Roving Bushtops
SERENGETI – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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Migrate with Roving Bushtops
The Bushtops Rovers
Each of our tents is packed into an extraordinary, utterly unique mobile unit we call the Rover – hence the name Roving Bushtops. We conceived, designed and created the revolutionary format ourselves, introducing something genuinely innovative to African safaris, and indeed the world. The short video shows the action unfolding – literally!
Accommodation
Wondrous comfort – on Wheels
Small is beautiful.
The Bushtops smallest destination has just eight tents, but maintains the exceptional standards set by all Bushtops camps. Each of our unique wheeled tents provides exclusive comfort and a haven of peace at the heart of your Serengeti adventure. Pinch yourself, to confirm you’ve truly reconnected – to paradise!
Wondrous comfort – on Wheels
ACCOMMODATIONS
Our smallest destination has just eight tents, but maintains the exceptional standards set by all Bushtops camps. Each of our unique wheeled tents provides exclusive comfort and a haven of peace at the heart of your Serengeti adventure.
Pinch yourself, to confirm you’ve truly reconnected – to paradise!
Your tented space is actually a stunningly-appointed five-star ensuite haven, under canvas.
During the day it is open on three sides, letting you gaze out at timeless, endless vistas, interrupted only by birdsong. Relax, or ask your personal butler to arrange a hot tub in the sunken bathtub, a massage on the deck, or a meal in the privacy of your tent.
Then, after a day’s adventures, slip under fresh linen in your king size bed before being lulled to sleep by the timeless music of the Serengeti.
- Panoramic views
- Huge wooden deck with hot tub
- Bushtops signature bedding
- 24 hour butler service, power and wi-fi
UP TO 6 GUESTS
Family Tents
Flexible accommodation.
Because our tents are on wheels, they can be combined to create family suites. We are equally adaptable with beds, replacing doubles with singles, or adding extra singles for children aged seven or more.
- Panoramic views
- Huge wooden deck with hot tub
- Bushtops signature bedding
- 24 hour butler service, power and wi-fi
Activities at Roving Bushtops
Explore the Serengeti
The camp’s main base sits proudly in the heart of the Central Serengeti, in the Seronera valley. Not only does our superb location provide exceptional year-round game viewing, the migration passes through twice a year, usually during June/July and October/November.
Explore the Serengeti
The camp’s main base sits proudly in the heart of the Central Serengeti, in the Seronera valley. Not only does our superb location provide exceptional year-round game viewing, the migration passes through twice a year, usually during June/July and October/November.
ROVING SOUTH
The Migration birthing season
When Roving Bushtops makes its move, our favoured location is Kusini in the south of the Serengeti. We travel to coincide with the wildebeest birthing season, which sees half a million calves (up to 8,000 a day) take their wobbly first steps between January and March/April. With eager predators in search of an easy meal, we are privileged to witness life and death adventures, from Roving Bushtops’ southern home.
ROVING SOUTH
The Migration birthing season
When Roving Bushtops makes its move, our favoured location is Kusini in the south of the Serengeti. We travel to coincide with the wildebeest birthing season, which sees half a million calves (up to 8,000 a day) take their wobbly first steps between January and March/April. With eager predators in search of an easy meal, we are privileged to witness life and death adventures, from Roving Bushtops’ southern home.
Airborne Over the Wide Horizons
There is nothing quite like soaring high above the herds, watching the sunrise and the land stretching out in all directions.
Each balloon adventure is an optional extra, provided by a third party. If you decide to make this part of your itinerary, please give us prior notice: we can then arrange the booking for you.
The adventure begins early! You will be picked up from your tent before dawn, ready for a briefing and launch as the sun makes its appearance. The flight lasts an unforgettable hour or slightly longer, before your balloon is brought gracefully back to earth. Then, after a celebratory Bush champagne breakfast, you are free to head off on a full day’s day game drive or return to camp for a leisurely morning (or to catch up on your sleep).
- Please book in advance (so we can confirm with balloon company)
- Pick up from Roving Bushtops circa 5am (from Seronera location)
- Astonishing views of the Serengeti
- Flights last around an hour
- Champagne breakfast included
- US$599 per person
- Weather dependent
NATURE WALK
Explore your surroundings
Wandering around the Serengeti unprepared is a dangerous game, but stretching your legs close to home is a rare pleasure. Our Kuria guards and spotters make this both safe and informative, escorting guests on private nature walks through the camp grounds.
Each mini expedition takes between 20-45 minutes, with your local experts sharing first-hand, close-up insights into the amazing flora and fauna that surround you. This is your chance to do something few others ever do – spotting game, birds, insects, tracks and maybe even predators (from a safe distance!).
Starting your day in the Serengeti
PRIVATE BUSH BREAKFAST
The first meal of the day is not usually the most memorable, but then it doesn’t usually take place surrounded by African grasslands. At Roving Bushtops we like to share the drama of a waking world, as a Serengeti night gives way to day. So after an early morning wake-up call, we take you into the Bush to watch the sun rise, the animals change shifts and a new adventure begins to unfold. Your Private Bush breakfast awaits you …
Starting your day in the Serengeti
SCHOOL VISIT
Visiting and supporting our local schools
When we were planning Roving Bushtops, we were keen to maintain the precedent set by our two existing camps, Mara Bushtops and Serengeti Bushtops: forming partnerships with local schools. As soon as we secured our fabulous main location in Seronera we created links to local Robanda primary and secondary schools. This lets us support the education of local children and their communities, through a combination of sponsorships, donations and shared activities.
Starting your day in the Serengeti
SERENGETI SUNDOWNER
An ideal finale to the day’s adventures
At each Roving Bushtops location, we have discovered several wonderful spots from which to bid farewell to the day. Each looks out at stunning vistas and creates wonderful memories, as we establish our African version of a pop up bar, light a fire and watch darkness fall over the landscape. As we reconnect with the ritual of watching the sunset, what could be more timeless and enticing?
Roving Bushtops Rates
| Season | Adult Per Person Sharing | Child YOUNGER THAN 18 |
| Peak Season 21 Dec 23 – 31 Mar 24, 1 Jun – 31 Oct | $2200 | $1320 |
– Open content
Roving Bushtops Scheduled
Central Serengeti
1st June to 31st October 2023/2024
Southern Serengeti/Kusini
21st December 2022 to 11th March 2024
EXCLUSIVE USE OF CAMP
– Open content
Exclusive use of Roving Bushtops includes 8 doubles/twins with max 4 extra beds. Minimum 2 nights stay and use of 4 vehicles included.
Per day rate 2024: $30,200.–
Camping and park fees payable per number of guests booked. The rate for private use of Camp during the festive season on request. Additional guests are charged on per person basis.
INCLUDED PERKS
– Open content
INCLUDED PERKS
– Open content
INCLUDED PERKS
– Open content
Rates are quoted in USD per person per night.
Ground package includes the following services:
- Accommodation
- Storytime in the Bush
- Full board (all meals a la carte). Private dining in your tent whenever you wish
- Private game drives with our open converted 4×4’s which are accompanied by a professional Ranger and a Kuria spotter
- Each tent has a pair of Swarovski Binoculars for use during your stay in Camp and on game drives
- Laundry
- Unlimited aromatherapy massages (subject to availability)
- Complimentary wifi
- Airstrip transfers (shared)
- All drinks including cellar wines (French Champagne not included)
Not Included
- Park fees
- All Seasons USD 82.60 per 24 hours
- Concession fees
- USD 59.00 per day (21 Dec – 31 Mar, 1 Jun – 30 Jun, 1 Oct – 31 Oct)
- USD 70.80 per day (1 Jul – 30 Sep)
Travel Information
The nearest airstrip to Roving Bushtops in the central Serengeti is Seronera airstrip and when Roving Bushtops is in Kusini, we use the southern Serengeti airstrip.
Daily scheduled flights connect Seronera airstrip and Serengeti south airstrip to/from JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) JKIA (Nairobi international Airport), Arusha, Masai Mara (via Migori and Tarime), Zanzibar, Ndutu, Kogatende, Lake Manyara, Kigali etc.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Roving Bushtops is managed by Orion Hotels (T) Ltd., who have taken out an insurance cover. However it is a condition of using the services of Roving Bushtops for each visitor, whether booked directly or through an agent, to have adequate insurance cover against all risks associated with travel in Africa and it is a requirement that all travelers take out adequate travel and medical insurance prior to departure to Tanzania. Neither the management nor owners of Roving Bushtops or Orion Hotels (T) Ltd. shall be liable in anyway for any loss or damages or injury and death arising from any incident that may occur whilst using the services provided by Roving Bushtops and Orion Hotels (T) Limited.
EXTRAS
- Hot air balloon safari USD 599.– per person (subject to change) package includes the transfers, the pre flight briefing, the balloon flight which takes 1 to 1.5 hours and a Champagne bush breakfast.
- Private bush breakfast USD 50.– per person
- Visit of the black rhino project in the Moru Kopjes USD 130.– per person for adults and children
PAYMENT TERMS
30% non refundable deposit and final payment 45 days prior to arrival
STAY 4 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 3 & CIRCUIT DISCOUNTS
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