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Reviews of Olakira Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

72 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olakira Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2018, 24 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Olakira Camp.
Lion

96% success

Leopard

87% success

Cheetah

70% success

Wild dog

11% success

Giraffe

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Elephant

96% success

Spotted Hyena

96% success

Buffalo

92% success

Hippo

92% success

Eland

80% success

Roan antelope

42% success

Black Rhino

33% success

Oryx

31% success

Striped Hyena

21% success

Aardvark

7% success

Pangolin

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Brydon
UK

"Olakira review"

3 nights Arrived 24 Jan 2024
"Where do I start … it was an extraordinary stay within nature … was amazed at facilities in such a remote location … staff were superb" See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mrs K.
Nice

"the wildebeest migration!"

4 nights Arrived 11 Sep 2023
"One of our main reasons for visiting Tanzania was to witness the wildebeest migration. Our stay at the fabulous Olakira camp made this happen! the camp itself is just what you would expect of a bush camp. Great tent accommodation, good food, and excellent staff. But it was our guide, daniel, who brought it all together.

We witnessed several crossings...an unforgettable experience. the masses of wildebeest, the sounds, and the excitement as they would begin to move. wow!

We saw lots of other game and birds while at Olakira. what a fabulous place!" See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Dr/Mrs F
Texas

"Olakira review"

4 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2023
"Again, we really liked our guide, Hotibu.

He was perfect for David especially as he gave a lot of detailed scientific information about the animals, their behaviors, the Serengeti as well as the birds and plants.

He was very hard working to make sure we saw the important things." See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia; 9n in Tanzania; 4n in South Africa; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

5 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Mrs L.
Austin

"Olakira review"

4 nights Arrived 30 Aug 2023
"Our experience at Olakira was our favorite part of our trip. Even though we also had a chance to see the gorillas in Rwanda and stay at Giraffe Manor in Kenya. Olakira left an indelible mark in our hearts.

The camp itself is amazing. The spacious and well appointed tents seem to blend into the surroundings.The staff members each went out of their way to make our experience magical.

We were lucky enough to get Daniel as our guide and I honestly feel like we lucked into the very best guide in the Serengeti. We saw 3 large wildebeest crossings, herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, gazelle, giraffes, a leopard, hippos, topi, oryax,waterbucks, eland, crocodiles, impala, cape buffalo & others I might have left out.

Just the number of animals we saw up close was shocking. The sights will be etched in our memory forever!

We can't thank the staff at Olakira enough for such a wonderful experience. It made such a impression on us that I would love the chance to stay with them during birthing season of the wildebeest when Olakira moves south." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar; 3n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

J2
VA

"Olakira review"

4 nights Arrived 27 Jul 2023
"Olakira is easily 5-stars: the people are friendly, food outstanding, safaris are amazing, room was comfortable (and amongst the herds of wildebeests)." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

2 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

4 sightings

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

3 sightings

Hippo

6 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

4 sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Roan antelope

4 sightings

Spotted Hyena

4 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Rusty Hudak
Stow, OH

"Olakira review"

3 nights Arrived 13 Jul 2023
"Our second time at Olikira, the facility and staff are really something special. Our guide Daniel deserves a special mention too. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and had a great sense of humor. All six in our party were big fans of Olikira, Daniel, and our waiter / bartender, Sadick.

Oh, and the animal variety and quantity are second to nowhere." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Dr & Mrs B
Altrincham

"Olakira review"

3 nights Arrived 5 Oct 2022
"We returned to Olakira after 5 years and due to circumstances beyond Asilias control, the camp is now further away from the river than previously. It takes a bit longer to get down to the river now. The camp itself has undergone a few changes but retains a more traditional camp feel, with the tents being more 'tenty' than our previous two camps, albeit with wooden floors. I wasnt sure I didnt kinda miss the 'two bucket' shower system. Sadly it had a tendency to rain at night so we didnt risk moving the bed for the new Stargazer option !

Sundowner and evening meals are deliberately a more communal activity here, and we loved the opportunity to get to really learn about the other guests over dinner. Food was again good quality and plentiful. Conversations were animated and great fun. Definitely a more camp like vibe.

Our manager Zainab looked after us well and the staff were as attentive as ever.

One of the chief attractions of Olakira is arriving at the time of the River crossings, but you are hostages to the thought processes of Wildebeest !. Early rains had resulted in considerable herd movements and we arrived knowing that many thousands had crossed in the fortnight before. Fortunately we had seen a good crossing the last time we were there, and as the numbers crossing had dwindled, we decided that rather than the necessary sitting and waiting that is required to view these crossings, we'd spend more time on game drives and if we caught one so be it. As it happened there were only a small number of small crossings during our stay. Luck of the draw.

Other wildlife sightings were however plentiful in terms of herds, lions and birdlife. We got to watch a very young male leopard for half an hour on the evening of our arrival. Last time we'd seen a fair few leopards, this time we saw many more lions instead. It was a recurring theme that we had completely different experiences than our previous safari, and that in essence is the beauty of it." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

1 sighting

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

6 sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

6 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Ms F
California, USA

"Olakira review"

4 nights Arrived 12 Sep 2022
"We had an outstanding experience at Olakira. We saw 3 crossings and so much more. Our guide, Lenga, was an amazing tracker and all around excellent guide and extraordinary photographer, who helped me every step of the way with my new camera.

The tent was comfortable, spacious, and clean and the Olakira staff spoiled us terribly." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs G.& Mr H.
Moelln

"Olakira review"

3 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2022
"That was one of our favorite camps. Nice rooms, nice staff and good food. There was nothing to complain." See all these reviews: 21n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

3 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Ms E.
London

"Olakira review"

3 nights Arrived 30 Aug 2022
"A more basic camp, but with many attractive features.

Staff were keen and attentive but were notable less experienced than those elsewhere.

Our guide Juma was good fun and worked hard for us" See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

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