About
Our traditionally designed and comfortable tented camp is eco-friendly and can be disassembled in just a couple of days and easily transported to where the wildlife action happens.
We have handpicked carefully chosen locations to maximise our guest experience from an exclusivity and wildlife access perspective. The exclusivity of the Lamai Wedge in the northern Serengeti, offering extraordinary walking safari adventures with few neighbouring camps and vehicles. Or the southern location in Kusini, carefully positioned for wider access to the migrating herds and excellent for big cats. You will be in awe of your surroundings, whether sipping coffee while watching the wildebeest charge across the northern plains or floating gently high above the southern plains in a hot-air balloon. Our exceptional value for money, superb Asilia-level service, professional guides, warm and genuine hosting, and the Africa migration on your doorstep will leave you begging for more.
CLOSED: MID-MARCH TO MAY, MID-NOVEMBER TO MID-DECEMBER 
CLOSEST AIRSTRIP (SOUTH): SERENGETI SOUTH, A 90-MIN DRIVE FROM CAMP
CLOSEST AIRSTRIP: LAMAI AIRSTRIP (NORTH), A 1-HR 40-MIN DRIVE FROM CAMP 
FAMILIES: CHILDREN AGED 5 AND OLDER
OPEN: JUNE TO MID-NOVEMBER (NORTHERN SERENGETI)
OPEN: MID-DECEMBER TO MID-MARCH (SOUTHERN SERENGETI) 
WI-FI 
ACCOMMODATION & AMENITIES
Ubuntu Migration Camp offers ten canvas safari tents, including a family tent. Mesh side panels provide natural light during the day, while comfortable beds ensure a good night’s sleep. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with a traditional safari-style bucket shower. Spend your afternoons relaxing on your tent’s porch and watching the nearby herds.
10 TENTS (INCLUDING 1 FOUR-SLEEPER FAMILY TENT)
100% SOLAR POWER WITH A BACKUP GENERATOR
BATTERY-CHARGING FACILITIES
COMPLIMENTARY LAUNDRY SERVICE
EN SUITE BATHROOMS Ubuntu has the best migration camp locations in northern and southern Serengeti.
From June to mid-November, Ubuntu Camp sits on the Lamai Wedge in the north, where there are fewer camps and vehicles, perfectly positioned for photographers on safari looking to capture those first dramatic river crossings. From mid-December to mid-March, Ubuntu Camp is stationed in Kusini in the southern Serengeti. Positioned on a hillside, overlooking the expansive wildebeest-filled plains, the location provides access to a broader area of the migrating herds and the opportunity to go where the action is. This is also excellent cat territory, resulting in frequent action as predators identify and stalk vulnerable newborns across the plains. Whether in the north or the south, Ubuntu Migration Camp provides carefully considered locations which maximise the guest experience from both an exclusivity and wildlife access perspective.
Best time to visit Ubuntu Migration Camp
June - September
Ubuntu Camp opens in June in the northern Serengeti, in anticipation of the herds which usually begin to arrive towards the end of the month. By mid-July, river crossings have usually begun, and will continue almost daily for the next two months as wildebeest and zebra cross back and forth. Many herds will continue north into the Masai Mara, but a large proportion remains in the northern Serengeti. Action in the river is furious as crocodile enjoy the easy pickings.
October - January
October is usually the last month of river crossings as the herds begin to move south. By mid-November, the herds have left the north and Ubuntu closes for its own migration. After the short rains of November and December, the southern plains are offering nutritious grazing for pregnant mothers and newborn calves. December may still experience afternoon showers, but January is usually warm and dry with only an occasional shower. Calving season has usually begun by mid-January, creating phenomenal predator action on the plains.
February - May
February is peak season in the south with the best weather and the height of the calving season. Calving often continues into early March, making this an economical time to travel to capitalise on lower rates with superb game viewing. As the long rains approach, Ubuntu Migration Camp closes in mid-March to wait out the rainy season before reopening in the northern Serengeti.
Rates & Seasonality*
* Special offers may apply
* Contact us for the best available rates
* Rates are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change
Currency
*Rate Includes: Full board accommodation, all house drinks (except champagne), limited laundry service, scheduled open vehicle game drives, transfers to/from Serengeti South airstrip (15 Dec - 14 Mar), Lamai airstrip (1 Jun - 14 Nov), Tourism Development Levy.
Excludes: Park fees, camping fees, Asilia conservation charge, walking safaris (Northern location only, US$60 per person, must be pre-booked), all transfers other than stated, flying doctors/medical evacuation insurance, flights & airport taxes, gratuities, items of personal nature, additional lunch (picnic or in house) US$25pp.
Walking Safaris: Walking safaris can be booked at US$60pp per walk (Northern location only), including park walking fees (subject to change in government fees). Walking may not be possible in June, depending on the density of the bush. Minimum age for walking safaris is 12 years. Pre-booking is required.
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Your Questions Answered
From June to mis-November, Ubuntu Migration Camp is accessed via Lamai airstrip, a one-hour and 40-minute drive from camp. From mid-December to mid-March, Kusini airstrip is only a 90-minute drive away.
Ubuntu Migration Camp welcomes children as young as five years old, and we provide a family-sized tent that accommodates up to four people.
Ubuntu Migration Camp moves with the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti, offering you the chance to witness the Great Migration in two key locations. July to October are the best months to witness river crossings in the northern Serengeti. January to mid-March is best for the drama of the calving season on the grassy plains of the southern Serengeti.
The Serengeti is home to over 70 large mammals and over 500 bird species. Alongside the herds of the Great Migration, you may spot lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, elephant, giraffe, and more.
Our experienced and hospitable guides take you on custom-designed 4×4 vehicles to explore wildlife twice daily. Our vehicles are equipped to keep you safe and comfortable and provide snacks and drinks to ensure your complete contentment.
Ubuntu Migration Camp offers various cuisines, including light buffets, packed lunches for on-the-go adventures, and three-course meals. In the north, we source fresh fruits and vegetables from our community upliftment programme in the nearby village.
Before arrival, kindly inform us of your dietary needs, and we will be more than happy to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate them.
When going on a safari, it’s best to wear neutral-coloured clothing suitable for the season and light synthetic hiking shoes which can be used for various safari activities. Also, remember that small planes have a baggage weight limit of 15kg (33 lbs).
Ubuntu Migration Camp in Tanzania uses solar energy and generator power. The tents have en suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and gravity-fed bucket showers. A bucket outside your tent is filled with hot water, then hoisted up a pole to sit higher than your shower head. Inside your shower, you can control the flow of the water to ensure it lasts as needed. In the event that you run out of water, a staff member will be hovering within calling distance to refill your bucket.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
The camp itself was a haven of comfort and cleanliness, just as I had envisioned. Our rooms were always tidied up to perfection while we were out exploring. It felt like magic, and we were constantly impressed.
Queenie W
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
The location is super as this time of year migration is right outside your tent. The tents were spacious and very comfortable. The bucket showers were nice and hot.
Nancy S
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Best trip ever!! The staff was so nice and welcoming. The location was perfect and very clean. The itinerary and everything else about this stay was awesome! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Jesse T
Awards & Recognition
Ubuntu Migration Camp consistently achieves top ratings from our guests on TripAdvisor and was recognised for a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in 2023.
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