Ngorogoro Tortilis Camp

📍 Ngorongoro Conservation Area Camp

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

is a unique and eco-friendly safari camp located in the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering a magical blend of luxury, adventure, and cultural immersion. Nestled under a lush forest canopy, this camp provides a serene and intimate experience while being just 13 km from the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Here’s everything you need to know:

Overview

Location: Situated in the Ngorongoro Highlands, the camp is surrounded by lush green vegetation and offers a tranquil escape from the colder, mistier crater rim.
Cultural Connection: The camp works closely with the Maasai tribe, incorporating their traditions and way of life into the guest experience.
Eco-Friendly Design: The camp is designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering a sustainable and immersive safari experience.

Accommodation

Tents: The camp features spacious and comfortable tents tucked into the forest, providing a cozy and private retreat.
- Amenities: Each tent is equipped with modern comforts, including en-suite bathrooms with all necessary amenities.
- Design: The tents are designed to reflect the natural beauty of the area, with a focus on sustainability and harmony with the environment.

Activities

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp offers a variety of activities that allow guests to explore the natural and cultural wonders of the area:

Hike Mount Makarot: A challenging hike to the summit of Mount Makarot (over 3100m) offers breathtaking views of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and even Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day.
Maasai Wedding Experience: Participate in an authentic Maasai wedding ceremony, a unique and unforgettable cultural experience.
Game Drives: Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five.
Nature Walks: Enjoy guided walks through the lush forest and highland landscapes, learning about the local flora and fauna.

Facilities

Dining: Meals are served in a communal dining area, offering delicious cuisine with a focus on local flavors and fresh ingredients.
Campfire: Gather around the campfire in the evening to share stories and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the forest.
Eco-Friendly Practices: The camp uses sustainable practices to minimize its environmental impact, including solar power and eco-friendly waste management.

Guest Experience

Tranquility: The camp’s location under a forest canopy provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the crater rim.
Cultural Immersion: Guests have the opportunity to engage with the Maasai community, gaining insights into their traditions and way of life.
Luxury in Nature: The camp combines the comforts of a luxury safari with the raw beauty of the natural surroundings.

Why Choose Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp?

Unique Location: Nestled in a lush forest, the camp offers a tranquil and intimate setting.
Cultural Connection: The camp’s close relationship with the Maasai tribe provides a rich and authentic cultural experience.
Adventure and Relaxation: From challenging hikes to peaceful nature walks, the camp offers something for everyone.
Sustainability: The camp’s eco-friendly practices ensure a minimal environmental impact.

Location: Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a unique and immersive safari experience. With its stunning location, luxurious accommodations, and rich cultural activities, it promises an unforgettable adventure in one of Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Tanzania Safari Experience We Can Offer

Tanzania-Experience arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours and beach holidays.

Hiking

Hike the Majestic Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Oldonyo lengai and enjoy your Tanzania adventure

Camping

Camping safaris Tanzania are more popular on Northern Tanzania than in the Southern.

Beach

Discover Zanzibar’s best beaches with its spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters & colourful coral reefs

Lodging

Lodge safaris are for the discerning traveller who wishes to experience Eastern Africa’s wilderness in comfort and ease.

Canoeing

Tanzania Canoeing Safaris · is the ultimate in relaxing excitement to enjoy the astonishingly beautiful scenery.

Cultural experience

We offer a blend of both Tanzania’s wildlife and its cultural heritage safaris

Biking

We are pioneers in making bike safaris. Our experience and hard work have made us able to offer unusual routes.

Walking safari

Walking safaris are a great way to meet the magic of the bush. Encountering animals by stepping into their world awakens your senses.

Testimonials

Customer Reviews

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   Christine L 
 
 
 
 Verified A truly unforgettable experience My husband and I went on the 6-day private honeymoon safari with hot air balloon, guided by Peter. Peter was a fantastic, knowledgeable (in wildlife matters and sharing his culture), welcoming and great guide - ensuring that we had every opportunity to see the animals, especially the big 5! It was our first safari (and who knows when we will have to opportunity to do this again), but the experience was truly unforgettable. Every accommodation made us feel welcomed, comfortable and safe. We went during low season so the parks were a little bit more calm, and the lodges were less busy - but that did not detract from the wonderful experience. Serengeti African Tours were exceptionally professional and we have no regrets about the choice we made. Thanks again for an amazing experience to Serengeti African Tours and special thanks to Peter, who was committed to ensuring that we had an unforgettable experience!
  
 
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   Alys H 
 
 
 
 Verified Our Driver Kelvin was the best, patient fantastic driver who was knowledgeable and keenly aware of our needs. We saw the Big Five, the accommodations were fantastic. Great Safari!
  
 
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   captpaulwarren 
 
 
 
 Verified 5 day safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro regions Very well planned safari. Best wildlife I've seen in eight safaris. Peter, our guide was very knowledgeable and his driving skills were fantastic.
  
 
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   Jasper F 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing. It was an amazing week. The Peter was really nice, knowledgeable and well organised. He was also the only truck who managed to not get stuck in the mud. We saw the big five!
  
 
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   Sergi L 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing experience! As nature lovers, this safari has been a turning point in our lives. A unique and unforgettable experience where the animals come to see you, not the other way around—this is when you truly realize what real freedom is. It’s true that luck plays a role, but having such an experienced guide like Matthew allowed us to enjoy the trip to the fullest and have truly incredible encounters. My favorite moment was when a pregnant leopard calmly decided to visit us right next to the 4x4. Situations like that only happen when the driver knows how to handle the vehicle and always maintains respect for wildlife. He also explained every detail about the parks and was very open with us—we had a great time! A 100% recommended experience.
  
 
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   Lara W 
 
 
 
 Verified An Unforgettable 6-Day Safari – An Incredible Experience I booked a 6-day safari with Serengeti African Tours together with my sister and cousin. First of all, I can say that it was one of the most beautiful and eventful experiences I have ever had. Planning the safari turned out to be very straightforward and was arranged via WhatsApp without any problems. Within a very short time, we received an offer as well as answers to our questions. The packing list that was provided was also very helpful in preparing us as first-time safari travelers. On the evening before our safari began, we received a short briefing with important information and details about the pickup. The itinerary absolutely thrilled us and exceeded all our expectations. Our guides, Adrian and David, were incredibly kind and knowledgeable, knew the best spots in the national parks, and answered every question we had. The accommodations were breathtakingly beautiful, and it was almost a shame that we could only stay one night at each place. Although we mostly stayed in tented camps or lodges, we would still recommend spending one night camping to complete the adventure. One night we stayed at a bush camp surrounded by zebras at night, and we could listen to them grazing. We learned an incredible amount and would do the trip exactly the same way again anytime! The only point of criticism we can mention is the sometimes insufficient communication. At times there were complications, which meant that one accommodation as well as the original itinerary had to be changed. We completely understand this, of course, but we would have appreciated being informed about it, for example in the form of an updated travel plan.
  
 
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   Amelie B 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari - Maximale Adventure Wir hatten den besten Tourguide ever, Ali. Die Safari war ein Erlebnis, ein richtiges adventure. Wir haben 4 von 5 der big fives gesehen. Toll wäre es gewesen, hätten wir eine Packliste für das Camping bekommen. Darauf waren wir leider sehr unvorbereitet.
  
 
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   Nikki V 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing safari I did the 3 day taste affordable Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge safari. I was solo and everything was perfect and very safe. I had a really nice group, the lodges were really nice and our guide did everything to find the big 5, which was succesfull. Big thanks to our guide Adrian.
  
 
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   Nicola 
 
 
 
 Verified Primo Safari non si scorda mai Mi sono affidato a questa agenzia e non c’è stato nulla che non sia andato come speravo! Assistenza sempre presente, guide professionali , cibo incredibile e abbondante! Il lodge che ci è stato prenotato era semplicemente perfetto e ci hanno fatto un graditissimo regalo dandoci delle magliette a maniche corte con il loro logo! 5 stelle super meritate e stra consigliato , tutto perfetto
  
 
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   David C 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari was brilliant Great trip especially with Matthias as a very knowledgeable guide and Richard producing very good fresh food each day- would definitely book with them again