Our journey towards the Serengeti in the large Land Cruiser, driven expertly by our guide and driver Emanuelle, took us first to Tarangire National Park.
We saw an abundance of wildlife before heading towards Lake Eyasi.
The roads here are in better condition than I had imagined, with fewer potholes than in the UK—and they say this is a third-world country!
People dressed in worn clothing, aged by the dusty environment, sit around waiting for social contact. The shanty towns are lined with motorbikes, street vendors and signs of poverty.
Our destination was a camp called Kisima Ngeda on the banks of Lake Eyasi, one of several locations that the Entara have.
As we made our way down a sandy track past shacks, we eventually arrived at the camp to be welcomed by Nanny and her very able staff. They all wear the same beige-coloured uniforms as we saw at Katambuga House, with the Entara logo neatly embroidered on their fleece jackets.
The warmest of welcome, as if from long-lost friends, awaited our group. Hot towels and juices and a willingness to help with our bags.
After a brief introduction from Nanny, who explained that they fired up the water boiler to give us hot showers and that dinner would be ready at a specified time, we made our way to our tented lodgings.
This place is magical.
It is set amongst the trees and vegetation along the side of Lake Eyasi. A lake that dries out in the dry season becomes a salty lake in the rainy season.
The accommodation was perfect, with a double bed and veranda overlooking storks and pelicans.
The bathroom area, which was part of the rear of the tent, contained a shower, sink with mirror, and toilet. There was also ample space for our suitcases.
Outside the dining area, there was a campfire with chairs and a viewing platform that overlooked the camp and lake.
The food, variety, presentation and flavours are just superb.
Our first morning here involved a visit to the Hadzebe and Datoga tribes. (You can read more about our time with them here). After an incredible time with them, we were glad of the leisure time we could spend relaxing by the pool at the camp, where the local monkeys would pop in for a drink.
Our guide took us on a walking tour along the lake’s edge in the afternoon. For two months of the year, people come, set up camp, and fish in this salty lake. They pull out their fishing nets and then dry out the fish.
If you’re interested in an immersive experience in Tanzania with tranquillity, look no further than Kisima Ngeda.
We booked this camp via Africa and Oriental Travel. You should, too.
