Are you planning to go to Tanzania and looking at the areas where to stay while on your migration safari? You can start your visit to Serengeti National Park, what comes next is where to sleep. Serengeti has got the best safari lodges and caps you would ever think of, the choice of the lodge or camp you take will depend on the area of the park you will take and these include.
Four Seasons Serengeti
Nestled within the Serengeti National Park boasting panoramic landscape views and a variety of wildlife, lies the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. It offers a spa, and the outdoor Maji Bar overlooks the infinity swimming pool and savannah. The elegant and air-conditioned rooms feature African décor and come complete with a sofa, flat - screen TV, minibar and a safe. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower.
The Boma Grill offers a cultural Maasai experience with an authentic African feast and Maasai dancing. With spectacular views, the Kula’s Restaurant has dishes with local flavours and international wines. There is also a wine cellar where guests can experience food and wine pairings.
The Serengeti features a variety of wildlife such as elephants, lions and cheetahs. The lodge offers guided walks and safaris which must be arranged upon advance request for a surcharge.
Dunia Camp
Pitched on a major wildebeest migration corridor in the Central Serengeti offering easy access to the scenic Moru Kopjes and superb sightings of the big cats, leopard and rhino that roam the forests on the fringes of the Seronera River.
Dunia is a tranquil semi-permanent camp with just eight spacious tented suites, each with expansive views of the pristine wilderness and game-filled plains from a large private veranda. Attention to every detail is balanced by a graceful simplicity in harmony with the serene location.
Enjoy an exclusive Serengeti safari with superb sightings of resident game and migration viewing twice a year, and round it all off with a sunrise hot-air balloon flight.
Namiri Plains
Is a luxury tented camp in the remote eastern Serengeti. it is a safe haven for the big cats including lion, leopard, cheetah and may others. It offers a superior level of comfort and has a remote location.
Enjoy the creamy - coloured canvas of the main camp and spacious rooms sophisticated with a new swimming pool, sauna and 'den' housing a library and gift shop. The rooms have all the mod cons you could want including mini bar, hairdryer and even Wi-Fi yet you'll still hear lions roaring at night and buffalo chomping grass reminding you that you are still deep in the bush. The dining is a real pleasure, with plenty of variety, imagination and flavour in every meal.
Miles away from its nearest neighbour (about an hour's drive), you're far away from the madness of the Seronera region and can enjoy fabulous big cat sightings all to yourself.
Singita Mara River Tented Camp located on a dramatic river bend in the remote Lamai triangle in the Serengeti, this permanent tented camp celebrates a unique sense of place & cultural inspiration.
Enjoy the rare adventures, the romance of tented luxury, and a remote location with heightened opportunities to experience Africa’s wilderness and wildlife in full, Singita Mara River Tented Camp also vividly mirrors local culture in various forms. The Eye- catching designs inspired by vibrant Maasai geometric add touches of colour to the relaxed and un-fussy atmosphere.
The locally made furniture and accessories ensure comfort, an element of surprise, and the light - hearted style at the heart of Mara’s free spirit.
The six suites cater for every modern need featuring utilitarian, lightweight and modular elements as well as clean, curved lines in spacious tented sanctuaries; and exude contemporary luxury while being light-filled, functional, and fresh.
Olakira Migration Camp follows the Great Migration across the Serengeti. Experience dramatic river crossings and incredible calving on grassy plains. Its a mobile camp starting from the epic river crossings in the north to the southern plains where they give birth to thousands of calves each year.
The canvas tents are designed to blend into the bush without leaving a trace. There are nine including one with two bedrooms ideally suited to families. The tents have king-sized beds (twins are also available) and en suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and solar-heated hot water showers.
You will start the day with a continental buffet or a full English breakfast. At lunch, the light buffet includes fresh salads and homemade bread. Dinner is a three-course affair served in the dining tent or under the stars.
The camp setup is very impressive with a focus on safety, luxury and supporting the conservation of the land around them.
Lemala Ewanjan Camp is an authentic intimate tented camp set in a secluded part of the game-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. The 14 en-suite tents are spacious and comfortable, and have an outside deck offering beautiful views over the area.
Each tent is fitted with two queen-size beds with warm duvets, a flush toilet, large safari-style shower, wooden storage cabinets and flooring, 24-hour solar lighting and outside loungers from which to enjoy early morning teas and coffees and refreshing afternoon gin and tonics.
The mess tent with its separate bar, sitting and dining areas is beautifully decorated with leather sofas, side cabinets, rugs and chests.
Guests can gather inside under the chandeliers or outside around the campfire under starlit skies for sunset cocktails in the evening.
&Beyond Klein's Camp is Perched on top of a hill in a private concession boasting magnificent views of the Serengeti and Masai Mara offering an unlimited safari experience. The camp has top-notch staff, luxurious cottages, thrilling night drives, bush walks as well as off-road game drives.
The Camp overlooks a popular route used by the herds of the Great Migration when moving between north and south so that, twice a year, the valley below is filled with a jostling throng of zebra and wildebeest.
The camp also features a beautifully furnished bar and sitting area and a safari shop that features locally made Maasai crafts. Fresh vegetables picked from the camp’s shamba and used to create wholesome dishes. Dinner is served in the main dinning area having an open fireplace giving you that warmth and that fire feel.
There are ten intimate cottages made of whitewashed local stone and makuti thatch, with rich wooden floors and classic interiors. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom and private veranda with breathtaking views over the surrounding hills and the valley below. You are set in the middle of nature with no fences and you will probably see elephants and elands roaming the hills right from your own private deck.
Singita Sasakwa Lodge is set within Grumeti Game Reserve, adjacent to the Serengeti, allowing you the opportunity to gaze upon animals in the wild and learn about the beautiful African culture on hand.
Stay in one of the nine private and spacious cottages that all have their own infinity pools. Live a life of luxury deep in the Serengeti with comfortable contemporary furnishings mixed with elegance and grandeur.
Step onto the soft Persian rugs and wash off the day’s activities in the exquisite en-suite bathrooms. Relax within the four-poster bed as you prepare for your next day of adventure. The wondrous living room with warming fireplaces and French doors that open out onto to the veranda so you can enjoy panoramic views of the Serengeti. It will be like a home away from home.
Enjoy a private villa for two away from the main lodge adding more romance and privacy to your stay with beautiful views as you head out onto one of the two wooden decks that have a private infinity pool and also a bar deli where you can enjoy local delicacies in comfort.
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is situated in the Wogakurya Hills, close to the Mara River and within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration. Large boulders and Kopjes form the prominent features of the site and each guest tent has been carefully positioned amongst these to ensure privacy and spectacular vistas of the gentle grassed slopes, open woodland and tree lined watercourses, which all make up the scenic north Serengeti landscape.
A separate tent in the wild forms the Melengali Spa where you can indulge in massages and manicures in a peaceful, natural setting. Whether you are here for the migration between June and October or for privacy and seclusion at other times of the year, you will find Lemala Kuria Hills a place of incredible luxury and beauty where you can relax or explore the amazing wildlife, landscapes and habitats of the northern Serengeti.
The lodge has fifteen spacious tent suits. Each tented suite is glass-fronted, so you won’t miss any wildlife sightings that may be out on the plains. Each suite is elegantly designed with a contemporary feel, you will find modern and comfortable interiors of wooden flooring and decoration of authentic African touches.
Step out onto your private decking where you will take in the private and majestic views from the comfort of a sun lounger or your private plunge pool. The bathrooms in each suite are also luxurious.
Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of the Serengeti plains and then relax with delicious dishes before settling within the comfort of your private tented accommodation.
Stay in one of the six open-plan Meru tents that each have en-suite bathrooms and have been designed to be environmentally conscious. Each tent is stylishly simple and made for supreme comfort. Each fitted with a large and luscious double bed, or the twin-room family tent, so you can look out over the beautiful plains from the comfort of your bed when you wake up and when you go to sleep.
Enjoy the glorious views that surround you in the little open area at the front of the canvassed tent on your chair. There are en-suite bathrooms are fitted with safari-style bucket showers and flushable eco - toilets for minimal environmental impact, whilst also providing hot water on request.
While here and you want to see the grasslands from a unique vantage point, head out on a hot-air balloon safari at an additional cost. You will soar in the sky amongst the birds and clouds, watch the herds and packs gallop across the plains before you enjoy a sumptuous bush breakfast upon landing.
&Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge is Lodge is located in the remote western reaches of the Serengeti. Enjoy the ultimate exclusivity since there are a few lodges in that area. The lodge is perfectly situated on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River.
Walking into the guest area upon arrival is a real wow moment. Spacious decks are perfect for enjoying sun downers overlooking the river and the camp’s rim-flow swimming pool provides a view of the seasonal hippo pools below. The proximity to water draws a profusion of wildlife throughout the day and night.
The 10 elegant and very spacious, guest suites offer natural light, an enormous bed, bath, an indoor/outdoor shower (with a spectacular view), and sparkling private plunge pool. A new family suite has been incorporated featuring a small additional bedroom attached.
The lodge also features vibrant colours of the fishing communities surrounding Lake Victoria and the grey tones representative of hippo hide that have been beautifully woven into deeply comfortable furnishings and bespoke, hand-made fittings.
Expect menus that are uncomplicated, easy to eat, fresh, healthy and wholesome. The traditional Boma will still be the hero of night-time dining and artisanal pizzas as well as salt-crusted, whole baked fish, which pays homage to the region’s great lakes, will also be served in this unique space. Of course, the lodge’s well-known breakfast trays, with fresh juices and house baked bread are absolutely not to be missed.
Enjoy an interactive kitchen that creates a space for guests to work alongside chefs and plan their menus for the day. Enjoy convivial afternoons and evenings around the central circular bar; a masterpiece of woven fabrics and dramatic glass ball light installations. For those looking for an active workout, head to the gym.
If you feel like a pamper session, surrender to an in-room massage. Twice-daily game drives from the lodge often encounter large lion prides and clans of hyena, big herds of resident plains game as well as the special black-and-white colobus monkeys, found nowhere else in the Serengeti.
Taasa Lodge is located on the northern edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania, nestled on a ridge within a Wildlife Management Area. The lodge offers an array of unique opportunities not possible inside the national park.
The 12 spacious tents are beautifully and luxuriously constructed under canvas and offer stunning views. From each tent you can enjoy the rich plains of the concession while watching animals in their natural habitat.
The main lodge and infinity pool also offer staggering views of the landscape. Taasa employs and empowers members of the local community, preserves and protects the indigenous wildlife and natural species of the region and educates global travelers on the rich natural and cultural experiences found within Tanzania.
Mwiba Lodge offers a secluded haven set atop massive stone boulders, surrounded by ancient coral trees and acacias, overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River.
The lodge has 10 suites, each with a private deck, spectacular views, large soaking tub and outdoor rain shower. The main lodge offers airy living spaces, a rejuvenating spa and gym and a curated wine cellar. An expansive pool is set on a rocky outcrop overlooking natural springs below where resident wildlife frequently comes to slake their thirst.
Roving Bush tops Camp is a luxury tented camp set in a prime location on the game-rich plains of the central Serengeti. The sheer quantity of game here is phenomenal, with resident and migrating herbivores stalked by the big cats and other predators.
Bush tops is a polished, luxury safari experience. Each suite includes a king-sized bed, 24-hour power, running water and flush toilet. There is 24-hour butler service, private vehicles, complementary massages and excellent food. Your every need is anticipated by warm, welcoming staff.
Entara Olmara Camp is tucked away where the acacia woodlands meet the wildlife-rich savannah. the camp consists of eight tented suites, all designed to blend beautifully with the natural surroundings.
Each has a sturdy canvas roof. Inside, every standard suite boasts a king-size bed draped in mosquito netting, bedside tables and lighting, a writing desk and chair, a lounge area with comfy sofas and a coffee table, and a dressing area with carefully handcrafted cupboards.
The floors will be covered in soft carpeting. There will be en-suite facilities comprising flush toilet, twin washbasins, and a shower. The communal lounge and dining spaces are positioned at the centre of the camp.
Sanctuary Kusini Camp offers twelve spacious double tents scattered around the main Kopje; each has en-suite facilities with an indoor shower. Large private decking with comfortable furnishings extends in front of each tent, with views of the surrounding bush below where zebra, buffalo and lion are a common sight year-round.
The tented rooms feature mosquito netting, hairdryers and in-room safe. Guests also have a personal tent attendant to look after their every need during their stay. The dining area, lounge and library are housed in the main area, which affords spectacular views from its wooden deck and the adjacent Kopje. The camp also has a bush boutique for curio shop purchases.
Singita Sabora Tented Camp is located right on the Serengeti plains, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the camp’s unrivalled setting and maximizing the thrill of sleeping under canvas. In the main lodge, a unique “Guest Deli” boasts wicker baskets and fridges filled with gourmet bites, from which guests can select treats to enjoy in their suites.
There’s a separate pool area, two intimate dining rooms and an open-plan bar and lounge – all adding to Sabora’s understated look, which emphasizes tailored luxury. Offering superb game-viewing opportunities all year round, the camp is also set on the Great Wildebeest Migration route; and guided game walks on foot further enhance experiencing the Serengeti plains up close.
Featuring nine tented suites set close to the ground, the camp echoes the earthy colour palette of the bush, while modern interpretations of campaign furniture evoke the romance of East African adventures.
Each suite offers sweeping views, a meditation deck, a private fitness area and a secluded outdoor sala with daybeds and scatter cushions from where to marvel at the wildlife passing by. They also boast a beautifully curated kitchenette and dining area.
&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas is a classic tented safari camp in soothing solitude and spectacular comfort, with only the canvas walls of your tent separating you from the wonders of the Serengeti. Moving five times a year the camps attempt to anticipate the movements of the Great Migration, bringing guests as close as possible to the wildebeest action, as well as exploring magnificent resident game.
With just nine tents nestled at each private campsite, enjoy the luxury of complete contentment and nights spent in the African bush. Using only private campsites, these mobile camps are intimate and exclusive.
Enter ultimate in luxury camping, enjoy a private butler service, chandeliers, silverware, crystal, en-suite flush WC, outdoor heated bucket style showers and comfortable beds with fluffy duvets. Custom made rugs and polished brass samovars add a touch of elegance and romance.
The guest areas include a dedicated sitting and dining tent, which provides deep sofas from which to contemplate the vastness and peace of the surrounding landscape. Relax under the dark velvet night sky and savour hearty cuisine served on sparkling crystal and silver that reflects the twinkling light of millions of shining stars.
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge is set on a hill and built amongst rocks with endless views and breathtaking sunsets over the vast plains of the Musabi. With its unique architecture and design elements, Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti offers a truly unique African experience.
It offers a truly unique African experience with twenty-five magnificent thatched safari rooms, complete with hardwood floors and baths, are tucked away amongst the acacia trees. Golf-cart escorts accompany guests from the main deck to their safari rooms.
The three-tiered main building with its infinity pool ensures you with relaxation between the thrill of viewing the great migration.
It consists of 25 thatched chalets, all connected to the communal lodge along raised wooden walkways. There are two categories – Luxury Safari Room and Safari Room – and five subcategories, being Double and Family for each option and Twin Safari Room. All rooms are comfortably furnished.
They feature large windows and viewing decks to maximize the views, and an earthy palette to complement the natural surroundings. Every option within the Safari Room category boasts a four-poster bed, twin beds, or both, as well as mosquito nets, a writing desk, a luggage rack, and en-suite facilities comprising flush toilet, bidet, washbasin, indoor bathtub, and outdoor shower.
Siringit Serengeti Camp is located under a canopy of Tortillas Acacia trees along the wildlife migration trails. The ten exclusive luxury canvas tents are designed to offer guests privacy, seclusion and intimacy in the remote setting of the Serengeti plains.
Each tent is designed to offer an untamed immersive experience bringing you closer to the wildlife. The spacious tents have en-suite bathrooms with steaming hot showers heated by solar.
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. Each of the luxury canvas tents can accommodate up to two guests.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge Its Contemporary African decor and design and close-up views of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River invite continuous connections with nature, while vast outdoor decks, an interactive kitchen and multiple airy enclaves for dining and drinks add personality to every culinary moment.
The cafe-style bar at the heart of the lodge hums with a subtle sparkle that spills over to the pool area and fire pit, making for magical evenings under starlit skies. Inspiring a profound sense of well being, undiluted natural light and breathtaking views over the river and savanna plains flow seamlessly into Faru Faru’s airy bedroom suites, where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease.
A pale-on-pale colour palette is beautifully offset by the soothing hues of winter grasses and pink river clay, while wide, oversized windows open up to welcome the natural surrounds inside.