Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp

A chic mobile tented camp following the Serengeti’s wildebeest migration

An authentic mobile camp, with a marvellous mix of old-world glamour and modern luxury. Enjoy front row seats to one of nature’s most phenomenal sights – the Great Migration of wildebeest.

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About Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp

Kichakani Serengeti Camp is a new addition to the Tanzanian luxury safari circuit. The elegant camp operates on a mobile basis, following the wildebeest migration across three locations in the Serengeti as the herds thunder from north to south. Each location has been carefully selected to coincide with the million-strong herds of beasties, offering front-row viewing of the incredible spectacle. The camp itself is a blend of vintage, explorer-style nostalgia and contemporary flair, and even better, the whole construction is totally eco-friendly, leaving not a trace on the landscape when the tents are picked up and rebuilt in the next spot.

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From $1,410 person/night

Camp

10 Tents

Serengeti, Tanzania

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Highlights

Between game drives, find a secluded spot in camp and unwind with a yoga session or a work out with the portable gym kit.

Keep an eye out for the predators that follow the wildebeest herds – the cheetah viewing is superb, and large prides of lion and packs of endangered wild dog make for plenty of exciting viewing.

Relax on your private deck and watch the herds passing by your nose.

The property

The main guest area is a grand canopied series of lounges and dining wings, with superb views across the plains. Crisp tones of pale sand, vivid charcoal stripes and earthy natural wood all blend together to create a refreshingly cool feel that’s warmed in the evenings by soft lighting and sparkling chandeliers. Outside, the traditional fire pit tempts you to linger over a night cap beneath the starry skies - with ear open to the magical sounds of the wilderness at all times.

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The rooms

Ten beautifully-designed tented double and twin suites offer the best of under-canvas luxury, and come complete with vintage travelling cases, stunning African artwork, and romantic four-posters swathed in mosquito nets. In the ensuite bathrooms, charming bucket showers are filled on request by your personal attendant, and give a real taste of pioneering expeditions from days gone by. Each tent has a private deck in front, perfect for relaxing between game drives and watching the passing wildlife.

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One more thing...

'Kichakani' translates as 'in the bush' in Kiswahili, and this beautiful mobile camp certainly provides an immersive experience in the natural beauty of the Serengeti.

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Activities

Game Drives

Kichakani follows the traditional style of game viewing, with early morning and late afternoon sundowner drives. As each location has been carefully chosen to put you right in the heart of the migration, the action is non-stop – aside from the countless wildebeest and zebra, look out for Thompson’s gazelle, elephant, buffalo and giraffe, and spectacular birdlife. Be prepared for incredible predator interactions, with all of the big cats present, and the exciting possibility of encountering rare African wild dog.

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Positive impact

Owned by Sanctuary Retreats, this property is committed to conservation and responsible tourism. Since 1999, they've aimed to positively impact the areas they operate in, nurturing relationships with rural communities. They sponsor sustainable projects, collaborating closely with communities to understand needs and deliver impactful initiatives. Their goal is to improve local wellbeing and create lasting solutions for future generations.

About Serengeti

Serengeti

Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.

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Wildlife in Serengeti

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Abundant

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Serengeti National Park is an ecologically rich environment and home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, Thomson's gazelle and buffalo grazing on the sweet grasses of the savannah. Even after the Great Migration has moved through, the game viewing is exceptional in this region. The predators are never far off, with cheetah and lion in abundance and leopard readily seen in the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Enjoy expansive grasslands, acacia thickets, meru kopjes (granitic hills) and riverine forests.

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