A True Wilderness Camp in the Serengeti
Pembezoni lies close to the Serengeti’s little-known Wilderness Zone – a rare, tightly protected area where only a handful of operators are permitted to go. Here, you won’t see another vehicle. Not one. Just wide plains, ancient kopjes, and wildlife moving the way it always has.
This is the “old-school safari” guests dream of.
A Front-Row Seat to the Serengeti
Our tents offer everything you need for comfort while keeping you completely connected to nature. Expect warm hospitality, beautifully prepared meals, thoughtful touches, and the kind of peaceful nights only true wilderness can provide.
Pembezoni is ideal for guests seeking:
- Private, crowd-free camp & game viewing
- Walking safaris with armed guides
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences
- A deeper, more authentic connection to the Serengeti
Wildlife as It Should Be
From lions lounging on rocks to elephants drifting across the plains, the wildlife here behaves naturally — unpressured by traffic or crowds. Guests frequently say this is the highlight of their entire safari.
Built Lightly, Left Lightly
Pembezoni is designed for minimal impact:
- Solar power throughout
- Eco-friendly compost toilets
- Portable structures that leave no trace
- Minimal single-use plastic
- Support for anti-poaching de-snaring teams
This camp honours the Serengeti – and ensures it remains wild for generations.
Walking from our camp is absolutely superb and a quite an exclusive opportunity. The location of our camp is within what the Park describes as a Wilderness Area, which means general game viewing is not allowed. African Environments has special permission to use this area and we cannot think of a better place to have our camp! Due to this very exclusive location African Environments recommends a three night stay at Pembezoni Camp, allowing one day to get out of the vehicle and stretch your legs, taking advantage of the great walking, either half or full day direct from the camp.
Meet your Camp Manager!
Nelson has been working with us for over 10 years now and he’s an integral part of team Serengeti! Between managing Pembezoni Tented Camp and the bush lunches and walks, he also helps with the logisitics of the walking mobile camp that goes out to the Wilderness Zone with guests.
Thank you Nelson for all that you do! We couldn’t do it without you.
My partner and I stayed here with our family during a trip to Tanzania and our safari and stay at Pembezoni was one of the highlights of our time in Africa. Sleeping in Serengeti National Park at this camp made us feel like we the only ones in the Serengeti….
James, UK (from Tripadvisor – click to read full review)