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Olakira Camp

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Olakira Camp is a mobile, tented camp that moves through the Serengeti, following the Great Migration. It rotates between the north and the south of the park, as the vast herds of wildebeests move in search of fresh grazing.

Why we like Olakira Camp

With the focus on experience, without compromising on comfort, Olakira’s two locations are perfectly chosen. The addition of stargazing extensions to the tents is a brilliant touch, making the most of the light-pollution-free skies of the Serengeti.

Facilities

The camp consists of nine spacious safari tents, including one family tent. These are all decorated in traditional safari style with modern tweaks. All tents have en-suite bathrooms complete with bucket showers and flushing toilets. An unusual feature is the addition of stargazing extensions to the tents, which allow you to roll your bed out beneath a mosquito netting roof.

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Bush breakfasts, picnics and dinners
  • Cultural and community visits (in the north)
  • Dawn hot-air balloon trips

Nearby experiences

  • Safari
  • Big Cats
  • Migration
  • Guides/Guiding
  • Game Drive

Ideally suited for

  • Romantic/Honeymoon

Price guide

£££££

Location

Between June and November, the camp sits in the north of the park, in the Kogatende area. It is wonderfully positioned, just 300 metres from a crossing point on the Mara River. Between December and March, it is set up in the south, in the Ndutu area. This is calving season and the surrounding plains are full of wildebeests giving birth.

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We have had some fantastic experiences with Steppes in the past, but have to say this trip was really up there. The lodge suggested by Ilona was amazing, transfers were fantastic, the communication beforehand from both Ilona and Vanessa was wonderful and the help we received when we had one small hiccup at our first hotel was outstanding. Thanks so much.

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