Olaado Camp is a 3-star mobile accommodation that has 2 separate locations. From December to March it is found under Acacia trees in the Ndutu region on the border of the Ngorongoro conservation area in the south of Serengeti and From June – to October it moves to Kogatende areas in the Northern Serengeti National Park following the great annual wildebeest migration and the camp closes outside other months. The camp is situated amongst acacia woodlands and close to Ndutu airstrip just a few minutes’ drive. You can be at the lodge by road transport from Arusha city taking approximately 4-5 hours’ drive and 50 minutes flight from Arusha to the close Ndutu airstrip while in Ndutu areas / Kogatende airstrip in the north.
Olaado camp consists of 8 well-pointed spacious and comfortable canvas tents overlooking the stunning views of the wilderness that reflect the African traditional building style with modern comfort. Tents are well elevated, decorated, and furnished with private en suite facilities with flushing toilets, bathrooms with hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, comfortable tropical wooden beds with clean beddings, free toiletries, slippers, complimentary bottled water, white pillows and sheets and many more. The camp has verandas and sitting areas overlooking the stunning view of the wilderness, and wildlife roaming around the camp and surrounding area. There is a cracking fireplace where guests relax and share stories about the safari as they enjoy warmth during chilly nights. Rooms are in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double /twin for sharing as well as family rooming options
Olaado camp offers more services and facilities which include
A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African-inspired meals that meets guests’ choices. Meals offered include buffet breakfast, Picnic lunch, and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well-trained, friendly, and organized staff. The camp offers bush breakfast enjoying the morning sunrises and bush dinners overlooking the stars in the sky.
A well-stocked bar with a shared lounge offering a variety of drinks, local, cocktails, wines, spirits and international beers. You relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the stunning view of the wilderness and surrounding area.
Services include; solar energy available, free parking space available, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, Laundry and housekeeping services offered, and bottled water available.
WIFI Internet hotspot is available at the camp which enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the camp include; Game viewing especially the great migration where you spot a wide range of animals, natural walks in the park, visiting the local villages like the Maasai, hot air ballooning in the Serengeti part, etc.
Serengeti National Park is situated in Tanzania extending southern part of Kenya / that’s the Serengeti and Mara ecosystem in Simiyu region. The park is among the most popular and famous parks in Tanzania covering 5700 square miles stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west. June – October are the best periods to be in Serengeti National Park since it’s dry season, it offers the best wildlife viewing when wild beasts are moving seeking pasture and water. It’s the annual migration of wild beasts. The park contains over 70 big mammals like Buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, Impalas, Giraffes, and antelopes a few and 500 species of birds like; Flamingos, ostriches, grey-breasted spurfowl, Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for a long time. There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge which includes a game drive in the park which enables you to spot different animals, nature walks in the park and Hot air balloon rides that give a good view of the Serengeti plains at 500$ per person, handcraft safaris, Camping, Flying safaris, cultural visits in the villages, Bird watching, traditional dances, see wild beast migration, etc. The park has different accommodations; Budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges that are convenient and affordable to each guest visiting Serengeti. The park has some other attractions like; Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, Grumeti River, Seronera River, and many others
