Serengeti, TanzaniaIkoma
Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection
Stargazing safari camp
Ikoma Serengeti, Tanzania
Opened
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottStargazing safari camp
Canvas suites sit open to the elements, built for watching wildlife by day and trackless constellations after dark.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated personal butlers coordinate private game drives in custom open-sided Land Cruisers.
Notable
Fireside storytelling and traditional Ikoma dances accompany dinners inside the open-air Boma.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The camp sits in the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area, directly bordering Serengeti National Park near the Fort Ikoma Gate.
The rooms
Each tent opens onto a wide deck with a fire pit, outdoor rain shower, and dedicated telescope.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The infinity pool looks out across the open savannah, lined with cushioned loungers and lanterns facing the acacia trees.
The spa
Open-sided stone pavilions look across the bush, where signature rituals use warmed calabash bowls and volcanic hot stones.
The gym
Treadmills and rowing machines sit behind floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight out into the surrounding bush.
Mapito Bar
A timber boardwalk leads to this open-air circular bar, designed for sunset drinks beneath a hanging bead chandelier.
Njia Restaurant
Tables sit under canvas canopies beside the pool deck, serving regional Tanzanian dishes made with ingredients from the organic garden.
At the table
Breakfast is served on the terrace beside the pool, and staff arrange private lantern-lit dinners out in the bush.
How it began
Tanzanian entrepreneur Rishen Patel developed the camp using local Ikoma craftsmanship, creating Marriott's first global safari outpost.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.