Serengeti National Park
Imagine a vast area of land supporting the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Equal in size to Northern Ireland, the Park contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal
migration that is one of nature’s greatest wonders.
There are no fences; the Serengeti stretches into Kenya’s Mara in the north and Maswa Game Reserve in the south carrying on towards Lake Victoria in the west. Vegetation in the Serengeti ranges from the short and long grass plains in the south, to the acacia savannah in the centre and the wooded grassland concentrated around tributaries of the Grumeti and Mara Rivers in the north. The western corridor is a region of wooded highland and extensive plains reaching to the edge of Lake Victoria. The Seronera Valley in the central Serengeti is famous for the abundance of Lion and Leopard that are generally easy to find.
The Serengeti does not disappoint – in simple terms if you are in the Serengeti at the height of the calving season, the spectacle never fails to astound. Night and day there is an endless cacophony of zebra’s barking and wildebeest grunting mixed with the squeals of the newborn calves.
Whilst talking of the Serengeti, we have to mention the ‘Migration’. Is it wanderlust? No its not. These animals have been moving in search of new pastures since time began. Like everything in nature, it is not predictable, if the rains are late, or if there is a lot of rain leaving pools and lakes the animals can often remain or even split up and later re group. The migration route is not cast in stone.
In brief the animals move as follows:
December to March: animals are congregated around the short grass plains of Ndutu, in southern Serengeti.
April to May: the animals moves North into central Serengeti.
June, July & August: the migration can split in two large groups; one group goes west (not breaking into song) into the Western Corridor around Mbalageti whilst the other heads directly north passing near Klein’s Camp, before crossing the Grumeti Mbalageti and Mara Rivers.
Recently more and more animals are now moving into the area now controlled by Grumeti Reserves, a private concession, which is excellent news.
September to October: the Migration moves into Kenya’s Masai for a short respite before moving back south to its home in the Serengeti.
You can see the migration at almost any time of year; it is just a question of where! The sight that never fails to impress are the plethora of confused gnu’s on the short grass plains and river crossings. We believe the best way to experience Serengeti and the migration is to stay in one of the superb tented camps, which move with the animals.
Lodges in Serengeti
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Buffalo Luxury Camp
Buffalo Luxury Camp is located on its own 60 acre private hillside site, 5 kilometres from Kleins Gate just outside the Serengeti National Park.
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Dunia Camp
Dunia Camp offers superb game viewing all year round from its secluded location in the south west corner of the Central Seronera Valley – the ...
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Faru Faru Lodge
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year ...
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Four Seasons Serengeti
The Four Seasons Serengeti is found in the central Serengeti, approximately 45 minutes drive from the airstrip at Seronera. It is a larger lodge ...
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Grumeti Hills
Grumeti Hills is set in the Grumeti Game Reserve, a protected area along the Serengeti. Animals are present here throughout the year attracted by ...
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Grumeti River Camp
Situated in the western corridor of the Serengeti, about 30 miles from the confluence of the Grumeti River with Lake Victoria, Grumeti River Camp is ...
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Kirawira Tented Camp
Standing on a ridge overlooking the Serengeti Plains, Kirawira Tented Camp is a good representation of a colonial safari camp with its Edwardian styled camp.
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Kleins Tented Camp
Kleins Tented Camp is located in the heart of the game rich Maasai territory in the north eastern area of the Serengeti, on the edge ...
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Kusini Tented Camp
Kusini Tented Camp is located in the south western area of the Serengeti, close to the border with the Maswa Game Reserve to the south ...
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Lamai Serengeti
Brings a whole new meaning to silver service in Serengeti. Guides, staff, management all excellent. It was clear to us that they new Christine which added to the fun.
Lamai Serengeti is located amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. It is ideally situated for the migration which ...
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Lemala Ewanjan Seronera Serengeti
Lemala Ewanjan is a deluxe seasonal camp with 7 beautiful tents set along the game-rich Seronera Valley, in a spectacular location on the western ...
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Lemala Kuria Hills Serengeti
Kuria Hills opened in July 2013. It takes just 20 minutes by road from Kogatende airstrip to arrive at this luxury eco-camp. The camp has ...
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Lemala Mara Camp
We don’t think a tent can be much more comfortable than this. The “talking shower” was surprising and it will be something funny to remember. The food was exceptionally good, we were amazed to find such good meals in such a remote place.
Lemala Mara is a seasonal camp open from June to October. It is set under large Euclea trees close to the Mara River. Here in ...
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Lemala Ndutu
Lemala Ndutu is a seasonal camp which is open from November until April to capture the spectacle of the wildebeest migration. It is situated inside ...
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Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Situated in the northern Serengeti and built amongst the distinctive Lobo Kopje, Lobo Wildlife Lodge was originally constructed in 1968 and was government run until ...
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Mbalageti Tented Camp
Mbalageti Tented Camp stands on Mwamyeni Hill overlooking the Dutwa Plain in a quiet part of the western corridor of the Serengeti. There are ...
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Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp
Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp is located north of the Seronera valley en route to the northern corridor. Now managed by the Serena Group, we ...
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Migration Camp
Situated in the northern central Serengeti overlooking the Grumeti River, Migration Camp is a small luxury camp located in a hidden valley. The camp is ...
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Nduara Loliondo
Nduara Loliondo is a seasonal camp based in southern Loliondo between December and April each year. It is located on private Maasai land and ...
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Nduara Loliondo Tented Camp
Nduara Loliondo Tented Camp, formerly known at Loliondo Tented Camp is situated in the Loliondo Concession, a large unfenced area of the Maasai community which ...
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Ndutu Lodge
Ndutu Lodge is situated in the south eastern part of the Serengeti eco-system. Tucked well away from the busy tourist circuit, Ndutu is a great ...
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Olakira Tented Camp
Olakira – Maasai for ‘star’ – is ideally placed to follow the pace of the migration and the camp moves throughout the year to do ...
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Olduvai Tented Camp
Our highlights - the ‘Out of Africa’ tented camp and Maasai walk (Olduvai), Christine We had an absolute blast. Olduvai our favourite.
Olduvai Tented Camp is located in south central Serengeti, half-way between the Ngorogoro Crater rim and Ndutu. Olduvai Camp stands at the base of a kopje ...
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Osupuko Camp Serengeti
Osopuku Camp is a mobile luxury camp located on the scenic slopes of the Rongai Hills in central Serengeti. The camp overlooks the Seronera ...
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Ronjo Tented Camp
Ronjo Tented Camp is situated in the central Serengeti area during December to March. This mobile camp is generally set away from the busiest areas, ...
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Rubondo Island Camp
Rubondo Island Camp is one of the most untouched and natural camps in Tanzania, boasting some of the most incredible wildlife to be seen in ...
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Sabora Tented Camp
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year ...
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Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Serengeti is a private game concession which borders the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park. The area is renowned for its excellent year ...
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Sayari Tented Camp
Set near to the banks of the Mara River, and boasting dramatic views out across the wide plains of the northern Serengeti, Sayari Tented Camp ...
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Serengeti Halisi Camp
Serengeti Halisi Camp is a seasonal camp located in the Serengeti National Park. From December to March it is located in the Ndutu area, ...
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Serengeti Mara Camp
Situated in the northern part of the Serengeti, in the Lamai Wedge, is the Serengeti Mara Camp. This seasonal camp, on the north side of ...
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Serengeti Safari Camp
Serengeti Safari Camp is a small, intimate camp which moves throughout the Serengeti National Park, changing location to follow the movements of the migration as ...
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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Centrally located adjacent to the famous western corridor and Grumeti River, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge sits high on a tree clad ridge overlooking the ...
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Serengeti Sopa Lodge
The Serengeti Sopa Lodge is the only lodge to be located in the Nyaboro Hills in the south west of the Serengeti Plains. Nestled in ...
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Serian Serengeti North
Serian Serengeti North is a luxurious tented camp located in the Kogatende area of the Serengeti, just minutes from the Mara River. Here you ...
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Serian Serengeti South
Serian Serengeti South is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the short grass plains. From December to April this area ...
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Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Serengeti, the Seronera Wildlife Lodge is built on an enormous kopje (rock) located on the migration route. It is ...
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Soroi Tented Lodge
Set on a hill overlooking the Musabi Plains in the western corridor, Soroi Tented Lodge is built amongst rocks and is unique in its design. ...
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Ubuntu Camp
Ubuntu Camp is a small, seasonal camp located in the Serengeti National Park. It moves seasonally to optimise the chance of witnessing the Serengeti ...