The Camp

Serengeti Pioneer Camp exhibits the style of an age exploration within the wild setting of the south central Serengeti National Park, in the famous Moru kopjes area. This is home to Africa's Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros—as well as the annual wildebeest migration. Incredible wildlife viewing is coupled with the exclusivity and romance of just 12 stylishly appointed, comfortable tented suites that open onto the savanna. Each tent has a queen sized bed, wooden campaign-style furniture and its own en suite bathroom with hot shower and flushing toilet. The central tent is a gathering place, complete with a cozy lounge and communal dining area.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Shampoo and soap
• 220v charging outlets in main area
• In-room safe
• Central swimming pool
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted
• No air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

The Serengeti supports the last great overland migration of nearly two million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle. They circle this 5,700-square mile expanse following the rains and grasses. But the Serengeti is more than the migration – its biodiversity has gained it UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and it is home to Africa’s iconic “Big Five”: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino. Cheetah are commonly found atop termite mounds, a vantage point used for spotting prey and other predators that may threaten these fast cats. Famed for sprawling herds of plains game, the area boasts Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, impala, topi, eland, waterbuck and Maasai giraffe in addition to the hordes of wildebeest and Burchell’s zebra. Endangered wild dog are also observed, along with hyena and baboon. The Serengeti’s 500 bird species include ostrich, elegant grey-crowned crane, large kori bustard, secretary bird, marabou stork, martial eagle and a variety of vultures.

During the famous Great Migration, the wildebeest can be found dropping their young in the southern Serengeti between December and March, and are typically found attempting to cross the Mara River in the northern Serengeti between July and October. The resident wildlife in the park is found year-round. Other typical sightings may include jackal, warthogs and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on rain patterns and wildlife movements.

Click here to view our Great Migration Map

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