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Nobu / Tanzania

Serengeti, Eastern Plains.

The endless plains, where the herds have always moved.

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YOUR AFRICA, BEAUTIFULLY TOLD.

Travel stylePrivate & tailor-made

Start withYour dates and interests

Suggested paceFewer stops, more time

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The Nobu perspective

Serengeti, Eastern Plains,
at your pace.

The Serengeti's Eastern Plains emphasise horizon-wide grassland, granite kopjes and the quiet drama of open country. Accessed through the central circuit, this lightly settled sector suits patient game drives, predator watching and carefully permitted walking experiences.

Short grass and long sightlines create strong conditions for observing cheetahs and other plains predators, while resident wildlife keeps the region relevant beyond migrating-herd periods. Kopjes provide shade, lookout points and visual rhythm.

The eastern sector works best when linked thoughtfully with Seronera or seasonal camps elsewhere. Ballooning, walking and Maasai visits remain subject to current permissions, conditions and respectful local arrangements rather than automatic inclusions.

Giraffe standing front on on open grassland

SERENGETI, EASTERN PLAINS

What to experience

Things to do here

Cheetahs beside a safari vehicle on the Namiri Plains

Wildlife

Game drives

Morning and late-afternoon drives for big cats, plains game and the herds, across whichever region the migration is in. Wildlife movement and sightings are not guaranteed; planning follows seasonal patterns and current reports.

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A hot-air balloon over green plains with a giraffe and acacia

From above

Hot-air balloon safari

Dawn flights over the plains, a Serengeti signature, followed by a bush breakfast.

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A guide walking through green grassland at Namiri Plains

On foot

Walking safaris

On foot with an armed guide in designated wilderness zones and private concessions

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Safari tents on rocky ground in a Serengeti mobile camp

Wildlife

Mobile migration camps

Light camps that move with the herds through the year, putting you in the heart of the action.

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A traditional Maasai mud house inside a boma

Culture

Maasai cultural visits

Genuine, respectful encounters with the communities at the park's edge.

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When to go

Best time to visit

Start with the season that suits the journey you want, then confirm conditions for your exact route.

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Jul / Individual planning

Your dates, your route

Start with your preferred month. Your designer will help match the season, chosen stays and connections to your route, interests and preferred pace.

late June–October

The long dry season

Late June–October is the long dry season, bringing thinner cover and generally strong game viewing across the wider Serengeti. The Eastern Plains can remain rewarding for resident predators, but herd positions, animal movement and every wildlife sighting are not guaranteed.

November to May

The green season

November to May greens the open country, brings migrant birds and newborn animals, and often reduces vehicle numbers. Rainfall alters tracks and daily routes, while migration timing follows natural conditions; herd locations, predator encounters and other wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

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Where to stay

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Private Collection
Serengeti, Eastern Plains / Tanzania
Namiri Plains
tented camp · reserve (eastern plains)
From USD 900per person per night · indicative
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Good to know

Know before you go

Getting there

Road and air connections depend on the wider route and current operations. Nobu confirms the suitable connection for your dates before approval.

Fees and permissions

Park, conservancy, community, activity or permit rules may apply. Nobu confirms the operative permissions and current fees in the approved quote.

Time and pace

The right stay depends on season, interests and onward routing. Nobu will recommend a pace for the individual journey rather than promise a fixed transfer or duration.

Serengeti National Park fees and entry rules

Good questions. Straight answers.

When is the best time to visit the Serengeti?

It depends what you want: January–February for the calving and big cats on the southern plains, July–October for the Mara River crossings in the north, and the dry season (late June–October) for the easiest all-round game viewing.

Where is the migration in the Serengeti right now?

The herds move in a year-round loop — south for the calving early in the year, north toward the Mara River by mid-year. We position your camp to match the herds' expected location for your dates.

How many days do you need in the Serengeti?

Three to five nights lets you settle into the right region without rushing; longer if you're chasing the crossings or combining regions.

Is the Serengeti the same as the Maasai Mara?

They're one ecosystem across the Tanzania–Kenya border: the Serengeti is the Tanzanian side, the Mara the Kenyan —

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