Welcome to the Eastern Serengeti
A Private Sanctuary
Bordering the Serengeti to the west and Lake Natron to the east, the Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge offers a personalized experience of the region’s best wildlife and landscapes. This private 10,000-acre area is a remarkable example of the importance of ecological conservation—and it’s exclusively available to Thomson guests.
Top Three
Eastern Serengeti Highlights
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Experience the unique nocturnal behavior of wildlife, including sightings of bat-eared foxes, aardvarks, and bush babies, on night wildlife drives.
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Engage with a local Maasai community, where you can visit a market run by the Enjipai Women’s Group and enjoy storytelling sessions.
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Stay in comfortable Nyumba camps, which offer cozy, clean accommodations right in the heart of the Serengeti.
Meet the Maasai Community
Connecting with Culture
Neighboring the refuge is an authentic Maasai community where residents welcome genuine cultural interactions. Maasai elder Nekaaki Kioki, a grandmother and storyteller, shares folktales by the campfire, while entrepreneurs from the Enjipai Women’s Group discuss their beaded craftwork and community life.
Thomson’s nonprofit, Focus on Tanzanian Communities (FOTZC), has completed several community-requested projects, including schools, teachers’ housing, and a medical dispensary. The Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge offers accessible and meaningful connections to the local people, landscapes, and wildlife.
Eastern Serengeti Sights
Wildlife viewing at the waterhole at Eastern Serengeti Nyumba Camp. Photo: Winn Cody
Where You’ll Stay
E. Serengeti Nyumba Camp
Your camp sits on the slope of Moruga Hill with views of grazing wildlife during the day and fiery sunsets in the evening. Enjoy top-notch service from the camp staff, delicious meals in the dining tent, and comfortable amenities in your tent. Sit back with a cocktail or a book in the lounge tent, by the campfire, or on the verandah of your Nyumba tent.
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