Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection

Anticipated to open in November 2026, Mereshi Safari Camp is located near the Fort Ikoma Gate in the Serengeti, and builds on the approach established at Delaware Investments’ Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection, with a focus on local employment, Tanzanian sourcing and community programmes.  

Supporting Communities in the Serengeti  

Give a Future Foundation, the non-profit arm of Delaware Investments, supports a range of community initiatives in the Serengeti region. These include a healthcare programme providing diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for children with sickle cell anaemia, healthcare provision in Robanda and a residential hospitality mentorship programme developed with Hope for Girls and Women, a non-profit organisation providing shelter, support and skills development opportunities for vulnerable girls and young women. 

Mereshi Safari Camp is expected to participate in the next phase of the mentorship programme. At least five young women will live and train at the camp with their accommodation, meals and day-to-day living costs covered by the camp while they gain practical experience across the operation and work towards careers within Tanzania’s tourism industry.  

Shaped by Tanzanian Craft and Talent 

That philosophy extends throughout the development of the camp. Approximately 95% of the materials, furnishings and equipment used at Mereshi Safari Camp – including construction materials, canvas, timber and FF&E - have been sourced and produced in Tanzania, while more than 150 Tanzanians have been involved in its construction.  

Once operational, the camp is expected to create around 100 permanent jobs, more than 90% of which will be held by Tanzanians. 

Local suppliers, industries, craftspeople and artists have also contributed to the project, ensuring the benefits of the development extend beyond the camp itself and into the wider Tanzanian economy. 

Designed by Dunia Design, the team also behind Mapito Safari Camp, Mereshi Safari Camp has been planned around the existing natural features of the site, with an emphasis on limiting unnecessary ground disturbance and removal of vegetation. Inspired by the form of the acacia tree, its architecture combines timber, canvas, woven elements and locally sourced materials, with existing natural features informing the layout of the camp. 

The camp will comprise 18 elevated tented suites set across 55 acres of open savannah, with all suites sharing the same generous design. Each 95 square metre retreat combines 50 square metres of interior space with 45 square metres of external living space and is oriented eastwards to welcome the first light of the day. 

Inside, expansive canvas tents are anchored by dark greenwood furniture, open shelving and natural, locally sourced textiles, with the design intended to celebrate Tanzanian materials and workmanship. Large mesh panels frame views across the plains and acacia trees, while private timber decks provide secluded spaces for everything from early morning coffee to lantern-lit dining beneath the stars. 

Space, stillness, thoughtful design and connection to place are expected to shape every stay. Experiences will draw inspiration from the surrounding wilderness and local culture, from game drives and sundowners to fireside storytelling, Tanzanian music and opportunities to engage with the heritage of the region. 

Mereshi Safari Camp is part of Autograph Collection, Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotels and safari camps that are carefully selected for their vision, passion, and unique perspectives on design and hospitality. 

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