Luxury Great Migration Safaris

Singita Explore is a return to the very essence of safari. This exclusive mobile camp treads lightly on 350,000 private acres of Tanzania’s majestic Serengeti, offering completely private, en-suite canvas hideaways that restore true adventure to days in the wilderness. Luxurious yet uncomplicated, a safari with Singita Explore is pure, distilled Africa. Singita Explore is sold on an exclusive use basis and available all year round. The best location is selected for the camp site in terms of game viewing and scenery for the time of year. Remote parts of Singita Grumeti Reserves have been identified to offer you a true wilderness experience in confident luxury. Singita Explore offers a total of 6 tents and 2 mess areas. This means that two individual mobile camps may be run at the same time.

Reputed to be the first tented camp in Africa, Governors’ Camp has a prime location in this mighty game reserve and a long history of authentic Mara safaris. Sitting right on the Mara River on the edge of the Paradise Plain, where the best game is to be found, the camp is unfenced and animals do wander through, and it’s quite likely you will also come across the camp’s habituated warthog. Being established since 1972, Governors’ has a long-standing reputation for delivering authentic and very comfortable safaris in the Masai Mara. Its collection of 37 tents all come with private verandahs and en-suite bathrooms. Meals are either al fresco buffet-style, or served in an atmospheric gaslamp lit dining tent. These and twice-daily game drives are included in your stay, with more diverse activities on offer should you like.

Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the African wilderness at Nyasi Camp.

Located in Nyasiori, a game-rich region in the western corridor of the Serengeti, this tented camp combines comfort with that crucial sense of real adventure. There are five en-suite double tents and one family tent with two en-suite rooms connected by a shared living area. The interiors have been designed with careful chosen natural linens and textiles to create a relaxing retreat that blends perfectly into the surroundings. Natural linens and textiles Rustic and authentic, embark on expertly led daily game drives within one of the most consistent wildlife areas of the Serengeti. Here, rolling savannahs appear endless with acacia trees punctuating the landscapes. Mila’s privileged position in the western corridor means wildlife viewing is exceptional throughout the year. Visiting this stunning area gives you direct access to hot air balloon safaris. Silently soar about prides of lions or herds of buffalo for a privileged glimpse into their world.

The interiors are spacious with comfortable beds and each tent enjoys river views from the veranda. The rear of the tent leads to a tented bathroom with a flush toilet, a sink and a safari shower. A team of safari chefs prepare fresh and tasty home-style meals for guests during their stay. Meals are enjoyed out on game drives, by the water’s edge under the shade of an African Pepper tree or by candlelight in the open mess tent higher up the bank. The area plays host not only to an extraordinary concentration and diversity of wildlife but also to one of mother nature’s greatest spectacles: the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti/Mara eco system. Even when the migration is not here, there is plenty of resident game to ensure that even in low season it is still one of the finest wildlife locations in Africa. Rekero’s bush guides are widely recognised to be among the best in East Africa. They undergo a long period of professional training beyond the learning of guiding skills to fully understand the complexity and demands of delivering quality service at the very highest level. Game drives in the park are all done in the company of these experts who can also share their culture in this extraordinary setting.

This seasonal camp (set up only from mid-June to mid-November) provides the perfect migration experience for a hands-on family or group of friends.The camp itself lies in the Serengeti National Park, north of the Mara River near the Lamai Wedge, sitting in a hidden valley of the Wogakuria and is perfectly placed for the dramatic Mara river wildebeest spectacle. Each of the 8 comfortable and spacious tents has an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and bucket shower and there’s 24-hour generator-powered electricity throughout. The candle-lit mess tent provides an elegant area for dining. Comfortable and jovial, the atmosphere at Serian Serengeti North is noticeably relaxed, informal and carries a real sense of adventure. For larger groups, the entire camp can easily be hired exclusively with the private use of the game vehicle. Serian Serengeti North Camp boasts expert guides who will bring you to follow the herds and their accompanying predators as they negotiate the crossing. The vicinity of the camp also hosts a good variety of game, especially big cats. Guests at Serian will receive exclusive use of a private safari vehicle and guide at no extra cost.

A larger scale of luxury based in the northern part of the Serengeti, Sayari has 15 permanent raised-deck tents with wide deck verandas that overlook the bushy scrubland around the camp. The tents are palatial, with very comfortable beds and a large bath, ideal for sinking into after a great day of sightseeing. The camp has a rather grand feel to it with spacious decking and intricately decorated areas that you can lounge in and relax when you aren’t out on game drives. Service is of a high standard and this is definitely one of the most luxurious camps in the North Serengeti.

Location is everything at Sala’s Camp. Nestled in the Maasai Mara National Park, but in a very remote southern-central corner of it on the tranquil banks of the Sand River, Sala’s boasts the most private of safari experiences within the reserve’s borders.

A wonderful, intimate camp set inside the national reserve. The service here is very personal with just five tents each with their own private vehicle and guide. Situated on a private riverside site in the Maasai Mara Reserve this quaint characterful camp overlooks the rushing Mara River. Accommodation is basic but comfortable in traditional Selous style tents with en-suite bathrooms hosting flush toilets and bucket showers. In the evenings guests come together for family dining in the stylish mess tent or in the dappled shade of the Orange Croton bushes on the riverbank. The communal lounge tent has snug sofas and Raj-style carpets creating a cosy and homely feeling. The outdoor barbecue regularly does service at dinner time. This is the camp for those seeking a down to earth, authentic bush experience where you can witness wildlife on the river while relaxing in the comfort of this peaceful riverside site. Guests at Serian will receive exclusive use of a private safari vehicle and guide at no extra cost.