Makubi Safari Camp
An intimate, owner‑run camp in the heart of nyerere national park
Where the safari begins at your doorstep.
Wildlife wandering through camp. Hippos calling from the lake. A place where connection, stillness, and true wilderness meet.
why choose makubi safari camp?
A Safari That Means Something
Makubi is more than a place to stay. It is a camp with purpose. Every guest who chooses Makubi becomes part of a story that reaches far beyond the safari vehicle.
1. Owner‑Guided, Professional Safaris
Your experience is led our lovely team and hosted by Beelle & Tende- A FGASA Level 3 Professional Guide, APGN member, and in‑house trainer. This is not a mass‑market safari. It is personal, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable — the kind of guiding that stays with you.
2. An Official FGASA In‑House Training Base
Makubi Safari Camp is an accredited FGASA in‑house training partner, delivering professional guiding qualifications right here in Nyerere National Park. Your stay directly supports the development of the next generation of Tanzanian guides.
3. Hospitality Training Through Wildlife Campus
Our hospitality team trains through Wildlife Campus, gaining real skills, confidence, and long‑term career pathways in tourism. Every guest interaction becomes part of their learning journey — practical, meaningful, and empowering.
4. Your Booking Creates Opportunity
A portion of every stay contributes to:
Training young Tanzanians in guiding and hospitality
Providing mentorship and hands‑on field experience
Creating employment pathways in conservation tourism
When you stay at Makubi, you are not just visiting a camp — you are investing in people.
5. A Camp Woven Into Wilderness
No fences. No crowds. Just five tents, a lake full of hippos, and wildlife moving freely through camp. This is safari as it was meant to be — raw, intimate, and alive.
6. Soulful, Family‑Style Hosting
Warmth, laughter, shared meals, and genuine connection. Guests often say Makubi feels less like a lodge and more like being welcomed into a home in the wild.
Signature expirience
A safari that begins where you sleep* Makubi is not a lodge built on top of nature ,it is woven into it. Here, the rhythm of the bush sets the pace.
Wilderness * A raw, unfenced landscape where animals move freely.
Connection*Guiding that goes beyond sightings: stories, tracking, understanding the land.
Soulful Hosting*Warmth, laughter, shared meals, genuine care.
untamed beauty
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Ready to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover wild Africa? Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or small group, Makubi Safari Camp offers tailor-made experiences grounded in simplicity, comfort, and connection.
We welcome guests seeking a private, low-impact safari guided by passion, purpose, and deep respect for nature. With only five tented suites, personalized hosting, and mindful guiding, your stay at Makubi is never rushed — just real.
📍 Getting Here:
We’re 55 min flight from Dar es salaam. If driving we are 35 km from Mtemere Gate in Nyerere National Park. 4×4 access via scenic routes past Lake Tagalala and the hot springs.
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Owner Run
Everything you can do at our camps
Safari Activities
Walking Safari
“Walking through Nyerere with Makubi’s guides was unforgettable. The thrill of seeing elephants and giraffes on foot, learning tracks and plants, and feeling safe thanks to the guides’ deep knowledge. Reviews call it a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience — the moment we truly belonged to the wilderness.”
Game Drives
“On Makubi’s game drives we felt the bush come alive — lions at dusk, elephants crossing floodplains, giraffes moving silently. Guests say the guiding makes it unforgettable: Tende’s calm, respectful way of reading animal behavior creates close encounters that feel safe and awe‑inspiring. Families call it inspiring for children, and seasoned travelers say it’s among the best safaris they’ve ever had a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.”
Birding
“From our tent we woke to fish eagles calling over the lake, kingfishers flashing past, and countless smaller birds weaving color and song through the bush. Guests say Makubi is a haven for birdwatchers — sightings begin right at camp and continue across Nyerere, where every dawn feels like the sky itself is alive.”
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