Overview
Private game drives by the Mara River
In the far north of the Serengeti, moments from the Mara River, Alex Walker’s Serian's Serengeti North is a classic safari set up in the shade of warburgia trees.
It has eight marquee tents, including a two-bed family marquee, each decked out with campaign-style furniture and adjoining ‘bath bathrooms’ with bucket showers. A candlelit dining mess sits at the heart of the camp, with expansive views across the plains and convivial meal times.
Set up here between mid-June and mid-November to coincide with the arrival of millions of wildebeest and zebra on their annual migration – along with the Serengeti’s other iconic residents – you're in the heart of the action. With each group assigned their own vehicle, guide and tracker, game drives are spent how you want, whether it’s a full day watching animals brave the currents and crocodiles on the Mara River, or cat spotting on Wogakuria Kopje at dawn.
Facts
At a glance
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Eight marquee tents
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Dining mess
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Private game drives
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Open 15th June to 15th November
Experiences
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Game drives
The cornerstone of a safari experience at Serian is that each group has their own open-top safari vehicle, and their own dedicated guide and spotter. Go where the day takes you, without the limitations of fixed schedules, or fitting in with other peoples’ plans.
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Walking safari
Walking safaris epitomise the golden chance to get away from the trails and beaten tracks, and immerse in the environment in a way that the noise and speed of vehicles don’t permit. In Serian’s Serengeti North, the focus is on the Mara River – which offers a combination of big game encounters and and beautiful countryside.
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Fly camping
Spend a night at a back to basics camp deep in the bush. Fly camping can easily be incorporated into your stay to add a whole new experience of the Serengeti's wildness.
Footprint
The very foundation of Alex Walker’s Serian is constituted by a deep respect for the beautiful wilds of Kenya and Tanzania, as well as its people and cultures. The preservation of these precious spaces lies at the heart of Serian's ethos and practice, and this manifests itself in a number of ways, from permanent camps relying on solar power for electricity to empowering female guides and supporting de-snaring projects.
Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
