Tuesday, 06 May 2025 18:34

Autograph Collection camp for Serengeti

Artist’s impression of Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection Artist’s impression of Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection

Marriott International has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp.

Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection will in Tanzania’s Serengeti wilderness, and is part of the brand’s expansion into experiential, nature-based travel.

It is near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park, between Central Serengeti and the western migration corridor, and lies directly along the Great Migration route, where herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope pass through between May and July each year. The surrounding area has wildlife year-round – including lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and giraffe.

The camp is expected to offer 16 tented suites, including a two-bedroom villa, each suite with a deck, fire pit and retractable roof for open-air stargazing. Plans for the camp include a spa, fitness centre, swimming pool and multiple dining options, such as The Boma, a communal restaurant based on traditional bonfire gatherings.

Guest experiences include game drives, to walking safaris, hot air balloon flights, bush dining and engagement with the local Ikoma tribe.