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Ndutu Safari Lodge

Serengeti

34 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

Good-value, well-established camp, central to all the Serengeti action

Established in the 1960s as the permanent camp of former professional hunter (and extravagantly moustached) George Dove, Ndutu Lodge flickers with stories of wild adventures. The camp lies just north of the rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking Ndutu Soda Lake. With rustic accommodation and a folksy atmosphere (complete with resident genets that climb the rafters above the bar nightly), this is a good-value choice for unfussy safari-goers who're longing to witness one of Earth's most astounding spectacles. Visit between December and April, when the earth shudders as thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle thunder past in search of greener grazing.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Serengeti

72 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

Trademark comfort and class in the heart of Tanzania's iconic wilderness area.

Perched on a hillside overlooking one of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas, this isn't your average Four Seasons. You will recognise the name and the high levels of service, but Four Seasons Safari Lodge is in a class of its own. Straddling a staggered series of platforms, it overlooks a waterhole and the vast Serengeti plains and not far north is one of the most productive game areas within the region. The luxury and amenities here are simply unmatched; from the restaurant to the atrium to the spa and museum, there's simply no comparison in the Serengeti – or anywhere, really.

Intimate Camp Zebra

Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $320 per person/night

An unfettered safari experience that immerses you in all the thrills of the Serengeti.

Set against the vast backdrop of the Serengeti, Intimate Camp Zebra offers a safari experience unlike any other. It's all in the name... here you'll see the Serengeti in all its splendour on a more intimate, connected level. Like its namesake, the tented camp moves seasonally, following the ebb and flow of the great wildebeest migration, giving you unparalleled views of one of the natural wonders of the world. But don't let the idea of a mobile camp fool you - Intimate Camp Zebra has all the comforts of a permanent safari lodge, too.

Warangi Ridge

Serengeti

13 Rooms

Nestled in the iconic Central Serengeti, Warangi Ridge is an intimate and luxurious tented lodge offering uninterrupted views of the sweeping plains and abundant wildlife. Located just 41 km from Seronera Airstrip, the camp is perfectly positioned for exceptional safari experiences year-round.

Namiri Plains Retreat

Serengeti

2 Rooms

From $490 per person/night

Escape the Great Migration tourists and indulge in the elegance of Namiri

Deep in the eastern corner of the Serengeti, amidst a staggering density of predators, sits the Namiri Plains Retreats. Designed to deliver an elevated level of exclusivity and flexibility, the retreats create a personal space for a family or group of friends, complete with a private guide and vehicle, retreat host, and dedicated chef. The two individual retreats share a separate pool and lounge, with an additional dining room for larger groups occupying both retreats.

Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

Serengeti

From $780 per person/night

Lemala Nanyukie matches the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s luxury collection, which includes the Serengeti’s Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge and Lemala Mpingo Ridge in Tarangire together with Lemala Kilivillas in Arusha. The 15 luxurious guest tents (13 standard suites + 1 x 2 bedroomed suite) are spaced well apart for maximum privacy—five have extra day beds so triples can be accommodated, and the two-bedroom one is perfect for families or friends. Features include an oversized bed, spacious lounge, and generous bathroom with double vanity, shower and free-standing bathtub. The delightful wooden deck has sunken seating, outdoor shower and stunning corner plunge pool with views directly across the Serengeti’s magnificent grasslands.

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

Serengeti

From $380 per person/night

Recognised historically as one of the best locations in the Serengeti, Explorer has re-imagined a pre-existing site and created an upscale contemporary safari lodge in which the expression of space and freedom meets that of the great outdoors. Explorer offers a diversity of product and inspired experiences that equates to the needs of the modern safari traveller wishing to experience the wilderness in a more contextual way. Each space offers you opportunities for relaxation, meditation and adventure all in equal measure. This is the true art of safari.

Lahia Tented Lodge

Serengeti

From $260 per person/night

Lahia Tented Lodge is strategically located at the top of a hill overlooking Central Serengeti with views towards Western Serengeti, within reach of mythical locations such as the famous kopjes masais, the museum at the Olduvai gorge, Seronera valley and the Grumeti river. The main house offers a unique 360 º panoramic view of the landscape. The building contains lounges, a dining room and a swimming pool. It has been decorated in a modern African style creating a fresh and bright atmosphere, cosy, but with a touch of luxury. Guests can observe the Great Migration spectacle from the comfort of their tents.

Nimali Central Serengeti

Serengeti

From $970 per person/night

This new charming tented camp is inspired by the safari style neutral colours and offers intimate engagements with the natural surroundings. The interiors are modern and contemporary in style with elements of antique brass to create different textures and depth. The main areas overlook a breathtaking scenery of the vast Serengeti plains, and cozy fire place & infinity swimming pool. They are completed by organic furnishings, light filled structures, and elegantly float between the endless plains and African sky. Each tented suite evokes a richness and has been cleverly styled to ensure guests enjoy a stunning panoramic view. The suites each have a bathtub, outdoor shower and a private verandah, where they are immersed in nature and have the unforgettable experience of being in the middle of this vast wilderness.

Moyo Tented Camp - North

Serengeti

12 Rooms

Moyo Migration Camp is a permanent camp location in the heart of the Northern Serengeti. Unlike many seasonal camps in the region, Moyo Migration Camp will be opened throughout the year, allowing guests to enjoy the magic of the Serengeti in every season including the Great Migration.

The camp feature 12 spacious tented rooms, configurable as doubles, twins, or triples, along with one exclusive family tent, offering comfort and flexibility for a variety of travellers.

Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende

Serengeti

13 Rooms

From $560 per person/night

This Luxury Camp is strategically located within the northern (Kogatende) area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and is set amidst the most prime areas of the Serengeti following the path of the great migration, sparsely inhabited by large Acacia as well as Tortilis Tree’s and is home to several species of wildlife that reside in this area year round due to catchments of water bodies around the area. Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous annual migration can be witnessed almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes, which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti. The Rooms and the Guest areas have been specifically designed to offer the Guests an optimum 180-degree view while on their bed or while enjoying their meal or drinks and to bring them as close to the nature as possible from the covered verandas. These stunning views embrace the sparsely spaced Acacia Tortillis Trees with the abundance of animals in the vicinity making the experience awe-inspiring. Walking Safaris within the Camp Highlands, Game drives, Sundowners, Aperitifs & Cocktails at Bonfire place,Swahili lessons, Story Telling, Traditional Maasai Fire Lighting, Cultural activities, Special Arrangements for honeymooners & Star gazing

Nyumbu Luxury Camp - Ndutu

Serengeti

10 Rooms

A luxury safari in Tanzania's best safari destinations.

Experience the ultimate luxury safari at Nyumbu Luxury Camp with front-row access to the wildebeest migration and refined accommodations.

Woodlands Camp

Serengeti

15 Rooms

From $690 per person/night

Whispering tales from the confines of Naabi Hills in the Serengeti’s southern embrace, the Woodlands Camp stands as a harmonious blend of opulence and Tanzania’s feral spirit. Beyond a mere stay, it offers an embrace of nature and refined comfort, situating guests amidst the heartbeats of the captivating wildebeest calving spectacle. With the Serengeti as your canvas, experience a living tableau of fauna and sheer beauty. Perfectly positioned within the calving season, Woodlands Camp pledges unparalleled encounters where luxury seamlessly intertwines with nature’s raw embrace right from your doorstep.

Elwai Camp

Serengeti

8 Rooms

From $240 per person/night

Elwai Camp gives you access to abundant wildlife while providing a great place to relax.

Elwai Camp is an excellent choice for your safari stop in the Central Serengeti area in Tanzania. The camp caters to all types of clienteles but specialize in photographers & photography groups. As a year-round camp, it is in the prime location for the Migration and calving of the millions of wildebeest and zebra that come each year to give birth to a new generation. The calving season is an epic event! The camp is about 25KM from the Seronera airstrip near Banangi Mountain and the Orangi River. The central Serengeti supports a greater diversity of resident wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti including elephant, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, topi, reedbuck, buffalo and baboon. This resident prey attracts the highest concentrations of large predators in Africa - lion, hyena, leopard and cheetah and a multitude of smaller predators like mongoose, jackal, serval and bat-eared fox.

Kirimu Camp

Serengeti

10 Rooms

From $280 per person/night

Set in the remote setting of the Serengeti plains to offer the exclusive and the 'Out of Africa' experience to guests. Each tent is spacious and designed to provide all the amenities of a luxury home away from home.

Taasa Lodge

Serengeti

From $1.2K per person/night

Centrally located between 3 of the largest safari ecosystems in the world—Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Serengeti National Park. TAASA Lodge offers luxurious accommodations, intimate, crowd-free game viewing and exclusive big 5 encounters. The thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated main building is located at the top of the property and offers truly stunning views into the Serengeti National Park. It consists of three interior areas; the dining room, the main lounge with an indoor fireplace and a lounge bar. In addition, there are two outdoor patios with a large fire bowl and lounge chairs for reading and relaxing. The main lodge also has an ‘infinity swimming pool.

Kirimu Migration Camp

Serengeti

Kirimu Migration Camp is a beautifully designed mobile luxury camp that moves in harmony with the world-famous Great Migration. Carefully positioned twice a year, the camp ensures guests are always close to the dramatic movement of wildebeest herds.

From June to October, the camp is located in Northern Serengeti, offering front-row access to thrilling river crossings. From December to March, it relocates to the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu area for the calving season — when thousands of newborn wildebeest arrive and predators are never far away.

Siringit Migration Camp

Serengeti

8 Rooms

From $770 per person/night

Returning to the roots of safari, where sustainable intimate mobile camps move in symbiosis with the great migrations, the Siringit Migration Camp brings five-star luxury to the mobile safari experience. Eight beautifully designed Bedouin-style canvas tents open to the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti National Park.

The Retreats at Sayari Camp

Serengeti

From $890 per person/night

Situated in the northern Serengeti, close to the Mara River, The Retreats at Sayari Camp offer a luxurious base from which to experience the world-famous river crossings, where migrating wildebeest brave the crocodile-infested waters. The two Retreats at Sayari Camp are identical in their layout, with a shared swimming pool and additional lounge area situated between them for the use of Retreat guests. Depending on the time of year, the Retreats offer two different experiences—the incredible migration or, once the herds have moved on in November, a tranquil and calm exclusivity to enjoy lower tourist volumes, reduced rates, and sensational game viewing of resident wildlife. From your private veranda and sunken firepit, you can savour breathtaking views of the vast savannah plains and the many smaller species that reside in the immediate vicinity of camp. Guests can enjoy a number of activities including game drives, walking safaris, cultural village visits, photo safaris and hot air balloon rides over the Serengeti!

Karibu River Camp

Serengeti

From $430 per person/night

River Camp is a permanent tented camp that gives you an experience of a luxury camp in the wild with only the canvas walls of your tent separating you from the wonder of the Serengeti. Carefully positioned for close proximity to the great migration. With only 15 luxury stylish decorated safari tents, makes one indulge in complete comfort combined with the authenticity of nights spent in the African bush. Situated in the northwest Serengeti, just south of the Mara River, River Camp is an ideal location for game driving to the river and exploring the various habitats in the northwest Serengeti.

Wild Frontiers Ndutu Wilderness Camp

Serengeti

From $430 per person/night

This intimate, comfortable tented camp is available in the Ndutu area of the Serengeti ecosystem typically from December—March, which coincides with the wildebeest ‘calving season’. It is placed in a private site, in the heart of the Ndutu plains – nestled under shady trees. The camp comprises of just ten spacious tents (including a 4-bed family tent), all with solar lighting and en suite facilities (flushing toilet and shower). Comfortable beds with quality linen ensure a good night’s rest.