Every morning as sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti the Africa song would ring out.
In the lobby of the Boardwalk Hotel in Port Elizabeth (now Gqberha) in South Africa.
Just like the band Toto at the time they wrote the classic song, I’ve yet to enjoy the pleasures of the Serengeti in Tanzania.
But I too have it in my mind’s eye.
And so for the rest I rely on my friends who are experts in all things Africa.
And they tell us that their name translates to ‘welcome’ in Swahili, Karibu Camps and Lodges.
It offers four distinctive luxury properties, all situated in the most iconic locations on what is known as the Northern Circuit.
To the four
Serengeti National Park Sametu Camp: And they boast the perfect balance between a safari in the wild and the comfort of a permanent luxury tented camp.
It is situated in a secluded part of the eastern edge of Central Serengeti.
And that’s a short distance from the Ngare Nanyuki River, Sametu Camps’ position has a wondrous horizon.
It is silhouetted by grazing wildebeest, zebra, and various antelope species, as well as numerous bird species.
Serengeti National Park River Camp:
This resort is surrounded by Acacia trees and grasslands just a few metres from the Mara river.
And it is ideally situated for the river crossing of the Great Migration which occurs from June to October.
Serengeti National Park Woodlands Camp: And this one is a special treat between December and March.
The mobile luxury tented camp rests within the Nabi Slopes, in proximity with Lake Ndutu, Moru Kopjes, and the Hidden Valley.
And all specifically set up during the emotion-stirring calving season.
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Ngorongoro Lions Paw: The view of the cradled Lake Magadi in the crater’s base is a sight to see.
From the lounge areas of our Eastern Rim Ngorongoro Crater accommodation.
And this is where you can see large tusked elephants and endangered Black Rhinos with your binoculars.
So it’s all from the comfort of the bar and lounge area. Lions Paw is ten minutes away from the entrance to the crater floor.
Yes, as Toto said: hurry boy (and girl) it’s waiting there for you above the Serengeti.