Coffee with Zebras
“We had a 3 night stay here with my wife and 2 young kids and I can not give the site, and staff enough praise. The place is lovely, the tents are immaculate. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the kids loved them.
Animals all around night and day… even came home to zebras and hyenas after one of our day trips!!”
Few safari experiences feel more magical than relaxing at camp while a herd of zebras peacefully grazes just beyond your private veranda.
At Moyo Tented Camp, guests staying in the heart of the Serengeti may find that the day's wildlife viewing begins before they even leave camp.
Why Do Zebras Graze Near Camp?
The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem, and wildlife moves freely throughout it, including around safari camps. Zebras may graze near Moyo when the surrounding grasslands offer fresh, nutritious forage, while the open areas around camp provide plenty of space to feed and keep watch for potential threats. Their presence is also a reminder of what makes staying inside Serengeti National Park so special: the wildlife is not confined to a designated viewing area.
Guests may wake up to find zebras grazing nearby, creating an unforgettable connection with the natural world before the day's game drive has even begun. Imagine sitting down to breakfast, sipping a freshly brewed coffee, and watching a group of zebras calmly feeding in the grass nearby. It is one of the simplest and most memorable ways to experience the Serengeti.
Amusing Zebra Behaviors
Zebras may look elegant and serious as they move across the plains, but they are also surprisingly playful and entertaining. Zebra foals are full of energy and can often be seen running, jumping, bucking, and playfully chasing one another around the herd. Without warning, one zebra may suddenly take off running, prompting others to follow in the famous zebra “zoomies.” A peaceful herd can quickly turn into a lively display of galloping stripes.
Zebras are also surprisingly social. They often stand close together and use their teeth to groom one another, helping strengthen social bonds while removing irritating insects. They also love to roll in the dust, dropping to the ground, twisting onto their backs, kicking their legs in the air, and enthusiastically rolling from side to side before jumping up and shaking themselves off.
Of course, herd life is not always peaceful. Zebras may nip, chase, or kick at one another during brief disagreements, creating plenty of drama before the herd quickly returns to grazing. At other times, entire herds move together in seemingly coordinated groups, constantly communicating and responding to one another's movements. Watching hundreds of zebras travel across the plains in synchronized waves is one of the Serengeti's most spectacular sights.
Amazing Zebra Facts
Their stripes are completely unique
Zebras can sleep standing up
They also communicate in with body language, facial expressions, and ear positions
They can make a sound that surprises many people (like a donkey bray)
Their stripes may help confuse predators during a hunt
They are excellent runners and dangerously powerful kickers
They have strong social bonds, living in close-knit family groups
By protecting the Serengeti's vast grasslands and wildlife habitat, Serengeti National Park helps ensure that zebra herds can continue to roam freely across the ecosystem for generations.
If zebras are grazing near camp, enjoy them quietly from your tent, private veranda, or another designated viewing area, and always follow the guidance of Moyo's experienced staff.
Combining prime locations inside Serengeti National Park with the comforts of a luxury tented camp, Moyo offers the rare opportunity to experience wildlife from the comfort of your own private veranda.
Stay at Moyo Where the Zebras Visit You