Serengeti

Songa Migrational Camp - South

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Songa Migrational Camp - South

About Songa Migrational Camp - South

Wildlife-spotting, the stuff dreams are made of in the stunning Serengeti.

Across the wild and limitless plains of the southern Serengeti, arriving in a tsunami of hooves and tails, the Great Migration is what you've come to see. As the rains bring a wealth of grazing opportunities, February also enjoys the magic of calving season! Leave the well-tended comforts of Songa Camp, which follows the herds on their annual pilgrimage, to see the migration in all its glory. Hop into an open-top 4x4 with your private guide to spot newborn wildebeest and zebra, juxtaposed by the circle-of-life moments of big cats on the hunt. And let's not forget the nighttime safaris where lion and leopard stalk amongst the trees.

Maswa Game Reserve , Serengeti , Tanzania

Safari

9 Rooms

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The property

Each of the two sub-camps has its own main mess tent and lounge (the latter may be arranged outdoors if the weather is good, as it often is between December and April). Settle back and enjoy 360° views of the savannah plains. The mess tents-cum-lounge areas are simple shelters, but they're beautifully furnished with white tablecloths, directors' chairs, plush sofas and earthy African rugs. Lantern-lit at night, they conjure the romance of the earliest African safaris and settled round the fireplace, you'll feel at one with the wilderness.

The rooms

Nestled beneath the leafy acacias, the tents are roomy, with a choice of comfortable twin or king-sized beds and the possibility of an extra twin bed. All have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, on-demand heated bucket showers and double vanities. Ostensibly just a "tent", these safari quarters are more beautifully appointed than their humble classification suggests. Expect crisp white linens and fluffy duvets on comfortable mattresses for a good night's rest before the next day's activities, and wide views from your furnished veranda.

Activities

Camp is set up in the southern Serengeti at the warmest time of year, when the weather is wonderful and the wildebeest have arrived (rains permitting) to give birth and feast on the sweet grasses - slinking predators on their tail. The decision to explore is up to you, but we suggest you follow the advice of your guides, who are experts in knowing the when, where and how-to of catching the best sightings. Vehicles have closed sides against the dust, but large windows and pop-top roofs allow you to capture precious moments on camera. Your location also means the chance to get up-close with nature on a walking safari!

Why we love it

Walking safaris to appreciate the finer (and often overlooked) details of this epic landscape.

Insiders Tip

While Songa is pretty intimate already, the family tent can be made into a private camp with its own separate dining area.

Something to think about

The calving season attracts predators so you can expect rather more than simple aaah-sweet moments. The Serengeti plays by nature's rules, of course.

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How do I book Songa Migrational Camp - South?

Songa Migrational Camp - South can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Songa Migrational Camp - South or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

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