Kusini lies in the southern reaches of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, close to the rocky outcrops called Moru Kopjes. One of Kusini's huge drawcards is its remote location – with no other camps nearby, guests are treated to exceptional game viewing with little chance, if any, of encountering other visitors. Six lavishly appointed safari tents make the most of the camp’s commanding position overlooking the plains. This region is renowned for its thriving population of resident game, notably lion and cheetah, and spectacular general wildlife viewing during the annual migration, which usually happens here between December and May.
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The main area is set on an elegant chevron-shaped timber deck perched around an imposing rocky outcrop. To one side is a bar and dining area, and on the other a comfortable lounge faces out over the plains. The decor is sleek and understated, in natural colours, the deck has comfortable seating, and there's a well-stocked library. Evenings are spent around the campfire under the stars. There's wi-fi in the main area, and every morsel of food is delectable.
Kusini has six beautifully appointed timber and canvas tents well spaced among the boulders for maximum seclusion. Each has a private viewing deck designed to make the most of the views over the game-rich plains. The en-suite bathrooms have twin basins and hot running water for the showers. Dark polished wooden floors, raw African textiles and crisp linens under mosquito nets give a timeless feel, and each tent is serviced by a private butler, adding a generous touch of luxury.
Twice-daily game drives across the plains offer excellent game-viewing opportunities, with high densities of resident game and, depending on the season, vast herds of wildebeest and other ungulates following the rains in search of fresh grazing. This area is renowned for predators, in particular lion and cheetah, with frequent leopard sightings along the rocky ridges. Look out for the birding specials, including plenty of birds of prey, explore the bush on foot, and don't miss an evening "cosmic safari".
The walking. On foot, the bush reveals itself in an entirely different way – animal prints in the sand, scattered seed pods, porcupine quills, the symbiotic lichen on the kopjes – all those small wonders that slip past unnoticed from a vehicle.
Ask the team about a bush dinner among the kopjes. Tables laid out under a vast African sky, wine poured by lantern light, and the sounds of the nocturnal bush coming alive around you. It's the sort of evening you'll remember long after you've forgotten most hotel meals.
The camp is completely off-grid, which means no Wi-Fi and limited phone signal. We love a digital detox in the bush, but those who need to stay connected might find it a challenge..
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Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.
