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A stargazing tent at Olakira Migration Camp in the Serengeti at dusk

Tanzania · Serengeti

Olakira Migration Camp

Serengeti National Park 9 tents with stargazing views
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The Camp

Olakira Migration Camp

Olakira Migration Camp follows the Great Migration, moving twice a year to stay close to the herds. From June to October it is in the north of the Serengeti, near the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest plunge into the water past crocodiles and hippos.

The camp is known for its stargazing tents, which give a 270-degree view from the bed. When the herds are on the move, the air fills with grunting, thudding hooves and dust, and at night the sky is wide open above you.

There are nine spacious tents, two of them family tents, all with en-suite bathrooms, plumbed showers and flushing toilets. Game drives go out twice a day, or for a full day with a picnic lunch.

Tents 9
Family tents 2
Check-in / out 14:00 / 11:00
Here June to October

Rooms

The Rooms

Olakira Migration Camp — Stargazing Tent
Stargazing Tent

Spacious tents with a stargazing extension that gives a 270-degree view from the bed, an en-suite bathroom with a plumbed shower and a flushing toilet, tea and coffee, and a veranda.

270-degree views Plumbed shower Veranda Cotton linen
Olakira Migration Camp — Family Tent
Family Tent

Two family or triple tents with king-size, double and single beds to suit the party, en-suite bathrooms in both rooms, plumbed showers and views of the land around camp.

Two rooms Two en-suites King, double or single For families

From the camp

Things to do

Game drives

Twice a day

Wildlife and birding drives with experienced guides, who show you the Serengeti through their own eyes, from the smallest creatures to the big herds.

Full days in the bush

Full day

A long day out following the game, with a picnic lunch, or a shorter drive and back to the quiet of camp.

Balloon safari

Early morning · extra cost

A flight of one to two hours over the plains and the herds, from about 6 am, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Extra cost

Cultural visits

On request

A chance to meet people from the local community and see something of daily life in Tanzania.

A private vehicle can be booked. Ask us about prices for balloon flights and private vehicles when you book.

Good to know

Information

Region Northern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Season here June to October
Rooms 9 tents, including 2 family tents
Check-in / out 14:00 / 11:00
Internet Complimentary
Included Laundry and airport shuttle
Languages English, Swahili

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The Serengeti

Explore the Area

Olakira Migration Camp is in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The camp moves twice a year to follow the Great Migration, and from June to October it is in the northern Serengeti, near the Mara River crossings.

Wildebeest graze across a wide green plain with a lone tree and hills behind.
Wildebeest on the Serengeti plains
A cheetah sits on a termite mound with four young cubs.
Cheetah and cubs
A pride of lions lies along the top of a large granite rock.
Lions on a kopje

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Where you'll stay

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Map of Olakira Migration Camp

Olakira Migration Camp · northern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania (June to October).

Before you go

Questions answered

Does the camp move?

Yes. Olakira moves twice a year to follow the Great Migration. From June to October it is in the northern Serengeti.

Can we see the Mara River crossings?

From June to October the camp is in the north for the Mara River crossings. Crossings depend on the herds and are never guaranteed.

What is a stargazing tent?

A tent with an extension that gives a 270-degree view from the bed, so you can watch the night sky.

Are there family tents?

Yes, two family or triple tents with king-size, double and single beds and en-suite bathrooms in both rooms.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

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