Mid-rangeTented camp
Serengeti Matawi Camp
Inside Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
About the stay
Why we use it
Our usual tented camp in the Serengeti: proper beds and en-suite tents, inside the park.
Matawi is a tented camp inside Serengeti National Park. In the Serengeti that matters more than anything else: you start and finish every game drive in the park, not at a gate an hour away.
The tents are real rooms under canvas, with beds and their own bathroom, and meals are served in the main tent. It is the Serengeti camp we book most on our mid-range safaris.
Inside the park
Out on the plains at first light, back in camp at sunset.
Canvas, not camping
Beds, linen and your own bathroom in every tent.
Our most-booked Serengeti camp
On more of our Serengeti safaris than any other camp.
- TypeTented camp
- WhereInside Serengeti National Park
- SettingInside the park
- Comfort levelMid-range
- Good forMid-range safaris, first visit to the Serengeti
- On our safaris11 safaris
Where it is
Location
Nearby, as the crow flies
- Serengetiabout 10 km
- Ngorongoro Craterabout 120 km
Pin shows the area, not the exact address. Road distances are longer.
Stay at Serengeti Matawi Camp on
Safaris that stay here
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Mid-range · 3 days
3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro, Mid-Range Lodge (shared)
Night 1 at Serengeti Matawi Camp
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Mid-range · 7 days
7 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Manyara & Ngorongoro (shared)
Nights 3–4 at Serengeti Matawi Camp
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Mid-range · 7 days
7 Days Private Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Manyara & Ngorongoro
Nights 3–4 at Serengeti Matawi Camp
Prices are per person for two people sharing, with park fees included. Want more nights here, or this tented camp in another safari? Ask us to change it
What to expect
A night here
- AfternoonBack from the game drive, with time for a shower and a rest.
- SunsetA drink while the light goes gold, and the day's sightings with your guide.
- DinnerMeals are served at the property. Tell us about any diet in advance.
- 06:00Early coffee, and out for the best light of the day.
- MorningBreakfast, or a packed breakfast if we leave at dawn.
Good to know
FAQs
Can I add Serengeti Matawi Camp to a different safari?
Usually, yes, as long as the safari passes through Serengeti. Tell us which safari you like and we'll send the price with Serengeti Matawi Camp in it.
Can I stay an extra night?
Yes. An extra night gives you a full day of game drives without packing up. We'll add the night, the extra park day and the meals to your quote.
What happens if it's full on my dates?
We tell you before you pay anything, and suggest the closest match in the same area and price range.
Is it suitable for children?
Tell us your children's ages and we'll check the property's rules for your dates. Some camps set a minimum age.
How do I pay?
Nothing is paid until you're happy with the quote. Then a deposit holds the safari: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.
Keep exploring
Other places to stay
All lodges and camps-
Seronera, central Serengeti
Seronera Public Campsite
Sleep in the middle of the Serengeti, in a tent your crew pitches for you.
- Public campsite
- Inside the park
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Bologonja, northern Serengeti
Ang’ata Migration – Bologonja Camp
A camp in the far north of the Serengeti, within reach of the Mara River crossings.
- Tented camp
- Inside the park
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Serengeti National Park
Nyota Luxury Camp
A luxury tented camp for a slower, quieter couple of nights in the Serengeti.
- Tented camp
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Inside Serengeti National Park
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
A long-established lodge inside the central Serengeti: solid walls, a restaurant and hot water after long game drives.
- Lodge
- Inside the park
Sleep here on your safari
Tell us your dates and who's travelling. We'll check Serengeti Matawi Camp and send a safari built around it, with the full price.