Helen Bateman Travel
Wildlife Safaris
with a difference
Unique & Unforgettable
Imagine an off-the-beaten-track safari experience, where you might witness the great migration in peace, sipping a G&T from your balcony, watching the herds roam below.
This is no ordinary safari camp, this is the bush rover migration camp which travels throughout the Serengeti to follow the migration. Ensuring you're always in the right place, at the right time. With six solar-powered fully-functional converted Land Rover Defenders, you're positioned close to the action, but in complete comfort. The camp includes a lounge & dining tent, offers delicious food prepared by expert chefs, you'll spend your evenings by camp fire catching up on the days events.
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The Bush Rover Suites
The unique Bush Rover suites provide a front-row seat to the great migration. Each with en suite bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, shower and flushing toilet, all powered by solar energy. They are designed with comfort in mind.
The elevation of the bedroom and balcony is key to the Bush Rover experience, as guests can feel the security of height but get as close to the wildlife as possible. Your private balcony, perched atop the Land Rover, offers breath taking panoramic views of the wildlife below. What a place to enjoy your gin & tonic at sunset.
The suites have double or twin beds, mosquito nets & 24 hour security.
Game Drives
Safari is all about the game drives and the vast Serengeti is the perfect place to seek out the big cats, elephant, antelope, hippo & crocs. Your guided game drives take place in open-sided safari vehicles, dawn & late afternoon are the best times for spotting the predators in action.
After an early cuppa, you'll head out at dawn for your first safari of the day, returning to camp for brunch. During the heat of the day you can relax around camp, enjoy spotting animals from your terrace and then head out late in the afternoon for your second game drive.
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When to visit
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Green Season
Mid December to March
Our bush rovers stationed in Kusini, in the south eastern Serengeti, offer a secluded vantage point for the migration. This remote location allows you to experience calving season undisturbed, with predators drawn to the area for dramatic wildlife interactions—a unique, close-up view of nature.
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Western Corridor
June
The migration reaches the Western Corridor, intensifying wildlife activity around the Grumeti River. These crossings are risky, similar to those at the Mara River, and attract predators like lions, leopards, and crocodiles. This intense interaction between herds and predators offers a powerful, unforgettable glimpse into nature’s raw reality.
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Mara Crossings
July to October
The camp moves to the Mara River in northern Serengeti, offering a prime view of thousands of wildebeest crossing the river—a safari highlight. Huge crocodiles line the banks, targeting the vulnerable in this dramatic spectacle, while predators follow closely, waiting for a chance to strike.
Your tailor made safari
Whatever you're dreaming of doing for your African safari, we can help you plan a bespoke wildlife experience. We work with the best local teams to ensure your safari experience is second to none.
We follow strict guidelines for wildlife viewing and respecting their habitat, we are conscious of the importance of treading lightly and plan our tours accordingly.