Single room
Solo travellers who want a tent to themselves.
- Full board
- $340 per person, per night
Mbuni Migration Camp
A seasonal tented camp with two locations: Kogatende in Northern Serengeti from 1 June to 31 October, and Ndutu, on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area side, from 1 December to 31 March.
- Kogatende, 1 June to 31 October
- Ndutu, 1 December to 31 March
- Full board from $260 per person per night
One camp, two seasons
Mbuni Migration Camp is a seasonal camp with two homes: Kogatende in the northern Serengeti from June to October, and Ndutu in the south from December to March. It is never in both places at once. Wherever it stands, you’ll find the same tents, the same serene comfort and the same welcome.
| Detail | Kogatende | Ndutu |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 June to 31 October | 1 December to 31 March |
| Area | Northern Serengeti | Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area side |
| Camp site | Mara 10 | Ndepes 03 |
| Getting there | Less than a 10-minute drive from the Mara River | About 15 minutes from Ndutu Airstrip |
| The setting | The dry season in the north: clear mornings, warm days, and the Mara River less than a 10-minute drive away | The green season on the southern plains: fresh grass, wide skies and long, soft evenings |
| Rates | The same full-board rates at both locations | |
1 June to 31 October
Kogatende, Northern Serengeti
From 1 June to 31 October the camp stands at Mara 10 in Kogatende, less than a 10-minute drive from the Mara River.
From 1 June to 31 October the camp stands at Mara 10, in the northern Serengeti, less than a 10-minute drive from the Mara River. It is the dry season: clear mornings, warm days, and the river and its surroundings on your doorstep.
Kogatende is a place to settle in. Your tent has a proper bed, an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower and a private veranda; breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared for you in camp, and the team is on hand around the clock. Being this close to the river means you spend your days near it rather than driving to it, and come back each evening to a quiet camp, a hot shower and dinner. For the dry season in the north, it is hard to be better placed.
1 December to 31 March
Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area side
From 1 December to 31 March the camp moves to Ndepes 03, about 15 minutes from Ndutu Airstrip, between Olakira Camp and Serengeti Ranger Post.
From 1 December to 31 March the camp stands at Ndepes 03 in Ndutu, on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area side of the southern Serengeti plains, about 15 minutes from Ndutu Airstrip and between Olakira Camp and Serengeti Ranger Post. It is the green season on the plains: fresh grass, wide skies and long, soft evenings.
Ndutu is the camp for unhurried days. The tents are the same as at Kogatende, each with an en-suite bathroom, a hot shower and a private veranda, and the plains open out from the edge of camp. Every meal is prepared for you, the team walks you to your tent after dark, and the short drive from the airstrip means you are settled in soon after you land.
Which camp is open in your month.
Choose a month to see where we’d host you: Central Serengeti all year, and the seasonal camp in the north or the south.
| Camp and location | Open | The setting |
|---|---|---|
| Mbuni Central Serengeti Camp, Nyarusigwa 5, Central Serengeti | Open all year | The heart of the park, 13 km from Seronera Airstrip |
| Mbuni Migration Camp at Kogatende, Mara 10, Northern Serengeti | 1 June to 31 October | The dry season in the north, less than a 10-minute drive from the Mara River, usually June to October |
| Mbuni Migration Camp at Ndutu, Ndepes 03, Ngorongoro Conservation Area side | 1 December to 31 March | The green season on the southern plains, 15 minutes from Ndutu Airstrip, usually December to March |
Choose a month
- Mbuni Central Serengeti Camp is open all year.
- Mbuni Migration Camp is at Kogatende from 1 June to 31 October, and at Ndutu from 1 December to 31 March.
Tell us your month and we’ll confirm which camp and location would host you.
Rooms and full-board rates
Per person, per night, the same at Kogatende and Ndutu. Full board means breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, with drinking water, tea and coffee.
- Park concession fees are not included.
- Children 0 to 5 stay free; 6 to 12 pay 50%; 13 and over pay the full rate.
- The single-room rate applies to the first two rooms on a booking. Any additional single rooms are charged at the double-room rate. Booking policies
Which room suits you?
Double room
Couples travelling together.
- Full board
- $290 per person, per night
Twin room
Two friends, siblings or colleagues sharing a tent, each with their own bed.
- Full board
- $290 per person, per night
Charged at the double or twin rate.
Enquire about a twin room
Triple room
Three travellers sharing one tent, such as friends or a family with an older child.
- Full board
- $260 per person, per night
Family room
Families who want to stay together. Tell us your children’s ages and we’ll suggest the right arrangement.
Quoted on request. Children aged 0 to 5 stay free; 6 to 12 pay 50% of the adult rate.
Enquire about a family roomWhat’s in camp
In every full-board stay
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Drinking water
- Tea and coffee
At both camps, in every location
- En-suite bathroom with hot shower
- Private veranda
- Mosquito nets
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar
- Lounge and dining area
- Campfire evenings around the fire pit
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
- Electricity day and night for lighting and charging
- Staff on hand around the clock
- Escort to and from your tent after dark
Need something that isn’t listed? Ask us before you travel
Gallery
A look around Mbuni Migration Camp, at Kogatende and Ndutu.
Experiences by location
Most experiences are offered at both locations. Sundowners are offered at Kogatende but not at Ndutu, where the camp’s setting doesn’t suit them. More about each one.
| Experience | Kogatende | Ndutu |
|---|---|---|
| Bush dining | Available | Available |
| Sundowners | Available | Not offered |
| Unfenced, in the wild | Available | Available |
| The sounds of the bush | Available | Available |
| Custom celebrations | Available | Available |
Celebrations and private meals
Optional extras, charged separately from the full-board rate. Add any of them to your enquiry below. More about each one.
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Honeymoon package
$100 per couple
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Celebration cake
$35 per cake
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Private breakfast, lunch or dinner
$50 per person
Before you travel
What does full board include?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, plus drinking water, tea and coffee. Park concession fees are not included in our rates.
When is Mbuni Migration Camp at Kogatende, and when is it at Ndutu?
It is a seasonal camp. It stands at Mara 10, Kogatende, in Northern Serengeti from 1 June to 31 October, and at Ndepes 03 in Ndutu, on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area side, from 1 December to 31 March.
How close is Mbuni Migration Camp to the Mara River?
At Kogatende, less than a 10-minute drive. The camp stands at Mara 10 from 1 June to 31 October, so the river and its surroundings are on your doorstep for the whole of your stay.
Are the camps fenced, and how do you keep guests safe?
Our camps are unfenced, so wildlife can pass close to the tents. At every camp and location, a member of our team walks you to and from your tent after dark. It is standard practice for all guests, every night.
Are children welcome, and how are they charged?
Yes. Children aged 0 to 5 stay free, children aged 6 to 12 pay 50% of the adult rate, and guests aged 13 and over pay the full adult rate.
Can my safari guide stay at the camp?
Yes. A guide who requests a private room pays the full guest rate. Guides are welcome to dine with guests at no extra cost, or with the camp team if they let us know before heading out for the day.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel a confirmed booking, the charges are: 90–60 days before arrival, 50% of the total rate; 60–30 days before arrival, 75% of the total rate; 29–15 days before arrival, 100% of the total rate. Deposits are non-refundable. The full terms are on our booking policies page.
How do I book?
Send us an enquiry with your dates and who is travelling, and we’ll reply with availability and a quote. A 20% deposit secures your booking, and full payment is due 30 days before arrival.
Enquire about Mbuni Migration Camp
Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm which location suits them, with availability and a quote by email.
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Your reference:
- We check availability at your chosen camp for your dates.
- We reply by email with a full-board quote, including any extras you asked about.
- To confirm, you pay a 20% deposit; nothing is reserved before then.
Anything to add? Message us on WhatsApp or call +255 686 703 384, quoting your reference.
