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Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp

Serengeti Migration Camp


1°55’41.1"S 35°1’10.8"E

Serengeti Migration Camp: Our full report

Serengeti Migration Camp is tucked into a rocky outcrop in the northern Serengeti near to the Lobo area.

The immediate landscape is really interesting surrounded by kopjes and the Grumeti River. Despite its name this camp is actually only well located for the migration during June – July and October – November; although there is decent game viewing all year round.

Migration Camp is owned and managed by the Elewana Collection who have a number of other top quality properties in Tanzania and Kenya. Migration Camp therefore maintains similar standards to its sister properties: Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Tarangire Treetops, The Manor and Kilindi in Zanzibar.

Migration Camp's rustic-yet-stylish reception and lounge area, is housed within a large split-level canvas-and-stone structure whose front is totally open to let the breeze flow through and to show off the views across the Grumeti River and the rugged landscape beyond. Highly polished wooden floors, large comfortable leather sofas and handcrafted bronze statues lend a colonial air. Black-and-white wildlife photographs adorn the walls.

The adjacent curio shop offers a wide variety of African carvings, as well as selling toiletries and other necessities.

Below the lounge is the swimming pool which has a shaded deck area, sunloungers and umbrellas. To the side of the pool is a raised deck where sundowner drinks are served around a fire. When we visited in November 2015, a new deck had also just been built on top of the curio shop. This is an excellent place for guests to enjoy a drink and the spectacular views as the sun goes down over the Serengeti.

Set on another level, adjacent to the pool, is Migration Camp's dining area. Like the lounge, it is open at the front and has views across the river. Guests dine individually either inside, or outside on the deck at tables shaded by umbrellas during the day.

Serengeti Migration Camp's 20 tented rooms are located at the bottom of the hill, below the main areas, and are accessed by stone stairs. This may be a problem for older guests or those with a disability. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and stylish – and the solid doors make this a luxury room rather than a tent!

Sitting on raised wooden platforms, the rooms have part stone/part canvas walls and canvas roofs. The rooms are quite close together, and some of the wide verandas are visible from the path between them, so they are not entirely private.

Rooms are furnished with highly polished wooden floors, comfortable beds covered in crisp white linen and a dark African-print throw, and a lounge area with a wide leather armchair, a coffee table, and a writing table. There is even complimentary sherry for guests to enjoy! Gauze windows let in plenty of light and breeze, while fans add an extra boost in hot weather. Double doors lead onto a wide outdoor deck with two canvas chairs and a table.

Canvas curtains separate the bedroom from the en-suite bathroom. Here you will find beautifully crafted pottery double basins set into a dark wooden shelf beneath twin mirrors. Solid wooden panels to each side screen a flush toilet, and, on the opposite side, a powerful hot shower – just what is needed after a long day out on safari. A small number of toiletries are also provided.
Next to the en-suite bathroom you'll find hanging space for clothes, towelling bathrobes and an umbrella – in case of the odd rain shower.

Activities at Serengeti Migration Camp centre around exploring the national park by 4WD. You can do this by arriving with your own private vehicle and guide, or Migration Camp can arrange a safari using its own resident guides and vehicles. They usually run morning and afternoon game drives, but you could also head out with a packed lunch for a full-day safari, giving you the chance to travel deeper into the park.

Safari walks are also possible and cost US$95 per person. These typically last about two and a half hours and will concentrate on exploring areas that are not accessible from the road – like the banks of the Grumeti River.

This northern area of the Serengeti is especially exciting to visit during July and November, when the great wildebeest migration passes through the area. Outside of the migration season, you'll probably have to drive about 20km, to the Lobo Kopjies, in order to find reliably good game viewing. As an added bonus, the camp's location in the far north of the national park means there are usually few other vehicles around.


Our view

Serengeti Migration Camp is a picturesque, top-quality property. The service is friendly and efficient, and on previous visits we thought the food was very good indeed. For those seeking a reasonably comfortable place to stay, this would be a good choice. However, its size means that it hosts a number of groups, so it has a slightly less personal feel than many would wish.

Richard Trillo

Richard Trillo

Tanzania expert

Geographics

Location
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Ideal length of stay
To explore this area fully, it is worth spending three nights at Serengeti Migration Camp.
Directions
Serengeti Migration Camp is a 60-minute drive (20km) from Lobo airstrip.
Accessible by
Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis
Full Board
Food quality
We thought the food was fantastic when we stayed at Migration Camp.

All meals are à la carte and here; Breakfast is an extensive spread, with fresh bread, cereal, yoghurt and fruit. There is also an imaginative selection of cooked breakfast options, which was one of the best breakfasts we’ve had in Tanzania. We went with the ‘Panga’s spiced chapatti’ which consisted of freshly made chapatti filled with mince, coriander, feta, chili and served with an avocado salsa. There is always a range of fresh fruit juices, as well as tea and coffee.

For lunch, you can either take a packed lunch to eat out on safari, or you can come back to camp for lunch. The packed lunch usually consists of sandwiches, fruit and an additional snack such as a piece of cake. Back at camp, there is often a choice of soup, salads, a pasta dish as well as a meat option, such as a burger. Fresh fruit and a dessert usually follow.

Dinner is a four-course meal, with a choice of three starters, three main dishes (meat, chicken or vegetarian) and finished off with a choice of three desserts. We enjoyed ginger and garlic prawns to start, rosemary and red wine lamb shank served with roast potatoes and vegetables for main course, and for desert we had white chocolate baklava. It was all very good.
Dining style
Individual Tables
Dining locations
Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Further dining info, including room service
Room service is not available
Drinks included
Drinks are included except for champagne, cellar wines and imported spirits.

Special interests

Wildlife safaris
Serengeti Migration Camp is tucked into a rocky outcrop in the northern Serengeti near to the Lobo area. The immediate landscape is really interesting surrounded by kopjes and the Grumeti River.
See ideas for Wildlife safaris

Children

Attitude towards children
Serengeti Migration Camp will happily accept children of all ages.
Property’s age restrictions
There are no age restrictions at Serengeti Migration Camp.
Special activities & services
Serengeti Migration Camp can provide a babysitter, though parents should be aware that the babysitter will be a male member of the housekeeping team, and will not be professionally trained.
Nature walks for children are available within the confines of the camp. Children under 16 years old are not allowed on safari walks.

Equipment
There are cots and highchairs available.
Generally recommended for children
Migration camp has a nice pool, and the rooms are spacious enough to fit in an extra bed, so this is one of the better options for families.
Notes
Parents should be aware that this is a wildlife area and the camp is not fenced. Children should be supervised at all times and should not walk around the camp unattended.

Communications

Power supply notes
Rooms have power 24 hours a day, and square three-pin plug sockets are provided so guests can charge batteries.
Communications
Serengeti Migration Camp has WiFi in the central lounge areas, and a laptop for guests to borrow free of charge.
TV & radio
There is no TV or radio.
Water supply
Borehole
Water supply notes
Bottled water for drinking is supplied.

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended
Yes
Medical care
The managers at Serengeti Migration Camp are first-aid trained and have a first-aid box for minor injuries. There is also a medical officer based on site. For any serious incidents, the camp has links with the flying doctor service to Nairobi.
Dangerous animals
High Risk
Security measures
There are askaris (guards) on duty 24 hours a day. They will escort you to and from your room at night.
Fire safety
There are fire extinguishers in the main areas and all the rooms, and the staff are all trained to use them.

Activities

  • 4WD Safari

    4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

    Birdwatching

  • Hot air ballooning

    Hot air ballooning

Extras

Disabled access
On Request
Laundry facilities
Laundry is included – it is machine washed and tumble dried.
Money
Serengeti Migration Camp can usually exchange small amounts of cash, but nothing exceeding US$100.There are safes in the rooms for storing valuables.

There are safes in the rooms for storing valuables.
Accepted payment on location
Serengeti Migration Camp accepts MasterCard, Amex and Visa cards with a surcharge of 3%.

Travellers' cheques are not accepted.

Serengeti Migration Camp normally accepts MasterCard, Amex and Visa cards with a surcharge of 3%. Travellers' cheques are not accepted. Cash payments may be made in US dollars, British pounds, euros and Tanzanian shillings.

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