Idyllic - Tanzania

Once an old coffee estate, Rivertrees is now a charming country inn nestled in abundant foliage with the Usa River flowing by. Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location proffers a wealth of natural wonders to explore. Comprising the original Farm House, an elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages and several beautifully appointed Garden Rooms, it also serves delicious garden-fresh cuisine in its stunningly set restaurant. The swimming pool and spa are tailored for relaxation, and friendly personalised service ensures a memorable stay, whether for a one-night stopover or much longer.

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Located in the Southern Serengeti (within the Moru Kopjes area), Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp is ideally situated to offer superlative access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’ with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains.

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has its own individual style and feel, paying homage to the mobile camps of the 1930’s, a time when an African safari was truly a journey into the unknown, Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero footprint’ and close proximity to nature combines to make an unmistakably distinctive and truly individual offering.

Comprising of twelve tented accommodations, all of which have ensuite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and showers, the tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of an era long-gone but certainly not forgotten.

A dining tent hosts the Camp’s guests for both breakfast and dinner, whilst luncheons are taken either in the camp or in the bush during what will no doubt be yet another enthralling day in the Serengeti.

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp captures the original essence of the mobile African safari, engendering nostalgic wonderment whilst unlocking the adventurous spirit within all of us. The drama and beauty of the Serengeti National Park is indeed awe-inspiring.

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Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Spectacular sunrises from the camp's lounge area

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Serengeti Pioneer lounge and bar, perched on a rocky outcrop, and affording one of Serengeti's most outstanding vantage points

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Enjoy the sounds of the African bush by the light of a campfire

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Spectacular sunrises from the camp's lounge area

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Romantic dinner on the rocks of the lounge area

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Traditional safari-style tented accommodations

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Each tent has a verandah for relaxing and enjoying the bush surrounds

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection With no fences, the wildlife of the area freely roam through the camp

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection An aerial view over the camp from the lounge

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Large tents decorated in traditional safari-style furniture

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Exterior view of a double ensuite tent with verandah

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Interior view of a double ensuite tent

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Large tents decorated in traditional safari-style furniture

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Magnificent wildlife of the Serengeti

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Sundowners and dramatic skies by Lake Madagi

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Bush Breakfast in the Serengeti

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Prime wildlife viewing in custom built 4x4 vehicles

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Bush lunch in the Serengeti

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp Credit: Elewana Collection Romantic dining under the stars

Luxury Safari Tents Family Tent

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has eleven Ensuite Safari Tents that are convertible twin/doubles. Each tent is furnished in a traditional safari-style and has the feel of a 1930's mobile safari camp, with modern day luxuries.

An incredibly spacious family tent comprises of a double ensuite tented room and twin ensuite tented room adjoined by a sitting room area.

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24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Verandah

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Game Driving Bush Meals Lake Magadi Moru Kopjes

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp's prime location allows guests to be in the midst of the drama of the annual Great Migration calving season, which occurs January - March. An evolutionary phenomenon, in the short span of just a few weeks some 400'000 calves are born while the herds reside in the Southern Serengeti region. The event attracts numerous predators, and visitors to the area have the opportunities to witness one of the grandest shows in nature.

When the herds of wildebeest and zebra have left on their journey back north, what remains in the area is an abundance of wildlife and excellent game viewing year-round. The Serengeti is famed for its Big 5, and guests to Serengeti Pioneer Camp will be treated to some of the best game viewing opportunities in East Africa.

Take a breakfast or lunch hamper on a game drive and enjoy a delicious gourmet meal while taking in the views over the Serengeti.

Lake Magadi is a large soda lake, and seasonally home to thousands of pink flamingo, a sight to behold. Year round the lake is home to numerous bird species to be enjoyed, and is an easy drive from camp.

A rocky outcrop with great historical significance to the Maasai people, Moru Kopjes features ancient maasai paintings on many of its boulders. Another fascination of the kopje, are the gong rocks, a geological phenomenon of rocks that produce musical sounds when hit, which were used as a communication tool by the Maasai people.

This is Nomad Tanzania’s pioneering mobile camp that moves seasonally to be in the best possible location to witness the great migration herds; still doing it in East African tented style with migration-chasing adventures.

Nomad Tanzania was among the first companies to start mobile safaris in the Greater Serengeti and is the only one that still moves camp 4 - 5 times a year to be in the best possible location to catch the action. The camp strikes a balance between comfort and mobility. Camp life is epitomised by early morning tea delivered to your tent, gin and tonics around the campfire, meals shared around a communal table and hot safari bucket showers before retiring to a cosy bed. Days are spent out in search of the herds and accompanying predators, possibly with a picnic breakfast or lunch.

Serengeti Safari Camp has just six open-plan walk-in meru tents, with an en-suite bathroom at the rear. One of these tents is a family tent with two bedrooms and an adjoining sittting area.

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Sunset over the Serengeti

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Twin tent

Lunch

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Meru-style en-suite tents Meru-style family tent

The Serengeti Safari Camp was one of the first camps to imitate the seasonal migration of the wildebeest migration, moving 4/5 times a year to be in the best possible location to see the herds. We have maintained the original pioneering feel of the camp and you can be assured of a comfortable bed, a hot shower and a flush toilet (we operate on strict environmentally friendly principles and use eco-flush loos which use very little water - 90% less than a conventional toilet, in fact).

There's a spacious bedroom and dressing area, with a sink and big jugs of cold water, and hot provided in the morning and evening or whenever you need it. The safari-style bucket shower is en-suite at the rear of the tent, as is the toilet.

The beds are comfy and made up with fresh linen and soft pillows. There are chairs on the verandah where you can relax and enjoy the unfettered view of Africa before you.

Our family safari tents are perfect for families travelling with children. Designed to the same footprint and make up of our beautiful safari tents, they have two full size safari tents, each with their own ensuite bathroom and connected via an adjoining lounge area.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Private Vehicle Available

Room Facilities

Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Game drives in search of the migration

The priority from Serengeti Safari Camp is usually to find the Great Migration. You'll set off early morning in a shared vehicle with one of our exceptional Nomad guides in search of the herds, and the plethora of other wildlife that call the Serengeti home. Depending on what everyone in your group fancies doing for the day, you'll either return for lunch in camp, before heading out again in the afternoon. Or, you may all decide to take a picnic lunch with you and spend the whole day exploring the Serengeti.

We always recommend that you consider a private car and guide so there are no limits to your game viewing – as you wont be sharing the vehicle with anyone else, you’ll be able to indulge your own interests…without having to endure other peoples.

Located above the ring of the Ngorongoro crater, Pakulala Safari Camp is an exclusive campsite offering a unique experience and spectacular views of the crater caldera. The camp consists of eleven canvas tents decorated in an elegant style reminiscing the late 19th century safaris. All tents are equipped with original butterfly chairs blended with handcrafted elements such as handmade carpets woven by Mbulu women's mammas. Comfort and luxury are paramount as all tents are fitted with two comfortable queen beds, a private bathroom with a bucket shower, an eco-toilet, an original local handmade washbasin and a mirror. Every tent is supplied with a feather duvet, pillows, 100% percale cotton sheets & towels, luggage racks and safari chairs to enjoy the starry Tanzanian night while guests relax on the terrace after a long safari day. In the evening, guests can unwind with a refreshing drink around the campfire overlooking the crater. The camp also offers a range of activities to suit all guest's interests, such as nature treks, game drives, balloon safaris and cultural visits to a traditional Maasai Boma.

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Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Laundry Service, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)