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Lake Masek Tented Camp

Lake Masek Tented Camp


3°1’50.9"S 35°2’47.0"E

About Lake Masek Tented Camp

Lying just south of the Serengeti National Park, in the north-west corner of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ...

... Lake Masek Tented Camp stands on a slight rise in the scrubby acacia bush overlooking Lake Masek. During the dry season, the vast plains around are very dusty. Then the water here, and in the neighbouring Lake Ndutu, sustains a good population of resident wildlife, especially cheetah. With good rains, typically from December to April, these short-grass plains are transformed into the green calving-grounds for the vast herds of the Serengeti's wildebeest migration.

Lake Masek is a relatively well-priced tented camp with a good balance of design and rustic safari ambience. During the 'green season', this is a prime spot for viewing the migration's vast herds spread across the plains. Out of season, it's quieter here, but the opportunity to drive off-road makes this area worth considering for wildlife, birding and photography enthusiasts en route to or from the central and northern Serengeti.

Accommodation
20 tents
Children
Best for 12+
Open
All year

Activities

4WD Safari

4WD Safari

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Hot air ballooning

Hot air ballooning

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Traveller reviews of Lake Masek Tented Camp

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Miss S & Mr LfromDC

Arrived 21 Jul 2012, 1 nights

"AWESOME."

"This was the most luxurious of all our stays in the bush. Our tent was as …" Read Miss S & Mr L’s full holiday review

Overall rating: Excellent

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Lake Masek Tented Camp's location

Look closer at the environment and surroundings of Lake Masek Tented Camp.


When to go to Serengeti Migration Area

Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Lake Masek Tented Camp in Serengeti Migration Area


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Tanzania in January

January usually marks the start of the short dry season, although the exact timings of this are a little unpredictable. You can expect clear blue skies and sunshine, if the short rains have stopped, and the temperatures will be building. The short dry season is a little less pronounced in Southern Tanzania, and so it can still be wet in these areas. It is an interesting time for avians as resident birds go into breeding plumage and migrant species can be present.

Once the New Year busy period has quietened down, January can offer great value and quieter parks, although the weather can be variable, and in the Selous and Ruaha the wildlife is more dispersed.

  • Variable weather: clear & dry or cloudy with some rain.
  • Occasional thunderstorms may occur.
  • A good time of year for birding as and many migrant species are around
  • The wildebeest migration is gathering in the southern Serengeti.
  • Busy in early January, quietening down through the month.

Our view

A good time to visit, with pros & cons

Weather in January

Tanzania fact file

Useful information and advice to help you prepare for a trip including Lake Masek Tented Camp


Excursions from Lake Masek Tented Camp

Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Lake Masek Tented Camp. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.


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