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OUR CAMPS

When you stay with us, you’ll know you’ve found the best-kept secret on the continent.

Often, people come to Africa to check it off their bucket list. But here, we fully expect you to fall in love with the sounds of lions at night… with the swaying of the leafy canopy above from your back-porch shower… with the unique experience of being safe and serene in the middle of some of the most exotic wildlife you will ever witness.

Tanzania Camps

LOLKISALE
CAMP

SEREGENTI PLAINS
CAMP

OSERO NORTH &
SOUTH CAMP

Kenyan Camps

LELESHWA
CAMP

MOBILE LUXURY
CAMP

LOLKISALE CAMP

Lolkisale Camp is situated right in the heart of Tarangire National Park, on the edge of an open wetland. Here, you’ll have the unique experience of watching the drama of nature unfold while sipping a coffee or wine on your front porch. In these wetlands, the view changes each day as different herds pass by in search of water, and after them, the big cats that inevitably follow.

And, since we are so well situated within the park, your adventure begins at first light. There’s no waiting at the gate to get in.

Our boutique camp is composed of eight, custom-designed luxury safari tents with attention paid to every detail. Everything from the soothing color palette, to locally-woven rugs, to the soft touch of your sheets at night was selected to bring luxury and local flavor to this secluded corner of our beautiful surroundings.

The dining tent is large and airy, allowing space for you to hide away in a secluded corner with your love, or unite the whole group for a large family meal.

In our lounge, you can plan your upcoming drives, share stories, or listen to the afternoon rains while enjoying our fully-stocked bar and carefully-chosen wines, along with a selection of local arabica coffee, freshly brewed tea, sparkling water and soft drinks.

OSERO North & SOUTH CAMP

Osero Camp North is located in Lamai area of Northern Serengeti, only 3 km from the Kenyan border. Osero Camp South is a mobile unit open in Southern Serengeti for the calving season December through March only. With just eight tents, we have stayed true to our signature boutique style, with attention to every detail and personal touches in all we do.

Osero’s mobile nature means we can offer you the best of two worlds: the splendor of the Northern Serengeti while the Migration explodes back and forth across the majestic Mara River – and the vast, verdant plains of Southern Serengeti while the herds amass for calving season.

Osero is designed for privacy, intimacy and the warm hospitality, guaranteeing privacy, intimacy and the warm hospitality that characterizes any TopGuides experience. We are proud to have created an elegant tented bush home that opens you up to Nature while cocooning you in creature comforts and luxurious touches.

Our team is there just for you, waiting to anticipate your every need, and ensuring each day is tailored to your wishes. Whether you’re ready to hop out of bed before sunrise for a day of exploring, or you’d like to cozy up with a book and a hot tea, we’re here to give you what you need. Anything is adaptable to make your dream African safari trip come true.

TOP CUISINE

Our dining experience is designed to bring you the fine finishes of a boutique hotel, with the advantage of fresh air and birdsong accentuating your meal. There’s nothing like enjoying your dessert while watching antelope, buffalo or elephants drift by before you.

Of course, no luxury experience would be complete without excellent service, food and wines. Even in the heart of nature, our chefs and staff work magic, producing some of the most delectable meals you will find anywhere. Our wines are hand-selected from the vineyards of South Africa, and, yes, we taste and approve each and every one.

SERENGETI PLAINS CAMP

Serengeti Plains Camps is located in the Eastern Serengeti, an area known for its big cats and the region’s largest cheetah population. The Great Migration passes through the region on its annual journey to the nutrient-rich grasslands of the southern plains.
This part of the Serengeti is a wildlife photographer’s paradise and is much less crowded than other parts of the legendary national park. The open grassland plains of the south-eastern Serengeti were once reserved for research purposes, particularly for big cats, but in the last decade, it has opened up for tourism.

Serengeti Plains Camp, opened in June 2023, situated over two hours away from the busy central Seronera Valley, where the park headquarters and main airstrip are located. The luxury camp is set on the edge of Acacia woodland, overlooking grassland plains as far as the eye can see. The Ngare Nanyukie River is a permanent water source for a variety of plains game and the river valley provides shelter and cover for the predators and scavengers. The massive granite Zebra, and Gol Kopjes are some of the best wildlife areas in the Serengeti, both during the migration and for resident game.

The camp initially consists of 7 guest tents and a central lounge and dining area, all set on raised wooden decks under stretched fly-sheets. Each guest tent contains bedroom and lounge sections as well as an en-suite bathroom, with solar heated water plumbed into the bathroom and furnished in a modern style with a touch of East African motif. The camp is designed to have a minimal footprint on this pristine wilderness, with no permanent foundations and a full solar system to meet the camps electrical and water-heating needs.
Game drives are carried out in open game-viewer safari vehicles led by a team of excellent guides who know the area well. In time, walking safaris will be offered, giving guests the rare opportunity to explore the Serengeti on foot. Serengeti Plains Camp offers a serene and romantic safari experience with the remote comforts and conveniences of the modern era.

KENYAN MOBILE CAMP

Roaming the country, exploring breath-taking locations and extraordinary wildlife, undisturbed by crowds yet always close to the action, our Luxury Mobile Camp is established at private campsites hand-picked for your safari across all parts of Kenya.

While a remote camp may evoke the classic ambience of old, it doesn’t mean you sacrifice modern day comforts. Inside our custom-made tents you’ll find bush elegance at its’ best with luxurious beds and an array of soft furnishings completing the setting. All tents have a private verandah and en-suite bathrooms, with flushing toilets and piping hot safari showers, prepared for you by your own tent steward.

Our safari camp crew go ahead to ensure all is set up for your arrival, then provide unobtrusive service throughout your stay. Each camp is tailored to your needs, including tent configuration set up for you group, menus, beverages and safari activities planned with you in advance and managed by your Private Guide during your safari.

LELESHWA CAMP

Leleshwa’ Camp is set up in Ol Derekesi Conservancy on the Mara Reserve boundary and overlooking the Sand River, a part of the Mara that is first to receive the vast herds of wildebeest each year as they cross the border from Tanzania and and spill over the plains of the Mara.

The area between the Sand River and the Tanzania border has possibly the lowest vehicle density of any part of the Mara ecosystem, meaning true privacy on game drives in the jewel in Kenya’s safari crown. Remote and topographically varied, the picturesque area has a wide variety of resident game to search for, regardless of where the migrating herds have reached. In addition to amazing game-viewing by day and night, you’ll be able to explore the bush on foot, meet and share stories with Maasai tribesfolk, splash around and cool off in the Sand River during the heat of the day and enjoy having a very special part of the Mara to yourself.

Leleshwa Camp is available on a exclusive or shared basis and can accommodate up to 15 people in seven luxury tents. Our spacious, custom-made tents are set on raised earthen platforms and all have a private verandah with views over the Sand River valley and hills beyond, and en-suite bathrooms, with flushing toilets and piping hot showers.