Alex Walker's Serians
Tanzania
Alex Walker’s Serian offers a deeply immersive safari across the remote northern reaches of Tanzania, where the Serengeti’s vast plains, wooded valleys, and river corridors host one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. With a name derived from the Maasai word for “serene,” Serian’s ethos is rooted in stillness, simplicity, and connection to the land, to the wild, and to the people who call it home.
From the year-round base at Serengeti Lamai, just 500 metres from a major wildebeest crossing, to the mobile camps that follow the migration and the intimate exclusivity of Kidimbwi, Serian’s collection is designed for those who seek raw, unfiltered safari experiences. Walks with expert guides, nights spent fly camping under the stars, and encounters with local cultures bring you into the deeper rhythms of this place. Whether you’re tracking lions across the open plains, watching calving wildebeest on the southern grasslands, or listening to the rumble of hippo pods from your tent, a safari with Serian is not about ticking boxes; it’s about falling under the spell of the bush and rediscovering your own wildness.
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Location
Serengeti, Tanzania
Price Range
2026: From USD 1585 per person per night
Rate Inclusions
Fully inclusive of all meals, house drinks, laundry, twice daily guided safari activities
Special Offers
None Available
Activities
INCLUDED: Private Game Drives, Guided Walks, River Fishing Adventure Fly-Camping, Community Engagement
EXCLUDED: Hot Air Balloons
Children & Rooms
Children All Ages
4 Camps (incl Adventure Fly-Camping
Fixed and Mobile Camps
Impact
HIGH
Conservation Levy: USD 200 per adult
Land Relationship: Private
Biodiversity Conservation: Shared
Combines well with
Kenya
Zambia
Seasonality
VARIED OPEN PERIODS based on the seasons
Generally open all year except April and May
Access
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
internal flights to park to Mwiba, Lamai,Serengeti South
A glimpse into Serian’s Tanzania
These camps are a WIFI-free zone and while unsettling at first, the disconnection to the online world is a form of ultimate luxury.
Unmatched access to the migration’s most dramatic moments, with camps strategically placed near iconic crossing points, calving grounds, and migratory routes. This is your front-row seat to nature’s greatest show.
Authentic bush experiences beyond game drives, including night drives, fly camping under the stars, and intimate cultural visits that reveal the rich traditions of Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe communities.
Places to stay at Serian’s Tanzania
Serian’s Serengeti Lamai
A permanent camp just 500 metres from a major wildebeest crossing point, Lamai offers year-round access to one of the Serengeti’s most dramatic theatres. With eight tents and two family suites, the camp balances privacy and comfort with classic safari charm. En suite bathrooms with flushing toilets, wrought-iron beds, and textured furnishings create a calm and elegant space that works well for both couples and exclusive-use groups.
10 Tents | 8 Doubles & 2 Family Tents | Exclusive-use possible | 3-night minimum stay | Open June - Mid March
Serian’s Kidimbwi
Launched in mid-2025, this exclusive-use, three-tent camp near Lamai is designed for complete privacy in one of the Serengeti’s richest areas.
3 Tents | Exclusive-use | 3-night minimum stay | Open June - Mid March
Serian’s Serengeti Mobile North
Open from July to November, this exclusive-use camp has just four tents set near a lively hippo pod in the northern Serengeti. Designed for private groups or families, it offers an intimate and flexible safari experience. En suite bathrooms feature bucket showers and flushing toilets, while wrought-iron beds, Moroccan rugs, and handpicked details add warmth and comfort to this remote wilderness base.
4 Tents | Exclusive-use | 3-night minimum stay | Open July - November
Serian’s Serengeti South
This refreshed seasonal camp offers access to the calving season and immersive cultural encounters with local communities (including Maasai, Datoga, Wasukuma, Hadzabe). This camp offers spacious tents that blend classic safari style with understated comfort. Furnished with rich textiles and warm, elegant details, each tent feels like a home in the wild. En suite bathrooms feature bucket showers and flushing toilets, staying true to the spirit of traditional safaris while adding just enough modern ease.
5 Tents | 5-night minimum stay | Open may-Mid December
Serian’s Serengeti Mobile Kusini
Tucked away in the remote southern Serengeti, this mobile camp offers complete seclusion with just five tents. It’s ideal for private groups or travellers accompanied by their own guide. Though seasonal and mobile, it doesn’t compromise on comfort. En suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and bucket showers, wrought-iron beds, Moroccan rugs, and thoughtful touches create a refined yet unpretentious base in the wild.
5 Tents | Exclusive-use Recommended | 3-night minimum stay | Open Mid Dec to May
Adventure Fly-Camping
Fly camping is about going back to basics. Spend your days walking through wild terrain and your nights sleeping under a simple flysheet in a lightweight tent. The camp shifts each day to follow your route, creating a sense of freedom and discovery that few ever experience. It pairs perfectly with time in one of the main camps and adds a raw, unforgettable dimension to your safari. Accessible in The Lamai Wedge, Serengeti South, and Mara North Conservancy.
6 Tents | Available June - Mid March
Experiences on offer at Serian’s Tanzania
VAST Journeys
Discover the best of Serian’s Tanzania with our curated selection of itineraries:
6 nights | Serengeti South
Soul Searchers
Set on the southern short-grass plains of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serian’s Serengeti South offers front-row seats to the wildebeest calving season, framed by the dramatic Seketeti Escarpment and Lake Eyasi below. With immersive walking safaris, fly camping, Hadzabe cultural encounters, and panoramic tented suites, this is a deeply personal and adventure-rich safari experience.
6 nights Serengeti South | Note: these are sample itineraries
8 nights | Serengeti, Tanzania
Tip to Tail
Begin with four nights at Serian’s Serengeti Kusini Mobile, where you’ll witness the calving season unfold across the Ndutu plains, explore predator-rich landscapes, and feel the wild’s raw pulse through walking safaris and flycamping beneath the stars. Then head north for four nights at Serian’s Serengeti Lamai, tucked near the Mara River at Crossing Point 4, where dramatic migration crossings, walking adventures, and intimate wilderness await on the edge of the Lamai Wedge.
4 nights Serian’s Serengeti Kusini Mobile | 4 nights Serian’s Serengeti Lamai | Note: these are sample itineraries
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