Engaruka Ruins Campsite is dusty but shady, with acceptable ablutions. You can use its tents for free and meals are available on request. It's handy for arriving buses and the Engaruka Cultural Tourism Program.
Engaruka Ruins Campsite
Northern Tanzania
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