Like watercolors on canvas, sunset drenches the western sky in a brilliant crimson wash. Shadows grow long as an action packed day on safari draws to a close. Thoughts of a comfortable bed and warm shower weigh heavy on your mind as your land rover rumbles into the entrance at Migration Tented Lodge. Immediately you notice something is different and special here, an intangible ambience that radiates from the beauty of your natural surroundings, the smiling faces of the staff, and the warm glow of candle-lamps in the distance. You stroll across the long wooden bridge that forms a clear path to the tented affair that is Migration Tented Lodge.

Migration Tented Lodge, also known as Serengeti Migration Camp, offers an excellent location from which to base your game drives in the Northern Serengeti. And it does so with style.

At once you are greeted with open arms by the Lodge managers who seem like long lost family, welcoming you home. You are promptly swept away for a tour of the main Lodge facilities. Captivated by first impressions, frankly you can't wait to see more. You gaze upon the rich leather furnishings and exotic décor, which are illuminated by warm candle lamps and the dying sheen of sunset. You catch a whiff of sweet cigar smoke mixed with the heady aroma of a nearby bonfire, where a mingling of other guests are enjoying sundowners. The personality of this Lodge is one of unpretentious luxury, captivating elegance, and authentic African style. You continue to take it all in - the turquoise pool, the mahogany bar, the flickering bonfire, and the breath-taking view of the surrounding woodlands from the elevated deck. There is poetry everywhere. But the real treat comes when you are escorted to your own private sleeping quarters.

As soon as you walk through the intricately carved walkway and cathedral style wooden doors, you know you are in for something special! And you are right. THIS is where safari meets civilization, in a big way! The spacious accommodations are filled with every luxury imaginable. Rich tones of mahogany wood blend with khaki canvas and authentic zebra prints. An inviting balcony dons two safari chairs over the Grumeti River, which is tempting you to kick up your feet and relax in these world-class accommodations. Your eyes linger on the spacious shower and plush bed - both of these amenities are softly calling your name. Part of you can't wait to sink into sweet safari dreams, surrounded by the whimsical grunts of hippos in the dark river below. But first, there are sundowners to be had. A delicious dinner to savor. Stars to be counted, stories to be told, and memories to be made! Sleep can wait... after all, you are living the ultimate safari dream right now!

Migration Tented Lodge was completely refurbished and reopened on September 28, 2004. Accommodations consist of just twenty luxurious suites under canvas tucked along the Grumeti River and a well-appointed lounge and dining area perched high above on a hilltop. Intimate accommodations, great food, friendly service, entertaining hippos and an authentic bush feel combine to form the ideal place from which to explore the remote and wild Northern Serengeti. The only downside with Migration Camp is that it is a long walk from your tent to the dining and reception area including a steep set of stairs (approx. 45 steps). But even those steps add to the beauty and appeal of the Migration Camp, allowing the main Lodge, pool, dining and common area to have spectacular and relaxing views.

Migration Tented Lodge is recommended during a portion of the dry season from early July through late November when wildlife viewing is at its best in the North Serengeti. The late dry season months of September, October and November are the absolute best times for a stay at Migration Camp. During these months, the great migration will be in full swing and over a million wildebeest and zebra will be thundering through the North Serengeti culminating with the infamous Mara River crossing.

The scenery around Migration Camp is stunningly beautiful. It is of stark contrast to the open Serengeti plains further south. The topography consists of gentle rolling hills, acacia tree woodlands and large granite outcrops. The area also supports a good amount of resident wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena. You will likely encounter few other visitors out on game drives but rather miles upon miles of pristine wilderness. Wildlife viewing in the Northern Serengeti is more raw and wild as compared with other areas of the park and we think it's a little more special.

Migration Tented Lodge sits on the banks of the Grumeti River, so you can usually hear the comical voices of hippos singing in the night. It is close to the Lobo area for great wildlife viewing, and also is in a great location for game driving to the border of Tanzania and Kenya in the Northern Serengeti and crossing the Mara River for a more off the beaten track safari.

Migration Camp is owned by Sopa Hotels thought the camps brand name is Elewana Afrika. Elewana Afrika is a brand of luxury camps and Lodges in Northern Tanzania encompassing the Migration Camp,Tarangire Treetops and the Arusha Coffee Lodge.