The Sanctuary Kusini

Set in an unspoilt area of the Serengeti the Sanctuary Kusini is ideally located for seeing wildebeest which congregate here during the calving season. The camp is built on a raised kopje surrounded by woodland - providing stunning views of the plains below from the main deck. Zebra, cape buffalo, lion and cheetah are a common sight year-round. A communal tent offers a library, sitting room, dining room and veranda. Bush breakfasts and sundowners are served on the giant boulders of the kopje.

Twelve luxury tents are shaded from the sun by acacia trees, each positioned carefully giving views of the surrounding plains. Each tent has its own private veranda with comfortable furniture together with its own personal attendant to look after guests during their stay.

Sanctuary Kusini is one of the great places in the world to see large predators – lion, cheetah and leopard often lie in the kopjes nearby camp. Between January and March the great migration returns to the area around Kusini and wildebeest and zebra cover the plains as they give birth to their young. Experienced guides know every inch of the territory around the camp and this remote corner of the vast eco-system never disappoints - buffalo, elephant, the rare wild dog, hyena and giraffe, all can be seen close to the camp. There are no other camps nearby so adventurous travellers can be sure of unobstructed viewing. Bird life at Kusini is particularly good on the forest edge where woodpeckers and brightly coloured kingfishers can often be seen.

For the early riser, take in the spectacular sunrises from the top of the kopje at Sanctuary Kusini, while sipping freshly made juices and watching the sun magically colour the woodland and short grass plains around the camp. Then spend the whole day game viewing and stop at a specially chosen spot where your guide will set up a delicious picnic lunch. The location of the mess tent on top of a rocky outcrop is so sensational that we rarely offer bush dinners as we already have that perfect setting. 

Enjoy cocktails served on top of the nearby kopje after your evening game drive and watch as the sun sets over the vast Serengeti plains. After supper enjoy a 'cosmic safari', allow your guide to uncover the universe. With a green laser pointer to show you the way, embark on a walk through the stars where you can look back millions of years in time and get lost in the beauty of the night sky. 
 
A unique activity has been developed at Sanctuary Kusini where guests can contribute to the Serengeti Cheetah Project by monitoring the cheetah of this vast national park. Venture out into this remote region of the Serengeti with an expert guide in search of cheetah. Your guide will introduce you to the cheetah's habitat and teach you how to correctly identify and photograph the cheetah you spot and record their behaviour and location.

Sanctuary Kusini has a private airstrip and can be accessed by a daily scheduled light aircraft flight from Arusha, Kuro, Lake Manyara, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.