FAQS Parks and Accommodation

SERENGETI

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s main tourist attraction and is part of the Northern Safari circuit, which also includes Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha National Parks, as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This circuit is famous for offering a complete experience of Tanzania’s unique wildlife and landscapes.

Serengeti National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, is notable for its spectacular natural beauty and its importance in wildlife conservation. It is famous for being the scene of the great wildebeest and zebra migration, an impressive phenomenon that attracts visitors from all over the world to witness this amazing spectacle of nature.

In addition to migration, the Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to spot a variety of animals, from lions to elephants, along with a diversity of birds and landscapes that change with the seasons. This combination of wildlife and unique natural settings make the Serengeti an unforgettable destination for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE SERENGETI?

The best time to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania depends on what you hope to experience during your trip:

Wildebeest Migration (July to August): If you want to witness one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, then this is the best time. The Serengeti plains are full of life during migration.
Wildlife Spotting (June to October): During the dry season, vegetation is sparser and animals congregate near water sources, making it easier to spot wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants and more.
Breeding season (January to February): This is the time when wildebeest give birth to their young on the southern Serengeti plains. It is a period of abundance of life and activity in nature.
Rainy season (November to May): During this period, the landscape becomes green and lush, and is ideal for watching migratory birds and enjoying more vibrant landscapes. However, some roads may become difficult to navigate due to mud.

In short, the best time to visit the Serengeti depends on your specific interests in wildlife, landscapes and natural experiences.

Activities and facilities.(in many of the parks and accommodations with additional charge)

Guided walking safaris. It is not allowed to walk from the campsite in the national park, but the camp is staffed with excellent armed guides, who are very experienced in the field and ready to make you explore the wonderful flora and fauna of the Serengeti. Hot air balloon ride with breakfast. Soar above the plains and forests that wake up at dawn and experience the thrill of watching the animals from above. A champagne breakfast is served when you return to earth! Half-day or full-day cultural tour, visiting local villages.

Accommodations

North Serengeti

Mara Bush River Camp

The semi-permanent camp is in the Kogatende region of the northern Serengeti, near the great migration, in June and remains until early November. Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp has ten luxury tents. The tents are large with large comfortable beds all with private bathrooms and hot showers on request. It is a relaxed and friendly luxury camp.

Serengeti Center

Pure Tended Camp

The permanent camp is located in the Seronera area in the central Serengeti area next to a hillside. It has tents for one to four guests with all the usual comforts in a luxury camp.

Mbugani Camp

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Southern Serengeti

Ndutu Mobile Bush Camp

Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp is a semi-mobile camp and is located in the Ndutu Big Marsh area, the southern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, surrounded by indigenous trees and shrubs that encourage a large number of birds and mammals to live in the area.

It offers activities such as walking tours with a guide or an armed ranger. Balloon rides and visit to a Masai village.

CRATER NGORONGORO

The impressive Ngorongoro Crater and the Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important sites for the investigation of the evolution of the human species. The Ngorongoro crater is considered to be the smallest area delimited in which it is possible to find the “5 five“.

Rhino Lodge

Rhino Lodge, located just a few hundred meters from the crater rim, offers a perfect base for exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and its surroundings. With 24 comfortable en suite bedrooms, a cozy living room, friendly local staff, and delicious African-inspired meals, Rhino Lodge offers an affordable stay with panoramic views of the forest and distant Mount Oldeani. Guests regularly encounter wild animals such as elephants, buffalo, and water antelope at the lodge, which they can view from their room’s private terrace.

Tortilis camp Ngorongoro

NGORONGORO WILDLIFE LODGE

TARANGIRE AND LAKE MANYARA

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest in Tanzania after Ruaha, Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi, and Mkomazi. The park’s name comes from the Tarangire River that runs through the park, being the only source of water for wild animals during the dry season. During this stage thousands of animals migrate to the Tarangire National Park from Manyara. It covers an area of approximately 2850 square kilometres. The landscape and vegetation is highly varied with a mix found nowhere else in the north of the safari circuit. The mountainous landscape is dotted with large numbers of Baobab trees, dense shrubs, and tall grasses.

Lake Manyara is a shallow, saline lake located in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the East African Rift. It has 231 km², with a length of 50 km and a width of 16 km and is located at about 600 m. It has a great diversity of landscapes and buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, and a large number of birds live on its shores.

Eileen’s Trees Inn

Located in Karatu, which can be reached on foot with a pleasant walk, rooms with bathroom and all the comforts, hot shower, bar and restaurant with pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour security. Very friendly service.

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

OCTAGON LODGE

SELOUS

The Selous game reserve is one of the largest in the world, located southeast of Tanzania. It contains a great biodiversity and places of intact nature. Its vegetation and the Rufiji River, represents a change of pace with respect to the parks of northern Tanzania. You also, can do boat safaris, glide along the river passing palm trees, hippos, elephants and crocodiles.

Africa Safari Selous

Africa Safari Selous is located near the entrance of the Selous GR (Nyerere National Park) and the Rufiji River is within walking distance. You will enjoy spacious safari accommodation with different types of accommodation, such as bungalows with pool and bands or luxury accommodation in Safari tents with bathroom and air conditioning. They also offer a swimming pool with solarium, lounge bar, restaurant and an information desk for all your queries.

MIKUMI

Mikumi limits the south with the Selous game reserve, the two areas form a unique ecosystem. You can see the big five and more than 400 species of birds. Just 200 km from Dar es Salaam and easy access by road is a good option for an economic safari.

Camp Bastian Mikumi

The camp consists of nine cabins and a campsite. Everything is located within the unique and natural surroundings of Camp Bastian. So no matter what type of accommodation you choose, you will wake up to uninterrupted sounds of beetles, crickets and birds.

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KENYA Parks and Accommodation

MASAI MARA

One of the best-known national parks in Kenya in the world is Masai Mara is famous for its population of lions and for being home to endangered species such as the black rhino, the hippopotamus found in the Mara and Talek rivers, and the cheetah. All the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, African elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino) inhabit Maasai Mara. However, the true population of this park is the wildebeest, as in the Serengeti, since its number is estimated in millions. Every year, in July, these animals, like zebras, migrate from the Serengeti plains in search of fresher pastures and return in October. Ungulate species live in this park like Thomson’s gazelle and Grant’s gazelle or impala, and they are also herds of giraffes. The Mara Mara is also home to more than 450 species of birds.

Base Camp Explorer

Safari tents are equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay while visiting Maasai Mara. All tents have hot and cold running water for showers. They are also furnished with a sink, toilet, luggage rack, reading table, mosquito nets and comfortable safari chairs to enjoy the incredible views from the terraces.

MARA SIMBA Lodge

The permanent camp is located next to the Talek river about 20 minutes from the entrance of the park or Talek Gate. It has tents with all the usual amenities in a luxury camp.

AMBOSELI

Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is a national park in Loitoktok District in Kajiado County, Kenya. It is 39,206 ha (392.06 km²) in size at the core of an 8,000 km² (3,100 sq mi) ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. It harbours 400 species of birds including water birds like pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hamerkop and 47 raptor species. The local people are mainly Maasai. The park protects two of the five main swamps and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semiarid vegetation.

Kilima Safari Lodge

Located near the Kimana gate. Area with a large concentration of elephants. Bungalows, equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Located near the Kimana gate. Area with a large concentration of elephants. Luxury tents with views of Kilimanjaro, equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

Kibo Safari Camp

Located near the Kimana gate. Area with a large concentration of elephants. Luxury tents with views of Kilimanjaro, equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

NAKURU

Lake Nakuru National Park. Within its perimeter is Lake Nakuru, known for its geological age and alkalinity. The lake area is a refuge for migratory birds, particularly flamingos. When several million flamingos get together they form the greatest show in the world. The word Nakuru means “dusty” in Maasai. The waters of the lake are very alkaline and are only inhabited by some species of algae and zooplankton, in great abundance.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful eco lodge located within Lake Nakuru National Park with unobstructed views of the lake and wildlife. It offers accommodation with free WiFi, a seating area. There is a private bathroom with a bathtub. The restaurant serves a variety of Indian, African, and American dishes and also offers dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. The hostel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a garden where guests can relax.

Flamingo Hill Camp

Located in the north of the lake. Luxury tents with views, equipped with all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

NAIVASHA

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

Located on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley. The camp is constructed of canvas and has a capacity of 20 luxury tents. The tents are well furnished, have wooden floors and adequate space generously created to allow free movement in and out of the comfort of the guests.

Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

The one-bedroom suites with rustic and elegant décor, with a safari theme, have a separate living room, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Superior suites include a private plunge pool, hot tub, patio, and lake views. Rustic bar restaurant with terrace and outdoor pool.

ABERDARES N.P.

TREETOPS LODGE

Opened in 1932 by Eric Sherbrooke Walker, it was literally built in the treetops of Aberdare National Park as a treehouse, offering guests a close-up view of the local wildlife in complete safety. The idea was to offer a treetop hunting experience (shikar hunting platform in India) in relative safety and comfort. It is popular for being probably the exact spot where Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh became Queen Elizabeth II.

SAMBURU

SAMBURU SIMBA LODGE

It is in a privileged location next to the Ewaso Ng’iro River, a classic place since time immemorial.
Direct views of wild animals from the restaurant, bar or room.

OL PEJETA

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 km2 (140 sq mi) non-profit nature reserve in Laikipia County, central Kenya. It is situated on the equator west of Nanyuki, between the Aberdares foothills and Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta Conservancy works to conserve wildlife, provide a sanctuary for great apes, and generate income through wildlife tourism and complementary enterprises to reinvest in conservation and community development.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Located in Nanyuki within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the on-site bar. The units are fitted with a wardrobe, a desk, an electric kettle and a coffee machine. Each tent has a private bathroom with a shower and toilet.