Pioneer Camp

Located in south central Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Pioneer Camp is a smart tented camp built like the early explorer era. Built on a kopje, the camp setting retains a feeling of seclusion yet is well placed as a base for game drives across southern Serengeti’s vast open plains.

The thatched building that contains the lounge sits atop a rocky outcrop and offers commanding views across acacia woodland, open plains, and the Moru Kopjes. Canvas and mesh sides usually remain rolled up allowing a cool breeze and natural light in. A selection of seating areas created from soft couches, wooden chairs, director’s chairs and sun loungers offer guests the opportunity to relax and watch gregarious hyrax and colourful lizards scuttle over the surrounding rocks, or to enjoy the views beyond.

For breakfast and dinner guests are hosted at individual tables covered in white table cloths; at night these are lit by lanterns. If guests choose to have lunch at the camp, instead of a picnic as part of their game drive, then this meal is often served outdoors in a bush setting.

Built over a gradual incline the Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s 12 tented rooms each have a view, and the staggered layout allows for privacy. Suspended below a canvas ceiling and cooling shade cloth layer, the tent’s front canvas panels can be rolled up during the day and closed at night. Soft neutral rugs, throws and cushions round out the effect. A tall shelving unit with curtained doorways at each end divides the bedroom from the en suite. The bedroom is furnished with king-size or two queen-size beds, a small writing desk, storage trunks, chairs and a coffee table set with a sherry decanter. The bathroom has a flush toilet, shower and basin.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!