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Elwai Camp

Serengeti

8 Rooms

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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.

Namiri Plains Retreat

Serengeti

2 Rooms

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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.

Kirimu Camp

Serengeti

10 Rooms

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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.

Osero Serengeti Tented Camp

Serengeti

10 Rooms

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From $260 per person/night

Our tented camp is located in the heart of the African Wilderness in the middle of the Serengeti National Park. This location gives you endless opportunities to discover and explore Tanzania's breathtaking beauty and be embraced by the rich culture which will make your stay unforgettable. Our large safari tents offer a spacious bathroom, a king-size bed, and a verandah for you to relax in the afternoon and embrace the soul of Africa and its nature.

Simbavati Mara

Serengeti

6 Rooms

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From $1.2K per person/night

Perched on a ridge overlooking the awe-inspiring Serengeti plains, with the Mara River twinkling in the distance, Simbavati Mara is a luxurious six-tented camp perfectly positioned to witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration. Each tent offers breathtaking panoramic views, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of this untamed wilderness.

Pamoja Migration Camp

Serengeti

From $350 per person/night

The Pamoja Migration Camp offers you the once-in-a-lifetime experience of witnessing the Great Migration. Sleep in the secluded paradise of the bush, with only canvas separating you from the blanket of stars above. The tents are well-equipped with hot water, flush toilets, and comfortable tents that taking camping to the next level. This camp offers the height of exclusivity, with only 12 tents. Delicious catering and private butler service elevates your safari experience. In the communal dining tent, sink into comfortable sofas and sip on steaming coffee while taking in the vast view beyond the verandah. The camp itself follows the migration through the Southern Serengeti, moving from Ndutu between December to April to the Mara River area between June to October.

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti

From $590 per person/night

An incredible wildlife experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful national parks in Africa. The Meliá Serengeti Lodge blends into its natural surroundings without relinquishing the services and facilities of a luxury hotel. Elegant rooms and suites inspired by local Masai traditions with elegant details and terraces that offer breath-taking views. A two-storey building that stands on a natural terrace offering beautiful views of the Serengeti and the romantic sunsets perfumed by the wide variety of flowering plants. There is a swimming pool, gym, spa and exquisite restaurants offering their very own interpretations of local dishes with international culinary influences.

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.

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.

TAASA Migration Camp

Serengeti

12 Rooms

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From $750 per person/night

This unique and family-friendly tented camp is nestled amidst dramatic landscapes of the Serengeti as it moves with nature throughout the year. Following the migratory herds, guests can experience an unparalleled opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in luxurious comfort.

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.

Simbavati Lake Ndutu

Serengeti

6 Rooms

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From $930 per person/night

Simbavati Lake Ndutu is a luxurious oasis nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Ndutu, located in the southern Serengeti National Park. This stunning retreat offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and adventure, providing guests with an unforgettable safari experience. The camp features six opulent tents, each carefully positioned to immerse guests in the tranquil beauty and majesty of the surrounding wilderness. Guests can enjoy daily game drives in search of wildebeest and other iconic wildlife, while also taking in the spectacular birdlife and animals that visit the camp itself, allowing for moments of awe and contemplation.

Siringit Migration Camp

Serengeti

8 Rooms

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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!

Woodlands Camp

Serengeti

15 Rooms

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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.

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.

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.

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp - Ndutu

Serengeti

From $420 per person/night

Located in the Small Marsh area of Ndutu(01 December – 31 March ), in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This puts them in the heart of the migration herds as they gather together to feed on fresh and nutritious grass, ready to give birth. This calving season is an incredible time – new life is breathed into these far southern plains – and there is incredible predator activity as a result. This is typically ideal, especially between late-January and late-February each year.

Intimate Mobile Camp

Serengeti

From $580 per person/night

Your stay at Intimate Camps is the ultimate safari experience. The luxury mobile camp is set up for your own exclusive use, never shared with anyone else, so your specific wants and your needs will be catered to with utmost hospitality, care, and attention. Your camp is staffed by private chefs, private butlers and private tent attendants, all of whom are on call to look after you and your group for the duration of your stay.

Gnu Mara Camp

Serengeti

10 Rooms

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From $350 per person/night

Gnu Mara River Camp is in the Kogatende area, Northern Serengeti, and just a few minute drive from the famous Mara River, where the most remarkable land mammal of more than 2.5million wildebeest and zebras crosses while migrating to Maasai Mara.

Nimali Central Serengeti

Serengeti

From $840 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.

Conserve Safari Serengeti

Serengeti

From $260 per person/night

Overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti, Conserve Safari Lodge offers front row seats to nature's greatest show. Its 12 elegant canvas suites are thoughtfully positioned to soak up the panoramic views, and their dedicated staff ensure every detail of your stay is seamless and unforgettable, offering personalised service to meet your every need. With pampering spa treatments and private bush dinners, you'll want for nothing at this top-tier camp. This intimate eco-lodge doesn't just talk about conservation – it lives it too.

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.