Bologonya Under Canvas

Serengeti National Park

What We Love

Remote setting in the Serengeti
Mobile camp, changing location 3 times a year
Front row seats to the Great Wildebeest Migration
An authentic tented safari experience
Phenomenal Big 5 wildlife viewing
View the complete circuit – calve births to end goal

Why Bologonya Under Canvas?

Adventure seekers will love Bologonya Under Canvas, an authentic mobile tented camp affording guests the chance to experience the less frequented & more remote areas of the Serengeti National Park.

Experience

The camp changes location 3 times a year, which means that guests will have front row seats to one of Africa’s largest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration.

Due to the changing nature of the camp, guests will be able to observe the complete migration circuit – including the birth of calves to the moment the wildebeests reach their end destination.

The camp is seasonal & operates only during high season, from June to November.

Stay

There are 10 Meru-style tents & 1 family tent at Bologonya Under Canvas. Authentic in style, but comfortable in execution, the tents meet all modern-day needs.

Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a bucket shower & flush toilet as well as a private veranda with a view of the sprawling Serengeti plains.

An authentic Meru-style canvas tent houses the main lounge with comfortable sofas as well as the indoor dining area. Guests are invited to the sizzling campfire to enjoy pre-dinner drinks or share interesting safari stories.

Activities

Bologonya Under Canvas has a variety of activities on the safari menu.

These include open 4x4 game drives, hot air balloon safaris in season & bush dining.

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Lodges

Asanja Moru

The luxurious & intimate Asanja Moru is set amid rocky islands known as the Moru Kopjes inside the iconic Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Playing host to one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles in East Africa, the lodge lies directly on the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration, therefore promising guests a phenomenal wildlife experience. The nearby Gong Rock delivers a series of Masai Paintings & towards the east lies Saline Lake Magadi, a paradise for flamingos.

Bologonya Under Canvas

Adventure seekers will love Bologonya Under Canvas, an authentic mobile tented camp affording guests the chance to experience the less frequented & more remote areas of the Serengeti National Park. The camp changes location 3 times a year, which means that guests will have front row seats to one of Africa’s largest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Due to the changing nature of the camp, guests will be able to observe the complete migration circuit – including the birth of calves to the moment the wildebeests reach their end destination.

Dunia Camp

The boutique-style Dunia Camp is set on a major seasonal Wildebeest Migration route in Tanzania’s central Serengeti. This intimate mobile tented camp not only promises front row seats to the largest wildlife spectacle on Earth but provides phenomenal year-round wildlife viewing in the central & southern Serengeti. Dunia Camp is situated near the striking Moru Kopjes & a rhino conservation area, which means that guests have an opportunity to spend time with these magnificent creatures.

Ehlane Plains Camp

‘Ehlane’ means ‘wilderness’ in the Zulu language, & aptly so – because Ehlane Plains Camp lies deep in the heart of the eastern Serengeti, surrounded by endless savannas. Each year between October & December, this vast wilderness is covered in large herds of wildebeest, zebra & other antelope on their epic migratory journey through this part of Tanzania. During the Great Wildebeest Migration, resident predators such as lion, cheetah & spotted hyena are active - promising exceptional predator-prey interactions.

Grumeti Serengeti River L...

Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge lies deep in the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in an emerald forest overlooking an oxbow lagoon of the Grumet River. This fantastic location near the water invites playful hippos, thumbless pied colobus monkeys & other animals to quench their thirst – so guests can enjoy armchair game viewing from the comfort of the viewing deck. During the annual Wildebeest Migration, the camp is perfectly positioned to witness millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle chase across the Grumeti River, home to Africa’s largest & most powerful Nile crocodile.

KasKaz Mara Camp

KasKaz Mara is set near the game-rich Mara River & it is here where the annual Wildebeest Migration crosses from the depleted plains of Serengeti National Park to the lush grasslands of the Masai Mara. Each year, guests can witness this grand spectacle as millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle brave the Mara River in search of greener pastures. In addition, the Serengeti offers superb year-round wildlife viewing & is home to iconic species like lion, wild dog, rhino, elephant, hippo & crocodile.

Kimondo Migration Camp

Kimondo Migration Camp, as the name suggests – moves periodically in pursuit of one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles on Planet Earth: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Between July to November, the camp is pitched in the famous Lamai Wedge of the northern Serengeti before moving south to Kusini between December & March. The Lamai Wedge is located between the Mara River & the Kenyan border, ensuring quality wildlife viewing. In the south, Kimondo boasts spectacular views over a popular waterhole.

Klein's Camp

Set in a 10,000-hectare private concession deep in the heart of Maasai land in the game-rich north eastern Serengeti, lies Kleins Camp – a luxurious & intimate safari camp. Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, Klein’s Camp offers breathtaking views over the pristine valley & vast plains of the Serengeti. In season, guests will have front row seats to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration as millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle pass through the park.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Kubu Kubu Tented Camp is set deep within the heart of the iconic Serengeti National Park in Tanzania & within easy reach of camp, you will find legendary landmarks like the Maasai Kopjes, Olduvai Gorge, Seronera & the Grumeti River. The camp is raised on decks overlooking the endless Serengeti plains, so guests can enjoy phenomenal armchair wildlife viewing - including the Great Wildebeest Migration - from the comfort of the lodge’s viewing deck, the private terraces at the tents or the pool. Apart from witnessing the iconic Wildebeest Migration where millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle move in a migratory route to find greener pastures, the Serengeti also offers excellent year-round Big 5 wildlife viewing, so whenever you visit, there will be some action!

Kusini Kopjes Kambi

As the name suggests, Kusini Kopjes Kambi is built on a hilltop (‘kopjes’ means ‘a small, rocky hill’), overlooking the game-rich plains of the southern Serengeti. The southern Serengeti is where the annual Wildebeest Migration enters one of its most dramatic stages. During a 2- or 3- month period (from about January to March), wildebeest calves are born here in their tens of thousands, attracting predators ranging from big cats & wild dogs to hyenas & jackals. During this time of year, wildlife viewing is exceptional as it offers wonderful opportunities to see predator-prey interactions.

Lahia Tented Lodge

Perched on a hill, Lahia Tented Lodge offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Central Serengeti & the Western Corridor. With an ideal location directly in the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration, guests don’t even have to leave the lodge to witness one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles! At Lahia Tented, mega-herds can be spotted from the comfort of the lodge’s viewing deck. Nearby, you will find legendary sites like the famous Maasai Kopjes – home to one of the Serengeti’s most legendary lion prides, Seronera Valley with its big cats & the museum of Olduvai Gorge.

Lake Masek Tented Camp

With the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the one side & the southern Serengeti on the other, Lake Masek Tented Camp’s ideal location promises exceptional year-round Big 5 game viewing & access to the annual Wildebeest Migration from roughly December to April each year. The camp is set on the edge of Lake Masek, offering jaw-dropping views over the water & distant mountain peaks. Animals like elephant, flamingo & a variety of birds are frequently seen drinking or playing in the water – so guests will have front row seats to this magical wildlife show.

Lamai Serengeti Camp

Perched on the scenic Kogakuria Kopjes (hilltop), in the far north of the Serengeti National Park, lies the luxurious & eco-friendly Lamai Serengeti Camp. Its ideal location promises jaw-dropping views towards the Mara River Valley & the Lamai Wedge – the perfect place from which to witness the iconic Great Migration. Close enough to the Mara River, guests can experience the world-renowned river crossings where masses of animals brace the deep, fast-flowing water & the massive crocodiles that live within it.

Legendary Serengeti Camp

Moving location 3 times each year, Legendary Serengeti Mobile Camp follows one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Between July & November, the camp is pitched in the northern Serengeti to view the dramatic river crossings & between December & April the camp moves to the southern Serengeti for the lush green season, with calving happening around January. From May to July, the camp reaches the plains of the western Serengeti when mega herds gather in phenomenal numbers as far as the eye can see. Unique to Legendary Serengeti Camp, each group will have a dedicated safari guide & vehicle, ensuring an intimate, action-packed safari experience.

Lemala Ewanjan

Lemala Ewanjan, a secluded tented camp set within the game-rich Seronera Valley in the Central Serengeti, provides awe-inspiring views over the plains. The area is famed for its exceptional year-round game viewing due to its abundance of water in the many rivers, as well as for its large populations of resident big cats. Lemala Ewanjan is built right at the end of a blind valley, so guests can enjoy uninterrupted views over the Serengeti’s vast plains with teeming wildlife & scenic landscapes.

Lemala Kuria Hills

Set between boulders & kopjes (hills) of the Mara River in northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills – a luxury, eco-friendly tented camp – is located within the main corridor of the world-famous Wildebeest Migration. Each year between July & October, millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle follow pursuit of greener pastures, so guests staying at Lemala Kuria Hills can witness one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles. The lodge promises unrivalled luxury & sophistication, so is an ideal choice for discerning travellers in search of a stylish safari retreat that offers exceptional wildlife encounters.

Lemala Mara

Lemala Mara is a mobile tented camp that moves around the plains of the Serengeti, in pursuit of one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. With a careful eye on the migration route, the camp is pitched in the game-rich Ndutu area between December & March, then moves to the crocodile-infested Mara River in the northern Serengeti between June & October. During this time, the camp is situated close to the river’s popular crossing points, yet tucked away from the busy roads, which means that guests will have more privacy & access to additional river crossing points with better viewing opportunities.

Lemala Nanyukie

Ideally situated near the Central Serengeti’s renowned Seronera region - an area famous for its big concentrations of lion, cheetah & leopard - lies Lemala Nanyukie. Not only does this area produce exceptional year-round wildlife viewing – including the Big 5 – it also lies directly in the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest move through the region between April & June & again from November to January. With a perfect blend between contemporary & traditional, Lemala Nanyukie is an ideal choice for the discerning traveller looking for a luxurious, yet authentic tented safari experience.

Mara Under Canvas

With a spectacular location in the northern Serengeti’s Mara triangle, Mara Under Canvas is where you want to be during one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. The closest camp to the Mara River, guests will have front row seats to one of the most intense river crossings in the migration. Millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle brave the crocodile-infested waters in pursuit of greener pastures - & Mara Under Canvas guests are right in the middle of the action. Safari-goers who will fall in love with Mara Under Canvas are those who don’t need silver service or spa treatments during their time on safari but prefer to focus on comfortable accommodation with a strong emphasis on wildlife encounters.

Mbono Tented Camp

Set in a private concession on the banks of the beautiful Mbono River close to the Serengeti National Park, lies Mbono Tented Camp. Its ideal location allows guests to experience the best of both worlds – access to one of East Africa’s most famous wilderness areas & exclusive access to the concession – away from crowds! Each party is assigned a dedicated safari vehicle & guide, which means that guests can be ‘selfish’ on safari & explore the bush at their own pace.

Mila Tented Camp

Surrounded by acacia trees & massive granite boulders, Mila Tented Camp is set within the 126,000- acre Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, a private park that forms part of the southern Serengeti. There are 5 natural springs that flow into camp, attracting an abundance of thirsty game. This spectacular wildlife show can be witnessed from the comfort of the tented suites. Mila Tented Camp & the southern Serengeti also offer guests the rare opportunity to witness mass wildebeest calving, along with plenty of predator action during the beginning of the year.

Mkombe's House Lamai

Mkombe’s House is named after the legendary Tanzanian guide, Mkombo Mniko, who connected strongly with children - & their parents. This private safari villa is set within one of the richest areas of the Serengeti & has been designed to give families a home-away-from-home safari experience. The villa has everything a family needs - from cots, cribs, high chairs & babysitting services to a plunge pool & large swimming pool overlooking the Lamai Wedge & the Mara River Valley – the site of the iconic Wildebeest Migration river crossings from about July to October.

Mwiba Lodge

Set in a 126,000-acre private concession deep within the heart of the southern Serengeti, Mwiba Lodge is nestled discreetly among gigantic boulders with views over the Arugusinyai River. Ultra-luxurious Mwiba Lodge offers exquisite interiors, jaw-dropping views, sublime cuisine & thrilling wildlife encounters, making this a safari that is hard to beat! During the calving season in the southern Serengeti, guests are fortunate enough to witness millions of wildebeest & their young graze from the lush, green grass before moving on to the next phase of their migration.

Namiri Plains

The ultra-luxurious Namiri Plains is set within a remote corner in the eastern Serengeti – an area that was closed to tourists for 20 years to allow the cheetah population to restore itself. Today, big cats can safely wander its plains. ‘Namiri’ in Swahili means ‘big cat’ - & aptly so, because this stylish safari camp offers some of East Africa’s best cheetah sightings. Namiri Plains is so remote, it is located more than an hour’s drive from any other camp in the region, offering guests an exclusive, intimate safari experience.

Ndutu Under Canvas

Ndutu Under Canvas is a luxury mobile tented camp that follows the movements of one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. The camp’s 3 annual locations vary between the centre & southern regions of the Serengeti, depending on the activity of the migration. (December – March) Ndutu Under Canvas promises superb sightings of wildebeest herds as they pass through Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in search of greener pastures.

Olakira Migration Camp

Olakira Migration Camp moves around the sun-kissed Serengeti plains twice a year in pursuit of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacle: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Guests will have row seats to dramatic river crossings in the north (June – November) or wildebeests giving birth in the south (December – March) - a bucket list experience for every safari enthusiast! Apart from the iconic Wildebeest Migration, Olakira also offers superb year-round wildlife viewing & a range of exciting safari activities.

One Nature Nyaruswiga

The ultra-luxurious, yet understated One Nature Nyaruswiga, is a stylish tented camp overlooking rolling grasslands in the game-rich central Serengeti. Embraced by the Nyaruswiga Hills, this magical destination provides an almost surreal backdrop for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Each year more than a million animals migrate through this valley & One Nature guests are fortunate enough to witness this magical wildlife show for the longest time.

Sanctuary Kichakani

Witnessing the annual Wildebeest Migration is on everyone’s bucket list - & rightly so! Sanctuary Kichakani moves between 3 different locations in the iconic Serengeti, in pursuit of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacle. Kichakani guests will be included in some of the most dramatic events in Migration season – be it seeing millions of antelope on the move, witnessing wildebeest & their young during calving season or the cherry on top: the river crossings. The wildebeest have to move back to the Masai Mara in Kenya & therefore is forced to cross various crocodile-infested rivers – an East African highlight!

Sanctuary Kusini

As the only permanent tented camp in Tanzania’s southern Serengeti, the eco-friendly Sanctuary Kusini is all about seclusion & wildlife. With an awe-inspiring vantage point from a rocky outcrop, the camp overlooks the surrounding woodlands & game-rich plains where millions of antelope congregate during one of nature’s most amazing spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Not only does the southern Serengeti offer superb migration game viewing in season, but is also home to the famous Big 5, hungry predators & a variety of plains game.

Sayari Camp

The award-winning Sayari Camp boasts a remote setting in Tanzania’s northern Serengeti. Stylish & exclusive, this tented camp offers awe-inspiring views over the game-rich Serengeti plains – a big plus during Migration season when millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle pass through the area in front of the camp, in search of greener pastures. Its ideal location close to the Mara River ensures that guests have easy access to multiple Wildebeest Migration crossing points. (June – October)

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

The luxurious Serengeti Bushtops Camp is set within a secluded part of Tanzania’s northern Serengeti, offering an intimate & elegant safari experience. Romantics from across the globe will fall in love with Serengeti Bushtops Camp. From luxurious tents to top-class service & in-room massages, the camp has it all. Located only 25km from the crocodile-infested Mara River, Serengeti Bushtops Camp is ideally situated to witness the Great Migration in season.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Wildlife enthusiasts looking for an authentic, mobile tented safari experience, will love Serengeti Kati Kati Camp. Strategically located in the game-rich central Serengeti, guests will have plenty of opportunities to spot predators like lion, cheetah & leopard, as well as a multitude of plains game. The camp offers comfortable tented accommodation, friendly service & rich wildlife encounters.

Serengeti Migration Camp

Hidden amongst rocky outcrops in the game-rich northern Serengeti, you will find Serengeti Migration Camp – an ideal choice for families. It is here where one of Earth’s greatest spectacles take place each year: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Not only will guests witness this magical wildlife show where millions of animals make their way north into Kenya’s Masai Mara, but they will also experience phenomenal wildlife viewing year-round. The Serengeti is home to the famous Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo & rhino – as well as a host of predators & a variety of plains game.

Serengeti Pioneer Camp

The game-rich southern Serengeti is the setting for Pioneer Camp, ideally situated to offer jaw-dropping views of the Moru Kopjes with its Maasai rock art & Lake Magadi, a favourite sundowner spot. Paying homage to the traditional mobile camps of the 1930s, Serengeti Pioneer Camp still offers ample style & luxurious touches. Each year, safari enthusiasts visit the Serengeti to witness one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration.

Serengeti Serena Safari L...

Adjacent to the renowned Wester Corridor & Grumeti River, Serengeti Serena Lodge is set on a ridge overlooking the game-rich Serengeti Plains, creating the perfect blend between traditional African architecture & stylish comfort. Its unusual bungalow-type huts will immediately catch your eye upon arrival – specifically designed to remind guests to kick off their shoes, because they are now in Africa! This region of the Serengeti is home to the famous Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo & rhino - & guests will not only have the chance to spot all of its members but may also witness the Great Migration – when millions of wildebeest trek across the plains in pursuit of greener pastures.

Serengeti Sojourn Camp

Serengeti Sojourn is an elite mobile camp that moves twice a year within Tanzania’s flagship Serengeti National Park in pursuit of the annual Wildebeest Migration. Between June & October, the camp is pitched in the exclusive Lobo area, within close proximity to both the Grumeti & Mara Rivers – the stages for the migration’s action-aced river crossings. From mid-December to March, the camp moves to a hilltop in the Ndutu region, offering sweeping views of Lake Ndutu where large herds graze, rut & calve.

Serengeti Under Canvas

Serengeti Under Canvas is an elite mobile tented camp that moves location 5 times a year to anticipate the movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Using only private campsites in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Under Canvas is all about mixing thrilling wildlife encounters with modern-day luxuries. Guests will enjoy private butler services & beautiful interior touches like chandeliers, silverware & custom-made rugs, each item adding to a luxurious safari experience.

Singita Explore

Singita Grumeti, an exclusive mobile tented camp, is set within the 350,000-acre Grumeti concession that forms part of the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania. The camp moves around during the year to follow one of Earth’s greatest spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. With an ideal location on the migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest, Singita Grumeti never fails to impress.

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

The name Singita is synonymous with world-class safaris & their Faru Faru Lodge is no different. Meaning ‘Place of miracles’, Singita Faru Faru is set on a gentle hill that overlooks a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the Serengeti National Park. Spanning over 350,000 acres of untouched wilderness in northern Tanzania, Faru Faru is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Singita Mara River Tented...

The name Singita is synonymous with world-class safaris & their Mara River Tented Camp is no different. As the name suggests, Singita Mara River is set on the banks of the crocodile-infested Mara River in the northern Serengeti – the stage to the world’s most dramatic wildlife show: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Between July & September, guests can witness how millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle bravely cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures.

Singita Sabora Tented Cam...

The name Singita is synonymous with world-class safaris & their Sabora Tented Camp is no different. The 1920’s style Singita Sabora is situated on the Serengeti Plains of the Grumeti Reserves. Consisting of 400,000 acres of unrivalled wilderness, these plains form part of the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration. In season, guests can witness how millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle move through the area in search of greener pastures.

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

The name Singita is synonymous with world-class safaris & their Sasakwa Lodge is no different. Perched along a rocky headland above rolling plains in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, lies Singita Sasakwa – a luxury safari haven set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Consisting of 400,000 acres of unrivalled wilderness, these plains form part of the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration.

Singita Serengeti House

Perched on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill in the private Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, lies the exclusive & elegant Singita Serengeti House. The name Singita is synonymous with world-class safaris & their Serengeti House is no different. This exclusive safari haven is set in 350,000 acres of unrivalled wilderness that forms part of the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration.

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp is set under a canopy of trees along the iconic wildlife migration trails in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Each year, between April & June, the wildebeest migration passes through camp, so guests will have front-row seats to one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles! In fact, wildlife migrates daily through camp & so it is possible to enjoy superb wildlife viewing from the comfort of your tent’s veranda.

Soroi Serengeti Lodge

Soroi Serengeti Lodge is perched on a rocky hill in the western corridor of the renowned Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. With sweeping views as far as the eye can see, Soroi Serengeti Lodge offers a tranquil haven from which to enjoy one of nature’s greatest spectacles: The Great Wildebeest Migration. In season, guests can witness how millions of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle move through the area in search of greener pastures.

Subeti Tented Camp

Set on a hill in the private Maswa Kimali Game Reserve, bordering the Serengeti National Park & the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, lies Subeti Tented Camp. Having this advantageous position allows guests to enjoy sensational views & some of the best game viewing in Tanzania – especially during the Great Wildebeest Migration which takes place annually. (In this region, between January & April.) Because the camp is so small, travellers have the option to book Subeti on an exclusive-use basis, which means that the entire safari experience is private. A dedicated guide, safari vehicle & chef will look after your every need & activities are customized.

Ubuntu Migration Camp

This back-to-basics mobile safari camp moves location 3 times a year in pursuit of the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth: The Great Wildebeest Migration. Ubuntu Migration Camp offers a simple set-up with a raw wilderness feel, which delicately balances safari authenticity with guest comfort. Between May & July, the camp is pitched in the western corridor between the Nyakoroma Hills & the border of the Serengeti to catch the wildebeest as they cross the crocodile-infested Grumeti River.

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