Olakira Migration Camp is a seasonal tented camp that moves between the southern and northern Serengeti depending on the time of year.
Olakira is a seasonal tented camp in the Serengeti and although the camp is still obviously a seasonal camp, it strives to offer a superior level of comfort and service that is more suitable for some clientele. Owned by Asilia Africa, who have a number of different camps across Tanzania, there is an element of corporate structure to the running of the camp, but this has the positive impact of helping to guarantee certain standards. The food and service is very good for a tented camp, the open vehicles are extremely comfortable and the guiding is good. However, the only downside to all this is that Olakira is nowadays priced as a premium product. The location of the camp in the north is excellent, close to the Mara River, whilst in the south it is located in the very busy Ndutu region which is superb for game viewing but a little busy.
ACCOMMODATION
Olakira caters for around 20 guests in large, spacious en suite tents which are built off the ground, each having proper beds, simple furniture and private verandahs. Each verandah is enclosed in a mesh tent, offering an outdoor…
AREA & ACTIVITIES
With an area of some 14,000 sq. km, Serengeti is probably the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. The ecosystem includes the National Park itself, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa Game Reserve and Kenya’s Masai…
Families
Olakira accepts children from 5 years old and is very suitable for families looking for a tented bush adventure. The family tent is great, with the sleeping areas internally linked.
Conservation & community
Staying at any of Asilia properties, owners of Olakira, sees guests automatically contributing to community and conservation projects through their park fees and a $5 per person conservation fee. By staying at Olakira guests…
Location | Serengeti National Park, Ndutu and Kogatende regions |
Access | Scheduled or Charter flight into Kogatende or Ndutu, or road in with private guide |
Open | North Camp: June to November / South Camp: December to March |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Tented camp |
Focus | Big game / Migration experience |
Children | 5 years + |
Activities | Game drives (day) / Seasonal hot air ballooning (North Camp only) |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 6 |
Private Vehicle Options | Yes |
Off-road Driving | No |
Number of Rooms | 9 tents (including 1 family tent) |
Family Accommodation | 1 two bedroomed family tent |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Plumbed shower |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Solar |
Hairdryer | Not possible |
Heating/Cooling | Standing fan |
Room Safe | Yes |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | Radio |
Wi-Fi | Communal areas |
Mobile Reception | No |
Swimming | No |
Wellness | No |
Dining Style | Communal |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Visa and Mastercard |