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Olakira Migration Camp moves between northern Serengeti and the Ndutu area to follow the changing focus of the Great Migration. In the north, its wildlife focus includes the Mara River crossing areas; in the south, it is positioned for the Ndutu calving season and predators drawn to the herds. The camp therefore offers two distinct seasonal settings under one name. Canvas accommodation and stargazing spaces keep the experience close to the environment at each location.
The seasonal locations place guests near river-crossing country or the southern calving plains. Canvas living spaces retain a classic safari feel.
The lounge and dining tents use earthy colours with green and copper accents, giving the camp a warm contemporary feel within its portable design. An outdoor boma dining space, added for the 2025 season, creates a lantern-lit setting around a firepit on suitable evenings.
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Accommodation
The northern configuration includes two family tents; the southern configuration includes one. Double or twin beds are available. Bathrooms have indoor showers and double vanities, while the mesh-enclosed deck extends the sleeping experience into the landscape. This is comfortable tented accommodation with the sounds of the bush close by.
Food & drink
Picnic breakfasts help maximise time outdoors; lunches and evening meals are served in camp or beneath the open sky.
The kitchen focuses on fresh produce and prepares food to suit full safari days. Bush picnics and lunches under trees keep outings flexible. Evening meals may be communal or arranged at individual tables, and warm nights create opportunities for dining outdoors in the boma. The outdoor firepit creates a separate setting for evening meals.
What to do
Game drives follow wildlife activity around the seasonal location. Optional ballooning and specialist photographic vehicles can be arranged; migration timings vary each year.
Optional balloon safaris provide an aerial perspective at additional cost. For guests keen on photography, we would discuss a specialist vehicle before booking so equipment and seating needs are considered. River crossings and calving activity are natural events rather than scheduled attractions.
Planning your stay
Choose the southern or northern location first, then allow three or four nights to explore with flexibility. Ngorongoro works particularly well as a contrasting stop on a southern-plains journey. A beach extension can follow either location, with flights checked against the actual seasonal camp.
The right fit
Travellers who want a migration-led safari under canvas and enjoy the possibility of sleeping beneath a mesh-covered stargazing area. Family accommodation is available, with the inventory differing by location.
Olakira relocates seasonally, and tent counts and family layouts differ between the northern and southern sites. Check operating dates and the proposed airstrip; a familiar camp name does not mean the same journey throughout the year.
Useful to know
The camp uses northern Serengeti and southern Ndutu locations around the migration cycle. Your booking should specify the position and dates, not just the name Olakira.
Mesh-covered sleeping areas let guests experience the night sky while retaining a protected tent arrangement. We check the precise accommodation and suitability for your party.
Yes. The northern and southern configurations differ. We confirm the family tents and occupancy for the camp position operating during your stay.
It can be when seasonal positioning is the main priority. A permanent camp may suit better if particular facilities or resident wildlife matter more than following the migration’s likely location.
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We will help you compare the setting, rooms and activities with the alternatives for your dates.
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