Serengeti River Camp

Serengeti River Camp is just 500 meters from the Mara River, looking down the valley. Guests can fly from Arusha Airport, an internal one-hour flight, landing at the Kogatende Airstrip. If coming from Arusha by road, Kogatende is a nine-hour, 456 kilometers drive. (Many guests will stop off at other national parks on the way to Northern Serengeti.)

Guests can check in from 14.00 hours and must check out by 10.00 hours.

Guests can choose from single, double, twin, triple, or family rooms.

Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at Serengeti River Camp and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too.

Yes, Serengeti River Camp welcomes all children.

Free Wi-fi is available at Serengeti River Camp.

Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace at Serengeti River Camp.

With advance notice, Serengeti River Camp can cater to most dietary requirements; please advise when booking. Serengeti River Camp recommends that you also discuss your needs on arrival at the camp.

A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the Serengeti River Camp staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your check-out. Tips are entirely at your discretion, but we cannot accept tips by credit card – only in cash.

Yes, the Serengeti River Camp provides hot water for showers.

This is a wilderness experience, and Serengeti River Camp is unfenced. Wildlife is free to enter, so it is best to be on the lookout. A staff member can escort you if you have any worries; this is mandatory after dark.

It is useful to arrive at Serengeti River Camp with sufficient cash to pay for extra drinks and staff gratuities. Credit cards are accepted (only Visa and Mastercard), but cash is required as the system can sometimes go down due to the remote location. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10-dollar, and 20-dollar bills are best. British pounds and euros are also accepted. Most of the time, you can use US Dollars in Tanzania, particularly in tourist areas, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, lodges, and camps. However, we advise having some local currency on you if you want to purchase from a local shop. Major towns and airports have forex bureaus where you can exchange most major currencies such as US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, etc.

This depends entirely on your proposed itinerary while in Tanzania. But you may prefer to take two or more nights at Serengeti River Camp to get the best experience of the area and the camp.

Guests can arrange (some at extra charge): game drives, balloon safaris, and birdwatching trips.

Guests will find beds with mosquito nets, a hot shower, a charging point, bathrobes, walkie-talkie.

Included in the rate are accommodation and three daily meals.

A laundry service is available at Serengeti River Camp but at an extra charge.