Central Serengeti · Lairs
Jackals Lair
Ten tented suites in the Nyabogati area of the central Serengeti, about an hour from Seronera airstrip. Part of the Lairs collection.
Plan a safari with this lodge- Area
- Central Serengeti, Nyabogati area
- Style
- Tented camp
- Tents
- 10 tented suites, including 2 family tents
- Tent size
- 45 m², up to 3 guests
- Meals
- All-inclusive
- Facilities
- Spa treatments, gym, Wi-Fi
- Run by
- Lairs
Jackals Lair is a small tented camp in the Nyabogati area of the central Serengeti, about an hour's drive from Seronera airstrip. It is run by Lairs, the Tanzanian collection that also owns Elephants Lair in Tarangire and Gnus Lair in the northern Serengeti.
With ten tents and an all-inclusive stay, the camp is intimate, and the central Serengeti has resident wildlife all year, so it works in any season rather than only when the migration is nearby.
What it's like
Each of the ten tented suites is about 45 m² and opens onto a private deck. The beds can be set up as a king or twins, and each suite sleeps up to three guests. Bathrooms are en suite, with both an indoor and an outdoor shower, and the tents have Wi-Fi, a telephone and tea and coffee. Two of the tents are family tents.
The camp offers spa treatments and a gym between game drives, bush breakfasts and dinners away from the main area, and sundowners at a viewpoint near camp. On our safaris you explore the Serengeti with your own private guide and vehicle.
Getting there
Times are best estimates. The hour from Seronera airstrip is the camp's own figure, and road times are longer when you stop for game on the way.
Park fees
Jackals Lair is inside Serengeti National Park, so park entry fees and a nightly fee for staying inside the park apply. We include them as separate lines in your quote, and current figures are on our park fees page. See Tanzania park fees.
Who it suits
A good fit for
- Two or three nights in the central Serengeti at any time of year
- Couples and small families who prefer a small camp to a large lodge
- Guests who want spa time between game drives
Look elsewhere for
- Travellers who want solid walls, as this is a tented camp
- Guests keeping costs down, as staying inside the park carries a nightly fee
When to go
The central Serengeti has resident wildlife, including lions and leopards, throughout the year. The migration passes through for part of the year, and its timing changes with the rains, so we plan around the dates you travel.
Common questions
Where is Jackals Lair?
It is in the Nyabogati area of the central Serengeti, about an hour's drive from Seronera airstrip.
How many tents does Jackals Lair have?
Ten tented suites of about 45 m², including two family tents. Each sleeps up to three guests.
Can we fly to Jackals Lair?
Yes. The nearest airstrip is Seronera, about an hour from camp by road. We can arrange the flight and the transfer as part of your safari.
How much does a stay at Jackals Lair cost?
It depends on the season and the rest of your route. We can quote the stay on its own or as part of a full safari quote with the vehicle, guide and park fees included. Send us your dates and we will cost it properly.
Other places to stay in Central Serengeti
Conserve Safari Central Serengeti, Siringit Serengeti Camp, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Mawe Tented Camp, Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp.
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Where these figures come from
Fees, rules and official guidance can change at short notice. Every figure on this page is checked against a primary source on the date below and rechecked on a regular schedule.
- Lairs official website, Jackals Lair page (location, rooms, facilities, activities, photos) (checked 4 November 2026)
- Lairs reservations team, email to Saleh Safaris (current rooms, opening dates, meal plan) (received 4 November 2026)
- Saleh Safaris route and drive-time notes (operator observation) (drive times are ranges, conditions vary)
Saleh Safaris is an independent safari operator based in Arusha. This is our own guide to Jackals Lair, not the lodge's official website.