Seronera Central Serengeti · Safari Lodge
Arukore Simba Camp by Simba Portfolio
Twelve tented suites in the heart of the Seronera plains, in some of the richest big cat country in the Serengeti.
About
Arukore Simba Camp lies in the heart of the central Serengeti, about 25 km from the Seronera airstrip and named for the nearby Arukore River, where the ancestors of the Ikoma people once hunted. It is the newest camp in the Simba Portfolio, and one of its most refined.
The central Serengeti around Seronera is famous for resident big cats. Lion prides hold the kopjes year round, cheetah work the open plains, and leopard rest in the riverine trees, which makes this one of the most reliable corners of the park for predator sightings in any season.
Twelve permanent tented suites are decorated with local fabrics and hardwood, each with an ensuite bathroom, an outdoor shower and open views across the savannah. A swimming pool with a sun deck, a spa, a lounge, a bar and a campfire sit at the centre of camp, all running on solar power.
Game drives head straight out onto the plains from camp, and guests return for a swim through the heat of the day and a fire under the stars at night. It is an intimate, polished base for the central Serengeti.
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Signature experiences
Big cat game drives
Daily drives across the Seronera plains and kopjes, among the most reliable big cat country in the Serengeti.
Swimming pool on the plains
A pool and sun deck overlooking the savannah, a rare luxury deep inside the central Serengeti.
Spa treatments
A quiet break between drives with treatments in the camp spa.
Bush breakfast and campfire
Breakfast out among the plains game and an evening fire under the stars.
Amenities
- Swimming Pool With Sun Deck
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi In Common Areas
- Campfire
- Outdoor Showers
- Solar Power
Best for
- Couples
- Honeymoon
- Wildlife Photography
- Big Cats
- First Time Safari
Wildlife you might see
- Resident Lion Prides On The Seronera Kopjes
- Cheetah On The Open Plains
- Leopard In The Riverine Trees
- Year Round Big Cat Sightings
- Plains Game And Rich Birdlife
Best time to visit
January, February, June, July, August, September, October
Location & access
Seronera Central Serengeti
Fly-in: Fly to Seronera airstrip, served by light aircraft from Arusha and across the Serengeti, then about a 40 to 45 minute game drive transfer to camp.
Drive: A full day overland from Arusha across the northern circuit to the central Serengeti, roughly 6 to 8 hours of driving. Most guests fly in.
Room types
Tented Suite
Permanent tented suites with an ensuite bathroom, an outdoor shower and a private outlook over the savannah, decorated with local fabrics and hardwood. Available as single, double, twin or triple.
What's included
Included
- Full Board (3 Meals Daily)
- Tea And Coffee
- Bottled Water In The Room
- Bed Levy, VAT And Service Charge
Not included
- Game Drives
- Airstrip Transfers
- Concession Fees
- Park Entry Fees
- Drinks Other Than Water In The Room
- Laundry
- Travel And Medical Insurance
- Flights And Airport Taxes
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Items Of A Personal Nature
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Frequently asked
Where is Arukore Simba Camp?
In the heart of the central Serengeti, about 25 km from the Seronera airstrip, named for the nearby Arukore River.
How many tents does it have?
Twelve permanent tented suites, available as singles, doubles, twins and triples.
What wildlife can I expect?
The central Serengeti around Seronera is big cat country, with resident lion, cheetah and leopard and excellent sightings throughout the year.
How do guests reach the camp?
Most fly to Seronera airstrip, about a 40 to 45 minute game drive from camp. Overland from Arusha is a full day drive.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The camp has a swimming pool and sun deck overlooking the plains, along with a spa, which is unusual this deep in the central Serengeti.
What is included in the rate?
Full board with three meals daily, tea and coffee, and bottled water in the room. Park fees, concession fees, game drives, airstrip transfers and drinks other than water are charged separately.
What's nearby
- Seronera ValleyThe big cat heartland of the central Serengeti, a short drive from camp and productive in every season.
- Serengeti hot air balloonAn optional dawn balloon flight over the plains, arranged separately, followed by a bush breakfast.
- Retina and Maasai kopjesGranite outcrops that lions favour for shade and vantage, classic central Serengeti scenery.
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