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Serengeti North Wilderness Camp
Serengeti, Tanzania · National park
Tented camp
Mid-range · 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 and snacks, House wine, local beer and soft drinks and 1 more
12 tents
Deluxe Tent
Children 6 and over
Family rooms available
By air
30 min from Kogatende airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$510
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Serengeti North Wilderness Camp
Serengeti North Wilderness Camp sits in the Kogatende area of the northern Serengeti, within reach of the Mara River crossing points. Canvas tents have en-suite bathrooms, gravity-fed showers and private verandas, with a family configuration available on request. Meals and selected drinks are included, while a lounge tent, bar and small reference library provide places to unwind between outings. The camp runs on solar power and welcomes children aged six and over. Its June-to-October season centres on the migration, with resident wildlife and birdlife adding interest beyond the river crossings.
“A good fit for travellers who want canvas-tent living near the Mara River crossings, with private verandas, a shared campfire and a quieter Kogatende setting.”
Best for
PhotographersBirdersRepeat safari-goers
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardElephantBuffaloCheetahZebraWildebeestBirdlifeThe migration
A seasonal northern Serengeti base for Mara River migration crossings, with big cats, elephants and birdlife in the surrounding area.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- All meals and snacks
- House wine, local beer and soft drinks
- Filtered drinking water
Not included
- Park fees
Park entry and camp fees are charged separately and paid with the accommodation.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
Laundry costs extra and is available for stays of at least two nights. Non-house wines, spirits, imported beer, ciders and bottled water are extra; corkage applies to drinks brought into camp.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Bar
- Library
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Tea and coffee
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Deluxe Tent12 at camp · En-suite bathroom, Gravity-fed shower, Private veranda
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kogatende airstrip
- 30 min transfer
- Serengeti North Wilderness Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Kogatende airstrip
- Transfers
- Kogatende airstrip is a 20-30 minute drive from camp. Driving from Arusha takes about 12 hours, or allow a full day from the southern Serengeti.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Ages 6 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Closed
- February: Closed
- March: Closed
- April: Closed
- May: Closed
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Closed
- December: Closed
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Closed
Month-by-month notes
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The river-crossing season begins around mid-June in the northern Serengeti.
The camp opens on 1 June. River-crossing season begins around mid-June.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The migration brings wildebeest and zebra to the Mara River crossing areas.
Migration season in the northern Serengeti, with access to Mara River crossing areas.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The migration brings wildebeest and zebra to the Mara River crossing areas.
Migration season in the northern Serengeti, with access to Mara River crossing areas.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The migration brings wildebeest and zebra to the Mara River crossing areas.
Migration season in the northern Serengeti, with access to Mara River crossing areas.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The migration brings wildebeest and zebra to the Mara River crossing areas.
Migration viewing continues into October; the camp closes after 31 October.
Nov
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Dec
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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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