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Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp
Elegant and Exclusive
Guarded by three-million-year-old granite towers in the magnificent Serengeti National Park, our camp offers the quintessential African safari experience. Our elegant tented camp is located on one of the main annual migration corridors for over one million wildebeest, half a million zebras and gazelles and their accompanying cast of predators.
Start or end your day with a delicious meal in our tented dining room or treat yourself to a feast in the bush, dining amidst the unmatched splendor of nature. Embark on a thrilling game drive through the park, take an expertly guided bird-watching tour or enjoy a bird’s-eye view of your spectacular surroundings as you rise above the plains in a hot-air balloon.
Celebrate your wedding or honeymoon and trust us to anticipate your every need. Spoil your family with a wonderful safari holiday and create a lifetime of memories.
Accommodation
Tented Accommodation In The Serengeti
Discover a refined retreat within the dazzling natural beauty of Serengeti National Park. With 16 custom-made canvas tents, we offer spacious style and a host of home-like comforts, ensuring a restful stay. All tents feature two queen beds, free Wi-Fi and a private tented bathroom with hot water and flushing WCs.
A private terrace outside each tent allows you to take in the splendor of the surrounding glades; room service is available at your convenience.
Tents
Our tents are dotted throughout the rocky glades of the camp and set on raised stone platforms. The expansive main bedroom area features two queen beds, each covered by mosquito nets.
A relaxed seating area offers comfortable chairs and stylish lamps—perfect for unwinding with a book or taking advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi./p>
The tented bathroom includes a flushing WC, twin vanity and a shower with 24-hour hot water. Each tent also has a private outdoor terrace with safari chairs and sun loungers, ideal for relaxing and admiring the surrounding wilderness.
Dining
A Bush Dinner in The Serengeti
Whether you choose to dine in our cozy tented dining room, enjoy a barbecue by the campfire or immerse yourself in the majesty of the Serengeti with a bush dinner, our flavorful cuisine and impeccable service will perfectly complement your safari experience.
For those who prefer to dine in the privacy of their tent, room service is also available.
Dining Tent & Bar
Tucked within the center of the camp, our tented dining room offers a welcoming atmosphere and an expansive terrace with sweeping views of the plains.
Breakfast and lunch are both served à la carte.
For dinner, our table d’hôte menus feature soup and salad, an entrée, dessert, cheese and biscuits and fine Tanzanian tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are available. Pair your meal with a glass of wine or fresh-squeezed juice to enhance your dining experience.
Located within the camp’s central lounge area, our stylish bar is a welcoming spot for a cocktail with friends.
Balloon Safari
Drift in silence above the Serengeti plains, dip down towards the hippo pools of the Grumeti River and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife theatre unfolding below you.
Bush Breakfast
One of the classic safari highlights, the bush breakfast is an experience not to be missed.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a glass of chilled sparkling wine and fresh-pressed orange juice.
Our chef will prepare a selection of sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes and toast. After breakfast, enjoy a game drive back to the lodge.
Sundowners
Having drinks while watching the sun go down dates back to the great safaris of the 1920s, all of which featured elegant “bush” cocktails served against the unforgettable backdrop of the African sunset.
Bush Dinner
Our bush dinner unfolds on the plains at sunset. Begin with sundowners around the campfire and build anticipation for a sumptuous five-course dinner, expertly prepared on the barbecue.
Under the expert guidance of the Chef, guests prepare selected dishes (mainly local dishes) as they learn about local cuisine.
Get to learn basic greeting words, counting, food and animal names.
Experiences
Explore the Serengeti National Park
- Game Drives
- Guided Nature Walks & Bird Watching
- Bush Breakfast
- Bush Dinner
- Sundowner
- Balloon Safari
Enhance your stay by adding these local experiences at a fee.
Our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles offer comfort, panoramic viewing, dedicated safari guides, refreshments on-board and radio-links for fast location of game.
Slow in pace and wide-ranging in scenery, the Serengeti nature walk is designed to offer gentle exercise and a fascinating insight into the world of African trees, flowers, insects, reptiles, birds and animals.
Savour a full English breakfast among stunning bush vistas before heading back to the camp on another game drive.
The bush dinner takes place at a scenic location on the plains or a high on a hill overlooking the migration corridor.
Sundowners have been a hallmark of the safari experience since the 1920s, coupling the pleasure of an afternoon cocktail with the enjoyment of a majestic African sunset.
Drift in silence above the Serengeti plains, dip down to the hippo pools of the Grumeti River and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the wildlife theatre as it is enacted below you.
Maisha Treatments in Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp
Cleanse the mind, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself in the wilderness of Central Serengeti. Our Maisha Spa menu features treatments designed to pamper, indulge, and restore.
Each therapy is customised to your personal needs and draws from both modern skincare and time-honoured African healing practices.
Whether you're unwinding after a game drive or seeking a deeper sense of renewal, every treatment is a moment of serenity.
Memorable Weddings & Honeymoons in Tanzania
Fulfil your dreams of a magical safari wedding at our sophisticated camp in the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Set against the backdrop of the park’s far-reaching plains, we offer a destination that is as unique as your love.
Celebrate with a traditional Maasai wedding featuring a local chief, dancers and choir, exchange your vows in the bush or plan a relaxed BBQ. Whatever your preference, our skilled team will be at your side from start to finish, assisting you with everything from venue choice and catering to special accommodation rates for your wedding party.
Enjoy your honeymoon while taking part in two daily game drives, strolling in the bush with a knowledgeable guide, gazing down at the wildlife from a hot-air balloon or witnessing the incredible migration of the wildebeests.
Honeymooning couples can also enjoy:
- Our best and most private tent, with welcome fruit and flowers
- A special table for two in our dining room, or dinner on your tent’s terrace
- Honeymoon breakfast in bed with sparkling wine
- Private honeymoon dinner for two on our candle-lit balcony
- Breakfast for two in the bush
- Massage for two in your tent
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Renewable Energy
Serena Hotels champions environmental responsibility across all properties. Our key initiatives include waste management, biodiversity protection, and sustainable design.
Complementing these efforts, Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp operates on thermal solar heating systems.
Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp
An Ideal Location for Serengeti Safaris
Standing in the heart of Serengeti National Park, enclosed by ancient granite outcrops, Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp offers front-row access to the iconic Great Migration.