Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp is a stunning gateway to the annual great migration and the Big 5, offering luxury accommodation and phenomenal game viewing. From camp you can drink in captivating views of Lake Magadi and the Moru Kopjes while relaxing under canvas to the sounds of the African wilds. Pioneer Camp aims to be green and leave little footprint on the land all the while bringing you as close to nature as possible.
Possessing a distinct colonial air, the camp is reminiscent of the mobile camps of the 1930s: transporting guests back in time to the safaris of yesteryear. There are only 12 tents on offer at this exclusive camp. In the evening, having spent the day exploring, watch the sunset sitting out the front of your tent and enjoy fine dining under star-filled skies. The dining tent is usually where the camp's delicious meals are served but for a slightly more adventurous culinary affair lunch in the bush is a must-do experience.
Special offer: Stay 6 nights and receive a 10% discount, stay 9 nights and receive a 15% discount, stay 12 nights and receive a 20% discount. Any combination of Elewana Collection, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge. These offers are valid 04 January 2025 - 3 January 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
Spectacular views across the Serengeti plains and of Moru Kopjes
Access to the annual migration (seasonal) and the Big 5
Visits to Lake Magadi and its few hundred flamingos
Private hilltop picnic site - perfect for photos over the Serengeti plains
A nostalgic throwback to the early adventuring days of safari
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11 Safari Tents + 1 Family Tent
All Ages
Open All Year
All Inclusive
Safari
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"Combine Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp in the south with its sister camp, Serengeti Migration Camp in the north, allowing you to cover over 90% of the Serengeti from both camps, thus maximising the game-viewing opportunities."
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Family Activities
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Shabs Asady, 21st February 2025
holiday to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
If we could rate this 10 out of 5 we would. Every single individual at this camp made us feel welcome and at home. They've probably heard stories of what animals you saw from hundreds of other guests but they make it seem like it's their first time hearing it. The tents were more than enough space …
Our tent was very luxurious, big, well equipped with a very comfortable bed. It was nicely furnished and very welcoming. Our chef was excellent and provided us with delicious meals. Our guide Angela was superb, it couldn’t be the same without her, her wide knowledge of animals and excellent driving…
Excellent service, but not the luxury we were looking for. We had to tie our tent zippers with shoelaces so monkeys didn’t get in our tents at night. We were expecting something similar to our stay at Hemingway.
The Pioneer Camp was absolutely AMAZING, probably the highlight of our trip. The people, the food, the views were incredible! The ENTIRE staff was amazing. Juama, Baracka, and Remsi were each a part of what made our experience there unforgettable! Alex was our Safari Tour guide and was the absolute…
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11 Safari Tents + 1 Family Tent
All Ages
Open All Year
All Inclusive
Safari
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Family Activities
