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Serengeti Bushtops

Serengeti, Tanzania · National park

Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate

Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.

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Full board+ (FB+)

All meals, Selected drinks and 5 more

1 room type

Tented En Suite · Sleeps up to 30 guests

Children 7 and over

By air

via Kogatende airstrip

Limited Wi-Fi

Power around the clock

From about A$1,560

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Serengeti Bushtops

Private hot tubs, personal butlers, and front-row seats to the Mara River.

“Ultra-luxurious northern Serengeti canvas haven featuring private hot tub decks, 24-hour butler service, and front-row access to dramatic Mara River migration crossings.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Known for

What you can expect to see

LionThe migrationWildebeestLeopardCheetahElephantRhinoBuffaloHyenaBig FiveGiraffe

Your stay

What's included

Board: Full board+ (FB+)

Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three from 1 October to 20 December 2026. Park and concession fees remain payable for every night, including the free night. This offer cannot be combined with circuit discounts.

Included

  • All meals
  • Selected drinks
  • Game drives
  • Airstrip transfers
  • Laundry
  • Hot Tub
  • Butler Service
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Park fees
  • Concession fees

Optional extras (at a cost)

  • Gratuities

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Library
  • Curio shop
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Public WiFi
  • Limited Wi-Fi

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Private deck
  • Outdoor shower
  • Mini bar
  • Fan
  • Safe
  • In-room WiFi

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 30 guests

  • Tented En Suite15 at camp · Described as among the largest and most impressive tented en suites imaginable. None are overlooked; all face the sunset and are open on two sides for panoramic views of the Serengeti.

Activities

Things to do

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Kogatende airstrip
  2. Transfer
  3. Serengeti Bushtops
How you arrive
By air · via Kogatende airstrip

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00 until 00:00
Check-out
By 22:00
Children
Ages 7 and over
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Accepted currencies
USD
Dietary needs
Special diets catered for
Power
Power around the clock
Malaria
Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Minimum stay
2 nights

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.