Zawadi Camp

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Zawadi Camp in Serengeti offers luxury tented accommodations with mountain views. Each tent features a private bathroom, work desk, and comfortable seating area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, games room, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Dining: Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, and vegetarian. The restaurant serves African, British, American, pizza, Spanish, local, and international cuisines. Prime Location: Located 16 mi north of Seronera, the camp is 9.3 mi from Serengeti National Park. Seronera Airstrip is 17 mi away. Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ingrid
United States United States
“The place is fantastic if you want the real safari experience!! This camp is in the middle of nowhere, and you really get to experience what is like to sleep surrounded by animals and nature. It is super clean, the food was the best of my entire...”
Romik
Armenia Armenia
“It was terrific experience living there. All facilities are provided. In the evening you can hear some of the animals sounds. Thanks to Zawadi for this opportunity to feel like a part of this great nature!”
Sharon
France France
“The camp is in an extraordinary location. Emanuel and Jackson made sure we had a marvellous stay. Elephants viewing from the tent, zebras and wildebeest all around. We self drove and it was wonderful”
Risa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Could not fault this stay from the welcome all the way to leaving, absolutely amazing service”
Lisa
Germany Germany
“Amazing camp in the middle of the Serengeti. Really nice tents and main area! Everything is super clean and well designed. The food is truly amazing, also for vegetarians! The people working here are the cutest ! Thanks Jackson and Ramada for this...”
Martina
Ireland Ireland
“The place is magical. Perfect setup, amazing facilities, staff is amazing. You can enjoy piecfulness and the beauty of nature while having your meals. We had a bit of an issue with the car, and the staff at Zawadi camp were very helpful and...”
Frits
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful location; excellent accommodation; great staff.”
Mary
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The location is quite beautiful and fosters a deep connection with nature. A wider variety of food options would enhance the experience.”
Krips
Netherlands Netherlands
“High quality lodge, good service in a remote area far away from everything. Nice views on the animals walking by. Nice diner place under the tree with candle light.”
Leeana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really well kept and comfortable place! Love how open it is and the proximity of animals whilst also feeling safe. Food was incredible everyday and the staff were so friendly and accommodating it really made the trip feel special. Getting...”

Managed by Zawadi Serengeti Camp

Company review score: 9.4Based on 77 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our mission is to provide our guests with ultimate relaxation, peace of mind, and an authentic wildlife experience in the Serengeti. Mindful of the area’s fragile ECOsystem and focused on cultural preservation and environmental respect.

Property info

Zawadi Camp is a ECO-FRIENDLY tented camp located in the most desirable location within the Serengeti National Park, right next to the famed animal migration paths of the area, and only two kilometers away from the Orangi River. Zawadi, or “gift” in Swahili, is a family-run safari camp with a mission to ‘gift’ our guests with a truly life enhancing experience of the Serengeti landscape and inhabitants. With just six guest tents, Zawadi Camp offers a personalized and tailored experience that ensures our guests can bask in the warm African sun, drink in the stunning landscape, and celebrate the native and captivating wildlife of the Serengeti. Our mess tent is equipped with a top quality restaurant and bar where our dedicated team will be able to help you at any time, as well as a relaxing lounge with stunning views of the Serengeti National Park. Your booking will include full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (excluding drinks).

Neighborhood info

The camp is centrally positioned in the Kemarishe Hills, 20km north of Seronera. Distance from Seronera Airstrip is 28km (approx. 30 minutes driving time) Distance from Arusha, the nearest national airport, is 330km (approx. 6hrs driving time) Distance from Kilimanjaro, the nearest international airport, is 380km (approx. 7.5hrs driving time) Exact camp location is Latitude: -2.276176 / Longitude: 34.749286 . Roads and tracks in Serengeti can be very challenging. We strongly advise you to use professional drivers/guides to reach our camp. If you are trying to get to our camp by your own means we cannot take responsibility for your trip before arrival at camp.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • British • Pizza • Spanish • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that accommodations fees do not include any Park fees which are typically $130 per person per night and must be paid directly to the park administrator (TANAPA) at the park gates.

All meals are included on price, breakfast, lunch box for game drive and outside dinner under the tree at night time, after you are invited to enjoy on fire pit hearing wild animals before go to sleep.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.