The Great Migration in East Africa

Located on a working coffee farm on the outskirts of Arusha, Legendary Lodge's name says it all. With luxurious accommodation surrounded by tropical gardens, incredible views, an in-house spa and several activities offered, it's the perfect spot to relax before or after your safari trip.

• On the outskirts of Arusha and 15 minutes from the Arusha Airport  
• Surrounded by gardens and a working coffee farm with views of Mount Meru 
• Several activities on offer – guests can choose to have a relaxing or busy stay 
• Cottages have bathrooms, lounges, private verandahs and all the necessary additions 
• Gourmet meals available at the farm house 

Located just outside of Arusha and with magnificent views of Mount Meru from its gardens, Onsea House Country Inn & Guest Cottage is a superb stopover point for visitors exploring the rest of Tanzania’s nearby treasures, from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Not to mention that Arusha National Park can be found on your doorstep!

• Onsite amenities include a reception, bar, terrace, restaurant, gardens, swimming pool, breakfast room, and lawn bar
• The Palm Banda is a great option for intimate meals and is available on request
• Spa Treatments can be enjoyed at the Hippo Pool Banda
• Views of Mount Meru 
• Onsea House is found in a renovated colonial-era property

Little over an hour from Kilimanjaro Airport and few minutes from Arusha Airport, Arusha Coffee Lodge is the perfect stopover on your way to or from a Tanzanian safari. Steeped in history, the plush Plantation Cottages provide a tranquil retreat to unwind and enjoy the coffee plantation and its surrounding activities – a highlight being the "From Bean to Cup" coffee tour. 

• Peaceful setting surrounded by an evergreen coffee plantation
• The working farm offers an intriguing perspective of coffee production
• Arusha town makes for an interesting excursion for crafts such as glassblowing
• Rooms are spacious, cosy and private, dotted around the farm
• Ideal stop-over to connect Kilimanjaro and onward safari destinations 

Resting in the branches of giant baobab and marula trees, Tarangire Treetops aims to capture the nostalgic atmosphere of a childhood treehouse. This serene treetop retreat lies on the border of Tarangire National Park, and offers exceptional views as well as close-up safari excursions.

• Luxurious Rooms set in the branches of baobab and marula trees
• Captures the nostalgia of a childhood treehouse
• Set in a private game reserve with views to Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley Wall
• On the border of Tarangire National Park – famous for its large herds of elephants
• Each room feature one of the largest bedrooms of any camp or lodge in East Africa

Experience untamed Africa is at her best at Tanzania’s Little Chem Chem, situated on the Baobab-dotted banks of Burunge Lake and against the backdrop of the magnificent Babati Mountains. Also known as 'sunrise camp', it offers a private setting to appreciate Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife.

• Between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park
• Intimate safari experience with only five luxury tents
• A child 10+ years can be accommodated on a camp bed
• Activities include tracking safaris, anti poaching activities, nighttime game drives, hot air balloon rides, helicopter trips and more
• Each tent boasts its own private fire pit

Surrounded by kopjes, ancient baobab trees and grasslands, this lodge is a heavenly retreat. Offering various recreational and safari activities, this is the perfect base from which to explore the Tarangire National Park it's located in.

• Tarangire National Park is devoid of the crowds and home to over 550 bird species and Africa’s greatest concentration of elephants 
• Family-friendly lodge which will cater for children, too
• Relax in the lounge, enjoy a game of pool, browse through the lodge’s gift shop, and be entertained by traditional dancers at dinner 
• Wildlife often passes through camp 
• Day and night drives, nature walks, and hot-air balloon safaris are on offer

Oliver’s Camp echoes safari as it was at its inception, thanks to its back-to-basics philosophy, with all the benefits of modern-day comforts. The camp is found in Tarangire National Park, an untamed terrain devoid of the tourist crowds that flock to the north. 

• Activities include game drives, night drives, and walking safaris with an optional night spent in wilderness
• Easy add-on to Arusha, found under 3hrs away 
• Family-friendly safari 
• Safari begins from the moment you land with an airstrip only an hour’s drive from camp
• Over 500 bird species – an ornithologist's paradise – and the largest concentration of mammals in the country 

Sanctuary Swala offers guests a private safari hideaway amongst giant acacia trees, overlooking the flat savannah. Big cats frequent the waterhole right outside your luxury tented room, while the resident elephant herd make their way through the camp. It's also built to the highest eco-friendly standards, so you can rest assured that they leave a low-carbon footprint.

• In a remote corner of the Tarangire National Park
• Resident elephant herd wanders through the camp
• The Tarangire River calls wildlife to its life-sustaining waters
• Game drives and bushwalks are on offer
• The 12 luxurious Luxury Tented Rooms overlook a waterhole frequented by big cats

Located right on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, with magnificent views over the wildlife roaming the caldera, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge could not be in a better setting. The architecture of the lodge combines an exterior that calls to mind a traditional Maasai homestead and an interior reminiscent of an elegant baroque chateau.

• Set on the edge of the largest intact caldera in the world
• Structural style evoking a traditional Maasai homestead and an interior reminiscent of an elegant baroque chateau
• Excellent Big 5 game viewing year-round
• Crater floor is home to one of the densest populations of lions in Africa
• North and South Camps’ suites are the epitome of opulence, while the Tree Camps’ suites feature views over the crater

The Highlands is a luxury safari camp offering eight canvas dome tents. Embark on a myriad of activities including witnessing the Great Migration, game drives, nature walks and visits to the Maasai villages.

• Game drives and excursions into the Ngorongoro Crater are must-dos 
• Stay in one of the stylish canvas-and-glass domed suites set 15-20 metres apart for maximum privacy
• Remote location on the slopes of Olmoti Volcano, offering exclusive activities to the area
• In-room wood-burning fireplace and in-room solar/generator power
• Families with children aged five and older are welcome 

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is set in an ancient acacia forest, close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This prime location allows for a quick and easy drive down to the crater floor, giving guests an advantage over other visitors to the area.

• Located on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Quick and easy access to the crater floor
• Amazing game-viewing area and Big 5 sightings are common 
• Guided walks in the forest and along the crater rim are available 
• Delicious meals provided

Resting on the rim of the world’s largest intact caldera, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge offers the perfect vantage point and is the perfect base from which to explore the wildlife-rich crater as well as the local Masaai culture.

• An airstrip can be found close to the lodge
• Overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater and adjacent to Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti National Park 
• Amenities include a gift shop, business centre, dining room, bar, 24-hour room service, babysitting service, and child-friendly dining and entertainment options 
• Each room has Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service
• Enjoy guided nature walks, safaris, picnic lunches, and visits to a Maasai village 

A stone’s throw from the access road into the Ngorongoro Crater and within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp is the perfect base from which to explore this wildlife-rich region. When not exploring the world’s only intact caldera and its inhabitants, relax in your beautifully decorated safari tent or around the camp.

• Found within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a short way from the access road that takes guests to the crater floor
• Wildlife sightings may include zebra, buffalo, elephant, hyena, lion, and leopard 
• Camp faces forest canopy and has breathtaking views of an extinct-volcano landscape
• Comfortable safari tents with modern amenities such as en-suite bathrooms and plug points
• Morning and evening game drives and visits to a nearby Maasai village are on offer

Immerse yourself in the simple pleasures of life at Gibb’s Farm's award-winning farm-style accommodation, offering incredible views and exciting activities. Explore the many community projects hosted at Gibb’s or reconnect with nature on a walking Ngorongoro adventure. Embracing traditional East African hospitality, the staff at Gibb’s Farm go out of their way to ensure the comfort of their guests.

• Spectacular views of sweeping coffee plantations 
• An array of farm, community and wildlife activities
• Warm, unassuming hospitality in a historical setting
• Ongoing community projects and forward thinking social responsibility 
• Stylish accommodation that's authentically cosy and rustic

South of the Ngorongoro Crater, this grand Manor offers old-world charm with East African hospitality. Reminiscent of an earlier age of grandeur, the country farm home is built in a Cape Dutch architecture style and offers various activities including horse riding, picnics on the farm, and game drives.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site & national park
• Just south of the Crater and 70km from Lake Manyara
• Spacious and private cottages on a coffee plantation
• The crater offers guests a chance to see a large amount of game due to its high population density
• Excursions to a Maasai-market, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge and bicycle trails along the crater can easily be organised

Found in the Lamai Triangle in the north of the Serengeti, Singita Mara River Tented Camp offers a front-row seat to one of the most exciting spectacles - the Great Migration crossing the crocodile-infested river. With contemporary African chic décor and laidback luxury, this is the perfect location from which to witness this phenomenon.

• Remote location off the grid with the nearest airstrip 1hr away 
• Located on the northern banks of the Mara River in a remote location 
• Family tents offered
• Children’s activities as well as babysitting services are on offer 
• Main camp boasts a plunge pool and complimentary Wi-Fi

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is perfectly positioned in the northern Serengeti’s Wogakurya Hills, in the path of passing wildebeest herds as they move to the Mara and back. The Mara River is the place to be, with river crossings proving to be the main attraction.

• Positioned in the northern Serengeti, within the main corridor of the wildebeest migration 
• Close to the Mara River, famed for river crossings between June and August
• Glass-fronted tented Suites for optimal views
• Onsite Melengali Spa offering treatments and massages
• Daily game drives and walks offered

Embracing the Serengeti and its heritage, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge’s rondavel rooms and main lodge showcase local art, history, and culture. Overlooking the Serengeti and adjacent to the Western Corridor and Grumeti River, this is a superb base from which to enjoy year-round game-viewing and the Great Migration.

• Ideally located next to the Serengeti’s Western Corridor and Grumeti River 
• Enjoy daily game drives, cultural dances, bush breakfasts and dinners, or day trips to Olduvai Gorge 
• On-site amenities include a swimming pool, gift shop, business centre, Wi-Fi and TV room 
• Wildlife talks are on offer every evening 
• Airstrip located adjacent to the lodge for easy access

Overlooking the vast plains of the Serengeti and Mara River, and only a stone’s throw from the Maasai Mara across the border, Sayari Camp is the perfect marriage of opulence and authentic safari experience. In a year-round destination, the camp allows guests to witness the migration in all its action-packed glory.

• The camp has one Honeymoon Suite for a truly romantic and private experience 
• Suites have added luxuries such as fine linen and Wi-Fi 
• Activities include walking safaris, game drives and cultural visits
• When not dining at camp, guests can enjoy bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners under the night sky 
• An airstrip can be found a mere 20 minutes from camp 

Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp has been uniquely designed to enable guests to get up close and personal with the Serengeti. Reminiscent of 19th-century pioneering explorers, the camp's luxury tents are packed up and moved to one of three set locations to follow the movement of the migration.

• Unique, travelling tents enable an up-close view of the Great Migration if you visit in season
• Luxury design reminiscent of 19th century pioneering explorers
• Private camp chef providing world-class cuisine inspired by local and international favourites
• Personal tent attendant available at all times
• Complimentary laundry service, internet and airport shuttle

For wildlife enthusiasts, few places are more accommodating than &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. The surrounding wilderness is brimming with a variety of wild animals and birdlife and offers a front-row seat during the Great Migration. This comes combined with elegant yet understated accommodation and a high standard of service.

• Ideal destination during the Great Migration, with millions of animals moving through the area
• Generally high density of animals in the region makes this a perfect spot for nature lovers
• Exciting bush walks along the Mara River and the Oloololo Escarpment
• Children are more than welcome at Kichwa Tembo, with babysitting available at extra cost
• Friendly and attentive staff

Governors’ Camp overlooks the Mara River within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Originally reserved for the exclusive use of the country’s colonial governors, it has set a new standard for luxury tented accommodation.

• Prime position within the 150,000ha Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
• Formerly the old colonial governors exclusive-use camp
• Bar tent overlooks the Mara River at a frequent Great Migration crossing point
• Guided game drives, balloon safaris and Maasai cultural visits available
• Luxury tented accommodation from those who did it best, first

Located at the meeting point between the Central Serengeti valley and the Southern Serengeti plains, the prime location of Dunia Camp promises prolific wildlife sightings, away from the heavy tourist traffic that frequents the region. It's also the only Camp or Lodge in the Serengeti that's run by only women.

• Family-friendly safari away from the heavy tourist traffic that often flocks to the region 
• Convenient access to the Central Serengeti valley and the Southern Serengeti plains 
• Terrific location for sighting big cats and the endangered black rhino 
• The closest airstrip to the camp is only 45 minutes away 
• Enjoy game drives, bird-spotting, and hot air balloon safaris 

With a design aesthetic that reflects the old-world glamour of the 1920s safari immortalised in classic Hollywood movies, Sand River Masai Mara offers guests luxurious seclusion. Set against the backdrop of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, this tented safari camp was built with the modern ethos of low-impact and sustainable living and is dedicated to ensuring the conservation of the wildlife sanctuary it calls home.

• Beautiful design aesthetic reflects the glamour and luxury of a safari in the 1920s but with a modern, low-impact philosophy in mind
• Scenic and secluded position overlooking the Sand River
• Big 5 game viewing in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Guests have the opportunity to witness one of Africa’s greatest spectacles: the Great Migration
• Generously spaced Canvas Suites offer seclusion

Found in the award-winning Naboisho Conservancy, a concession known for its abundant wildlife and a limited number of lodges, Encounter Mara offers some of the best wildlife safaris to be found in East Africa. Owned and run by local Maasai, you will be led through the area by those who know it best.

• Cultural visits, off-road game drives, night drives and interpretive bush walks on offer 
• Enjoy bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners around the campfire under the star-strewn sky 
• A salt lick near to the camp attracts a variety of wildlife 
• The Loita Migration passes through the area annually 
• The area is known for its healthy elephant, striped hyena, leopard and lion population

Angama Mara, an award-winning luxury camp situated high above the Great Rift Valley floor and Maasai Mara, is set in the very location that Out of Africa was filmed. Less than half an hour from the Mara Triangle and with a plethora of activities on offer, this is a great place to experience the magnificence of the Great Migration.

• Situated high above and overlooking the Great Rift Valley’s floor
• Picnics can be enjoyed on the very kopje feature on Out of Africa’s movie poster
• Year-round destination with high season boasting Mara River Crossings & the Great Migration
• Low season boasts low crowd numbers and terrific birding
• Activities include village visits, hot air balloon, vehicle and walking safaris

In the heart of a 6,000-acre private conservancy and just a kilometre from the Maasai Mara National Reserve lies the award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Camp. Ideally located to witness the magnificent Great Migration and with accommodation to suit all, seize this exclusive opportunity to explore all that Maasai Mara has to offer with Gold-standard guides at the helm.

• Easy access to the Maasai Mara National Reserve
• An established and well respected Kenyan safari camp dating back almost 100 years
• Some of the best guides in the country are found here
• Camp is spread out over one kilometre, ensuring privacy