Sanctuary Retreat-Kichakani

Kichakani-translating from Swahili as ‘in the bush’; means staying in remarkable luxury tents which can be packed up and moved along in a style evocative of the pioneering explorers of the 19th century, yet with all the modern comforts. Handcrafted luggage, easy chairs with an air of mid-century modern, and characterful cabinets and desks, have all been designed to be perfectly portable. This considered modern collection of first-class furniture brings the charm of nature and centuries-ago safari living bang-up to date.

The safari camp’s location is based on the natural migration path offering unbeatable wildlife viewing. The stars of this seasonal path are wildebeest, zebra, Thomson’s gazelles, and the predators that this migratory journey attracts. The Serengeti is known for having the Big Five; cheetahs are a highlight, along with wild dog, giraffe, waterbucks and impala.  Sundowners are a must in Serengeti, and the perfect way to end the day and take some time to enjoy the magnificent sunsets of Africa is to enjoy a refreshing drink or a signature cocktail as you celebrate the end of the day; all while being surrounded by thousands of wildebeest and zebras.

Why we love staying here.  Crafted for an extraordinary adventure escape, the residence is set within the proximity and thus an invite to the guests to intimately experience the movement of a million-plus wildebeest and zebra as they follow the fresh grasses across the Serengeti plains during the annual migration cycle.