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Ubuntu Camp

  • A VERY GOOD VALUE MOBILE CAMP THAT MOVES TWICE A YEAR TO FOLLOW THE GREAT MIGRATION
  • JUST EIGHT COMFORTABLE TENTED SUITES, INCLUDING ONE SUITE FOR FAMILY USE
  • PLEASANT LOUNGE TENT WITH BAR, DINING TENT, FIRE-PIT
  • EXPERTLY GUIDED GAME DRIVES
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"A classic Serengeti mobile and Asilia's most affordable mobile camp. Reliable, good value, and great location for the herds."

OVERVIEW:

Ubuntu Camp is owned and operated by Asilia Africa, a company aiming to provide the finest wilderness experiences on the continent! Its camps in the Serengeti alone include YZ favourites Dunia, Olakira, and Sayari

It is a traditional tented mobile camp, one that is dedicated to leaving no trace behind. Dismantling and moving twice a year to follow the colossal wildebeest herds, Ubuntu has just eight guest tents, all of which make the most of their incredible locations in the Serengeti.

The accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, scheduled open vehicle game drives, transfers between camp and the nearest airstrip, and a laundry service.

ACCESS & LOCATION:

Ubuntu Camp is located within two high-value regions of the Serengeti, depending on the time of year. It moves twice times a year to keep up with the huge herds of the Great Migration! From December to March, it’s in Kusini, in the southern region of the Serengeti. Come June, it sets up in the exclusive Lamai Wedge, in the north of the Serengeti where the famous Mara River crossings take place. Ubuntu closes for the traditionally wetter period of mid-March until mid-June and then also for a few weeks from early November to December, using this time to migrate the camp between its northern and southern locations.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT UBUNTU CAMP:

At both camps, guest accommodation consists of eight tented suites, including one suite for family use. The family suite sleeps a maximum of two adults and two children aged 12 years and younger. All tents are Meru style – an outer layer of canvas extends over the inner layer to form a private veranda. This is set with campaign chairs and a small table, and it’s a lovely spot for relaxing with a drink and enjoying your views! Inside each standard tent, the bedroom and washroom areas are divided by a canvas wall, which has an opening to the left and right. The bedroom contains a king-size bed or twin beds, with lighting positioned on the headboard/s to save space. There’s a little day bed too. In the washroom area, you’ll find a separate flush toilet, washbasin within a vanity unit, and classic bucket shower. This area also has a storage unit, and free toiletries are provided. The family suite benefits from all the features of the standard suite, in addition to a second bedroom and a lounge linking the bedrooms. The lounge includes comfy armchairs and sofas, and it’s fab for family time!

The communal lounge and dining areas at Ubuntu Camp occupy one tent apiece, at a short distance from the guest tents. In the lounge tent, there are well-cushioned settees and chairs around coffee tables, as well as a well-stocked bar. A selection of reading matter is available, and the tent is open sided so you can marvel at the scenery! The dining tent is open sided too, and features a large table where everyone eats together. This is the setting for continental or full English breakfasts, and buffet-style lunches. Dinner is usually served in an al fresco location, such as Ubuntu’s fire-pit. You can request a packed lunch if you’re going to be out all day on safari, and kitchen staff members are happy to rustle up dishes for any guests on a special diet. Barbecues are often arranged too!

ACTIVITIES AT UBUNTU CAMP:

The main focus at Ubuntu Camp is viewing the Great Migration on game drives.

  • Expertly guided game drives

    – Drives take place during early morning and late afternoon into evening, and what you’ll see of the huge herds depends on the time of year.
  • Great Wildebeest Migration

    – From December to March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles are in the south part of the park, grazing on the sweet short grasses. Calving season tends to fall in February, so this is the best time to visit Ubuntu if you’re interested in observing the little foals! Come August, the herds make their way to the northern region of the Serengeti and make frequent dashes across the crocodile-filled Grumeti river.
  • Wildlife spotting

    – Throughout these months, there’s plenty of other wildlife to view too, including at least four of the Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo – as well as numerous smaller predators and herbivores, and hundreds of birds.

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

The Serengeti

TrustScore 4.7 / 5 3 reviews

Stina, 14 February

TrustScore 4 stars

The location for the Ubuntu camp is amazing. I was in the south in late Dec and the view from right outside my tent was unbelievable. Wildebeest & zebra roaming around, beautiful sunsets .. you feel like you are in the middle of the actual migration. I walked to my tent behind two zebra one day and a zebra even gave birth at the camp one night! It was amazing taking a shower outside while looking at animals in the actual Serengeti. What a privilege. Even if the ground was muddy, we managed to drive around loads and I even saw my first ever cheetah! I met a lot of lovely people at Ubuntu, both staff and fellow travellers. Beautiful experience. As said, I really enjoyed my stay at Ubuntu. The reason I gave 4/5 is as there were some minor inconveniences daily which seemed to be caused by lack of staff communication/confusion. For example, 2-3 different people asking me when I want hot water for the shower but still the water doesn’t arrive. Another example: I have some food allergies and the staff wanted me to sit at a separate table at dinner, instead of the communal table with everyone else, to ensure I get the right food. Staff seemed confused when I sat down with everyone else at dinner but if was fine in the end and I was allowed to sit with the others for the rest of my stay.

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Michael Schwartz, 5 March

TrustScore 5 stars

Cannot say enough good things about Ubuntu. The staff was amazing. The location superb. Loved everything about our stay.

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Eriola, 12 May

TrustScore 5 stars

Absolutely excellent. The people make it amazing!! it was really, really special, and we were so sorry to leave.

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