Welcome to Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Due to its central location, Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma is the most suitable place for a multi-night stay to explore the fascinating surroundings and discover the greatest variety of wildlife in the Serengeti National Park. Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma can be reached from many directions. From Seronera via the Fort Ikoma gate, while the Tabora ́B ́ gate gives easy access to the northern Serengeti. From Mwanza, take the Ndabaka gate or via Bunda and avoid park fees.

About Ikoma:

History of Fort Ikoma
The Germans built Fort Ikoma in 1905 to defend themselves against the rebellious tribe of Ikoma. During the first World War, they used the fort as a heliograph station and warned the forces of any British incursion across the region. Afterwards, the fort remained desolated, as it was no longer in use by the Germans and it reminded the Tanzanians of their colonial past. After its independence, Tanzania changed the fort into a tourist resort in order to boost the country’s tourism industry.

Why visit Fort Ikoma?

Historical Significance
Fort Ikoma is one of those few historical sites in Tanzania which have a foreign architectural design. Those in awe of its old-age beauty can now visit and live a few nights in the fort!

Beautiful Location
The fort was built a mile away from the Grumeti River, on top of a series of low hills in the Serengeti region. The Germans chose this unique location for its tactical benefits over the enemy, but now, it helps the visitors enjoy iconic landscapes!

Proximity to Serengeti National Park
Fort Ikoma is located approximately 22 kilometres away from the Ikoma Gate of Serengeti National Park. The town is the largest settlement near the headquarters of the park, and thus a useful lodging spot if you wish to tour the National Park.

Moreover, in 2017, the German government decided to help build useful office and residential buildings inside the fort for the staff of Serengeti National Park.

Sight-Seeing and Game Drives
The Serengeti district boasts an extremely rich flora and fauna. This means that any visitors to Fort Ikoma can expect to see wild animals in proximity.

In fact, you can even go on a game drive near the Fort! Wildebeests are commonly sighted during the Great Migration and if you’re lucky, you might get to see a few lions as well!

After all, the Great Serengeti Migration includes the area of Fort Ikoma and at the end of August, you can see many antelopes and zebras near the fort!

Documentary Winner
Bernard Grzimek describes Fort Ikoma in his documentary “Serengeti Shall Not Die”. The documentary won an Academy Award and is one of the main factors that led to the development of Serengeti National Park.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit the wonderful Fort Ikoma and see for yourself what it has to offer! The beauty and magnificence of the fort itself will pull you in!

GPS: 1°50'28.7 "S 34°40'08.6 "E

Wildlife Areas:

• Serengeti National Park
• Serengeti North & Mara River
• Serengeti Central/ Seronera Area
• Grumeti Game Reserve (Serengeti Ecosystem)

The Paradise & Wilderness Foundation was founded with the mission to give back to the communities in which we operate. We strongly believe in supporting the local communities by initiating community projects that are located close to all our accommodations.

Our dream is to make a social and environmental impact on the communities where we operate. That's why we initiated community projects near all our accommodations, including schools, local hospitality businesses, and environmental initiatives. We strive to promote sustainable tourism that benefits both the local people and the environment.