Serian’s Serengeti South is a seasonal tented camp operating from december to april in the north-western Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the southern edge of the Serengeti Plains.
Serian’s Serengeti South is a traditional seasonal tented camp offering an upmarket and old school hosting experience which is getting harder to find these days. The camp is owned by safari guide Alex Walker, and either Alex himself or one of his management team are always in camp to host guests. Although technically “mobile” and offering a close to nature bush experience, the camp is very comfortable and there is an air of quiet quality about everything from the details of the accommodation to the food and service. The guiding is always good and it is great that each set of clients automatically get their own private vehicle and guide for flexible activities. Being on the southern edge of the Serengeti plains, the camp is situated away from the crowds and affords the opportunity for some cultural experiences and extended walking with the option of fly-camping, in addition to seeking out the migration herds on longer drives. If your priority in the southern Serengeti is big game, then you may consider their sister camp, Serian’s Serengeti Kusini, either instead of or in combination with this camp. A five or six night combination of these two camps is perfect for combining big cats, migration, exclusivity, walking and culture.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation consists of six elegantly furnished traditional Meru-style safari tents. Each tent has en suite facilities with a flush toilet, plumbed taps and shower from a large water drum (so there is not an unlimited water supply), proper…
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 Mara…
Families
The camp is very suitable for families looking for an exclusive tented bush adventure. The family tents are great, with the sleeping areas linked by a small lounge area, although as the lounge area is not enclosed…
Conservation & community
Serian offers employment and job opportunities for rural communities. 80% of their staff are from the local communities where they offer apprenticeship programmes. Any given member of staff is sending at least 70% of their salary…
Location | Ngorongoro Conservation Area (South) |
Access | Scheduled or Charter flight into Mwiba (or Ndutu), or by road from Ngorongoro Crater |
Open | December to April |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Tented camp |
Focus | Migration experience / Walking / Culture (South only) |
Children | No age restriction |
Activities | Game drives (by day) / Guided short walks / Night drives / Extended walks / Cultural experiences / Fly-camping |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 5 |
Private Vehicle Options | Yes (included as standard) |
Off-road Driving | Possible |
Number of Rooms | 6 tents (including 2 family tents) |
Family Accommodation | 2 two bedroomed family tents |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed taps and shower from large water drum |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Solar / Generator |
Hairdryer | Not possible |
Heating/Cooling | No |
Room Safe | No |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | Whistle |
Wi-Fi | No |
Mobile Reception | Patchy |
Swimming | No |
Wellness | No |
Dining Style | Communal |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Not accepted |