Yes, it is possible to stay in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Whether you prefer luxury lodges, tented camps, or more budget-friendly options, there are accommodations available to suit various preferences and budgets. 

• Camping

Camping tours provide the experience of safari without compromising comfort, unlike roughing it in tents and mess tents. Most tours will instead bring you to permanent or semi-permanent lodges for added luxury and ease.

Perched high on a kopje in Serengeti’s north region, this lodge offers breathtaking views and boasts resident game year-round. If your trip coincides perfectly, you might even witness the Great Migration passing through and make memories that will last a lifetime!

If you’re seeking indulgent 5-star tented luxury, the Serengeti has many luxurious 5-star tented camps available in its central and northern regions. Most safari companies set up small semi-permanent camps that follow herd migration.

• Lodges

An expedition in the Serengeti is an unforgettable experience. This vast expanse of plains and rocks boasts an astounding variety of animals that come together for the Great Migration every year – making the Serengeti one of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations.

From basic campsites to luxurious lodges, a wide range of accommodations is available for travelers during migration season and year-round. Some camps follow herds during migration, while some permanent camps provide ideal locations year-round.

Lemala Kuria Hills is the newest addition to Lemala Hotels and makes an impactful statement in northern Serengeti. Boasting modern glass-fronted rooms featuring colorful decor and private plunge pools, Lemala Kuria Hills stands out as an exquisite hotel alternative suited for honeymooners or couples seeking something extra luxurious on a safari vacation.

• Tented Camps

Serengeti National Park offers a variety of accommodation options for visitors, ranging from family-friendly lodge-style camps to adventurous mobile tented camps that follow the Great Migration. While mobile camps may be more cost-effective than permanent lodges, they still provide an immersive experience allowing guests to track wildebeest herds by foot as well as discover wildlife during night game drives.

Serengeti Under Canvas from &Beyond stands out among Serengeti tented camps as one of the premier offerings, moving five times annually with the Great Migration herds and providing guests with unparalleled closeness to nature’s wonders. Each tent in this luxury Bedouin camp features Persian rugs and chandeliers for an enhanced safari experience; after tracking herds all day long, you can relax in your private hot tub beneath an inky sky or recount your safari highlights over a campfire – truly immersive luxury.

• Self-Catering

Budget travelers looking for an authentic wilderness experience should consider basic public campsites which provide true wilderness environments at reduced costs. At these campsites, however, self-sufficiency will be necessary: bring all necessary camping gear and cooking accessories along.

Luxury safari accommodations such as Sasakwa in the western corridor and Singita’s Sabora Camp in remote southern Serengeti will appeal to those in search of true opulence. July marks peak wildlife viewing season for both properties; during migration season, this guarantees great herds to follow you! Additionally, peak wildlife viewing occurs simultaneously in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya at that time too!

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