Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp has a wonderfully secluded location, originally chosen by world renowned researcher and filmmaker, Alan Root. It overlooks the Moru Kopjes in central Southern Serengeti. It has good access to the wildebeest migration for most of the year, particularly in the calving season. Areas of special interest are the Moru Kopjes with their prehistoric paintings and musical rocks. And Lake Magadi, which is home to flocks of flamingos.
Paying homage to the mobile camps of the 1930s, but with all the modern day amenities of a luxury camp. Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero footprint’ and close proximity to nature combine to make an unmistakably distinctive and truly individual offering.
With the ‘Big Five’ and the annual migration being the constant highlights of any visit to the Serengeti, the introduction of Serengeti Pioneer Camp helps to sate the desires of even the most expectant of safari travelers. Moreover; with the combination of both Serengeti Pioneer Camp and the award winning Serengeti Migration Camp to the north, it will now be possible to cover over 90% of the Serengeti from both of these two camps. Thus maximizing the game viewing opportunities, and increasing game viewing time.
A dining tent hosts the Camp’s guests for both breakfast and dinner. Whilst luncheons are taken either in the Camp or the bush during what will no doubt be yet another enthralling day in the Serengeti. The views from the bar and lounge are spectacular. Providing the most memorable and convenient safari sundowner location. A swimming pool tops it all off.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp comprises 12 x tented suites, designed to evoke the very best of an era long gone but certainly not forgotten. One of these is an incredibly spacious family tent comprised of a double en suite and a twin en suite adjoined by a sitting room area. The safari tents are 38m2 and can sleep up to 3 x adults. The family tent is 75m2 and can accommodate up to 6 adults!
Tent InteriorFamily tent
All of the tents have en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and steaming hot solar-heated showers. Each tent has a personal room attendant to look after guests’ needs. Ensconced among the natural bush, the tented suites offer a truly back to nature feel.
Family Safaris at Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Children’s Activities
Guided camp nature walks – short walks looking at the trees, flowers, grasses, insects, birds and bird calls, mammals, tracks, and droppings.
Warrior & bush training. Learn Masai traditions, the use of some plants and trees, and stories of the bush.
Animal Safari Bingo. A game to take out on game drives, to identify the animals and tick off your cards.
Swimming pool
Flexible meal times and a children’s menu are available.
Children 5 years and over are welcome at Serengeti Pioneer Camp.
Children are defined as aged under 18 years.
Families of 5 or more traveling with children aged 5 – 12 years of age will receive exclusive use of vehicle free of charge. Subject to availability.
Children over 16 years may participate in guided walking safaris, subject to the guides’ discretion.
Child Policy
Children under 12 years
Free
Children 12 to 17.99 years
Child in own room
75% of the adult single room rate
Two children in own room
75% of the adult sharing rate per child
Three children in own room
75% of the adult triple room rate
Child sharing with 1 adult
50% of the per person adult sharing room rate
Two children sharing with 1 adult
50% of the per person adult sharing rate per child
Child sharing with 2 adults
25% of the per person adult sharing rate
Serengeti Pioneer Camp Activities
Serengeti, Lake Magadi, and the surrounding area activities ↓
Game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles
From January to March the migration is making its way through the southern route of the annual migration journey. From January to February calving occurs, and some 400,000 wildebeest calves are born in a period of just a few weeks. This event attracts various predators, particularly lions. Serengeti Pioneer Camp is located close enough to enjoy a full day game drive to view this natural phenomenon, and then return to camp in its quiet private corner of the Serengeti.
All Elewana, game drive vehicles have individual armrests, elevated seats with pockets, ample legroom, and added padding for superior guest comfort.
Safari game drive
Exclusive Use Safari
Guests can enjoy an exclusive-use vehicle with experienced driver-guide for the day. Should guests wish to stay out all day, this exclusive-use vehicle includes the option of a picnic hamper. Selected drink refreshments are also included within the vehicle.
For keen photographers, the two front seats can be replaced with a mattress for photographers that want low angle shots. The vehicles are suitable for both amateur and professional photographers. Other features specific to photographers include:
Retractable windscreens to afford 360-degree views. Bean bags in the vehicle to assist photographers to steady their camera. Extra padded bags, pillowcases, etc can be provided to assist photographers with camera storage. They are familiar with the wildlife movements and can assist the photographer to get the best possible shot by positioning the vehicle in the best place.
Exclusive Use (per Game Drive Vehicle)
2026 and 2027
1 – 2 people
$540
3 – 4 people
$300
5+ people
Free
Walking Safaris
Accompanied by a qualified safari guide, a bush walk provides the ideal opportunity to experience the undisturbed sights, sounds, and smells of the bush. Tracking the footprints and markings of the wildlife that call this incredible part of the world home.
Bush picnics at a private picnic site
Serengeti Pioneer Camp has special permission from the park authorities to use a private picnic site. This is perfectly located on top of a hill offering stunning views over the Serengeti plains. That can be enjoyed in total privacy.
Moru Kopjes
A rocky outcrop with historical significance, several of the boulders display ancient Masai paintings. An important and unique feature of the kopjes is Ngong rock. A geological phenomenon. Musical sounds are produced when the rock is hit with smaller rocks. Ngong rock has been used as a communication tool for local Masai for centuries. As well as its historical significance, Moru Kopje also acts as a natural reservoir for water. Thus attracting much wildlife for most of the year. It is a particular favorite for big cats, and one can often view a majestic lion basking in the sun on the rocks.
Lions sleeping on rock
Lake Magadi
A large soda lake accessible from camp, Lake Magadi is seasonally home to a few hundred flamingos. Their pink masses are a marvel to behold.
Lake Magadi
Cheetah Conservation
The camp unofficially supports the Serengeti Cheetah Project, with the managers hosting talks for the guests on the latest cheetah research in the area. Guests are provided brochures for identifying the cheetah individuals in the area and encouraged to help by reporting sightings.
Balloon Safaris
Arrange for the timeless and inimitable Serengeti Balloon Safari. This is the experience of a lifetime and another bucket list activity. We’ll book this in advance for you when you book your safari to Serengeti Pioneer Camp.
2026 and 2027 Experiences & Activities (US$ per person)
On Game Package
On Full Board Package
Scheduled and Shared Game Drives, Twice Daily
Incl
$220
2 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide
$90
4 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide
$115
Airstrip Transfer | Seronera (per vehicle)
Incl
$450
Experiences and activities are subject to availability, and weather conditions.
How To Get To Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Seronera airstrip is a 1 hour flight from Arusha airport and a 50-minute drive from camp.
Several scheduled flights depart from Arusha and other Tanzanian airstrips on a daily basis.
Private charters from anywhere
Best time to visit Serengeti Pioneer Camp
The wet months in the Southern Serengeti are from November to May, with March & April having the heaviest rains. Of course, January to March is the calving season so this is a wonderful time to visit Serengeti Pioneer Camp. Generally, the days are warm, with no humidity and cool nights.
Malaria is extremely low-risk at Serengeti Pioneer Camp as the altitude is over 4000ft. For your peace of mind, tents are sealed against mosquitoes at night.
Need to know info before you go
The camp is 100% solar powered with a backup generator. Power in tents for lighting and charging facilities in the main area are available 24hrs a day. All game vehicles have inverters for charging batteries on game drives. WiFi internet is available in public areas.
Rates at Serengeti Pioneer Camp are either on a full board basis or the game package rate.
2026 Serengeti Pioneer Camp Safari Tents Indicative Rates in US$
Full Board
Game Package
High Season:
1st June until 31st October
Per person sharing
$1020
$1320
Single room
$1530
$1830
Triple room
$2294
$2969
Family Suite
$5100
$5870
Mid Season:
1st November until 19th December
Per person sharing
$825
$1125
Single room
$1237
$1537
Triple room
$1856
$2531
Family Suite
$4134
$4883
High Season:
20th December to 3rd January 2027
Per person sharing
$1020
$1320
Single room
$1530
$1830
Triple room
$2294
$2969
Family Suite
$5100
$5870
2027 Serengeti Pioneer Camp Safari Tents Indicative Rates in US$
Full Board
Game Package
High Season:
4th January to 28th February
Per person sharing
$1,051
$1,351
Single room
$1,577
$1,877
Triple room
$2,365
$3,040
Family Suite
$5,253
$6,046
Mid Season:
1st to 31st March
Per person sharing
$850
$1,150
Single room
$1,275
$1,575
Triple room
$1,913
$2,588
Family Suite
$4,258
$5,029
Green Season:
1st April to 31st May
Per person sharing
$698
$998
Single room
$1,047
$1,347
Triple room
$1,571
$2,246
Family Suite
$3,499
$4,256
High Season:
1st June until 31st October
Per person sharing
$1,051
$1,351
Single room
$1,577
$1,877
Triple room
$2,365
$3,040
Family Suite
$5,253
$6,046
Mid Season:
1st November until 19th December
Per person sharing
$850
$1,150
Single room
$1,275
$1,575
Triple room
$1,913
$2,588
Family Suite
$4,258
$5,029
High Season:
20th December to 3rd January 2028
Per person sharing
$1,051
$1,351
Single room
$1,577
$1,877
Triple room
$2,365
$3,040
Family Suite
$5,253
$6,046
The Family Suite rate is for 2 x adults and 2 x children.
The first single room in any booking will not incur a single room supplement. Any additional single rooms in the same booking will be charged at the full single room rate. Except when a booking contains more than 3 single rooms. Any additional single rooms beyond the first 3 single rooms will be charged at the double room rate.
Rates Include / Exclude
The full board rates include:
Accommodation,
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house spirits, teas, coffees, and refreshments (on the property).
Laundry services.
Game Package rates include:
The full board package, PLUS
Twice daily shared game drives and/or guided walking safari.
Drinks on activities.
Transfers to/from our designated airstrip(s).
All rates exclude:
All drinks on full board. Premium drinks on game package rates and full board.
Any additional meals (early arrivals/late departures).
Transfers (other than to/from designated airstrips).
Flying doctors medical evacuation insurance.
Flights and airport taxes.
Gratuities.
Park or reserve fees, conservancy fees, and camping fees, as applicable.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp Accommodation Special Offers and Packages
Please note: check with us as offers change and some are valid for short times etc.
Offers cannot be combined with any other offer / discount and are subject to availability.
They are applicable on accommodation rates only.
Elewana Circuit Discount
Serengeti Pioneer Camp is part of the Elewana Collection. A collection of luxury boutique lodges, camps, and hotels in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay longer at any combination of these properties and get great discounts.
Elewana Circuit discount
1st January to 30th June 2026 and
1st November to 19th December 2026
6+ nights
10%
8+ nights
15%
10+ nights
20%
1st July to 31st October 2026 and
20th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Only pay for 3 nights. Your 4th night is on us between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027! That’s a 25% discount!
Valid at all Elewana properties as detailed in above circuit discount offer except Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.
Pay 4 Stay 5
Unwind a Little Longer: Book 4 consecutive nights at a single property or at a combination of Elewana lodges and enjoy the 5th night complimentary. For travel dates between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027. That’s a 20% discount!
This offer can be redeemed at all Elewana properties, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.
10% Discount Offer
Enjoy an exclusive additional 10% discount on Elewana’s rates when you book and travel within 8 weeks up to 31st August 2026.
Tanzania: Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Kilindi Zanzibar
Kenya: Sand River Mara, Elephant Pepper and Little Elephant Pepper Camps in the Masai Mara, Elsa’s Kopje in Meru
This offer stands independently and cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts
Terms and conditions apply
Returning Guests
Elewana rewards its returning guests with a 5% discount on accommodation rates on top of any other special offer. Along with 20% off all Spa Treatments (where available).
It can be combined with any other special offer.
The Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Escape
Combine the wildlife teeming plains of the Serengeti or the magical UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater with the crystal clear waters off Zanzibar and enjoy a 15% discount.
The seven night bush and beach package is valid for three nights at Serengeti Pioneer Camp and four nights at Kilindi Zanzibar. The offer is valid for bookings made from now for travel in 2027 with a minimum of seven nights.
Blackout dates are from 1st May to 31st October 2027 and 20th December 2027 to 3rd January 2028. This offer is not combinable with any other discount and terms and conditions apply.
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