Ndarakwai Camp is a luxurious safari retreat that offers a unique and unforgettable experience, located near the picturesque village of Mweka, this camp is the perfect base for exploring the stunning natural beauty of Tanzania’s highest mountain. The area is best known for its stunning views over Mount Kilimanjaro. The sight of elephants walking across savanna plains against the backdrop of the snow of the famous mountain is one of the continent’s most enduring images. These shots are generally taken from Amboseli, over on the Kenyan side of the border, a fact that has always really annoyed the Tanzanians, who feel that in the past Kenya has tried to create the impression to the outside world that Kilimanjaro is on their side of the border. West Kilimanjaro is Tanzania’s answer to Amboseli. Ndarakwai Camp is a haven of comfort and relaxation offering luxurious tented accommodations that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, each tent is equipped with plush furnishings, comfortable beddings, and all the modern amenities you’d expect from a 5-star hotel. The camp central lounge area is a cozy spot to unwind a good book to enjoy a refreshing cocktail when the dining area serves up delicious meals prepared by expert chefs.
Accommodations
Ndarakwai Camp offers luxurious tented accommodations that are designed to provide comfort and relaxation. Ndarakwai camp accommodates over 30 people is 15 comfortable rooms which reflect the traditional local building style with local woods of grass thatched roofs and woods. Each tent features a spacious living area with comfortable seating and is well decorated and furnished with private en-suite facilities like flushing toilets, both cold and hot showers/bathing tubs, mosquito nets, slippers in the room, free bottled water, wash basins, and many more. Each tents have private wooden balconies, verandas, and a sitting area, you relax while enjoying the great views over Mount Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Rooms are well equipped with comfortable queen-sized beds with clean bedding. There are campfires where guests relax and share stories about the safari
Dining
Ndarakwai Camp has experienced chefs who serve delicious meals that showcase the best Tanzanian cuisines, the dining serves breakfast buffets featuring fresh fruits, yogurt, eggs and pastries, lunches served in the shade or under the stars, dinners featuring locally sourced meats, vegetables and spices and special dietary request accommodated upon request.
But Ndarakwai Camp is more than just a place to rest your head but its a gateway to an unforgettable safari experience. Our expert guides and trackers will take you on thrilling adventures through the wilds of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, where you’ll have the chance to spot some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, several cats, Aardvarks, tree hyrax, duiker, white-tailed mongoose, marsh mongoose, white-necked raven and antelopes, primates like colobus monkeys as well as birds species such as African eagles, mousebirds, white-necked raven, black-shouldered kite, long and short-tailed trogon, grey hornbill, pygmy kingfishers, and white-cheeked barbet among others. Take a morning game drive through the park’s lush forests and grasslands, or join a guided hike up to the summit of the mountain offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes.
Ndarakwai Camp is also a great base for exploring the local cultures and community. Visitors staying in the camp have the chance to visit the nearby villages of Mweka to learn about the traditional Maasai customs and way of life or visit nearby schools to see firsthand the impact that conservation efforts are having on the community. our knowledgeable guides will share their expertise and insights with you, giving you a deeper understanding of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
In addition to safari adventure and cultural excursions, Ndarakwai Camp offers a range of activities to keep guests entertained and engaged such as;
Bird Watching.
Visitors staying in Ndarakwa Camp are offered the chance to embark on a guided birdwatching tour in the nearby forest to spot some of the colorful bird species such as hornbills, chats, cuckoos, white-necked ravens, turacos, Klaas cuckoos, hartlaub’s turaco, grey-crowned cranes, sunbirds, bee-eaters, greater flamingos, African pittas, shrikes, woodpeckers, Narina trogon, African emerald cuckoos, silverly checked hornbills, cinnamon chested bee-eaters, schalow’s turaco, white-browed coucals, bearded vultures, new world barbets, fiery-necked nightjars, and many others.
Mountain Biking
One of the few really original methods to explore Kilimanjaro National Park and ascend Mount Kilimanjaro is the Kilimanjaro bike tour. The only route for mountain bikes to reach the summit is the Kilema Trail. This activity enhances visitors’ experiences by encouraging physical health and the responsible use of the outdoors for pleasure. However, it is advisable that only knowledgeable motorcycle riders and guides take part in this activity. While admiring the gorgeous surroundings, ride across the farmlands of the Chagga people.
Mountain hiking
Hiking up Africa’s tallest freestanding mountain is the most main activity offered to guests while at Ndarakwai Camp- Kilimanjaro National Park. Many guests come to the nation specifically for this purpose. The top of Kibo Peak, Kilimanjaro’s highest point at 5,895 meters, offers spectacular views of the nearby town, other summits of the mountain, including Shira Peak, and the surrounding lush vegetation. Kibo Peak is always covered with snow throughout the year. During the hiking safari on Mount Kilimanjaro, you will have the chance to encounter captivating wildlife such as animals such as porcupines, aardvarks, honey badgers, antelopes, bird species such as cuckoos, white-necked ravens, turacos, Klaas cuckoos, hartlaub’s turacos, grey-crowned cranes, and sunbirds, as well as the breathtaking views of the rolling hills and the magnificent environment. Most of the days spent ascending Kilimanjaro are not challenging since the trails are not steep; rather, the difficulty comes from adjusting to the altitude.
Getting to Ndarakwai Camp
Ndarakwei Camp is located near Mweka village in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. the best way to get here is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and then taking a 2-hour drive to the camp.
Ndarakwai Camp is more than just a place to stay- it is an immersive experience that combines luxury, adventure and cultural immersive in one unforgettable package. Contact our trusted tour operators for more information about Ndarakwai Camp in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, and then reserve your accommodations with our tours and travel companies, such as Focus East Africa Tours, who offer the best reservation packages while on your safari in Tanzania.
