Tented Camps · Central Serengeti, Tanzania
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Overview
Located in the Southern Serengeti (within the Moru Kopjes area), Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp is ideally situated to offer superlative access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’ with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains.
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has its own individual style and feel, paying homage to the mobile camps of the 1930’s, a time when an African safari was truly a journey into the unknown, Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero footprint’ and close proximity to nature combines to make an unmistakably distinctive and truly individual offering.
Comprising of twelve tented accommodations, all of which have ensuite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and showers, the tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of an era long-gone but certainly not forgotten.
A dining tent hosts the Camp’s guests for both breakfast and dinner, whilst luncheons are taken either in the camp or in the bush during what will no doubt be yet another enthralling day in the Serengeti.
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp captures the original essence of the mobile African safari, engendering nostalgic wonderment whilst unlocking the adventurous spirit within all of us. The drama and beauty of the Serengeti National Park is indeed awe-inspiring.
Suites & Rates
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Family Tent
An incredibly spacious family tent comprises of a double ensuite tented room and twin ensuite tented room adjoined by a sitting room area.
Safari Tents
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has eleven Ensuite Safari Tents that are convertible twin/doubles. Each tent is furnished in a traditional safari-style and has the feel of a 1930's mobile safari camp, with modern day...
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Good to know
Languages spoken
English, Swahili
Ideal for
Big 5, Birding, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Property facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary)
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing
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What you can do
Bush Meals
Adult & Child rates are different. Take a breakfast or lunch hamper on a game drive and enjoy a delicious gourmet meal while taking in the views over the Serengeti.
Bush Sundowner
Bush Sundowner (included in game package). Adult & Child rates are different.
Game Drive
Game package - included Full board - extraScheduled and shared game drive - twice daily Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp's prime location allows guests to be in the midst of the drama of the annual Great Migration calving season, which occurs January - March. An evolutionary phenomenon, in the short span of just a few weeks some 400'000 calves are born while the herds reside in the Southern Serengeti region. The event attracts numerous predators, and visitors to the area have the opportunities to witness one of the grandest shows in nature. When the herds of wildebeest and zebra have left on their journey back north, what remains in the area is an abundance of wildlife and excellent game viewing year-round. The Serengeti is famed for its Big 5, and guests to Serengeti Pioneer Camp will be treated to some of the best game viewing opportunities in East Africa.
Lake Magadi
Lake Magadi is a large soda lake, and seasonally home to thousands of pink flamingo, a sight to behold. Year round the lake is home to numerous bird species to be enjoyed, and is an easy drive from camp.
Moru Kopjes
A rocky outcrop with great historical significance to the Maasai people, Moru Kopjes features ancient maasai paintings on many of its boulders. Another fascination of the kopje, are the gong rocks, a geological phenomenon of rocks that produce musical sounds when hit, which were used as a communication tool by the Maasai people.
Picnic Lunch Box
Picnic Lunch Box. Adult & Child rates are different.
Sunrise Rock Breakfast
Sunrise Rock Breakfast (included in game drive) Adult & Child rates are different.
Walking Safari
Game package - included Full board - extra2 or 4 hour guided walking safari with professional guide.
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