Masek is an intimate tented camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation area bordering the Serengeti. Open from the beginning of December to the end of March, it witnesses all the glory of the Great Migration. Its woodland thicket setting makes for a successful combination of privacy and the opportunity to be close to all the action in the surrounding Serengeti. Guests can expect relative luxury for an affordably priced option and a true African adventure. The eco-friendly nature of the camp’s solar powered setup fits with the authenticity of the experience on offer.
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The camp’s central main area can be described as large, tented, simple and eclectic. The dining setup is fairly elegant and, depending on the weather, dinner is served under either a starry african ceiling or a canvas sky. The lounge is a rustic affair with views of the surrounding bush and a haphazard, but welcoming, arrangement of furniture. The campfire creates a sense of communal and physical warmth, while the gentle flicker of multiple hurricane lamps add an air of historical romance.
With just 10 en-suite tents, Masek feels very exclusive. Spread in a linear formation so as not to obscure anyone’s view, the tents are very private with uninterrupted panoramas of the plains. Each tent is very spacious and comfortable with all the luxuries of a mobile camp, including king-size or twins beds that are strategically placed to maximise the gorgeous views of sunlit grass and silhouetted trees. The overall setup makes it easy to feel at one with the magic of the bush.
Game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation area reveal the thundering hooves of the migrating wildebeest, the predators that follow them, and other creatures. Are you In the mood for something truly unforgettable? Hot air ballooning offers a unique perspective on the landscape and its inhabitants. On request, you can be whisked off to a remote area of the bush for a private bush breakfast or a cocktail hour with a wild twist. Alternatively you can enrich your brain with a spot of natural history by visiting the archeological sites, offering a chance to see the evidence of your own species’ evolution.
Front-row seats to the calving season — from December to March, over a million wildebeest drop their young across these plains while predators circle.
Book early for February — this is peak calving time when the predator action is at its most intense, and camps fill up months in advance.
This is a seasonal camp that operates during the migration window only — if you're travelling outside December to March, you'll need to look at the central or northern Serengeti instead.
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Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.
