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The camp at first light, the plains turning gold beyond the tents

Ndutu Area and Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

One camp that moves with the migration.

Spacious tents and warm hospitality where the herds calve and cross: Ndutu from December to March, Kogatende from June to October.

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Inside a tent: the bed under a draped net, lanterns lit
The veranda of a tent looking out over the plains

Welcome to Sero

Where nature’s beauty meets comfort.

Experience the wonder of nature at Sero Tented Camp, a gateway to unforgettable moments in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Every tent is beautifully styled, with an en-suite bathroom, power around the clock and Wi-Fi. Meals are included and served in the mess tent or out on the plains, and a team of twenty looks after you.

Our story
15,000+Guests welcomed
13Spacious guest tents
2Family tents
2Seasonal camps on the migration

Two camps, one migration

Follow the herds, season by season.

Sero runs in two places each year, timed to the Great Migration. Choose your camp by the months you can travel.

Wildebeest and newborn calves on the short-grass plains of Ndutu

1 December to 30 March

Ndutu and the calving season

The short-grass plains of Ndutu fill with newborn wildebeest and the predators that follow them: an intimate view of the calving across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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The herds crossing the Mara River near Kogatende

1 June to 30 October

Kogatende and the river crossings

Camp moves north to Kogatende for the Mara River crossings, when the herds brave the current in one of the most dramatic events in the natural world.

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Accommodation

Five tents, one standard of care.

En-suite bathrooms with hot water on request, Wi-Fi in every tent, and a tent for every kind of traveller, from solo guests to families.

All accommodation
Single Tented Room: the bed, canvas walls and the view from the veranda

Single Tented Room

  • One bed
  • An en-suite bathroom

A tent of your own, with a comfortable bed, an en-suite bathroom, hot showers on request and Wi-Fi. A good choice for solo travellers.

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Double Tented Room: the bed, canvas walls and the view from the veranda

Double Tented Room

  • One double bed
  • An en-suite bathroom

A double bed, an en-suite bathroom, hot showers on request and Wi-Fi, for couples who want to share the sounds of the bush at night.

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Twin Tented Room: the bed, canvas walls and the view from the veranda

Twin Tented Room

  • Two beds
  • An en-suite bathroom

Two separate beds, an en-suite bathroom, hot showers on request and Wi-Fi, for friends or family travelling together.

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Triple Tented Room: the bed, canvas walls and the view from the veranda

Triple Tented Room

  • Three beds
  • An en-suite bathroom

Three beds, an en-suite bathroom, hot showers on request and Wi-Fi, for small groups who would rather share a tent.

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Family Tented Room: the bed, canvas walls and the view from the veranda

Family Tented Room

  • Four beds
  • Two bathrooms

Four beds and two bathrooms under one roof, with room for the whole family. We have two family tents.

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In every stay

Thoughtful comforts, deep in the wild.

  • En-suite bathroom

    A shower and flushing toilet in every tent.

  • Hot water on request

    Tell the team when you would like a hot shower.

  • Wi-Fi in every tent

    Complimentary, and in the common areas too.

  • Power around the clock

    Electricity in every tent, day and night.

  • Meals included

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fresh home-made bread.

  • Special diets

    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and more, with notice.

  • Security

    Camp security for every stay. Our team will explain the arrangements when you arrive.

  • Laundry service

    Available at an additional charge.

“Waking up with the sounds of the Serengeti around us was magical.”

andrea r, stayed October 2025, writing on Tripadvisor
Breakfast laid out in the shade of an acacia

Dining

Meals taken under the African sky.

From bush breakfasts to sundowners at dusk, every meal is prepared by our chefs and served where the setting is at its best.

  • Bush breakfast

    Breakfast served out in the bush during or after the morning game drive, with fresh home-made bread from our kitchen.

  • Sundowners

    Cool drinks and something to eat while the sun goes down over the Serengeti, a quiet close to the day.

  • Bush dinner

    A candlelit table set beneath the open sky, with dinner prepared by our chef.

  • Campfire evenings

    Gather around the fire to share stories, look up at the stars and enjoy the warmth of the flames under the vast African sky.

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Guest reviews

In our guests' words.

4.9 of 5 from 146 reviews on Tripadvisor. Travelers' Choice 2026.

Reviews as guests wrote them, shortened where marked. Rating and count as shown on Tripadvisor in October 2026.

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  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Delightful tented camp in Serengeti

    “Brilliant experience, terrific staff, nice food, hot showers, comfy beds all in the African bush. Even when a lion and elephant visited the camp, staff were calm and guided us how to stay safe. I would highly recommend Sero Tented Camp.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Small camp but what an experience

    “The camp is set in a remote, seasonal location, offering a true sense of wilderness and tranquility. … Meals are served buffet-style, and the food was excellent! The staff were warm, attentive, and always ready to help.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Beautiful camp well located in North Serengeti

    “I have been to north serengeti a couple of times in the past and was expecting a more spartan setup for the stay but was pleasantly surprised with Sero migration camp. They had beautiful large rooms, good beds, a wooden platform, running water, good food and kind staff.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    A Warm Welcome to the Serengeti!

    “We had a lovely 2 night stay at Sero Tented Camp, Kogatende. Christopher and his team were friendly and welcoming, the food was excellent and we really enjoyed the bush dinner on the second night. The tents were clean, comfortable and well equipped …”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Lovely stay in the nature

    “Sleeping in the middle of nature and experiencing the wildlife becoming active at night was truly unforgettable. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly, and always helpful. The tent itself was very spacious, clean, and comfortable.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Great stay amongst nature

    “Very friendly staff team. I particularly liked my breakfasts of freshly made pancakes. … Efficient and attentive staff team who went above and beyond. Lovely beds, spotless environment and liked the little extras in rooms (vanity kits, tissues etc)”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Enjoy staying in Northern Serengeti

    “Attentive staff, delicious food with incredible views. The tents had very comfortable beds, electricity, 4 point extension power board, an en-suite with shower & flushing toilet. … All meals were provided and were filling and fantastic.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Sero Tented Camp is great

    “The chef prepares wonderful dinners and breakfasts! The tents are big and clean. Having a cup of tea in front of the fire after dinner with their staff was a wonderful experience.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    Perfect camp in North Serengeti for Great Migration

    “Sero is located way up in the north, about 45-60 minutes from the Mara river crossings. … The camps were clean, there was hot water (which is no guarantee that far north!), the food was fantastic consistently, and the beds were very comfortable.”

  • 5 of 5 on Tripadvisor

    “The staff made us feel at home from the very first day … The tent was comfortable, the meals were delicious, and the location is perfect for early game drives. Waking up with the sounds of the Serengeti around us was magical.”

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Gallery

A glimpse of camp life.

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Guests around the evening campfire
A lioness resting in the long grass
A candlelit bush dinner
Zebra in golden evening light
Morning tea on the veranda
Elephants along the Mara River

Before you travel

Good to know.

Quick answers to the questions guests ask most.

All questions and answers

  • The accommodation cost covers your stay in our tents, daily meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, and amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and hot water. For specific inclusions, please refer to your booking confirmation or contact our team.

  • Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in every tent and in the common areas, so you can stay connected without losing the quiet of the wilderness.

  • Every tent has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and flushing toilet. Just let the team know when you would like a hot shower and they will have hot water ready for you.

  • Sero runs in two places each year. From 1 December to 30 March the camp is at Ndutu, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for the calving season. From 1 June to 30 October it is at Kogatende, in the northern Serengeti near the Mara River, for the river crossings. Our head office is at MEC House, 6th Floor, Arusha.

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