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Kichakani Camp, an A&K Sanctuary

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A&K SANCTUARY

Kichakani Camp, an A&K Sanctuary

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safari lodges
A&K SANCTUARY

Kichakani Camp, an A&K Sanctuary

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safari lodges
A&K SANCTUARY

Kichakani Camp, an A&K Sanctuary

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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

The Great Migration – as its name suggests – is a process, not a moment, one that continues in a year-round cycle. Kichakani Camp, which exists in two locations in different parts of the Serengeti National Park, allows guests to see two quite distinct moments in this cycle – the Mara River crossing being one of them, the no less extraordinary wildebeest calving season the other. All this from a tented camp cut on classic lines, redolent of the Golden Age of safari – though with a good many more up-to-date flourishes.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE Kichakani Camp, an A&K Sanctuary
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The sheer scale, sweep and uplifting beauty of the Serengeti itself

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Intimate mobile camp following the Great Migration in two locations throughout the year

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Puts you smack bang in the middle of one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events

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Authentic close-to-nature safari experience – just you, the canvas, a bucket shower, and the bush (with plenty of cosseting contemporary touches)

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Abundant wildlife with ample opportunity to see the Big Five, and more than 500 bird species

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Communal evenings round the fire pit to swap tales of sightings

Twice-daily game drives

4x4 adventures in the wild

Meals & drinks included

Delicious locally crafted cuisine

Expert guides

Wildlife tracking with local specialists

Daily sundowners

Refreshing drinks after a day's excursions

THE SAFARI EXPERIENCE

The Safari Experience at Kichakani Camp

The beauty of this mobile camp – set up in two spectacular locations in the Serengeti National Park – is its close-to-nature, authentic safari set-up. In the northern site, there’s rolling savannah as far as the eye can see; and action-packed days tracking thousand-strong herds of wildebeest make you feel as if you too are part of the Great Migration. In the south, it’s a story of birth, with baby zebra, impala and wildebeest wobbling about, and unforgettable sunrises over the rocky terrain. In both locations, morning coffee is delivered to your tent by intuitive room attendants; picnic lunches are eaten in the bush for full immersion in the wilderness, and sundowners are sipped from the mobile gin bar set up by the boma back at camp as Chuck Berry hits play from the gramophone. Most unique of all are the rustic-chic bucket showers enjoyed after a full day of adventuring.

See the life cycle of the Great Migration up close

From thundering wildebeest on the move in the northern Serengeti to baby zebra and impala finding their feet among the herd in the south


Bush picnics and sociable sundowners

Lunch out in the wild while game viewing is followed by sundowners around the boma as ‘50s tunes play softly from the gramophone


Bucket showers amid a natural soundtrack

Brilliant room attendants know how to get the water temperature just right for unique safari showers


Memorable connections

From the expert guides to the team back at camp, staff go out of their way to make guests feel cared for


Discover a curated selection of extraordinary experiences

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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Game Drives

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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Sundowners

Dual-location mobile camp pitched perfectly for the Great Migration

The name “Kichakani” is Swahili for “in the bush”, and this is exactly where you’ll find yourself at this extraordinary camp that celebrates the ultimate remote, close-to-nature experience. With two locations in the north and south Serengeti, guests can choose the best time to visit depending on their preferences. The northern location showcases an incredible view of wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration from June to November, while the southern location enjoys a prime position for observing wildebeest calves, every December to March.

Kichakani Camp takes the traditional tented camping experience to luxurious new heights, offering a true immersion into the life of roaming 19th-century explorers. In an authentic touch, each ensuite bathroom features a traditional bucket shower, filled at the perfect temperature by a dedicated tent attendant. The stylish furniture, including handcrafted luggage, mid-century modern chairs and characterful cabinets, is all designed to be perfectly portable, and the large open-fronted communal tents are pitched to provide a panoramic setting for suppers, sundowners and relaxing afternoons. In the evenings, guests can gather around the traditional fire pit, swap stories under starry skies and listen to passionate guides share their knowledge of wildlife encounters and local legends. This enchanting light-touch home in the bush promises unforgettable up-close encounters.

Two sides of the Serengeti

You’ll find Kichakani amid the widescreen, unspoilt, acacia-dotted grandeur of the Serengeti National Park, though precisely which bit of the bush you’ll be in will depend on the time of year. The camp has two locations, one in the north, one in the south, to be in pole position for the Mara River crossing during the Great Migration, and for wildebeest calving season. As for the park itself, the Serengeti is widely considered the most magnificent in all of Africa. At 5,700 square miles of grassland plains, savannah, forest and woodlands, it is the largest park in Tanzania and also the oldest – and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It bustles with elephants, rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, impalas, warthogs and reedbucks, all the likely big cat predators, and more elusive animals such as the African wild dog.

2026

Kichakani Camp Offers

Rates & availability

Plan your trip for

Mar 31, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027

Inclusions

All meals and beverages

Game drives

Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip

Exclusions

Park Fees

Tourism Development Levy

International and domestic flights, and road transfers to and from other camps and lodges

Travel insurance, boutique purchases, spa treatments, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature

Suites & Prices

Prices per person per night. Prices are in USD.

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