Dulana Serengeti South- Hunters // Tembo South Camp
Southern Serengeti, on the edge of Hidden Valley, Tanzania
- 22 guests
- 10 bedrooms
- 14 beds
- 10 bathrooms
Tembo South Camp sits on the edge of Hidden Valley, a little-known depression on the southern plains of the Serengeti. With a remote and isolated feel, the camp enjoys uninterrupted views across the shallow valley, where wildlife can often be seen from the comfort of the accommodation tents.
Built on a heritage mobile camp model, Tembo moves seasonally to follow the path of The Great Migration as the herds move in search of better, life-giving grazing. Camp is broken down and set up again in prime wildlife locations to maximise access to this incredible spectacle.
Amenities
Living Spaces
The main lounge and dining tent are the social heart of camp, with comfortable seating, considered detailing and uninterrupted views across the southern plains. A perfect setting for long lunches between drives, late afternoon teas, and evenings spent recounting the day's sightings over a glass of something cold.
Bedrooms & Laundry
Ten generously sized safari tents, each fully ensuite, with quality linens, soft lamplight and the gentle canvas walls that have defined African safaris for a century. The configuration accommodates couples, families and groups travelling together, with two specialist tents designed for shared use. Laundry service is included as part of the camp's full hospitality offering.
Kitchen & Dining
Camp meals are prepared by the resident chef and served in the main dining tent or al fresco beneath the acacias. Bush breakfasts, sundowner stops and private dining experiences out on the plains can be arranged on request, with menus that celebrate fresh, considered cooking in the wildest of settings.
Bathrooms
Every tent features its own ensuite bathroom, fitted with quality fixtures, plush towelling and the considered details that distinguish a true safari camp.
Entertainment
The plains themselves are the camp's greatest entertainment, with wildlife often visible from the tents. Evenings centre on the fire pit beneath a vast canopy of stars, where the silence is broken only by the distant call of a hyena or the deep rumble of a lion.
Heating & Cooling
Tents are designed for the gentle climate of the Serengeti's southern plains, with canvas construction, mesh windows and natural ventilation. Hot water bottles and warm blankets are provided for cooler nights.
Internet & Office
Wi-Fi available in the main areas, allowing guests to stay in touch when needed. The camp's remote setting is designed for genuine disconnection, with the freedom to log off entirely.
Location Features
The camp sits on the edge of the off-road driving area in the southern Serengeti, giving immediate access to the short grass plains, a prime territory for resident cheetah and lion prides. Hidden Valley itself forms a natural corridor for migrating wildebeest and zebra moving between open plains and surrounding woodlands.
Outdoor Spaces
Open verandahs in front of each tent invite long, slow afternoons watching the plains. A central fire pit anchors the camp after dark, with sundowner spots positioned to make the most of the Serengeti's famously dramatic skies.
Parking
Open 4WD safari vehicles are based at camp throughout your stay.
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Essential Information
Home Policies
Bookings are taken on an exclusive-use basis only. The camp is open from December through May, following the southern phase of The Great Migration. Minimum stay applies. Children are welcome; please discuss minimum ages with your safari advisor.
Location & Getting Around
The camp is accessed via light aircraft transfer to a nearby Serengeti airstrip, followed by a game drive transfer to camp with the resident guiding team. Charter flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro and other Tanzanian airstrips are easily arranged. All game viewing is conducted in open 4WD vehicles led by experienced guides.
House Rules
The wilderness setting demands respect for both wildlife and fellow guests. A guide or member of staff will accompany guests between tents and main areas after dark, in keeping with safari camp protocol. Photography for personal use is encouraged; commercial photography may be arranged in advance.
Experiences Nearby
Wildlife: Game drives in open 4WD vehicles focused on predator-prey interaction and migration viewing, with prime cheetah and lion sightings on the short grass plains.
The Great Migration: During the green season (December through May) over two million wildebeest and zebra arrive on the southern plains to calve, creating one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth, a landscape rich in intensity, theatre and unparalleled big game viewing.
Quieter moments: Bush breakfasts, sundowner stops on the plains, walking experiences with your guide (subject to conditions), and starlit dinners under the African sky.
Cultural experiences: Visits to local Maasai communities can be arranged on request, offering a glimpse into one of East Africa's most enduring cultures.
Concierge services available on request: private guide, bush dining experiences, photographic safaris, hot-air balloon flights over the plains, and bespoke add-ons across Tanzania.
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