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, all-female staff that stayed with us long after we'd left - nothing is too much trouble for this friendly team.
Why we chose this partner
- Spacious, comfy raised tents with an authentic safari feel and wooden floors, plus 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
- The camp is staffed entirely by women - a real first in Tanzania
Please be aware
- The superb service and food, coupled with its remoteness and small size, mean prices are high (typically USD 800-1000 pp per day) - but they include all meals, drinks, game drives, private transfers, internal flights and hefty park fees ... pretty much everything, in fact
- All meals are eaten around 1 long table, which means you do need to be sociable in the evenings
- With only eight tents this small camp books up quickly in high season
- More rustic than other safari camps in our portfolio, but still lovely
Best time to go
Dunia is open year round. June to September is dry season, and the weather is less hot and less humid, but still warm. It's a good time for game viewing as animals start to congregate around shrinking water sources. Temperatures become increasingly hot through October, with heavy concentrations of game around lakes and rivers; we visited during this month and it was superb. Rainy season is November to May, during which things get increasingly wet and sticky, with April and May having the heaviest rainfall. This is the 'green season' with lush vegetation, full rivers and lakes, and abundant birdlife and wild flowers.
Our top tips
The safaris featured here include a private driver, so you can choose where and, to a certain extent, when you take your game drives. For example, you can request back-to-back drives from 8-4pm with a picnic lunch en route, allowing you to go further afield, beyond the other vehicles.
Location
Dunia Camp is set in the south of the Serengeti National Park, 45 mins' drive from Seronera airstrip, in northern Tanzania.
Because of the complexity of getting there, Dunia can only be booked as part of a safari package. Our featured safaris generally include 2-3 nights at Dunia Camp, or you can request a tailor-made trip to suit your timing and interests.
Safaris start and end at at Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha - served by some international flights as well as frequent hopper flights from Dar es Salaam - or in Arusha itself if you prefer. 
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