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Serengeti Tented Camp - Ikoma Bush Camp

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

When we heard we were staying in tents on our safari my husband grimaced and i trembled .he has an inherited loathing of such accommodation having suffered from a father who insisted on taking him on long camping treks into the New Zealand bush . Luckily this place was glamping with four poster beds with nets with no holes .... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I am not much of a camper or one to rough it. While I prefer a more regular place to stay, this camp is a good choice as it helps cut the time spent driving into/out of the Serengeti (for those who do not want to pay to stay in the nice lodges inside the park). The large tent I... More

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Monroe Twp.,NJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

We did not enjoy our stay here. Overall, this place was poorly maintained (holes in the mosquito netting, etc.) and not clean. My husband was "attacked" by an army of biting ants in the tent. It was an extremely long walk to get to the dining tent. I would not recommend it nor wouldI go back.

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San Jose, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This is a permanent tented camp. Tents were large with en suite bathroom. How water was available and power was avilable morning and night. We had tent 32 which was the furthest from the restaurant and a but of a walk (about 10 minutes). However we did see a jackel right by the tent so that was very cool. Staff... More

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Warwickshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We stayed at Ikoma for 2 nights in the middle of our 8 day safari. We had previously stayed in another tented camp, and then a lodge on the rim of Ngorogoro Crater, so had experienced both rustic and hotel style accommodation. Having preferred our first tented stay to the lodge/hotel, we were really pleased with the atmosphere and layout... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

I loved this camp in general but the perment tents need an upgrade. Zips broken on windows, holes in mosquito nets and bathrooms below par with little or no hot water at times. But you are not there to spend time in your tent. The surroundings and staff make up for the shortfalls.

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Peebles, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

Yes this is a long drive from Arusha a good 8 hours via Olduvai gorges to view "the cradle of mankind". A world heritage sight. We had booked a 4 night Safari out of Arusha with a great company called "Wonders of Creation". Therefore a long drive first day and working back to Arusha via Ngorongoro, 1 night and Tarangire... More

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Good spot, only about 15 mins from the Ikoma gate into the Serengeti (not that there's a wall or fence or anything!) and then about 30 mins into the Serengeti for the best wildlife. The tents are fine, we didn't have any issues with bugs in them. We heard lots of wildlife at night which did keep us awake but... More

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Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

Outside the park, almost one hour drive from the parks hot spots. Quite a big place, with a lot of tents. Don't be surprised to see some game around (great!). We were in tent #32, whichs means it takes a 8 minute walk to the restaurant. Tent is OK and we did not have bedbugs. As we understood the Moivaro-chain... More

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holland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Good place to stay, just outside the Serengeti borders. Although you sleep in a tent, its very luxurious with large bathroom and hot water. Of course its camping, so you will meet some spiders and other bugs inside. View from our veranda was great! At night you can hear sounds of different animals (but there are enough guards walking around... More

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Address: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Serengeti National Park
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