5 Nights in the Serengeti
Property Overview
Located in the Southern Serengeti within the renowned Moru Kopjes area, Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp offers an unforgettable safari setting. The property is perfectly situated to provide sweeping views that overlook the Moru Kopjes, the seasonal Lake Magadi, and the endless plains of the Serengeti, placing guests directly in the path of nature's greatest spectacles. The camp pays beautiful homage to the classic mobile camps of the 1930s, an era when an African safari was a true journey into the wild unknown. Boasting a remarkable 'zero footprint' philosophy, the camp's design blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, engendering a sense of nostalgic wonderment while minimizing its environmental impact. Guests can expect a distinctive atmosphere that perfectly balances adventurous spirit with classic safari elegance. The unique design at Serengeti Pioneer Camp offers guests a blend of comfort and nostalgia, ensuring a memorable stay in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.
Full Travel Brief
Day 1 - Arrival & Meet Up
Welcome to Tanzania, You made it!
Board your flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport across the border to Arusha. On arrival, your driver meets you for the private transfer to Gran Melia Arusha.
Set against the backdrop of Mount Meru and surrounding coffee plantations, the property offers a calm and comfortable stopover to relax and prepare for your time in the bush.
Day 2
Transfer back to Arusha Airport for your morning Coastal Travels flight to the Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti. Your guide will meet you on the tarmac, and your game drive begins the moment you leave the runway.
Perched high on a rocky kopje with wide views over the plains, Serengeti Pioneer Camp pays homage to the classic safari style of the 1930s. Settle into your canvas pavilion before setting out on a late-afternoon game drive across the surrounding grasslands.
Day 3
Spend a full day exploring the rich habitats of the central Serengeti. The network of river courses around Seronera provides reliable water year-round, drawing high concentrations of resident game and strong predator numbers, especially leopard and lion. Return to camp during the heat of midday for lunch and a quiet spell on the rocks, then head out again in the late afternoon as the plains cool and wildlife activity picks up once more.
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Set out at first light with your guide to catch predators while they are still active. Morning drives can be tailored entirely to what is moving in the area, whether tracking cheetah on the short-grass plains or seeking out elephants browsing in the acacia woodland.
In the evening, gather around the camp's fire pit on the kopje for a drink as dusk settles over the Serengeti.
Day 0Day 5
Your final full day in the Serengeti allows you to range further afield. You might head south toward the Moru Kopjes, an area of striking granite outcrops known for sheltering black rhino and ancient Maasai rock art, carrying a picnic lunch to make the most of your time in the field.
Wind down your day back at camp with sundowners watching the light fade across the horizon.
Day 0Day 6
Enjoy a final morning drive as you make your way toward Seronera airstrip.
Board your Coastal Travels flight back to Arusha Airport, taking in the sweeping aerial views of the Great Rift Valley on the descent into town.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Full Board Includes:
Accommodation and all meals, soft drinks, beers, house wines and selected spirits, tea and coffee and laundry services.
Full Board excludes:
Premium drinks and park fees. Late check out after 10:00 will incur extra charges for meals. Premium drinks.
Game Package includes
Full-board package, scheduled shared game drives, guided walking safari, sundowners in camp, sunrise breakfast on the rocks, transfers to and from designated airstrip.
Game Package excludes
Premium drinks, Park fees. Late check out after 10:00 will incur extra charges for meals, and extra day vehicle