Everything you need to know
Location - moves seasonally spending 6 months in southern Loliondo (Piyaya) and 6 months in northern Loliondo (Ololosokwan). Loliondo is big game country, right next door to the Serengeti National Park. This means that most of the game found in the park, can also be found in the Loliondo area (the migration itself will sometimes pass through, but this is not guaranteed, so we would suggest spending time at our Serengeti Safari Camp before or after coming to Nduara Loliondo)
Accommodation - the camp consists of six large yurts, with a dining yurt and separate lounge/library yurt. Each accommodation yurt has it’s own en-suite bathroom - attached to the back of the main sleeping area - with traditional safari bucket showers and short drop toilets. The yurts have been designed to be as cool as possible during the day, and have wrap-around shade net windows with flaps that can be rolled up or down. There is also a traditional open ‘wheel’ in the centre of the roof (in Mongolian gers this is where the chimney of the fireplace would be located). This helps to keep the yurt feeling open and airy. There is a canvas ’cap’ that covers the wheel at night, or in bad weather.
Activities - Private game drives in 4WD vehicles with your own guide, walking safaris, night game drives, great game viewing and birding. In Loliondo we have far more freedom than in any park, we can drive off-road, walk anywhere, and organise sundowners and cook-out meals. Also, we can introduce you to Maasai culture, in a way which is not available on most safaris.
Gratuities - we often get asked about what to tip. We find that most people will leave around $10 per person per day, which then gets split amongst the general staff, with the guides being tipped separately. Obviously tipping is not taken for granted, but if you've had a fantastic safari and would like to leave something for the guys, then great. Can we please ask however, that any tips are left in cash. Nduara Loliondo does not have credit card facilities, and is unable to deal with any cheque payments. In Tanzania, any staff tip payments made through our bank accounts will likely be charged VAT and our staff will certainly charged income tax. Thank you for your understanding.
How to Get There - fly by private charter, or scheduled flights, or drive in 4WD vehicles. Nearest airstrips will vary according to the seasons: Mid Dec to late May - Ndutu (scheduled flights), Wasso (private charters). Early June - mid Dec - Kleins (scheduled flights & private charters)
Open - all year round.
Child Policy - We are delighted to accept children of 8 and over at Nduara Loliondo. Please note however, there is a restriction of 12 and over for any walking or fly camping activities.