Accommodation
Rooms
There are 12 tents, including a family unit with two separate bedrooms. Each has a bathroom, terrace and desk. Larger occupancy arrangements need to be checked against the specific tent rather than assumed for every unit.
Explore below ↓LocationSerengeti, Tanzania
Accommodation12 tents, including one two-bedroom family unit
Our take
About Ikoma Hills
Ikoma Hills is a hilltop tented property in the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area bordering the Serengeti. We would consider it for a safari that combines daytime wildlife viewing with the flexibility of a conservation-area activity programme.
The lodge has a swimming pool, restaurant and bar overlooking the landscape. Solar electricity and electric safari vehicles support its approach to the surrounding area, with outdoor time central to the experience.
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Inside Ikoma Hills
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Food & drink
Dining
Meals are served at the restaurant. Bush breakfasts are an option within the activity programme, creating a different start to the day after a guided walk.
What to do
Activities
Activities include electric-vehicle game drives, guided walking safaris and night drives in the management area. A market visit can also be considered when it fits naturally into your route.
Planning your stay
Rates and inclusions
From US$300 per person per night sharing
Standard room · Full board
Starting-price dates: April–May 2027
Includes: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Additional costs: Safari activities/guiding, transfers, flights, applicable park/concession fees and other services unless quoted separately.
Please note: WMA fees included.
The starting price applies only to the dates and occupancy shown, subject to availability. Other seasons and room categories may cost more. Please enquire for a complete itinerary price.
Planning your stay
Build this into your Tanzania journey.
Ikoma works best when the conservation-area activities are something you actively want, rather than simply a different address near the Serengeti. We would usually allow at least two nights to enjoy the contrast between daytime drives, a walk and an evening outing. It can complement another camp inside the national park, giving the itinerary more range without repeating the same daily pattern. The decision should be led by your interests and travel month: a wildlife photographer, a family and a couple wanting a slower safari may all use the stay differently. We will plan how much time belongs in the management area and how much in the park itself.
The right fit
Would Ikoma Hills suit you?
Who it suits
Travellers who want a pool and an introduction to walking or night safaris. The family tent may suit parents who prefer their children in a separate bedroom within one unit. We would also consider it for repeat safari visitors looking to vary their activities rather than spend every outing in daylight.
Things to consider
Ikoma Hills is outside Serengeti National Park, so park visits and wildlife-management-area activities should be costed and planned separately where necessary. We will confirm inclusions, child age limits and activity arrangements. The presence of resident wildlife does not remove the seasonal question of where best to seek migration herds. We will compare the locations carefully when choosing any second Serengeti camp.
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Useful to know
Ikoma Hills FAQs
Where is Ikoma Hills?
Ikoma Hills is in the Ikoma wildlife-management area adjoining Serengeti National Park, near the Grumeti River. It is a surrounding-area lodge rather than a camp inside the national park.
How many tents does Ikoma Hills have?
The operator lists 12 tents. We confirm the room layout and any family accommodation for your booking rather than assume every tent sleeps the same number.
Are walking and night safaris possible?
The operator advertises guided walks and night drives in the wildlife-management area. These require agreed guiding arrangements and should be checked against the rate quoted.
Does Ikoma Hills have a pool?
Yes. A panoramic swimming pool overlooks the surrounding landscape, providing somewhere to spend the quieter part of the day between excursions.
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your journey?
We will help you compare the setting, rooms and activities with the alternatives for your dates.
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