Good migration action Dec to May - rest of year quieter but rewarding for those with patience
Guide Price: From: $495 To: $715
Kusini is a very good luxury tented camp in the far south of the Serengeti. Far from any other lodges, Kusini feels secluded at all but the busiest times of year. The migration moves into the area between January and May and there's some good resident game throughout the year, even if during the dry season you need to work a bit harder. Most people just don't do southern Serengeti out of season, but those who do (all the top guides) will tell you that it's a gem. Having said that, unlike most other areas of southern Serengeti, which we love through April and early May, we wouldn't recommend Kusini over that period, located as it is within the acacia woodland, with particularly treacherous access in the main rains through glutinous black cotton soil.
The camp is located in the south western area of the Serengeti National Park, close to the border with Maswa Game Reserve and the Ngorongoro conservation area. It's about 1 hr 20 minutes flight from Arusha and a 3 to 4 hour drive from Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands; initially down the hideous corrugated and traffic filled road that connects Ngorongoro and Olduvai, but subsequently across vast open plains. Much of the charm of Kusini during the low season is its remoteness. There are no other camps in the vicinity so you're essentially being offered a private corner of the Serengeti while you're there. Kusini has fourteen double tents, scattered around the main Kopje, each with private ensuite bathrooms, electricity and wooden verandahs out front. Inside the tent you've got very comfortable beds, warm towelling bathrobes and even a selection of juice and wine (though they needn't necessarily be taken together) when you arrive.
At Kusini you're surrounded by some of the most beautiful game viewing country in the world and the main reasomn to visit here is to explore this part of the world on game drives. As with most of the Serengeti the opportunities for close up game viewing of the main mammal species - lion, elephant, buffalo to name a few - are excellent. The south of the Serengeti plain is known best for its endless grass plains, but at Kusini the woodland with its kopjes can be as rewarding as the plains in the dry season. As well as drives in the local area this is a great place from which to visit Moru Kopjes on a day drive.
tented camp with 14 tents
From: 495 To: 715
Good migration action Dec to May - rest of year quieter but rewarding for those with patience
price includes accommodation, food, drinks, laundry, activities and transfers.
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