Dunia Camp

Tucked in the Moru Kopjes in the southern Serengeti, this secluded camp offers impressive game viewing and dazzling sunrises

A short drive from the Naabi Hill gate in the southern Serengeti, Dunia Tented Camp is perfectly placed to explore the southern stretches of the National Park. The Ndutu area, Moru Kopjes, southern plains and Central Serengeti valley are all easily reachable, but the secluded setting of the camp means you escape the high season crowds and discover an area of the park that others rarely touch upon. The location is second to none and boasts bush views that stretch out endlessly from your tent door, to reveal some of the Serengeti’s most breathtaking vistas.

After a day of amazing game viewing - leopards, cheetahs, a family of lions asleep under a tree - we approached camp at dusk, weaving along muddy river banks and across a weathered wooden bridge, under which crocodiles bask in shallow waters and you sometimes see hippo. Warmly welcomed with a glass of tamarind juice and a hot towel to rid ourselves of the day’s dust showers, we felt instantly spoilt - and this attentiveness to detail continued throughout our stay. We slept and dined extremely well, but it was the memories of the genuine staff that stayed with us long after we'd left - nothing is too much trouble for this friendly team.

Highs

• Spacious, comfy tents with an authentic safari feel, but unexpected home comforts (bathrobes, hot water bottles)
• The spectacular location and bush views; we witnessed one of our most breathtaking sunrises to date
• Delicious and varied food, incredible given that you're in the middle of the bush! Our guides ate with us, which gave us a chance to share stories
• The variety of scenery and game viewing in this area was very special - the Great Migration passes through the park, and it's well known for its big cats and occasional sightings of black rhino

Lows

• All meals are eaten around 1 long table, which means you do need to be sociable in the evenings
• With only 8 tents this small camp books up quickly in high season
• More rustic than other safari camps in our portfolio (eg bucket hot-water showers), but still lovely