A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp

Set in the northern Serengeti, A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most spectacular shows – the Great Migration’s River Crossing. This intimate mobile features just 10 luxury tents, perfectly balancing classic safari nostalgia with modern comfort. Each tent combines century-old safari style with contemporary touches like a vintage Singer sewing machine and washstands.

The location of the camp puts guests in a prime position to witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they make their dramatic river crossing, while lions, crocodiles, and other predators await their opportunity. At A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp, the romance of an authentic African safari meets the excitement of being at the centre of one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

The tents are very large and come with electric lighting and a private bathroom with a hot-water shower. You have your own viewing deck to relax on, complete with easy chairs and a convenient table for an iced drink or two.

Completely unfenced and located on the path of the Wildebeest Migration, this exclusive camp is perfect for couples and romantic travelers as well as those who want to immerse themselves in the Great Migration Experience.

The name “Kicahakani” is Swahili for “in the bush”, and this is exactly where you will find yourself at this extraordinary camp that celebrates the ultimate remote, close-to-nature experience. With two locations in the north and south Serengeti, guests can choose the best time to visit depending on their preferences. The northern location showcases incredible views of wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration from June to November, while the southern location enjoys a prime position for observing wildebeest calves, every December to March.

Kichakani Camp takes the traditional tented camping experience to luxurious new heights, offering a true immersion into the life of a roaming 19th–century explorer. In an authentic touch, each en-suite bathroom features a traditional bucket shower, filled at the perfect temperature by a dedicated tent attendant.

The stylish furniture, including handcrafted luggage, mid-century modern chairs and characterful cabinets, is all designed to be perfectly portable, and the large open-fronted communal tents are pitched to provide a panoramic setting for suppers, sundowners and relaxing afternoons.

In the evenings, guests can gather around the traditional fire pit, swap stories under starry skies and listen to passionate guides share their knowledge of wildlife encounters and local legends. This enchanting light-touch home in the bush promises unforgettable up-close encounters.

Rooms at A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp

Luxury Tent

There are only 10 tents at A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp; each is a master class in subtle sophistication. Sleek and stylish, they are decorated in neutral shades and radiate a cool charm.

A canopied double bed takes centre stage, swathed in netting, and the wooden floors are covered in rugs. Comforts include electric lighting, a fan, tea-and-coffee station and, quite unusually, a hair dryer.

Each tent has its own en suite bathroom complete with traditional safari bucket shower; your tent attendant ensures you have hot water whenever you want. Step outside and you find a wooden deck with a pair of easy chairs and panoramic views of the Serengeti. It is not unusual to see herds of wildebeests and zebra milling around in front of your camp, a view you can enjoy from the comfort of your tent.

General Facilities

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A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp, being a mobile camp, has been designed to leave a minimal impact on the environment. The camp forsakes the facilities and swimming pools of larger, more permanent lodges and features only a grand central tent with dining and lounge areas. The sides of the tent are usually rolled up to let in the unfettered views of the Serengeti, and you can order a drink from the bar to enjoy on a comfortable sofa or outside by the fire pit.

The complimentary laundry service offered at the camp is a nice touch and allows you to pack lightly.

Dining at A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti

Your day at A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp begins early with a cup of freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee or tea delivered to your suite. A light breakfast before the morning drive and hearty brunch on your return. After your game drive, you will return to camp for a three–course supper, served in the dining wing of the camp or outside under the stars.

Kichakani’s cuisine blends international flavours with local ones, including Kachumbari (a traditional zesty Tanzanian salsa) and fresh spices from Zanzibar.

The Safari Experience at A&K Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp

The beauty of Kichakani – a mobile camp set up in two spectacular locations in Serengeti National Park is its close-to-nature, authentic safari set-up. In the northern site, there is rolling savannah as far as the eye can see, and action-packed days tracking a thousand–strong herd of wildebeest make you feel as if you too are part of the Great Migration.

In the south, it is a story of birth, with baby zebras, impala and wildebeests wobbling about, and unforgettable sunrises over the rocky terrain. In both locations, morning coffee is delivered to your tent by intuitive room attendants, picnic lunches are eaten in the bush for full immersion in the wilderness, and sundowners are sipped from the mobile gin bar set by the boma back at camp as Chuck Berry hits play from the gramophone. Most unique of all are the rustic-chic bucket showers enjoyed after a full day of adventuring.

• See the life cycle of the Great Migration Up Close

From thundering wildebeest on the move in the northern Serengeti to baby zebras and impala finding their feet among the herd in the south.

• Bush picnics and sociable sundowners

Enjoy your meals out in the wild while game viewing, followed by sundowners around the boma as “50s” tunes play softly from the gramophone.

• Bucket showers amid a natural soundtrack

Brilliant room attendants know how to get the water temperatures just right for unique safari showers.

• Memorable connections

From the expert guides to the team back at camp, the camp’s staff go out of their way to make guests feel cared for.