Ngaroi and Alamana Wilderness Camp ::
The Ngaroi is a private concession area bordering the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
With open grasslands, kopjes, ridges, acacia woodland and water holes dotted along the Alamana River, The Ngaroi boasts a diverse number of habitats.
The Alamana Wilderness camp, built around an amphitheatre of kopjes facing west for stunning views as the sun sets, provides extremely comfortable accommodation in a traditional tented camp atmosphere with the added luxuries of individually designed sleeping tents, imported linens and duvets, feather pillows, exterior futons for relaxing during the day as well as en-suite bathrooms for your comfort.
Complimenting the private sleeping accommodations is a split level, wooden floored lounge and dining tent with hardwood furnishings, rugs from Afghanistan and Russia and of course a full compliment of complimentary beverages from fresh juices to cellar wines. Our renowned cuisine, designed to be healthy and nutritious, as well as tasty, includes freshly made salads, focaccia, pita and other breads baked in a dutch oven and main courses cooked over an open fire, either as intended or adapted to your preferences. Welcome to The Alamana Wilderness Camp in The Ngaroi.
Because The Ngaroi is an exclusive use area, Safari goers will have complete freedom to Game Drive by day and by night and also to outfit Walking Safari and overnight Non-Traditional Fly Camps. The Ngaroi has an all round game presence however from November until June you get to see the vast migratory herds of Zebra and Wildebeest filling through in search of good grazing lands.
The beauty of The Ngaroi lies in its diversity, rolling plains studded with rock kopjes, high ridges and acacia lined rivers are all part of the ever-changing scenery. The main predator on the open plains is the Cheetah and together with the Serengeti Cheetah project we are gradually beginning to understand the Cheetah population within The Ngaroi. In addition to the Cheetahs of The Ngaroi there is a healthy number of larger cats including Lion and Leopard as well as the smaller varieties of Serval and African Wildcats.
The Ngaroi experience includes the use of specially converted Open Vehicles at all of our wilderness camps in addition to ones 4wd Safari Vehicle providing complete open-air game driving, windscreens lie flat and the sunshade may be removed allowing 360 degree uninterrupted game-viewing. Night Drives using either the open vehicles or the safari land cruisers open up a completely different facet of safari, painting nocturnal pictures with hand held spotlights the night-time animals are suddenly part of the game viewing experience.
Two full time Walking Guides that are stationed at our wilderness camps. These guides are qualified in all aspects of true game walking with their knowledge of wild animal behaviour, tracking and experience with firearms they are able to treat our guests to an unforgettable safari on foot. [Please note that a ‘Game Walk’ is not to be confused with a ‘Hike’. A ‘Game Walk’ is exactly what it says - an opportunity to look for wild game on foot in the company of an experienced walking guide who will endeavour to track any animal of interest that may be encountered during the walk.]
The Masai who inhabit the area provide a fascinating glimpse into an ancient culture. Living on the outer boundaries of this vast wilderness when the migratory herds of Wildebeest and Zebra arrive onto the short grass plains the Masai of The Ngaroi live an unspoilt traditional existence allowing our guests a wonderful opportunity to combine wildlife experiences with cultural interaction.
