Serian Serengeti South, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serian Serengeti is a mobile camp, and from mid-December to May, we set up on the southernmost extreme of the Serengeti’s short grass plains: prime position to spectate the wildebeest birthing season. Dramatic savannah storms sweep in nourishment and new life, and an innate primordial urge pulls the wildebeest to the site of their origins to reproduce. The plains literally come to life for the birthing season. Millions of gnus and zebra dominate the landscape, looking for the fresh green grass that follows the first rains – and to give birth to their young.

Serian’s Serengeti South strikes the perfect balance between colonial camping style, and elegant accents of comfort – home away from home, in the form of 6 spacious, lavish tents. Each is complemented by tasteful décor that lends a touch of sumptuousness to the interiors. The en suite bathrooms include a bucket shower and a flushing toilet – classic safari simplicity with a nod to life’s little comforts.

WHY CHOOSE SERIAN’S SERENGETI SOUTH?

• Set in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the southernmost tip of the short-grass plains.
• 6 spacious and comfortable tents with a view over the wildebeest calving grounds.
• Each has an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and bucket shower.
• 24 hour electricity powered by generator.
• 8 million wildebeest giving birth to 3-400,000 calves in the space of 3-4 weeks, and all of the predators feasting on this glut of prey.
• The chance to see a resident pack of wild dog.
• Off-road driving, night drives and the opportunity to walk with Hadzabe hunter-gatherers make this a very special place.
• Close to Seketeti Escarpment, a 3,000 ft dropoff to Lake Eyasi, which we use as our flycamping spot.
• Hosted dining en famille in our elegant candlelit mess tent.
• Exclusive use of 4WD Safari vehicle and dedicated guide and spotter.