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This Luxury Camp is strategically located within the northern (Kogatende) area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and is set amidst the most prime areas of the Serengeti following the path of the great migration, sparsely inhabited by large Acacia as well as Tortilis Tree’s and is home to several species of wildlife that reside in this area year round due to catchments of water bodies around the area. Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous annual migration can be witnessed almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes, which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti.
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Hidden Gem
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Within the Northern Kogatende Area, Serengeti National Park Tanzania
What a fantastic tented camp managed by a very energetic and knowledgeable Patrick. No problem is a problem for this manager who is an absolute credit to the tented camp. The accommodation is outstanding and exceptional well laid out. Beds big and comfortable, an abundance of hot water and very clean. You are escorted after dark around the camp and yes you can hear the animals at night very close to the tents, it’s very safe and you can sit on your balcony in the late evening/first light and watch the animals graze close by. The restaurant and bar are beautifully furnished and the staffs energy for any celebration song is a real delight, just remember ‘hakunaa mtata’ 😁. Special thanks to Sulle who made our stay so comfortable. Thank you Patrick and all the staff, absolutely brilliant 👍😁
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:No mosquitoes when we were there in September. Take a head touch😁
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Sep 20, 2023
Dear valued guest, We're thrilled to receive your fantastic review! We're delighted that you had such a wonderful experience at our tented camp, thanks in no small part to our energetic and knowledgeable manager, Patrick. It's great to hear that he made you feel well taken care of and that no problem is too big for him. He's indeed a credit to our team. We're pleased to know that you found the accommodations outstanding and exceptionally well laid out. Special thanks go to Sulle for making your stay comfortable. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him and the entire team. Thank you for your brilliant review, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, Management.
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A once in a lifetime experience. My Dad took me on this amazing trip to see the great migration. The tents were exceptionally clean, the staff were friendly and welcoming (even sang a farewell song for us on our last night). The food and drinks were excellent. On few occasions we had packed lunches ( they too were good). The nights were a bit chilly and the staff would always put a hot water bottle in my bed when carrying out the turn down service. The WiFi in the last two tents was near none existent but the disconnect was good for me. My first night I was shaking like a leaf in my bed not sure if it was because it was cold or I was scared of the noises the animals were making outside my tent (in my defense it sounded like they were inside the tent) . When I told my dad about this he joked and said “well if it’s ever silent then you should be worried “ lol. Somehow I got used to the noise it became more of a lullaby than anything else.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Jan 21, 2024
Dear Cynthia, Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience! We're so glad your trip with your Dad to see the great migration was a special one. Happy to hear you liked the clean tents, friendly staff, and the farewell song. Also, it's awesome that you enjoyed the food, even the packed lunches. Sorry about the chilly nights, but we're glad the hot water bottles helped. Your dad's joke about the animal noises made us smile! We're stoked you embraced the disconnect with the Wi-Fi. Thanks for choosing us for your adventure, and we hope to see you both again! Cheers, Camp Manager.
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We stayed here for 2 nights at the end of our Safari. Great location, as we saw 2 crossings of wildebeest over the Mara River not far from the camp.
Friendly and attentive staff. Conversing in English presented a little issue sometimes, but often the misunderstanding erred on the side of providing more than we had requested.
We liked the set-up of the tent, with all the bathroom elements on the same side.
The staff were friendly and attentive - escorting us on the grounds after dark. With our flashlights, we saw zebras and impalas in the distance on the way back to our tent after dinner!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Oct 17, 2022
Dear guest, greetings from Ole Serai Luxury Camp- Kogatende a unit of wellworth hospitality. It is not every day that we receive feedback as detailed and thoughtful as yours. But trust us when we say that it does not go unnoticed. Your comment has given us valuable insight into the services that we provide. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. All the best. Camp General Manager.
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This should have been the highlight of our safari holiday. This should have been the place we talk about when remembering our time in Tanzania. This will be the place we talk about which was the biggest let down of our holiday and it could have been so easily resolved if local management had bothered to pay attention. First, the positives. The camp is located in the path of the migration, and night and day you are surrounded by wild beasts which adds to the sense of adventure. The decor of the tents strives to emulate the 'Out of Africa' feeling and on the whole succeeds. The team of staff were helpful when needed, despite some of the challenges. We were a family party of three staying in one tent. When we arrived at our tent there were only two chairs available outside, so we had to make a call to get an extra chair. Not huge, but tedious, you know how many guests you have, so think about their needs. Second issue, a camp bed was chucked in the corner and no effort was made to make it look special, it looked more like an emergency hospital bed. Our child said she felt like an afterthought. This was raised to the manager and some suggestions were made as to how the situation could be fixed for the next day to make the bed seem more special. This advice was ignored and nothing was done to make our third person welcome. Finally, the biggest issue was the food. As others have commented, the food tastes fine, our problem was that the food was cold when it arrived. Every time. It was served on cold plates and then once the waiter had run 50 metres in the dark from the kitchen tent, it was stone cold. This was reported to the manager on the first night. On the second night we were again served cold food, no efforts were made to resolve the issue or make sure that we were satisfied. This was again repeated on the third night and by then we had begun to despair. They can deliver WiFi in the bush but not a hot meal. This was further exacerbated by the poor quality lunch boxes provided. We were given a menu to select our lunch food but items were repeatedly missing from the boxes and the use of the leftovers from the previous evening meal was inadequate. Ironically the spaghetti was warmer the next day once it was wrapped in foil and left in the sun, than it had been the night before when served up on a plate. Complaints were ignored by local management during our stay and when it came to checking out the manager we'd been dealing with disappeared. A proxy was put in her place and he was presumably suffering from communication issues because all he was able to do was stare intently without saying a word. Sorry is the hardest word, even in the wilds of the Serengeti. We would not stay at a Wellworth property again and will not recommend their sites to anyone.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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No WiFi in the room. When I arrived at dinner, there were no table available. They tried to charge me for House Wine glasses while House Wine was clearly mentioned as included in my full board rate. They don't have an espresso machine. And I'm not saying in the room, not even at the bar or restaurant! They promised me they would have opened my tent curtains at 6am, the enjoy the view when waking up, but never happened
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Aug 24, 2024
Dear Ita_Traveller, Thank you for sharing valuable feedback. It is through such insights that we continually strive to enhance our guest experience. Regarding the WiFi, we noted that the connection was strong in adjacent rooms, suggesting a possible device-specific issue. Nevertheless, we will conduct further checks to ensure optimal connectivity throughout the property. For the house wine, our request for signatures for the KOT is purely for control purposes and not for additional charges. We recognize the importance of clear communication in this process and will take steps to prevent any future misunderstandings. As for the absence of an espresso machine, our reliance on solar power, due to the remote location within the park, limits the operation of such equipment. We are continuously working to balance sustainability with guest comfort. Lastly, it appears there was a miscommunication regarding the tent curtains. Our records show a request for an escort at 6:15 am, but not specifically for the curtains to be opened. We will work on ensuring clearer communication with our guests moving forward. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for an even more enjoyable experience in the future. Regards, Management Oleserai Luxury Camp - Kogatende
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Our tent was beautiful with a lovely view. We stayed 4 nights (9/1/22-9/4/22). You really felt in the wild here and at night, you could hear the wildebeest walking right around the tent. It was fun watching the wildebeest, zebras, and mongoose right from our private deck. It has a very intimate, wild feel to the place, yet it is luxurious. The lounge tent was spectacular in it safari decorations. The staff were wonderful, in particular, Brighton our butler. He taught us useful Swahili terms and made sure we were happy. The food was terrific. The only thing you should know is that they charge for drinks, including water ordered outside the 2 liters they give you every day in your tent. The drinks and water were inexpensive, and did not at all detract from our enjoyment. We loved staying here.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Sep 23, 2022
Dear Guest, Greetings from Kogatende Luxury Camp, a unity of Wellworth Hospitality. Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review. We really appreciate your feedback and helping to spread the word about Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende. It will be our pleasure to serve you again. Karibu Tena. Regards, Management.
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Stayed here in June 2022. From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. The staff were so friendly and helpful and nothing was any problem for them. We were early in the season and not many other guests but we still had access to all amenities. The migration had not yet arrived as our original bookings were Covid delayed by 2 years and our dates had changed. We still had a fabulous time and saw lots including lions, elephants and giraffe. On our last night we had dinner by the campfire and the staff entertained us to singing and a cake. The tent was a high quality large tent with all good amenities, hot shower and even a turn-down service with chocolates provided every night. Good security around the site with escorts in the dark. Staff zip up and unzip the tents for you every day. We would like to thank the staff for making us so welcome. Hakuna matata. We hope to come back one day.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Aug 27, 2022
Dear Guest Greetings from Oleserai Kogatende Luxury Lodge a unity of Wellworth Hospitality Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us at our facility. We hope you will visit us again soon. Karibu Tena. Regards, Management
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The tents were beautiful, and we could see some animals from our porches. Our children fell ill during our stay, and the staff at Ole Serai went above and beyond to have medication delivered. One employee, Titus, even carried meals to our tents while my son and daughter recovered. Also, the staff responded well to my spouse's food allergy. Families are in good hands at Ole Serai!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Sep 8, 2022
Dear Guest Greetings from Kogatende Luxury Camp a unity of Wellworth Hospitality Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback on TripAdvisor. We cherish and value the feedback of our esteemed guests, as that is our key motivation to exceed our guests’ expectations. We will make sure that Titus receives the recognition he deserves. Thank you again and Karibu Tena. Regards, Management.
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Very good hotel in the middle of the Serengeti park. Attention was very good especially by Frederick. Be sure to ask for him when you arrive. We didn't have water the first night but they worked really hard and fixed it immediately. The food was great and the pay attention to every detail.
A lot of animals around the campsite, gnus, zebras, lions, etc.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Jul 22, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the heart of the Serengeti and that Frederick made your experience even more special. Sad you encountered a water issue on the first night but are glad our team resolved it promptly. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the food and the attention to detail. Encountering the diverse wildlife around the campsite is truly a unique experience, and we’re delighted you had the opportunity to see gnus, zebras, lions, and more. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable safari adventure soon! Regards,
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We stayed at the end of our safari trip at this camp and were completely amazed! The whole camp site is just wonderful and extremely luxurious. We felt right at home the moment we were greated and couldn't believe the standard of the rooms. Everything was very high end and there was nothing missing. The whole staff was very welcoming and amazingly friendly, we enjoyed every minute at this camp site. The food was very delicous as well and they even prepared a private dinner at night outside of the main restaurant guarded by the staff.
We will never forget this camp site and would highyl recommend this to everyone having this as the last stop of their safari as it can't get better than this!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Wellworth Hospitality, General Manager at Wellworth Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Kogatende
Responded Oct 17, 2022
Dear Guest. Greetings From Ole Serai Luxury Camp- Kogatende a Unit of Wellworth Hospitality. Your kind words made everyone on our team happy. We value the opportunity we had to provide the excellent service that made your stay memorable. We will make sure that Natalia, Mahesh and the whole team receive your kind and encouraging words. Regards, Management.
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There are more places to choose from in the Serengeti National Park area.
LOCATION
TanzaniaSerengeti National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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