Mapito Camp Serengeti

Location: Serengeti Ecosystem

There's nothing quite like experiencing the sights and sounds of Africa from a tented camp, and no tented camp is quite like Mapito.  Mapito means the “tracking of animals” in Swahili and, with this camp's prime location in the path of the annual Great Migration, guests here truly do feel they're on a safari adventure from a bygone era.

Located at Ikoma, just beyond the boundary of the Serengeti National Park, Mapito is tucked away in a clearing, surrounded by shady acacia trees.  Each insect-proof tent is airy and spacious and full equipped with en suite bathroom facilities (flush toilet, basins and hot shower) and a delightful private veranda.  Your tent will be furnished with chairs, tables, a luggage rack, large beds with mosquito netting and kerosene lamps.  Solar electricity is also used to light the tents.

Sitting on one of the comfortable chairs after a hot shower, with a cool drink in your hand, you can while away the evenings listening to the sounds of the wildlife all around you.  If you're feeling sociable, or simply want to listen to other people's safari tales, you can join your fellow guests and hosts around the nightly camp fire.  Retiring to bed, you'll sink into a deep sleep serenaded by the roar of a lion or the laugh of a hyena, and on cooler nights you'll even find a hot water bottle tucked between your sheets.

Meals at Mapito are taken in the mess tent or on the adjacent veranda.  The chefs will be happy to work out a full course menu taking into consideration your favourites, using fresh fruit and vegetables.  Dietary requirements will, of course, be taken into full consideration.

Photos of Mapito Camp Serengeti

Tours to Mapito Camp Serengeti

Below are some of the safari holidays we offer which include a stay at Mapito Camp Serengeti. To find out more about each tour, just click one of the links below. We can also arrange custom tours and safaris which include a stay at Mapito Camp Serengeti so feel free to e-mail us or visit our custom tours page.