Serian's Serengeti North Camp
Serian's Serengeti North Camp is a seasonal mobile camp operating between July and November in the far north of Tanzania's Serengeti. Set a short distance from the Mara River, Serian is a great camp to catch the dramatic wildebeest river crossings.
Highlights
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Seasonal tented mobile camp set up between June and November to catch the best of the wildebeest migration in the Lamai Wedge
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The award winning guide and tracker teams bring the safari to life, taking you away from the crowds to explore this vast and wild part of the northern Serengeti
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Serian's Serengeti mobile camps guarantee you an authentic Africa safari experience, excellent locations and classically styled luxury safari tents
Serian's Serengeti North Camp is found on the northern bank of Mara River, in the hard to reach Lamai Wedge, in a hidden valley known as the Wogakuria. This exclusive safari area offers exactly the location you'd want from a mobile seasonal safari camp. You benefit from the epic game viewing of this most dramatic of seasons, and escape the frustrating crowds which can build up in other areas of the ecosystem.
This secluded and peaceful location is rich in year round resident wildlife, but is truly brought to life each year between June and November when the migration passes by in what is one of the world's most dramatic and thrilling spectacles. The Mara River swarms with voracious crocodiles trying to take a passing wildebeest as they plunge off steep banks into swirling muddy water. Up on the banks, among the riverine forest and waiting in the granite kopjes you'll find prides of lions, elusive leopards and cheetah on the plains waiting for their moment.
The six spacious and stylish tents have big comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot safari-style bucket showers. There is a small library and shady communal area to relax in during the hot part of the day. The chefs will then amaze you with the outstanding quality of the food they produce from their camp oven, and at the end of a long and eventful day you'll warm yourself by the fire, before heading to your comfy bed, lulled to sleep by the sounds of the African night. If you hit the season right, it is hard to think of a better migration experience than that offered by Serian.
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Location
Serian's Serengeti North Camp is located close to the Mara River, where the wildebeest cross in the Northern sector of the Serengeti National Park.
11-hour international flight to Dar es Salaam via Nairobi, followed by a 1-hour 30-minute flight by light aircraft to Kogatende airstrip. From there it's a 20-30-minute drive to camp. Alternatively make use of the camp helipad if they fly in from Kilimanjaro.
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Top Things to Do Nearby
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View ExperienceWalking safari from Lamai
Lamai is one of very few camps in the Serengeti which is permitted to offer walking safaris. This is a superb way to explore this rugged area, setting off on foot from the camp in the morning light.
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View ExperienceNgorongoro Crater game drive
Explore the dormant volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle - this is a unique location for a game drive and the dramatic scenery really adds to the magic.
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View ExperienceNight Drives in the Tarangire
Night drives are an experience which is not permitted in many of the national parks of Tanzania. In the Tarangire, however, you can head out with your guide, searching the inky dark with a spotlight. This is when the drama ramps up in the African bush.
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View ExperienceHot air ballooning over the Serengeti
Soar over the Serengeti's savannah plains in a hot air balloon at dawn, watching wildlife beneath you & finishing with a champagne bush breakfast.
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View ExperienceWalk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Head off on an adventurous walk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim guided by a naturalist and rangers from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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View ExperienceFlamingo Watching on Lake Manyara
Harder to predict than the Great Migration, the Flamingo migration is equally incredible to witness as they descend on Lake Manyara in their thousands. An amazing photo opportunity or simply the chance to witness these spectacular birds in their element.
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View ExperienceWildlife in the Tarangire
Tarangire is second only to the Serengeti for the concentration of game. It's an area of big breeding herds of elephant and buffalo. Huge baobabs provide shade for sleeping lion and night drives give the opportunity to see elusive leopard on the prowl.
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View ExperienceSearch for the migration herds
One of Africa's most iconic moments - the migration of two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles around the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem.
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View ExperienceVisit to the Shanga workshop
Pay a visit to the Shanga workshop in Arusha, a local, socially-conscious, company which employs people with disabilities to create stunning hand-made jewellery and glassware. Admire the beautiful creations while contributing to the local community.
