Wilderness Usawa – Serengeti Safari Guide

Introduction

Wilderness Usawa is an exclusive and mobile safari camp set within the Serengeti National Park, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the Wilderness brand in East Africa. Best known for their luxurious camps and strong conservation ethos in southern Africa, Wilderness has brought its signature style, sustainability, and attention to detail to Tanzania. For those who have travelled with Wilderness before, Usawa offers the chance to relive that exceptional service and authenticity in the heart of the Serengeti. Whether it is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or part of a continuing love affair with Africa’s wilderness, Usawa delivers a deeply rewarding safari experience.

Location – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Usawa is a mobile camp that moves with the Great Migration, ensuring guests are always at the heart of the action. Depending on the time of year, the camp relocates to follow the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, offering the best possible chances to witness river crossings, predator-prey interactions, and the sheer scale of this natural spectacle. Beyond the migration, the Serengeti is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to big cats and over 500 bird species.

The Camp – Wilderness Style in the Serengeti

Wilderness Usawa combines the comfort and understated elegance for which Wilderness is renowned with the intimacy of a mobile safari. The camp features spacious en-suite tents with comfortable beds, hot bucket showers, and private verandas that open directly to the Serengeti plains. The main lounge and dining areas are relaxed and sociable, designed for guests to gather, share stories, and enjoy meals crafted from fresh local ingredients. The camp’s mobile nature ensures a true sense of adventure while never compromising on comfort.

Activities & Wildlife Viewing

Daily game drives with Wilderness’ expert guides form the core of the Usawa experience. Guests track the Great Migration across the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes, from sweeping grasslands to riverine corridors. Wildlife sightings include massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, dramatic predator encounters with lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and the possibility of witnessing iconic river crossings. Outside of the migration, the Serengeti delivers exceptional year-round game viewing, with elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and countless antelopes filling the plains. Birdwatching adds further colour and vibrancy to each safari day.

Sustainability & Community

Wilderness Usawa reflects the company’s deep commitment to conservation and community empowerment. The camp operates with minimal environmental impact, using solar power, eco-friendly waste systems, and low-impact infrastructure. By choosing to stay at Usawa, guests directly contribute to Wilderness’ broader conservation projects across Africa and to local initiatives in Tanzania that support education, healthcare, and employment. This ensures that each safari not only provides personal enrichment but also leaves a positive legacy for people and wildlife.

Guest Information & Inclusions

Wilderness Usawa offers a fully inclusive safari. Key details include:

• – Minimum Age: Children welcome
• – Inclusions: All meals, beverages, laundry, daily game drives, park fees, and transfers between camp locations
• – Access: Light aircraft flights to Serengeti airstrips with transfers to camp
• – Best Time to Visit: Year-round, with the Great Migration highlights varying by season – June to October for river crossings; December to March for calving season