Alex Walker’s Serian

Alex Walker’s Serian is a collection of exclusive safari camps in Kenya and Tanzania, offering immersive, personalized experiences beyond traditional game drives. With private vehicles, walking safaris, flycamping, and more, Serian invites guests to truly connect with the serenity and wild beauty of the bush. Rooted in the Masai word for "serene," the camps emphasize disconnection from the modern world and reconnection with nature, guided by experts deeply attuned to the land.

Our camps have the feel of a home opened up and happily shared with you, and the philosophy behind it all was to create a comfortable base for exploration and adventure. Comfort denotes the physical, but more than that – it extends to the ambiance. We wanted to create a space where you can relax and settle in… Somewhere to feel at home, in an environment that is the furthest thing from your home.

Serian the Original, Mara North Conservancy

Serian was the first of Alex’s camps, and it perfectly captures the essence of its name: meaning ‘peaceful, calm, serene’ in the Masai language, it was designed to be a retreat from the bustle of contemporary life, and a chance to experience untamed Africa in traditional tented splendor.

One of just 11 member camps in the private and exclusive Mara North Conservancy. Serian consists of five vast marquees perched on beautiful hardwood decking – one of which is a family suite.

All tents are set on hardwood decking, above the Mara River with views over the Olooloo Escarpment. Each has an adjoining bush bathroom with hot and cold running water, flush toilet, and a shower and custom-made bathtub with gorgeous views over the landscape. You have exclusive use of 4WD Safari vehicle and dedicated guide and spotter.

Alex Walker's Serian The Original Camp in Mara North Conservancy.
A house with a dark green roof surrounded by trees on a hillside overlooking a river in a savanna landscape during sunset.
A cozy bedroom at Serian The Original Camp.
Elegant outdoor patio with candles and lanterns at Serian The Original Camp.
A leopard in a tree feeding on an impala carcass in the Mara North Conservancy, Kenya.
A river flowing below Serian The Original Camp.
 
Alex Walker's Serian Camps in Kenya.

Serian Ngare, Mara North Conservancy

‘Ngare’ translates to ‘by the river’ in the Masai language, and the idea behind this snug little camp was to transport the serenity of the original Serian camp to the water’s edge. Hugging the banks of the Mara, Ngare Serian is cozy and intimate. It can only be reached on foot, over a narrow rope bridge – and in a way the crossover is symbolic: a call to step out of touch and out of time, and give yourself over to the natural charm of the place.

Ngare is nestled in the private Mara North Conservancy, and is also perfectly positioned to take advantage of our 1,500 acres of exclusive conservation area.

4 vast, spacious tents. All tents set on hardwood decking, above the Mara River with views over the Oloololo Escarpment. Each has an adjoining bush bathroom with hot and cold running water, flush toilet, and a shower. Luxurious bathtubs are built into the veranda decking, with a view over the river. You have exclusive use of 4WD Safari vehicle and dedicated guide and spotter.

Rustic outdoor bathroom at Alex Walker's Serian The Original Camp.
A pride male of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
Serian Ngare Camp with rustic outdoor bathroom and view of river.
River flowing beside lush trees at sunset with a lit outdoor tent at Serian Ngare Camp.
Adult and baby zebra playing on the plains in the Masai Mara.
The main area of Serian Ngare Camp.
 
Alex Walker's Serian Migration Camp.

Serian Nkorombo, Masai Mara National Reserve

Nkorombo is Serian’s tented mobile camp, set on a private riverside site in the Masai Mara Reserve. This snug little setup is chock-full of character with a view over the rushing Mara River. Much like at Serian and Ngare Serian, life at Nkorombo is low-key and tranquil. Nestled among a stand of wild olive and orange croton, the camp is right next to a lively salt lick that regularly features black rhino, and lion and leopard on the lookout for kill

Nkorombo has more of a traditional tented feel than Serian and Ngare Serian. It is thoroughly canvas, and touches like the time-honored safari showers are a nod to the differences between fixed and mobile camps. The tents are designed to blend seamlessly into its stunning surrounds. Nkorombo has five spacious ‘Selous style’ tents decked out in safari style of yore.. You have exclusive use of 4WD Safari vehicle and dedicated guide and spotter.

Interior of a luxury safari-style tent at Serian Ngare Camp.
A group of wildebeests crossing a river at Serian Ngare Camp.
Three people sitting on a blanket under a tree near a river, chatting and relaxing outdoors.
Outdoor dining table set with cups, plates, and condiments, surrounded by trees near a river in a natural setting
A large herd of wildebeest crossing a river in a savanna landscape
Group of five friends enjoying drinks outdoors in a savannah landscape with cloudy sky; three men and two women, one woman seated holding a drink, others standing and smiling, with bottles of alcohol on a table covered with a white cloth.
 
Alex Walker's Serian Camps in Kenya and Tanzania.

Serian Kimya Kimya, Mara North Conservancy

Serian’s Kimya Kimya is set on a private riverside site in the Mara North Conservancy. This snug little setup is chock-full of character with grand views over the rushing Mara River and a lively salt lick that regularly features elephant, giraffe and zebra. Throughout the day, zebra work their way down to the nearby spring for a mid-morning tipple, often displaced by raucous kids wanting to splash around in the warm water spring. This is an active river crossing point; Elephant and giraffe navigate their way through the maze of granite boulders to the opposite bank.

The ancestral ritual of communal fireplace and dining – the essence of sharing. We are social animals, and part of what makes things vivid and real to us is our capacity to share: the joy is dissecting your day, raking over the delicious details and unwrapping the delights over and again, over the fundamentally communal experience of breaking bread. It’s also part of absorbing and storing memories.

This stand alone house is perfect for small groups wanting a quiet and exclusive stay in the bush.

A bedroom in a lodge with large windows showcasing a river and green trees outside, decorated with white bedding, pillows, and rustic wooden furniture.
A house on a hill overlooking a river at dusk with illuminated windows and surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
Two-story rustic house with a deck, surrounded by nature, with a fire pit on the ground level and flowers in the foreground.
Two elevated wooden cabins with outdoor decks in a grassy landscape with trees, under a clear sky at sunset.
A river with rocks and a hippo partially submerged in the water, trees and houses on the riverbank under a partly cloudy sky.
View of sunrise through large windows from inside a cozy room, with textured blankets partially covering a bed in the foreground.