SERENGETI RIVER CAMP – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti River camp is a mid -range accommodation found in Robanda , northwest Serengeti National Park and Close to the Main Crossing Point of Mara River in the south. The camp is owned and managed by Karibu camps & lodges that run ambient accommodations across Tanzania. The camp is in the hidden gem and surrounded by Acacia trees and grasslands. It is in the perfect location for game Viewing and exploring various spectacular views and surrounding areas. One can be at the camp taking approximately 6 hours’ drive from Arusha town to Serengeti national park and 1-2 hours to fly from Arusha to the close airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the camp.
Serengeti River camp consists of 15 en suite luxury and elegant tents overlooking the incredible scenic attraction with modern Comfort. Tents are well decorated, elevated with raised platform and furnished with en-suite facilities of Clean flushing toilet, Bush showers with hot and cold water heated on fire, sink safari bucket shower, solar energy available, Dressing Mirror, mosquito nets, tables and chairs, free toiletries, free bottled water , slippers and other facilities .Tents have verandas and sitting area overlooking the spectacular view over Serengeti plains, wildlife migration since Mara River is the crossing point especially from June to October and surrounding areas .Tents are equipped with excellent clean and washed beddings with queen and king sized beds. The camp has Cracking fireplaces pit where guests can relax and share stories and experience of the safari not only that it also provides warmth to the guests in the nights and during cold days. Cost of the rooms at the camp ranges from 300$ and above per night and price always goes slightly higher in peak season.
Serengeti River camp offers different services and facilities which include;
A dining tent that serves different menu both continental and local cuisine that meets guests appetite. The camp offer Continental breakfast, picnic lunch and dining areas, they also serve out and indoors dinner options and bush barbecue diners overlooking the stars in the sky served by friendly and welcoming staff. You can have bush breakfast as you enjoy the breezes and the Morning Sunrises
A Full bar Tent with good selection of both soft and hard refreshments like beers, sodas, wines ,water , you relax in veranda which is the perfect place to enjoy the sounds of the African bush as you sip the cocktail overlooking at the spectacular views over the endless Serengeti plains, Wildlife beast migration and surrounding areas, During evening u relax on terraces/sundowners while overlooking Serengeti savannah plains .
Services include; laundry and housekeeping services, Airport transfers and pickups since the camp is close to the airstrips, ample parking space available, walking night safaris.
Wifi internet in the main tent that enables guests to keep in contact with their families and friends
Activities to do at the camp; Hot air Ballooning ride and game viewing that gives a chance to guests who want to see variety of wildlife crossing , sundowners picnics , nature walks, vising local villages etc.
Serengeti national park is situated in Tanzania extending southern part of Kenya / that’s the Serengeti and Mara ecosystem in simiyu region . The park is among the popular and famous parks in Tanzania covering 5700 square miles stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west. June – October are the best periods to be in Serengeti national park since its dry season , it offers best wildlife viewing when wild beast are moving seeking for pasture and water. It’s annually migration of wild beasts.
The park contains over 70 big mammals like Buffaloes , elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, Impalas , Giraffes , antelopes mention but a few and 500 species of birds like; Flamingos , ostriches , grey breasted spur fowl, Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for along time. its 60$ to enter the park. There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge which include; Game drive in the park which enables you to spot different animals, nature walks in the park, Hot air balloon rides that gives good view of the Serengeti plains at 500$ per person , hand craft safaris, Camping , Flying safaris, cultural visits in the villages, Bird watching, traditional dances, see wildebeest migration, etc. The park has different accommodations ; Budget , mid range and luxury lodges that are convenient and affordable to each guests visiting Serengeti .The park has some other attractions like; Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, grumeti river, seronera river and many others
