Track wildebeest across the Serengeti and stay at a classic campsite

A new camping experience has been launched that enables guests to witness the captivating migration of wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti, all the while staying in luxury accommodation designed to look like the classic shelters of pioneering explorers from the 19^th century.

Launched by Sanctuary Retreats last December, the Kichakani Serengeti Camp is set across three sites in Tanzania, where guests can experience the movement of over one million wildebeest and zebra as they follow the growth of fresh grass along the plains during the annual migration cycle.

With Kichakani meaning “in the bush” in Swahili, the campsites include luxury tents which can be packed and moved along, while also containing modern comforts. Designed to be evocative of classic accommodations from the 19th Century, the sites are furnished with in a mid-century modern style, with handcrafted luggage, easy chairs, cabinets and desks, all of which have been created to be portable.

“The true inspiration behind any Sanctuary Retreats property is the promotion of sustainable tourism through building eco-friendly camps and lodges, and running them efficiently. We thrive on inviting guests to experience the magic of the safari and appreciate the magnificent animals in which we share the earth with, and thus enticing guests to join in our passion for conservation. Because it can quite literally be picked up and moved with little impact on the environment, the camp casts a lighter ecological shadow,” Katrina Russel of Sanctuary Retreats told Lonely Planet Travel News.

While the accommodation is portable, special considerations have been made in order to offer guests a unique and comfortable experience. Each tent includes a wooden deck, and ensuite bathroom with bucket showers, while personal attendants are available around the clock. As well as the private tents, the camp features a grand central canopied area where the main tent flows into lounges and dining wings, and the sides of the tents can be opened to reveal panoramic views of the surrounding area.

While guests have the opportunity to witness the compelling behaviour of animals in their natural habitat, the camp follows a conservationist approach of no direct interaction, with knowledgeable guides leading the experience.

Experiences start from $446 (€373) per night. More information on the Kichakani Serengeti Camp is available at the Sanctuary Retreats website.