Morning coffee on the bed of a Serengeti camp tent, its mosquito net tied back, while a member of the camp team carries lanterns outside

The view from a Manyara tented cottage over the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara

An elephant at the verandah of a Tarangire tented cottage, morning tea on the table

The veranda of a Serengeti camp tent, open to the plains

Morning coffee in a Serengeti camp tent, a guide passing outside

We are the leading provider of private mobile glamping camps in Northern Tanzania.

An integral part of our ethos and efforts is working hand in hand with local communities towards sustainable tourism and wilderness preservation.

Kirurumu Under Canvas · lodges & camps in Northern Tanzania

Kirurumu offers a complete circuit of under canvas properties for safaris in Northern Tanzania. We are the leading provider of private mobile glamping camps in Northern Tanzania. An integral part of our ethos and efforts is working hand in hand with local communities towards sustainable tourism and wilderness preservation.

Meet the camps

Arrival

Departure

Guests

Camps & Lodges

Two lodges, three mobile camps.

Private, Classic, Spacious Safari Tented Camps and Lodges with comfortable beds, pillows and linens. The lodges stay put beside Lake Manyara and Tarangire; the Serengeti camps move with the seasons.

Permanent lodges

Tented cottages that stay in one place, beside Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks.

Permanent lodge Kirurumu Manyara Lodge ParkNear Lake Manyara National Park WhereEdge of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara Rooms27 spacious luxurious tented cottages · 2 Honeymoon suites & 2 family cottages Plan a stay here

An elephant beside the verandah of a Tarangire tented cottage, morning tea on the table

Permanent lodge Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge ParkTarangire National Park, on its boundary WhereOn the very edge of Tarangire National Park Rooms10 tented cottages · 2 Double Rooms, 2 Family Rooms and 6 Twin Rooms See the tented cottage

Mobile camps in the Serengeti

Moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti; the migration is unpredictable but always reachable from our camps.

The veranda of a Serengeti camp tent, open to the short grass plains

Mobile camp Kirurumu Serengeti South Camp ParkSerengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area WhereNdutu (late December to the end of March) and Moru Kopjes (June) OpenSeasonal, ask us Rooms7 double and twin custom safari tents Plan a stay here

A warm welcome at the Serengeti Central Camp

Mobile camp Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp ParkSerengeti National Park WhereMoru Kopjes in June; other months, ask us OpenSeasonal, ask us Rooms7 double and twin custom safari tents Plan a stay here

Mobile camp Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp ParkSerengeti National Park WhereSonzo private site at Kogatende, near the Mara River OpenJune – October Rooms7 double and twin custom safari tents Plan a stay here

For availability in our Tarangire and Serengeti (Seasonal) Camps and for a private camp please email us at info@kirurumu.net, or build your route and we will reply.

A day under canvas

From the first cup of tea to the sounds of the night.

Morning tea laid out at the tent, facing the plains

01Dawn

A gentle wakeup call

Request a hot cup of tea or freshly ground and brewed coffee at sunrise with a gentle wakeup call.

A game drive vehicle reflected in still water at first light

02Morning

A spring board for an early morning game drive

The Serengeti is the place to game drive and has the largest concentration of wildlife in the world.

A table set under canvas, open to the plains

03Midday

A respite from the heat of the day

Enjoy your afternoon full course lunch under acacia trees and on the native kopjes home to many lion prides. An unforgettable experience.

An elephant at the verandah of a Tarangire tented cottage

04Afternoon

Elephants in camp

Game viewing from your private balcony, at the right time of year this location is famous for elephants in camp.

Tarangire Lodge

05Sunset

Sun downers

For every location we have gorgeous locations to watch the sunset with beverages and appetizers.

Safari chairs around the campfire beneath an acacia

06Evening

The finale to a day’s adventure

The Campfire awaits your arrival after a long day's safari with beverages to unwind under the starry night sky.

07Night

Familiar and unfamiliar sounds

“Hearing the animals around the tent at night was an incredible experience and thanks to the great staff I felt safe at all times.”

Flohugener. Zofingen, Switzerland

Location: according to season!

The Serengeti camps follow the year.

Our Serengeti camps are not permanent: they move within a general area to be where the migration is always reachable, away from the most congested areas. Manyara and Tarangire are lodges of tented cottages.

South Serengeti

Ndutu, late December to the end of March · Moru Kopjes in June

Central Serengeti

Moru Kopjes in June

North Serengeti

Sonzo private site, Kogatende

Where the camp stands Ask us Closed

Kirurumu Under Canvas

Camping has never been so luxurious.

The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire.

A complete circuit, under canvas

We are not permanent and use our seasonality and possible changing camp locations within a general area as being the most strategic given that the migration is unpredictable but always reachable from our camps. Generally we avoid the most congested areas and use our superior knowledge and many years of experience to be located in areas that are less busy but excellent for wildlife.

A game drive vehicle beside a kopje on the Serengeti plains at dusk

A small and intimate camp

As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent.

Maasai guides

Your security is very important to us. Only the best Maasai will be there to walk you to & from your tents at any given time. Maasai guided ethno - botanical walks, day treks & hikes available.

High pressure showers, flushing toilets

Each tent is fully & tastefully furnished: comfortable solid beds with high quality mattresses, linens and soft furnishings, solar lighting, and hot pressure booster rain showers with flushing toilets and full bathroom ensuite.

Inside a Serengeti camp tent: a canopy bed with mosquito nets

Bush TV

The Campfire awaits your arrival after a long day's safari with beverages to unwind under the starry night sky.

Safari chairs around the campfire at dusk, beneath an acacia

Community partnered

Kirurumu is at the forefront of community partnered projects which builds schools and clinics for the local surrounding communities. We are stronger together.

Children walking home along a red-earth road

Morning coffee laid out in a Serengeti camp tent

Our services

In every camp & lodge.

Breakfast: Full breakfast made on site with our renowned chefs serving hot delicious meals with fresh baked bush bread.
Tea & Coffee In-Room Service: Request a hot cup of tea or freshly ground and brewed coffee at your doorstep with a gentle wakeup call.
Daily Housekeeping: Housekeeping services provided daily in all Kirurumu Under Canvas accommodations, camps & lodges.
Bush TV: The Campfire awaits your arrival after a long day's safari with beverages to unwind under the starry night sky.
Garden: Africa is your backyard - no fences, no walls... Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro crater.
Free Wifi: Wifi designated area. We encourage posting after your Safari to ensure the protection of wildlife from poachers.

Local Furnishings & Art
Gourmet Meals
High Quality Comfort
Ethno-Botanical Walks
Community Partnered
Open Car Game Drives
High Pressure Showers
Flushing Toilets
Maasai Guides
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildlife Conservation

Things to do

Africa is your backyard.

No fences, no walls: Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro crater. Each camp has its own list; here is what is possible across the circuit.

Manyara · Tarangire · South Serengeti & more Open car game drives The Serengeti is the place to game drive and has the largest concentration of wildlife in the world.

Manyara · Tarangire Ethno-botanical walks Maasai guided ethno - botanical walks. Day Treks & Hikes available.

Tarangire · South Serengeti · Central Serengeti An evening with real Maasai Share stories, dance and song - appreciate educate - connecting of two cultures - goat dinner.

On request Tarangire Night game drive Available upon request. Using filtered light as to not disturb wildlife.

On request Manyara · Tarangire Mountain biking Opt to hop on 2 wheels for part of your safari. Available in all levels, family adventure fun!

Manyara · Tarangire Treks & hikes Half or Full Day treks and hikes.

Manyara · South Serengeti · Central Serengeti & more Hot air balloon Hot Air Balloon Safaris available over Lake Manyara National Park. In the Serengeti: although we advise against this activity due to the disturbance of wildlife, it is available.

Manyara Mto wa Mbu market Local Handmade Art, Jewelry and Fabrics. Explore the colorful food markets & meet the beautiful locals.

South Serengeti · Central Serengeti · North Serengeti Bush lunch Enjoy your afternoon full course lunch under acacia trees and on the native kopjes home to many lion prides. An unforgettable experience.

South Serengeti Calving season Masses of calves born at the same time, while large cats teach their young to hunt. Survival of the fittest before your very eyes. Spectacular.

North Serengeti Mara River crossing The animal kingdom and mother-nature's most spectacular phenomenon. Never guaranteed as the crossings are weather dependent.

Manyara · Tarangire · South Serengeti & more Sun downers For every location we have gorgeous locations to watch the sunset with beverages and appetizers.

Manyara · Tarangire · South Serengeti & more Birdwatching People travel from all over the world to view the spectacular birds and their vibrant colors.

Included Manyara · Tarangire Kids activities at the lodges Kids aged 12 and under will enjoy at no extra charge learning how to roast marshmallows over the fires, throw (blunt) spears and use bows and arrows like the Maasai, learn tracking techniques, walk with the Maasai, & story telling about Tanzania and so much more.

Farm to table

Always fresh & seasonal.

Reputable chefs in house at all Kirurumu lodges & mobile camps. All our kitchens adhere to the freshest ingredients in season!

We cater to all dietary requirements & requests: Vegan Options, Gluten Free, Kids meals, Food Allergies, etc. are available upon request. As a company, Kirurumu believes in eco-friendly options and protecting mother earth. Our game drives, lodges and camps are proud to be environmentally conscious.

Community based tourism

Putting something back… no handouts.

Tourism in areas outside the parks is a means by which pastoral communities like the Maasai can earn income from the wildlife that they have co-existed with for aeons, without changing land use or cultural norms.

The end game is that the local community benefits in return for continuing a traditional lifestyle, wildlife is protected and the visitor has the satisfaction of knowing that he has made a tangible contribution in paying conservation & development fees to the community and not by giving useless handouts.

Guest reviews

“In the middle of one of the greatest places on earth.”

Sleep in a tent and hear lions in the night

Top notch glamorous camping! A restaurant tent, your own sleep tent with a huge luxury bed complete with shower and en suite toilet. In the middle of one of the greatest places on earth. Absolutely five star!

Chris Noq. London, United Kingdom

Fantastic Campsite in the Wilderness

We have recently spent three nights at Kirurumu Serengeti Camp and loved every minute of it. Godwin and his crew are doing a wonderful and fabulous job to keep the camp luxurious and comfortable. All the staff were kind and respectful and went out of there way to make sure all our needs were attended to. The food was wholesome, plentiful and delicious.

Jennifer B. Auckland Central, New Zealand · Central Serengeti

Testimonials

Right on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley, this Lodge offers large tented Rooms and a spectacular view from most rooms, restaurant and bar. The staff is very welcoming and helpful and the food is delicious... I seriously recommend staying here after visiting Lake Manyara National Park.

Frank Zitka. Berlin, Germany. · Manyara

Wow - what an experience!

During the night you hear all kinds of familiar and unfamiliar sounds. You could hear hyenas crying, there were zebras grazing and the next morning when we woke up we had a herd of elephant in front of our tent. We counted 10, there was a baby one practicing to use it trunk. Adorable! … During breakfast, the elephants walked by in formation. Very cool!

Een Jin. Aalsmeer, The Netherlands · Tarangire

Exceeded "glamping" expectations!

My safari through the north Serengeti was an extraordinary experience, and part of what made it so special was spending the end of the day (and early mornings) at Kirurumu North Camp. Camping has never been so luxurious. … Unique and unforgettable!

Jeffrey Rogers, Washington DC · North Serengeti

6 stars!

Once we arrived finally at Ndutu Under Canvas it was like a true oasis. … The next two days were pure luxury. We felt like we were the only guests in the camp. The food was exquisite and exceptional. … I left this camp on cloud nine!

Birgitte D. New York City, NY USA · South Serengeti

Wonderful place

I could not walk back to the dining area as too physically demanding - they brought a three course candlelight dinner to the deck of our chalet - was magical!

Mr & Mrs N. USA

More reviews on Tripadvisor: Tarangire Lodge · Manyara Lodge

Build your own safari

Manyara, Tarangire, the Serengeti.

Choose your camps in the order you would like them, the nights at each, and what you would love to do. We will sketch your days as you go.

Start building your route

Who is coming, and when
Your circuit: camps in order, nights at each
The experiences that call to you
Your day-by-day sketch, sent to our team in Arusha