# Kontiki Serengeti

> Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp is a relaxed yet comfortable tented safari camp set amidst the sweeping plains of the Serengeti, offering guests an authentic bush experience with modern comforts.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/kontiki-serengeti
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 5
- **Location:** Serengeti National Park
- **Destination:** Serengeti National Park
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Wi‑Fi, Daily Game Drives, Charging Stations for Devices, Binoculars Provided in Tents, Bush Dining & Sundowners, Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Bar, Laundry, Game Drives, Eco-Certified, Solar Powered, Electric Charging

## Details

## Why Stay at Kontiki Serengeti?

Kontiki Serengeti is a relaxed five-star tented camp in Serengeti National Park that leans into the classic under-canvas experience: platform-raised tents with private verandas, communal dining under the stars and evenings around the fire. Eco-credentials matter here — the camp is solar powered and eco-certified — yet comforts such as a swimming pool, spa and in-tent binoculars keep the stay far from basic.

## Where Is Kontiki Serengeti & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp is positioned in the central Serengeti ecosystem, giving guests dependable access to resident lion, elephant and giraffe country as well as the Great Migration when the herds pass through on their seasonal circuit. Scheduled flights from Arusha reach Seronera Airstrip in about an hour, with the camp team meeting guests for a transfer that often doubles as a first game drive; the road route from Arusha through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes roughly seven to nine hours.

## Rooms & Style

Tents come in Standard, Twin/Double and Family configurations, each with en-suite bathrooms supplied with hot and cold running water, king or twin bedding and a private veranda facing the plains. Family tents add multiple beds and outdoor sitting areas so groups can watch the sunset together.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Couples wanting authentic canvas with real comforts
- Eco-minded travellers drawn to solar-powered camps
- Families using the larger multi-bed tents
- Migration-followers basing themselves centrally

## Pairs Well With

Kontiki makes a comfortable hub for exploring the [Serengeti](/tanzania/serengeti), and combines naturally with the [7-day Tanzania migration safari](/safaris/7-day-great-migration-river-crossing-safari-in-tanzania) for travellers timing their trip to the herds.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do you get to Kontiki Serengeti?
The quickest way to reach Kontiki Serengeti is a scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip, taking approximately 1 hour; the camp team then meets guests for a transfer that often doubles as a first game drive. By road, the journey from Arusha through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes roughly 7–9 hours depending on stops and wildlife viewing along the way.

### Is Kontiki Serengeti an eco-friendly camp?
Yes. Kontiki Serengeti is solar powered and eco-certified, leaning into the classic under-canvas experience with platform-raised tents, communal dining under the stars and evenings around the fire. Despite the eco focus, comforts are far from basic: the camp has a swimming pool, spa, bar, restaurant, charging stations, free WiFi and binoculars provided in every tent.

### What wildlife can you see around Kontiki Serengeti?
Kontiki Serengeti is positioned in the central Serengeti ecosystem, giving dependable access to resident lion, elephant and giraffe country, as well as the Great Migration when the herds pass through on their seasonal circuit. Activities include game drives, night drives, bush walks, bird watching, hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits, sundowners and photography tours.

### What tent options does Kontiki Serengeti offer?
Tents come in Standard, Twin/Double and Family configurations. Each has an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, king or twin bedding and a private veranda facing the plains. Family Tents add multiple beds and outdoor sitting areas so groups can watch the sunset together. Dining options span full board, half board, bed and breakfast and all-inclusive, with bush breakfasts and wine-pairing dinners available.

### Is Kontiki Serengeti suitable for honeymooners?
Yes. Kontiki Serengeti offers honeymoon packages and suits couples wanting authentic canvas with real comforts — private verandas, sundowner cocktails, bush dinners and evenings around the fire. The camp carries a mid-range $$ price level despite its five-star rating, and it combines naturally with the 7-day Tanzania migration safari for couples timing their trip to the herds.

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