activities

This area of several thousand km² covers the vast plains stretching from the Olduvai Gorge to Lakes Ndutu and Masek (the border with Serengeti NP).

The plains are home to year-round wildlife (giraffes, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, etc.), but from December to April, the great migration invades. Zebra and wildebeest give birth to over half a million babies every year.

Sunset hike in the kopjes

In the late afternoon, set off on a gentle walk across the savannah to the highest surrounding kopjes. These rocky outcrops offer spectacular views of the Serengeti plains bathed in golden evening light. The silence, the wind and the warm stone under your hands create a suspended moment.

Visit Olduvai Gorge and museum

A few kilometers from the camp, the Olduvai Gorge plunges you into the heart of prehistory. Accompanied by a guide, you'll explore this major site of human evolution before visiting the museum that traces the major archaeological discoveries made here. A fascinating immersion in the history of our origins.

Day trek in the volcano range

For experienced hikers, an expedition to the summit of the nearby volcanoes offers an exceptional panorama. The ascent is made at nature's pace, supervised by experienced Masai guides. Up there, the lunar landscapes and vastness of the land take on a whole new dimension.

Morning hike in the Olduvai Gorge

At first light, set off, escorted by a Masai warrior, for a walk from the camp.

This privileged moment allows you to discover the fauna in a different way, to observe the activity of the Masai (fetching water, making the herds drink...), and to immerse yourself in these landscapes of the beginning of the World.

Visit to Masai villages

Accompanied by a local guide, you will be invited into a Masai village that has remained faithful to its traditions. It's an opportunity to exchange ideas, discover their habitat and daily life, and discuss their relationship with livestock, nature and the world. A rare encounter, imbued with respect.
Facilities
A camp melted into the rock
Built around a natural kopje, Olduvai Camp blends elegantly into its surroundings. The 17 spacious, comfortable thatched tents are set on stone platforms with uninterrupted views over the savannah. Each has a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom and terrace for game viewing.

The entire camp runs on solar energy, from electricity to hot water. No single-use plastics are used.

The common areas are nestled in the rock, under an impressive thatched roof. Two restaurants – one central and one more intimate – welcome you at mealtimes, while a panoramic bar and a lounge perched in the rocks invite you to relax and share, facing the infinite plains.

  • 17 safari tents (35 m²) set on terraces overlooking the plain

    Salle de bain, toilettes, terrasse
  • Including four family tents (with 2 separate bedrooms)

    Salle de bain, toilettes, terrasse
  • Double bed, dressing room, private bathroom with shower & toilet

    Salle de bain, toilettes, terrasse
  • Solar hot water 24 hours a day

    Salle de bain, toilettes, terrasse
  • 100% solar electricity (new generation)

    Salle de bain, toilettes, terrasse
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar with panoramic terrace
  • Living room & fireplace in the kopjes
  • Security agents
  • Wifi (common areas)
  • Zero single-use plastic and waste recycling
Our commitments
Preserving, sharing, passing on
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Camp on a human scale, perfectly integrated into its environment

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100% solar power, including heating and electricity

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Rainwater harvesting and use

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No single-use plastics

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Waste recycling

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Partnership with Maasai communities (jobs, cultural exchanges, educational support)

Photo gallery

Fragments of eternity

A red village amidst golden grasses. A Masai silhouette atop a kopje. A giraffe between two rays. Every image taken here seems to come from another time, suspended between heaven and earth. The light is unique, the gaze frank, nature sovereign. Looking at these photos is like taking a step into another world.

Photos de Tanzanie

Photos de Tanzanie

Les buffets petit dejeuner sont delicieusement presente aux clients. Le service est omnipresent et courtois.

Configuration des chambres selon les clients. Salle de bain et douce, espace bureau, lit confortable...

Walk with the Massai.

Photos de Tanzanie

Photos de Tanzanie

Photos de Tanzanie

Photos de Tanzanie

Photos de Tanzanie

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Phone : + 255 784 228 883

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