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Olakira Migration Camp (Northern Serengeti)

Run by Asilia Africa · Jun–Oct

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About

Seasonal tented camp set up in the Bolongonja area of the northern Serengeti from June to October, close to the Mara River crossing points. A private customised photographic vehicle can be booked.

Open months

Olakira Migration Camp (Northern Serengeti) by month
MonthPresence
JanOutside the window
FebOutside the window
MarOutside the window
AprOutside the window
MayOutside the window
JunIn season
JulIn season
AugIn season
SepIn season
OctIn season
NovOutside the window
DecOutside the window

Light on 15 June

Clear sky

Light through the day, 15 June, local time, Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
FromToLight
00:0006:26Night
06:2606:43Blue hour
06:4307:10Golden hour
07:1008:11Soft
08:1110:07Medium
10:0715:15Harsh
15:1517:10Medium
17:1018:12Soft
18:1218:38Golden hour
18:3818:55Blue hour
18:5524:00Night

2.9 hours of golden and soft light.

Light by month

Hours a day

Light mix by month, hours a day, under a clear sky
MonthGolden hourSoftMediumHarsh
Jan0.9 h2.0 h3.7 h5.6 h
Feb0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.9 h
Mar0.8 h1.9 h3.3 h6.0 h
Apr0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.8 h
May0.8 h2.0 h3.7 h5.4 h
Jun (window)0.9 h2.0 h3.8 h5.2 h
Jul (window)0.9 h2.0 h3.7 h5.3 h
Aug (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.5 h5.7 h
Sep (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h6.0 h
Oct (window)0.8 h1.9 h3.4 h5.9 h
Nov0.8 h2.0 h3.6 h5.7 h
Dec0.9 h2.0 h3.7 h5.4 h

The lodge

Distance
Unknown
Lens
Unknown
Language
English
Species nearby
Blue wildebeest, Plains zebra, Nile crocodile, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah

For photographers

  • Hides on site: No
  • Photo vehicles: Yes
  • Power and charging: Unknown
  • Internet: Unknown

What the price covers

Included
Not stated

Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.

Ethics

  • Feeding Unverified
  • Baiting Unverified
  • Captive Animals Unverified

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Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Dar es Salaam time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Olakira Migration Camp (Northern Serengeti), in Dar es Salaam time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan06:47–07:1318:26–18:5212h 12m71°
Feb06:53–07:1718:31–18:5612h 10m79°
Mar06:49–07:1318:25–18:4912h 7m90°
Apr06:41–07:0618:15–18:3912h 4m79°
May06:39–07:0418:09–18:3412h 3m69°
JunIn season06:43–07:1018:12–18:3812h 2m65°
JulIn season06:49–07:1518:18–18:4412h 2m67°
AugIn season06:46–07:1118:18–18:4312h 3m74°
SepIn season06:36–07:0018:11–18:3512h 6m85°
OctIn season06:25–06:4918:03–18:2712h 9m83°
Nov06:22–06:4818:02–18:2712h 12m73°
Dec06:32–06:5818:12–18:3812h 13m68°

Getting there

Nearest airport
Unknown

Sources

Sources not statedConfidence unknownChecked Oct 2026

Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026