Hippo Trails Camp
About Hippo Trails Camp
Hippo Trails Camp is in the wild on Banagi Hill in the Serengeti, close to the Retima Hippo pool, and has views of the river.
Hippo Trails Camp is on the migration path in the Seronera area of Serengeti National Park. Many animals pass through the camp every year in June, July, October, and November.
The friendly staff will take care of everything you need, making you feel at home in the bush.
Highlights
- Ensuite bathrooms with shower and toilet
- Environmentally friendly
- Charging station
- Campfire
- Comfortable bed
- Spaciously set up
Hippo Trails Camp location
Hippo Trails Camp is a special campsite in Serengeti National Park, 21 km from Seronera Airstrip and near Retima Picnic Site.
Part of the Bougainvillea Group, Hippo Trails Camp offers warm Tanzanian hospitality. Their well-trained staff meet all your needs. The camp features a large common tent with a dining room, lounge, and full bar. Enjoy hill views from the veranda and nightly campfires. Main attractions like Retima Hippo Pool and Seronera wildlife circuits are nearby.
Known for excellent food, their camps serve a buffet breakfast, boxed lunches for game drives, and multi-course dinners. Special diets are accommodated with notice. Free Wi-Fi is available in the common area tent. Sleeping tents are serviced daily, with purified water provided for brushing teeth. Guests are asked to conserve water due to scarcity.
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Popular questions about Tanzania Safari
You can see lions, which are big cats. You can also see elephants, which are very big animals with trunks. Giraffes, which have long necks, are common. Zebras, with black and white stripes, are easy to spot. There are many other animals too, like rhinos, hippos, and many kinds of birds.
The best time is from June to October. This is the dry season. It is easier to see animals because they gather around water holes. The weather is also nice, not too hot and not too rainy.
A safari can cost from $1,500 to $5,000. The price depends on how many days you go, where you stay, and what you do. Some safaris are cheaper and some are more expensive.
Pack comfortable clothes. It can be hot during the day and cool at night. Bring sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. A hat is good for keeping the sun off your face. A camera is great for taking pictures. Binoculars help you see animals that are far away.
Yes, it is safe if you go with a good guide and a trusted safari company. They know the area and the animals. Always follow the guide's instructions.
A good safari lasts 5 to 10 days. This gives you enough time to see different animals and visit different places without feeling rushed.
The Serengeti National Park is very famous. It has many animals and the Great Migration happens there. The Ngorongoro Crater is also amazing. It is a big volcanic crater with lots of animals inside. Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park are also good places to visit.
Yes, you can see the Great Migration in the Serengeti. It is a huge movement of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. They move to find fresh grass and water. The best time to see the migration is from June to July and from October to November.
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