Loliondo

The Loliondo concession area extends from the Kenyan border in the north to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the south, bordering the Serengeti National Park in the west and Lake Natron in the east. The area is part of the Greater Serengeti 'ecosystem.

Grassy steppe, forested hills, rivers and the typical 'kopjes' alternate each other. The kopjes (an English word with a clear Dutch origin) are large round boulders of granite which are scattered like islands in the landscape. Because they protrude above the landscape, they are a perfect vantage point for lions and leopards, which are often signalled.

In the southern part of Loliondo direction Gol and Piaya lie large open spaces surrounded by green forested mountains. Loliondo is not an official nature reserve, so more safari activities can be undertaken than within the boundaries of the Serengeti National Park, including walking safaris and night game drives.

A few months per year (roughly between November and April) a part of the great migration goes through this area. There are few lodges, most accommodations are mobile tented camps. Because this area is also inhabited by the Masai, it is possible to experience the daily lives of this special group.

The flora and fauna of Loliondo can definitely compete with those of the national parks nearby. This makes it a perfect venue for your special safari...