Hippo Trails Camp

🌍 Tanzania

📍 Central Serengeti

Hippo Trails Camp, in the Central Serengeti, is a mid-range tented camp under the Bougainvillea brand. At ~$450–$480 per double in high season (~$270–$290 low), it appeals to adventurous travelers who want inside-the-park immersion without paying luxury rates. Its location near the Seronera River Valley gives guests prime access to big cats and hippos.

Comparisons: Same tier: Osinon Serengeti and Serengeti Classic View. Step up: Nyumbani Serengeti (luxury; boutique). Step down: Friends Serengeti (budget tented).

Safari context: Being inside Serengeti ensures dawn and dusk drives when predators are most active—a major advantage over Karatu lodges.

Attributes:

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Rooms

Meru-style tents with beds, nets, and en-suite bathrooms (flush toilets, bucket showers). Mess tent, fire pit, and solar/generator lighting. Rustic but functional.

Meals

Meals include early teas, picnic breakfasts, packed lunches, and communal dinners. Food is hearty and filling.

Accessibility

Seronera Airstrip: ~15–25 min
Naabi Hill Gate: ~60–90 min
Arusha flight: ~50–60 min; road: ~7–8 h

Seronera Airstrip: ~15–25 min
Naabi Hill Gate: ~60–90 min
Arusha flight: ~50–60 min; road: ~7–8 h

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