Adventurous travelers dwell in luxury while moving with nature at this comfortable, eco-friendly lodge. Siringit Migration Camp offers a mobile safari experience that migrates with the herds through Serengeti National Park— from the Mara River crossings in the north to the calving season in the south. 

The five-star lodge receives rave reviews from guests about its food, views, and staff but retains a simple, elegant atmosphere. It offers only eight to 10 Bedouin-style canvas tents and operates seasonally using locally-sourced, recycled materials in an effort to minimize its carbon footprint. 

A TripAdviser reviewer referred to the camp as a “phenomenal place to stay in the vast and beautiful Serengeti National Park. … I slept like a baby there with the sounds of nature serenading me.” Another reviewer said that the space between each luxury canvas tent gave an illusion of isolation while providing an amazing view of the diverse Serengeti landscape. 

That is by design, according to Siringit Migration Camp management, which places its tents atop raised platforms to give guests an open, 360-degree view.

Step out onto the private veranda to spot an overwhelming display of rare plant and animal life, including more than 500 species of birds. Go back inside to find a spacious room with all the comforts: an en-suite bathroom and flushing toilet, hot water, fireplace, comfortable bed, and even board games and room service. 

“I cannot believe they take that whole camp up in the north for the migration and then back down to the south,” a reviewer wrote recently. “It’s an incredible task, and it seems they do it with pride and excellence.” 

Guests said the meals in the mess tent are an experience in and of themselves. Chef Axel Janssen whips up a delicious three-course menu, sometimes accompanied by live song and dance from the staff, while the occasional giraffe strolls nearby. 

This relatively new migration camp launched in August of 2021, but it’s already gained repeat customers and a great reputation for its appealing style, attentive management, and experienced guides. Set in one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, visitors come here to watch the spectacle of thousands of zebras and wildebeest following the annual rains from the northern to southern plains. 

Eight tents for up to two guests are available at the Ndutu site in the south from Dec. 15-April 1. The Kogatende site in the north can host 10 tents for up to two guests from June 1-Nov. 7. The camp can also offer one interconnected tent accommodating up to two adults and two children.