Serengeti Safari Camp & Loliondo, Serengeti

Introduction

The Serengeti ecosystem's diverse habitats range from vast open grassland plains to acacia strewn savannahs and rocky outcrops, and sustain more than thirty species of large herbivores and over five hundred varieties of birds. And it is said that the annual wildebeest migration is the largest movement of animals on the planet. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle herds number in their millions and follow the seasonal rains in search of water and fresh grazing. .

Both Serengeti and Loliondo Safari Camps are seasonally mobile and positioned to take full advantage of this incredible natural phenomenon. But even with the most exceptional and experienced guides, it can be difficult to predict the actions of over a million indecisive wildebeest. However, this all adds to the adventure.

Camp Description

The camps are semi-nomadic - they wont move whilst youre there - but theyre actually on a wide orbit shadowing the migration; so you, your Tanzanian driver-guide and private 4WD vehicle are as close to a million wildebeest as possible. While you can head off from dawn till dusk on your own adventures, the small wandering camps are sociable because theyre shared - with guests staying in classic bush style.

Serengeti Safari Camp travels through the Serengeti National Park where the densities of animals and predators are high. The camp will have been positioned before arrival in likely proximity to the predicted path of the migration. Each couple, or group of guests has total flexibility to plan daily activities according to their own interests. Camp movements are pre-planned in an effort to be within reach of the wildebeest migration, but this cannot always be guaranteed given the unpredictability of nature according to weather conditions.

The Loliondo Safari Camp moves within the Loliondoarea on the eastern periphery of the Serengeti National Park, giving you a rare freedom to get much closer to nature and the Maasai. Although the Serengeti park boundaries officially define the Serengeti itself, the eco-system goes way beyond and encompasses all of the Loliondo area. This camp is also seasonal and light enough to move locations throughout the area.

Accommodation

The Serengeti Safari Camp tents are comfortable, light and simple, but equipped with everything you might need. The bathrooms are en-suite, with traditional safari style bucket showers, short drop toilets, and hot and cold water on demand. All you have to do is arrive in camp at the end of every exciting day, to hot showers, ice filled gin & tonics, and a roaring campfire. The days end with dinner, stars, and fireside safari bonhomie.

The Loliondo Safari Camp has been created to compliment the Serengeti Safari Camp. Similar in design and concept, it operates within the Maasai concession area on the peripheries of the Serengeti National Park. Whilst the landscape and game is stunning, the emphasis is very much on cultural interaction with the Maasai. Also here you have the opportunity to do walking safaris, and night-drives. On foot this amazing landscape offers a completely different viewpoint. The Loliondo Safari Camps moves seasonally as weather and game conditions dictate. A safari linking Loliondo Safari Camp and Serengeti Safari Camp offers the ultimate Serengeti experience.

Game Viewing

The Migration

This is truly one of the wonders of the animal world. A million and more animals playing out their lives in the Serengeti ecosystem, watched all the way by lions, hyenas and crocodiles. The river crossings happen at any time during this time of year, but are elusive, rapid and unforgettable experiences. The Serengeti and Loliondo Safari Camps shadow the wildebeest migration so that wherever the great herds are you're as close to them as you're likely to get.

Activities

Private game drives in 4WD vehicles, daily game viewing, great birding. Opportunities to see the great wildebeest and zebra migration, large herds of plains game and the highest concentrate of predators in Africa.

If staying in Loliondo, whilst the landscape and game viewing is spectacular, the emphasis in these areas is as much on cultural interaction with the Maasai, and walking safaris and night drives, which are not possible within the Serengeti National Park itself. Its where you can get out of your car, and walk in total safety with its ancient custodians.

Where & When

Open all year round

Serengeti Safari Camp

December to April:	The camp is on the southern Serengeti Plains with access to the main herds as they calve through February. Birding is excellent during this time, as is general game viewing.
May to Early July:	The camps moves to the Moru Kopjes area, central Serengeti Plains, and to the Western Corridor as the mass of the migration moves west and north. The migration patterns can be unpredictable at this time of year, but the wildebeest rut (May) and the crossing of the Grumeti River (June/July) are spectacular if caught.
Mid-July to November:	The camp moves to the quieter northern Serengeti close to either the Mara or Bologonja Rivers, offering great game viewing and crossings of either of the rivers.
Late November	The camp starts to head south again, arriving on the southern Serengeti Plains around mid-December.

Loliondo Safari Camp

Dec to May/early June:	The camp partners with the Piyaya village community at the southern point of Loliondo. This area is bordered by the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Gol Mountains, and Sanjan Gorge. Resident game is excellent and the migration will periodically pass through this area.
Mid-June to Nov	The camp partners with Ololosokwan village community at the northern most point of Loliondo. Bordered by Kenyas Maasai Mara to the north and the Serengeti National Park to the west, this area offers a great mix of resident game, and excellent walking country with dramatic scenery and interaction with local Maasai villages.

Pricing

Please contact us for current rates:

How to get there

Fly by private charter, or scheduled flights, or drive in 4WD safari vehicles. Nearest airstrips vary according to the seasons.

Child Policy

Please note that we do not accept children under the age of 8 at Serengeti Safari Camp or Loliondo Safari Camp. Only children of 12 and over can participate in walking activities. All children stay at their parents own risk.

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