Overview
Sanctuarisation Kusini offers a Serengeti safari like no other. This is the only permanent camp in this unspoilt and remote part of the Serengeti and every year wildebeest congregate on the camp's "doorstep".
Perfectly set in the remote southern part of the Serengeti, Sanctuary Kusini's location was specially selected after much research by our guides and the local experts. It overlooks the plains where game are a common sight all year round. Built around a spectacular rocky outcrop and on the path of the wildebeest migration, the camp is ideal for seeing cheetah and wildebeest that congregate on the grassy plains in the calving season from mid-December to March.
Accommodation
Sanctuary Kusini is the only permanent tented camp in the southern Serengeti.
Perfectly sited in a cluster of kopjes, Sanctuary Kusini's twelve spacious tents blend seamlessly into the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti.
Part of Sanctuary Kusini's charm is its remote and private location within the park, offering exceptional and essentially private game viewing. Built around a spectacular rocky outcrop, or kopje, the camp's communal areas include a dining area, lounge and library, as well as a campfire. The views from the kopje are simply sensational - the perfect spot for sundowners and stargazing.
The library is stocked with reference books to read up on the day's discoveries, and of course, our experienced guides are always on hand to fill in about local knowledge where books cannot. Like all Sanctuary properties, Sanctuary Kusini is designed to have minimal environmental impact, in fact the camp can be packed up and removed without leaving a trace.
The open-plan en-suite twelve tents at Sanctuary Kusini are shaded from the sun by acacia trees and all are extremely spacious at 48 square metres. Nestled in amongst the woodland, each tent has carefully thought-out views of the bush making it the perfect hideaway for casual game viewing. Each tent has its own personal attendant to look after guests during their stay and feature mosquito netting, hairdryers and in-room safe.
A large private wooden veranda with comfortable furnishings extends in front of each tent, with many having views of the plains below where zebra, buffalo and lion are a common sight year-round, the ideal spot to relax for a sundowner after a hot restorative shower.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The camp consists of only 12 luxury tents, spaced out to provide absolute privacy and exceptional views. Shaded by acacia tree, these eco-friendly tented suites have been designed to minimise the impact on the natural surroundings.Each elegantly-appointed tent offers the services of a private butler as well as a private wooden veranda with comfortable furniture where you can relax between game-viewing activities.
Living & Dining Areas
Owing to the camp's intimate nature, meals are served either beneath the African stars or by candle light in the romantic dining tent. For something more memorable and romantic, choose to dine on a nearby rocky outcrop or at a selected location in the bush.
Comfort & Amenities
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Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Kusini is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Kusini staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at Kusini.
Chef
Sanctuary Kusini prides itself in the personalised service we are able
to offer our guests. Please let us know if you have any special requests
or dietary requirements.
From bush breakfasts, private picnics,
sundowners on a kopje and three course dinners - Sanctuary Kusini offers
an experience in seclusion.
Location
Sanctuary Kusini has a private airstrip, Serengeti South Airstrip (SGS) and can be accessed by daily scheduled light aircraft flight from Arusha, Kuro, Lake Manyara, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.
Private charter flights can also be arranged. Our Sanctuary Kusini guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to the camp, approximately a 30 - 45 minute drive with game viewing en route.
Flight times
The camp is accessible by air from:
- Arusha (ARK) to Serengeti South airstrip (SGS) airstrip - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Serengeti South airstrip (SGS) to Sanctuary Swala (Kuro airstrip) - 1 hour 10 minutes
- A luggage limit of 15kg in soft sided bags is applicable. Access by road is also possible and the camp is approximately 4 to 5 hours from Ngorongoro Crater and 10 hours from Arusha.
Activities
Game drives
Sanctuary Kusini is one of the great places in the world to see large predators - lion, cheetah and even the elusive leopard can be seen lying in the kopjes nearby camp. Between January and March the great migration returns and wildebeest and zebra cover the plains as they give birth to their young. The treeless plains in this area provide the perfect habitat for cheetah who have made his area of the park their permanent home. Our experienced guides know every inch of the territory around the camp and this remote corner of the vast eco-system never disappoints - buffalo, elephant, hyena and giraffe, all can be seen close to the camp. There are no other permanent camps round here so adventurous travellers can be sure of unobstructed viewing from our customised safari vehicles. Bird life is particularly good on the forest edge where woodpeckers and brightly coloured kingfishers can often be seen.
Cosmic Safari
Most visitors come to Africa looking for the wildlife and the beauty, yet one of the most spectacular sights of all is hardly ever mentioned - the African night sky, offering some of the best star gazing in the world. In the evening, sit on a comfortable cushion up on top of the main kopje or around the campfire and allow the camp manager 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. Weather conditions and moon phases must be taken into consideration when planning your perfect cosmic safari.
Serengeti cheetah project
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 your 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. Your contribution to the project could uncover new movement patterns and aid development of conservation programs. Since Sanctuary Kusini developed the cheetah watch activity in 2009, guests have supplied valuable information on over 60 different cheetah, many of which had not been seen for years. In recognition, the Cheetah Project has named one long-lost cheetah "Kusini".
Services included
Rates include
- All meals
- All drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Laundry
- Two daily shared game viewing activities. These include morning and aftermoon game drives, cosmic safaris, Serengeti Cheetah Project, sundowners
- Return transfers to and from Serengeti South Airstrip to the camp
- Premium alcoholic drinks
- Additional activities
- National Park and Concession fees
- Gratuities to driver / guides and staff
- All items of a personal nature and curio shops purchases
- Transfer to / from international and domestic airport
- Private vehicle and guide
Additional Notes
Children
We welcome all children aged 6 and above at Sanctuary KusiniChildren aged 15 and younger are required to share with their parents.
Dinning
Sanctuary Kusini prides itself in the personalised service we are able to offer our guests. Please let us know if you have any special requests or dietary requirements.From bush breakfasts, private picnics, sundowners on a kopje and three course dinners - Sanctuary Kusini offers an experience in seclusion.
Bush picnics
Your personal tent attendant will let you know it's time to wake up while offering a fresh cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate - just the way you like it! A full English and continental breakfast is served in the main area before departing for your morning game viewing activity. A fresh plated three course lunch can be served back in camp or alternatively if you prefer to spend more time in the bush we could arrange a special bush picnic basket packed with a choice of delicious cold meals. Your guide will be able to find the best possible shady spot where you will be able to get out of the vehicle and enjoy a private lunch in the middle of the bush.
Sunsets, cocktails and snacks
Once back at the camp you are encouraged to climb to the top of the main kopje just behind the main area to view the breathtaking scenery. The views from the kopje are simply sensational - the perfect spot for cocktails and snacks. This is definitely one of the camp's more special moments as you take a moment to enjoy and appreciate an African sunset.
If you are celebrating a special occasion we could arrange special private sundowners and special dinners upon request.
