Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti Sametu Camp is in the Ngarenanyukie region at the eastern edge of Central Serengeti. The Naabi gate is a one-hour drive away. For anyone arriving by air from Arusha Airport, the closest airstrip to Serengeti Sametu Camp is Seronera, one hour away by vehicle.

If you are arriving by road from Arusha, the distance is about 335 kilometers, and the journey takes around 7 hours to Serengeti Sametu Camp.

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

A laundry service is available at extra cost. Return time depends on the weather, as items are washed by hand and hand-dried.

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

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

Yes, Serengeti Sametu Camp welcomes children of all ages and is popular with those traveling in family groups.

Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace at the Serengeti Sametu Camp.

From the nearby seating area, guests can enjoy watching the passing wildlife.

With advance notice, Serengeti Sametu Camp can cater to most dietary requirements. Please specify at time of booking. Serengeti Sametu Camp recommends that you also discuss your needs on arrival at the lodge.

A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the lodge staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your check-out. Note that tips can only be made in cash, not by credit card.

Yes, the rooms at Serengeti Sametu Camp have mosquito nets. We advise you also to bring your mosquito repellent.

Yes, the Serengeti Sametu Camp has walk-in showers with hot water.

It is useful to arrive at Serengeti Sametu Camp with sufficient cash to pay for extra drinks and staff gratuities. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10-dollar, and 20-dollar bills are best. 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. British pounds and euros are also usually acceptable. 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 here to get the best experience of the area and the camp.

This is a wilderness experience, and Serengeti Sametu 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, which is mandatory after dark.

Amenities in the tents include a private balcony, charging points, bathrobes, a radio, a coffee/tea-making facility, and a seating area.

Accommodation and three daily meals are included in the rate.

Serengeti Sametu Camp offers the following activities (charges may apply): spa and wellness center, game drives, swimming pool, cultural tour or class, and cooking lessons.