andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas is a luxury mobile tented camp that follows the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The camps attempt to anticipate the movements of the Great Migration. Bringing you as close as possible to the wildebeest action. As well as observing the magnificent resident game. The campsites move five times a year and you have the opportunity to enjoy a privately guided Great Migration experience. Explore with professionally trained guides, among the best in the industry. Enjoy the opportunity to customize your daily game viewing activities according to your interests.
The ultimate remote getaway amid the vast herds, with wildebeest, frequently coming through the camps. And exciting prey and predator interaction witnessed nearby. Enjoy seasonal sightings of the Grumeti and Mara River crossings in western and northern Serengeti respectively. And wildebeest calving season at Ndutu in Southern Serengeti. There is an exceptional resident game all year, plus big cat sightings of lions and leopards. And unique wildlife including the topi migration near Grumeti. Rhino in the north. Excellent cheetah sightings in the south. And big elephant herds throughout.
Old world glamour with the elegance of a classic safari. Unwind in the most luxurious mobile tents in the Serengeti; with sophisticated camping in private campsites close to the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. Experience the theater and adventure of the African bush adventure. Safari in comfort and luxury. With a private butler, hot bucket shower, and crystal glassware. Enjoy evening drinks around the campfire before dining under the stars. Fall asleep to the sounds of lions roaring and the peace of the African bush veld. Far removed from the chaos of the world.
Two private camps feature luxurious en suite safari tents, entirely intimate and exclusive. Each has a double bed, en suite bathroom, and separate toilet. As well as, an indoor sitting area, personal bar, and his and hers al fresco bucket showers. Custom made rugs, crisp linens, sparkling crystal, and polished brass lend flair to the simplicity of camping. We call it glamping. The tents are 35 m2 (377 f2).
Tent
Serengeti Under Canvas Family Safari
Serengeti Under Canvas allows children 6 years and older. However, the camps cannot accommodate more than four children at the camp at any given time. Two spacious tented suites with an interconnecting passage make up a family tent. Each tent has its own en suite bathroom and a private veranda and seating area. The family tent is 24 m2 and 35 m2 (258 f2 and 377 f2). There is also 1 x triple tent.
Triple Tent
Adventures For Children At Serengeti Under Canvas
Children will have the opportunity to embark on the WILDchild program. Filled with fun, interactive activities that offer opportunities to learn and discover new experiences and cultures. The adventures at &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas include:
Learn to play Bao
Bush survival – like the Maasai
Fashion a traditional Maasai bow and arrow and join a spear throwing competition
Fire making the Maasai way
Roasting marshmallows and stargazing
TANZANIA CHILD POLICY
0-5 years
Game drives only if a private vehicle is booked. A children’s game drive is available outside normal game drive time (avoiding lions, leopards, and elephants). No walks outside of the lodge.
6-11 years
Activities are at the discretion of the lodge manager / guides / rangers*.
12-15 years
Game drives and nature walks*
16 years and above
All activities permitted
*Nature walks outside of grounds are at the discretion of the lodge for children from 6 to 15.
A private vehicle can be booked when staying at &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas. This allows the drives to be tailored to suit the ages of the children. Subject to availability and at an additional cost.
Child Minding: While there aren’t trained child minders, certain staff members who are wonderful with children can assist. At an additional cost.
Please note: The lodge is not fenced off and children are required to have an adult accompanying them at all times.
Serengeti Under Canvas Activities
Game Drives (Included)
At andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas, game drives are tailored to suit your preference. With a choice between shorter, twice daily drives or one long full day game drive with a stop for a picnic lunch. The annual movements of the camps are carefully planned to anticipate the progress of the Great Migration, so you should not have to travel too far to see the vast herds. However, if the Migration has moved off or the dramatic river crossings are in progress, you may choose to spend more time in the vehicle to maximize your chances of seeing this incredible phenomenon.
Wildebeest migration river crossing
When the Migration herds are not within easy reach, the camps remain in some of the most remote and beautiful corners of the Serengeti. With game drives setting off in search of the exceptional resident game. This will allow for some magnificent, private game viewing compared to the migration months. As you may be spending most of the day on the move, safari vehicles are closed. They have roll down canvas windows and pop-top roofs. Game drives are conducted in the Serengeti National Park so off road and night drives are not permitted.
Safari game drive
Activities at an additional cost ↓
Hot Air Ballooning
View the Serengeti from above with this truly spectacular Hot Air Ballooning experience. Marvel at the views and wildlife from above; as you enjoy this experience of a lifetime that will truly be with you forever. A hot air balloon over the Serengeti is a rare and precious adventure that will never be forgotten. This activity is available when in the Seronera / Ndutu / Grumeti / Kogatende regions.
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon
Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour
Explore the breathtaking surroundings of the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind. Best known as the home of the earliest remains of homo sapiens; which was discovered by Mary Leaky. Move on to crescent shaped volcanic ash dunes known as Shifting Sands. That slowly creeps across the desert floor in response to prevailing winds. (Only when in the Ndutu region)
Visit a Cultural Authentic Maasai Boma
Guides stop along the way to the Cultural Village to explain the Maasai’s medicinal and cooking uses of the indigenous vegetation which you pass along the way. Once you reach the village, you will be ushered into a Boma. This is a typical Maasai enclosure comprising of huts fashioned from mud and cow dung. You will be able to meet the families. Learn about their customs and beliefs, and even ask them questions. If you are keen, you can also make a stop at the resident clinic and the local village school. It promises to be an enlightening cultural outing.
Best time to visit and how to get to Serengeti Under Canvas
As Serengeti Under Canvas is a mobile camp, it moves with the migration. Therefore, it is always a good time to visit. We will advise on the best way to get to camp depending on the time of year you are traveling.
andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Accommodation Rates
2025 andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Indicative Rates
Tented Suite
(Per person sharing)
Family Tent
(Per suite)
11th January until 28th February 2025
$ 1,590
$ 5,565
1st March until 15th June 2025
$ 1,050
$ 3,675
16th June until 31st October 2025
$ 1,590
$ 5,565
1st November until 20th December 2025
$ 1,130
$ 3,955
21st December 2025 until 10th January 2026
$ 1,590
$ 5,565
Rates Include / Exclude and Single Supplement ↓
Rates Include
Accommodation
Three meals daily
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas, and coffees
Twice daily game drives
Refreshments on game drives
Laundry (limited)
Swarovski Optik binoculars for use during the stay
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Transfers to / from the camp airstrip
WILDchild program
Rates Exclude
Telephone calls
Gratuities
Personal items
Shop purchases
Champagne, cognac, fine wines, premium brand spirits, cigars
Park fees (and government charges including Tourism Development Levy per person per night)
Hot air balloon safaris
Cultural visits to Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands when camps are at Ndutu
Weddings and blessings
Single Supplement
From 1st May until 31st October and 21st December to 10th January every year:
A single supplement of 50% applies to all single rooms.
From 11th January until 30th April and 1st November to 20th December every year:
A 50% single supplement is only charged from the third single room per booking.
andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Accommodation Special Offers
Milestone Celebrations Offer
Celebrate a significant birthday or wedding anniversary with us and receive a 20% discount on your accommodation
Applicable for the following birthdays: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th etc.
Applicable for the following wedding anniversaries: 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th.
Valid for 6 months before OR after your celebration date. Simply provide your identification or wedding certificate as proof.
Valid for all room types.
May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates.
Offer can only be applied to the room the milestone guests will be occupying.
Valid 11th January – 10th April 2025, 1st May – 30 June 2025 and 1st September – 20th December 2025
Long Stay Rates
Stay more than 3 nights at any &Beyond lodges in Africa, for the same guests on a single itinerary and get discounts. Subject to the seasonal availability of the offer.
Stay 4, Pay 3
Get a night free at Serengeti Under Canvas when you stay 4 nights.
Valid from 11th January to 30th April 2025 and 1st November – 20th December 2025
One partner pays the full rate and the other partner pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay. The honeymoon offer is valid for stays of 2 or more nights. Valid throughout the year.
Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.
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