Lobo Public Campsite in Serengeti National Park

Campground · Serengeti National Park

Lobo Public Campsite

Wild, unfenced camp with big views and wildlife right in camp

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Type
Campground
Audio stories
4 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Parking
  • Scenic viewpoint

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Lobo Public Campsite: Wildlife in Camp

Overview

About Lobo Public Campsite

Unfenced and wonderfully wild, Lobo Public Campsite sits among the kopjes and open plains of the northern Serengeti. It feels remote—in a good way—with huge horizons by day and star‑splashed skies at night. Expect animals to wander past camp and the sounds of the bush after dark.

Why stop

  • Big, sweeping views over the plains
  • Clean bathrooms and showers (cold water)
  • Ample space for rooftop tents and overlanders

Heads up

  • Cold-water showers only
  • Rough spur road in; 4x4 expected
  • Occasional noise from large tour groups

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Where it is

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Lobo Public Campsite

  1. Pitch your tent away from the common area if you want a quiet night.

  2. Bring warm layers and a solid sleeping bag—nights can be windy and cold.

  3. Carry a headlamp and avoid walking around after dark; animals pass through.

  4. Bring a power bank or 12V charger—generator power and plugs aren’t guaranteed.

  5. Expect cold showers; pack flip‑flops, a towel, and your own paper.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

For peak wildlife density in the north, aim for July–October. If you’re here in December (early wet season), expect fewer migratory herds but good resident game. For photography, plan sunrise and late‑afternoon golden light—those kopjes and plains glow. Nights are often windy and can be chilly, so bring warm layers and enjoy the stars.

Facilities & comfort

This is a simple, well-sited public campsite: level ground for ground tents and rooftop rigs, a protected picnic/cooking area, and a big, clean washroom block with running water and cold showers. Power is hit‑or‑miss (some plugs exist, usually tied to a generator), so don’t count on charging unless your vehicle or operator provides it.

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Lobo Public Campsite: Wildlife in Camp
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“The unfenced campground you may see in this area is the Lobo Public Campsite. It's known for being one of the wilder campsites, and it's not unusual for buffalo, hyenas, and even lions to wander through.”

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More about Lobo Public Campsite

Wildlife & what you’ll seeBuffalo, antelope, hyena—and occasionally lions—are regulars in and around camp.

Buffalo, antelope, hyena—and occasionally lions—are regulars in and around camp. The broader Lobo area is strong for big cats and elephants, with permanent water keeping resident game around year‑round. When the northern herds swing through, you’ll see wildebeest and zebra flowing across the plains from roughly July to October; by late November–December, migratory herds are often moving south, but resident predators and plains game remain active.

Getting there & using it as a baseThe access track off the main route can be rough, especially after rain—come in a proper 4x4…

The access track off the main route can be rough, especially after rain—come in a proper 4x4 and take it slow. Self‑drivers with rooftop tents will find plenty of space. From here, day trips farther north are doable; when the migration is at the Mara River (typically July–September), many use Lobo as a base to explore that zone.

Fees & bookingRecent traveler reports cite about $30 + VAT per person per night, paid at the park gate.

Recent traveler reports cite about $30 + VAT per person per night, paid at the park gate. The public site is typically first‑come, first‑served. Policies and prices can change—confirm current TANAPA fees before you go.

Safety & practicalitiesIt’s unfenced: don’t walk after dark, keep food sealed, and use a headlamp for bathroom runs.

It’s unfenced: don’t walk after dark, keep food sealed, and use a headlamp for bathroom runs. Pitch away from the common area if a big group rolls in. Bring a power bank, flip‑flops for the showers, and your own towel and paper.

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