Pioneer Camp by Elewana

Absolutely amazing camp!! My boyfriend and I stayed in this camp for 2 nights in the end of September! The camp is located in a very beautiful area! The stuff of the camp is super friendly and helpful! Our tent was big, clean and it had everything we needed! The food was delicious! The main lounge is located on the top of the hill where you can meet an amazingly beautiful sunrise! Our butler’s name was Juma and he was super cool, friendly and he is just a great person to talk to! We absolutely loved this camp and hopefully will be able to come there again one day. Highly recommended! Thank you Pioneer camp and thank you Juma!!

Of the three camps, this one was my absolute favorite. The staff is a big part of my why for sure. The food was amazing, and even included a local flair at times. Our waiter, Titus went above and beyond every day and evening to make sure our needs were met, especially as he learned our likes. I had a massage by Anna while I was there and she was a true artist with deep tissue skills. My only regret is not getting massages from her on the daily! I was so sad to leave and will definitely remember the whole experience with fondness! Oh, one thing I also appreciated was how they prepared our morning breakfast table - each day they would place it somewhere with a new view. So very generous of them!

The management team and camp staff left an indelible mark on us. Every last detail was thought through, which made our experience absolutely unforgettable. Big shout out to Alex our guide, Marcel our housekeeper, and Juma our caretaker. Beyond breathtaking views and amazing animal sightings, we were cared for with love, and that makes for a priceless experience. It goes without saying that the tents were comfortable, sustainable, and so close to nature. Can't wait to go back.

Our second camp on our African trip was Pioneer Camp by Elewana (11-05-23 through 11-08-23). The Pioneer Camp by Elewana was a little more rustic, but, fabulous. My husband's main goal on traveling to Tanzania was to experience the migration of the Wildebeest in Serengeti National Park. And let me say we were beyond overjoyed when we caught the first siting of the Wildebeest starting the migration and continuing on for three days through the park until they were gone. For three days we were able to experience thousands, and thousands, and thousands of Wildebeest as they went on the circular movement across the East Africa plains. It was totally beyond AMAZING!! It was mind boggling!! The accommodations were great, the service was wonderful, and the food was fabulous!! I would like to acknowledge the General Manager Rodgers, for his welcoming personality, and kindness, every time we returned to camp. Juma Dali our Butler Attendant for taking such great care of us each day. Taji, our server in the dining room, and Calvin our server, in the dining room, who spoiled us rotten. Thank you, Chef Joseph, who prepared the best yummy food each meal period. Last, but, not least our wonderful, knowledgeable, funny, oh so perfect timing Safari Guide Mokili Olesokoi. I thank Mokili from the bottom of my heart for driving us around all over Serengeti National Park each day in order for us to see the most AMAZING, animals in the world. The roads were tough driving and rough some days due to the rain. Mokilli was diligent, earnest, focused, and hard working and drove us safely and carefully around the park each day. I took my best photos in Serengeti National Park. WOW, WOW, WOW. what an exceptional trip to Tanzania. We are still pinching ourselves.

This has definitively been my preferred experience in Tanzania. Beautiful hotel with fantastic staff (special thanks to Juma), wonderful location and felt totally disconnected and into another world for 2 days! The hotel is the perfect size to guaranty exclusivity. Highly recommended!

The welcome and kindness of all the staff far exceeded our expectations.
The room was perfectly located in the hotel.
The service is attentive, always with a smile and a huge desire to satisfy customers.
The food is five star served at the table, always varied and freshly prepared.
the staff is extremely attentive to the smallest detail.
I want to say .... WHAT ELSE could we ask for?
Thanks a LOT guys!! will certainly come back!! Special thanks to my friend “The masaî jumper warrior” Juma Daffi specialist of jungle noises and lion roaring. we had so much laughs with him!! See you soon…. singing :
Jambo, Jambo bwana,
Habari gani,
Mzuri sana.
Wageni, Wakaribishwa,
Tanzania yetu Hakuna Matata

Pioneer camp is a magical place. I don't know how all these Elewana properties look even better in person than they do in photos, when they look so dreamy in photos, but they do. Pioneer camp was the best way we could have dreamed of to see the serengeti- knowledgeable, friendly staff and even down to the amazing food. Can't recommend them enough.

Such an amazing place. Good food the rooms are perfectly clean with no bugs in the rooms. Best service and amazing honest staff. I Gave them my laundry to clean and i left a lot of cash in my pocket and they came to my room to return all the money. And they don't charge for laundry. Elephants and monkeys where so close to my room. Ao much wild life all over this area. Cant wait to come back one day

Amazing Lodge!!! amazing staff, amazing food, and amazing !location
This was our favorite lodge. It’s much more than 5 stars hotel, with best staff that makes our experience unforgettable.

Hands down the best accommodation during our Safari! Our only regret is booking only one night. Even with our limited time, Wence and his staff took great care of us....glasses of wine on arrival, private table for dinner, great food and a genuine care for our stay made the night exceptional. Don’t forget to catch the spectacular sunrises! Thanks again for the memories!

Excelent experience. Amazing crew always taking care of every detail. Tents are a state of the art, all prepare for your comfort. Dinner and breakfast outside is absolutely priceless. Not to be missed

What an experience! This was our favorite lodge we stayed at throughout our safaris through Tanzania for first and foremost its incredible location, setup, views, and accommodations, but just as important, the staff’s genuine and superior hospitality. The entire staff from the welcome we received each day back to their constant attention to our needs to their love of telling us about their land was consistently delightful all day every day. Out housekeeper, Alex, always made up our room special for our honeymoon, and our butler, Ben, was always attentive and overly pleasant. The two Maasai tribe members who walked us to our tent each night and morning always engaged us in stories while the managers always made sure we were satisfied. Chef Joseph treated us to breakfast on the rocks one day, and we always looked forward to breakfast and dinner. Cannot say enough about EVERY staff member – they fully immersed us into the Tanzanian culture – Hakuna Matata.

In addition to the world-class hospitality, the experience and venue was out of this world. We had a private tent suite that was visited regularly by a herd of impalas. The gathering space gave a sprawling lookout of the whole Serengeti and the local mountain hyraxes. There was even a male lion just outside our camp the first two nights we stayed there – we will never forget drinks and falling asleep to the lion’s low rumbling roars claiming his territory. Our room had a sultan king bed with the softest linens and we had two separate sets of chairs setup for viewing animals outside and relaxing. The lodge was Tanzania at its finest – we will definitely look into other Elewana properties as we visit Africa again! Thank you Pioneer team for an unforgettable honeymoon!

Wonderful, upscale camp in the Serengeti. From the lounge area overlooking the plains, to the roomy tents with luxurious decorations and amenities, with an amazing staff and deliciously cooked meals, this is the place to go for an unforgettable stay.

This was THE trip of a lifetime! I don't know what else to call it. Elewana is TOP NOTCH all the way around. Our lodgings, the food and all amenities were on point, but what makes Pioneer Safari Camp SO special is THE STAFF! EVERYONE went over and above what was needed to INSURE we had a great experience! From the manager Remsi to our 'head waiter' Jumah to our butler Barack and everybody in between...this was the BEST trip we've ever taken! Our safari guide Alex was simply THE BEST guide anyone could ever have! We found 'The Big 5' within the first 2 days and that was ALL because we had Alex. He was so knowledgeable and willing to do whatever he needed to get us WHERE we needed to be, WHEN we needed to be there, in order to see the animals in their natural environment. Alex went above and beyond all our expectations! Again...the entire staff made us feel safe, welcome and well taken care of! Do yourself a favor and GO to Pioneer Camp! Kudos, Elewana!!

Amazing experience and very friendly staff

It is a great camp. Very luxurious, nice service, food and great staff. It has a great view from the lounge

Perfect location, comfortable tents with all facilities., very friendly, professional staff, fantastic kitchen

In the heart of Serengeti you find this Jewel.
Value for any Safari. Plan to visit.

Amazing experience… Wonderful staff

Great people, terrific camp site and good food. Overpriced but probably worth it.