Very few people have been to Ugalla and you're likely to have the entire park to yourselves. Charlie fits this pioneering landscape perfectly.

This new National Park is raw, nuanced country — floodplains, palm forests, shifting river channels and wide, quiet woodlands. Charlie is a wonderful option for exploring this lesser know location: light on its feet, able to follow conditions, explore on foot, and settle into places shaped by weather, tracks, and movement. Wildlife here rewards curiosity rather than checklist thinking, making Charlie the ideal way to understand how a young wilderness evolves season by season.

Ugalla is where Charlie truly comes into its own between mid July and mid October; pioneering landscape and exploration at your fingertips.

UGALLA NATIONAL PARK

Pioneering safari, totally off-grid

Our step into Ugalla is a conscious step back to our roots as safari pioneers, because while the world may have changed, the things that make a safari exceptional haven’t.

Designed with exploration in mind, lightness of touch and mobility are central to its purpose. Charlie can get into - and around - some of Tanzania’s least explored wilderness areas - Ugalla is certainly that. Places where we have the freedom to be truly flexible. To be alone, but connected in ways we may have forgotten.

UGALLA NATIONAL PARK

Have the place to yourself

Ugalla is one of Tanzania’s last true frontiers—a vast, little‑visited National Park of floodplains, palm forests and shifting river channels. Few people have ever explored it, giving the place a rare, pioneering feel. Wildlife moves quietly here, shaped by water and season, and the solitude is extraordinary. It’s nuanced, raw, and the perfect landscape for a camp like Charlie.

Reviews

M. Carlton

Review for serengeti safari camp

Incredible Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti Safari Camp was incredible. The game drives were amazing and the guides were so knowledgeable. The food was the best food, which is crazy for a remote camp in the Serengeti! Everything was perfect

T. Carter

Review for serengeti safari camp

Outstanding Safari Stay

We loved our stay at Serengeti Safari Camp North. We saw every animal we wanted to see in just a few drives thanks to our excellent guide Kisika. The food is outstanding and location is beautiful. We felt so connected to the safari staying here.

M. Hausherr

Review for lamai

Unforgettable Stay

A wonderful, authentic Lodge with a wonderful view. Lawrence, Jonathan and their crew make the stay unforgettable.

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S. Huber

Review for lamai

Great Team, Great Service

S.H excellent!Great team, great service!

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FAQs

What is the luggage weight limit for internal Tanzanian flights?

Usually it is 15kg per person in a soft-sided bag. This is not a hard and fast rule so do check with your tour operator or aviation company. These are small bush planes, and is a good way of making sure you pack light.

Is Tanzania a good honeymoon destination?

Absolutely. Wild, remote and deeply romantic. We believe a safari honeymoon strikes the perfect balance of adventure and calm. No two days are ever the same and what better way to kick off married life.

What is the best month to travel to Tanzania?

Tanzania is a year round destination, especially in Northern Tanzania. So your visit often depends on family schedules or particular wildlife experiences on the bucket list. We love January to March in Ngorongoro and southern Serengeti Plains when the air is clear, nice temperatures and the migration arrives in town for calving season. This is an extraordinary time to be there.

What is the difference between Serengeti National Park and Nyerere National Park?

The first difference is terrain. The Serengeti is all vast plains and iconic kopjes, whereas Nyerere is riverine wilderness where variety in activity becomes ever possible, boating, fishing etc. Both areas are wild with superb game but very different in landscape.

Are there age restrictions for safaris?

Yes, some camps have minimum age limits, in camp and especially on walking safaris. But there are many brilliant private or family properties that can tailor the age restrictions.

What is a typical daily schedule on safari?

Early starts with golden light as the bush awakens, and a fresh cup of coffee by the morning camp fire. Either breakfast in camp or take a bush breakfast to go. Enjoy early morning game drives to observe wildlife before the day gets too hot. In the heat of the day, find a shady spot for a siesta go. After tea, its time for an afternoon foray and sundowners with a view. Evenings are quiet, firelit, and full of stars.

How long are the drives between camps?

It depends, some are short hops, others can be full-day journeys. Often, the journey is the experience and can become the ultimate game drive as you traverse different areas of National Parks.

What vaccinations or health precautions do I need?

Yellow Fever vaccinations are required if you are arriving from endemic countries. Other recommended vaccinations include tetanus, diptheria, polio, hepatitis A and typhoid. You will also need to consider hepatitis B and malaria prevention medicines. In all cases, you must seek advice from your medical professional.

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