Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Olmara Camp

Accommodation Type

Luxury tented safari camp

Number of Suites

8 tented suites (5 Tented Suites and 3 Stargazer Tented Suites)

Location

Eastern Serengeti, Soit le Motonyi region, Tanzania

Setting

A remote, open wilderness on the eastern plains of the Serengeti, overlooking grassy savannah, rocky outcrops, and the Ngare Nanyuki river valley

Who It Is Best For

Wildlife photographers, safari purists, couples, solo travelers, and adventurers seeking raw Serengeti wilderness with comfort under canvas

Travel Mood

The Adventurer, The Seeker

Main Activities

Game drives, walking safaris, fly camping, stargazing, bush dining, hot air balloon safaris

Signature Feature

An immersive Serengeti camp famed for Africa’s magnificent big cats, with open views and stargazer tents that bring you closer to the wild

Olmara Camp

A remote Serengeti camp famed for big cats

Olmara Camp is a Serengeti wilderness haven where the rhythm of predator and prey unfolds just beyond your tent. Set on the remote eastern plains, this intimate camp blends seamlessly into ancient acacia groves and endless grasslands. Here, luxury is understated, the horizon is vast, and the wild is not something you observe from afar, but something you feel, hear, and wake up within.

Overview

Olmara Camp is located in the Soit le Motonyi region of the Eastern Serengeti, an area celebrated for its exceptional predator activity. This is big cat country. Cheetahs roam the open plains, lions patrol the kopjes, and leopards move silently through riverine woodland. Wildlife is abundant and the experience is deeply immersive, offering guests an authentic and unscripted encounter with the Serengeti ecosystem.

The camp itself is intentionally open to its surroundings. Animals pass through, the wind moves freely across the plains, and the sense of connection to nature is constant. Eight tented suites are positioned within an ancient grove of acacias, each offering expansive views across grassy savannah and toward the Ngare Nanyuki river valley. The design is refined yet natural, with wooden floors, canvas walls, soft carpets, a lounge cove, writing desk, and en suite bathroom with running water and flush toilet.

Three of the suites are Stargazer Tents, allowing guests to fall asleep beneath the African sky. With retractable canvas panels above the bed, these suites transform the night into part of the experience, merging comfort and wilderness in a rare and unforgettable way.

Days at Olmara are shaped by flexibility. Private guides and vehicles allow guests to move at their own pace, whether tracking predators at sunrise, heading out on a walking safari, fly camping under the stars, or enjoying bush meals in remarkable locations. The experience is immersive yet unforced, wild yet deeply considered.

Photography courtesy of Entara.

“Wilderness does not exist for us. We exist within it. That shift in perspective changes everything.”

— Hagai Zvulun, CEO of Entara

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Arusha Airport (ARK) serves as the main departure point for scheduled bush flights to the Serengeti. Guests typically connect here after arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, continuing by light aircraft to Seronera Airstrip in the Eastern Serengeti, followed by a camp transfer.

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Getting There

Scheduled light aircraft flights connect from Arusha and other Tanzanian safari destinations to Seronera. From the airstrip, guests are transferred by game drive to camp.

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Best Time to Visit

Year-round. The Eastern Serengeti offers strong predator sightings throughout the year, with dramatic landscapes during both green and dry seasons.

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What to Bring

Neutral safari clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, binoculars, and a good camera. Stargazer guests may appreciate light sleepwear suitable for open-air nights.

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Staying at Olmara Camp

Olmara rewards those who embrace flexibility and curiosity. Wake early for predator activity, spend time walking the plains with a guide, and consider at least one night fly camping to deepen your sense of place. This is a camp best experienced slowly and attentively.