The Wild,
Unfiltered

The Serengeti isn’t just a destination. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Africa’s Leading National Park. A place where nature writes its most extraordinary stories. At Mapito, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, we don’t just observe it, we live by its rhythm. Our tented camp is set just outside park borders, where gates give way to open skies, and freedom replaces routine. No fences. No schedules. Just raw, untamed beauty.

This is where instinct takes the lead. Track lions by lantern, dine beneath constellations, or gather around fires as the Ikoma share their stories. Every experience at Mapito unfolds on your terms. Immersive, intimate, and led by the wild. With thoughtful comfort and cultural connection at its core, Mapito is a 5-star escape into the soul of the Serengeti, where no two stays, or days, are ever the same.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Not just a stay—a state of immersion. Our tents are designed for the curious, the comfort-seeking, and the wild at heart. Each one gives you space to stretch out and scenery to wake up to.
Cozy, connected, and close to the wild. Ideal for two guests, our Standard Tents include a cosy double bed, retractable roof for stargazing, outdoor veranda with sweeping views, a telescope, indoor/outdoor shower, minibar, tea/coffee station with French press, and eco-conscious design elements.

THE MIGRATION

You don’t just witness the Great Migration, you feel it in your bones. The ground vibrates with hooves, the air thick with tension, and every river crossing crackles with primal drama. At Mapito, you’re not watching from afar. You’re in it! Perfectly placed to experience nature’s greatest theatre, where survival unfolds in real time and every moment pulses with life, instinct, and awe.

When the sun sets, the wild awakens in new ways. Lions stir, stars blaze, and stories take shape around the fire. From stargazing to safaris, night at Mapito is a chapter all its own.

TELL TWILIGHT TALES

Here, boundaries dissolve. Firelight dances at dawn, stories rise with the smoke, and every moment flows with fierce freedom. Outside the park’s rules, the Ikoma show us how to live in rhythm with nature, time, and ourselves.

LIVE WITH NO LIMITS

Mapito celebrates stories shaped by earth and flame. Through ritual, craft, and connection, guests meet the Ikoma not as performers, but as keepers of wisdom, culture, and tradition. History passed down through stories, enactments, and song.

LURE OF THE LORE

Mapito mirrors the rhythm of the land, where tents breathe with the breeze and nights echo with stories. Here, your stay becomes part of the Serengeti’s pulse, inviting introspection, stargazing, and the freedom to shape your own story.

CALL OF THE WILD

The Great Outdoor

  • Night Safaris
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Private Game Drives
  • Bush Dinners & Private Dining
  • Sundowners & Picnics with hot meals
  • Bush Camping Safari

Group Activities

  • Drumming Lessons
  • Cooking & Mixology Classes
  • Painting Classes
  • Storytelling​

Wellness

  • Aromatherapy
  • Meditation Workshops
  • Yoga Classes
  • Sunrise Walks
  • Fitness Centre
  • Infinity Pool

Luxury Provisions

  • Airport Pick-up and Transfer
  • Dedicated Safari Guide
  • Private Butler
  • Private chef on request for villa guests

DINING

Rooted in the land. Served with soul. Our menus are inspired by the season, the land, and the Ikoma people. Dining here is never just about the food. It’s about where you are when you eat it.

LOCATION

A Place Apart, Yet Perfectly Connected. Tucked into a 25-acre stretch just outside the Serengeti National Park, Mapito is surrounded by silence, stars, and sweeping savanna. The camp’s location near Fort-Ikoma Gate offers easy access to both central and western Serengeti—all without the constraints of park regulations. Here, we trade fences for freedom.

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