Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in Serengeti National Park

Lodging · Serengeti National Park

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Stylish hilltop tents with epic views and an infinity pool

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  • Food
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
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Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge and its Savannah Views

Overview

About Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Perched on a low hillside in the central Serengeti, Kubu Kubu blends classic tented style with modern comforts and a wow‑factor view. It’s about a 30‑minute drive from Seronera airstrip, so you’re game‑driving minutes after landing and back on your deck for sunset.

Why stop

  • Hilltop infinity pool and decks with sweeping Serengeti views
  • Spacious tents with outdoor showers and private viewing decks
  • Central-Serengeti base with strong year‑round game viewing

Heads up

  • Larger, 25‑tent setup feels less intimate than small bush camps
  • Wi‑Fi allowance capped at ~200MB/day unless you buy more
  • Unfenced camp and pool without lifeguard/depth markings
Choose Kubu Kubu if you want a stylish, comfortable base with spectacular views, an excellent pool, and easy access to the Serengeti’s most wildlife‑rich areas. If you crave ultra‑small, back‑to‑basics bush‑camp vibes, its 25 tents may feel a touch big.
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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

  1. Fly into Seronera airstrip; the lodge is roughly 30 minutes away.

  2. Book hot‑air ballooning well in advance; it’s an extra‑cost add‑on.

  3. Plan sunrise and late‑afternoon drives; use the pool during midday heat.

  4. If you’ll need more data than 200MB/day, budget to purchase extra.

  5. After dark, wait for an escort to and from your tent—the camp is unfenced.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

Game viewing here is strong year‑round; sunrise and the late‑afternoon golden hour are prime for photography from your deck or the pool terrace. Midday is perfect for a swim and a long lunch. If seeing the Great Migration is your priority, time your trip for when the herds move through central Serengeti—your operator can align dates. Aim for a 3‑night stay to balance drives, downtime, and (if you’re keen) a balloon morning.

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More about Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Tents & ComfortThere are 25 permanent tented rooms, including family units and a couple of quads.

There are 25 permanent tented rooms, including family units and a couple of quads. Expect proper beds under mosquito nets, natural wood furnishings, and a private deck facing the plains. Each tent has an en‑suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and handbasin, plus a spacious outdoor shower with hot water—one of the lodge’s signature pleasures after a dusty game drive. Rooms include tea/coffee, mineral water, bathrobes, hairdryer, and in‑room phones.

The Scene: Lounge, Pool, and ViewsThe circular thatched main area holds a relaxed lounge, bar, and dining room opening to a wide…

The circular thatched main area holds a relaxed lounge, bar, and dining room opening to a wide patio. The infinity pool sits below with loungers and umbrellas, perfectly placed for scanning the savannah between drives. Evenings often mean a campfire and big skies.

Food & DrinkMeals are generous and varied: buffet breakfasts, lunch either à la carte or buffet (depending…

Meals are generous and varied: buffet breakfasts, lunch either à la carte or buffet (depending on occupancy), and buffet dinners—often with live stations. Most drinks are included; premium wines, spirits, and Champagne are extra. Room service is available. There’s also a small curio shop on site (typically cash only in USD/TZS).

Activities & WildlifeThe central Serengeti delivers reliable wildlife all year.

The central Serengeti delivers reliable wildlife all year. From Kubu Kubu you can range across Seronera’s river lines, open plains, and nearby kopjes—great for cats, especially cheetah on the flats. Guests frequently report lions, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra on most days, with good chances for leopard; hyena are regulars too. Hot‑air balloon safaris (extra cost) lift off at first light and end with a champagne breakfast. Bush breakfasts, sundowners, birding, and full‑day drives are all on the menu.

Family NotesFamilies are well served by the inter‑connecting tents and quads, and there’s no minimum age.

Families are well served by the inter‑connecting tents and quads, and there’s no minimum age. That said, this is an unfenced camp with wildlife passing through; children must be escorted after dark and closely supervised—especially around high decks and the pool.

PracticalitiesPower is mostly solar with generator backup; tents have UK‑style sockets.

Power is mostly solar with generator backup; tents have UK‑style sockets. Fast Wi‑Fi is available but capped at about 200MB per day unless you purchase more. Laundry is offered (per‑item), and staff provide night escorts with Maasai guards on duty. Cards are accepted for extras with a small surcharge; the curio shop usually takes cash only. A massage cabin exists, with in‑room treatments planned.

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