Namiri Plains Camp

Escape the Great Migration tourists and indulge in the elegance of Namiri

This remote but luxurious tented camp, is positioned in the central-eastern Serengeti. Providing the perfect platform to launch explorations in pursuit of big cats and the Great Migration.

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About Namiri Plains Camp

Leaving behind the herds of inquisitive travellers during the Great Migration is no small feat - and that’s where Namiri Plains comes into its own. Open year round, this sophisticated hideaway sits in a secluded section of the eastern Serengeti with not another camp or tourist in sight. And now, five years after the original camp was opened, it’s been given a stylish overhaul – think seamlessly-moulded calcrete rooms, a natural and perfectly soothing colour palette, and fabulous alfresco bathtubs. Truly the perfect spot from which to watch the Great Migration and the infamous big cats of the region without compromising on privacy and authenticity.

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From $730 person/night

Camp

10 Tents

Seronera & Central Serengeti, Serengeti, Tanzania

Namiri Plains Tent interior with guest nook

What you'll love

Namiri is the perfect mix of elegant interiors and remote wilderness. You’ll wonder how all these beautiful items made it here in one piece!

Insiders tip

After many years of being closed, this area of the Serengeti reopened in 2014 and the safari company that owns Namiri is the only one that’s allowed to operate meaning total privacy and exclusivity for you.

Something to think about

Namiri is certainly sophisticated but it’s also really quite remote and the surrounds can be tricky to navigate in the dark.

The property

The camp lies under beautiful thorny acacia tree with plenty of chairs from which to lazily survey the horizon. In the main area you’ll find a beautiful bar as well as a library and curated exhibit on the history and big cats of the area, whilst outside the swimming pool calls in the heat of the day. There’s also a spa for maximum R&R after a day exploring the plains and the crackling campfire is almost always surrounded by fellow adventurers discussing their (always incredible) encounters.

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The rooms

Namiri has 10 ensuite tents, all strategically placed to maximise the views. Bush immersion is the name of the game and the soothing decor invites total relaxation – aided by the outdoor bathtubs and enormous, shaded verandas. The area around the camp is a hive of activity and you’re never far from the action (even in your tent), so we advise you to keep your peepers peeled at all times…

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Activities

Game Drives

Game drives are the best way to discover the amazing big cats of the eastern Serengeti (the area was closed for 20 years to allow the populations to regenerate) and you’re more than likely to bump into lion, cheetah and leopard on your excursions. More recently, guided walking safaris have been added to the roster and the guides are extremely knowledgeable, so soak up as much insider information as you can. And from November to June, the wildebeest of the Great Migration arrive in their hundreds of thousands. In short, you’re in for some of the best game viewing in one of the best national parks on the planet.

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Positive impact

Namiri Plains Camp is owned by Asilia Africa who pioneers sustainable investments in vulnerable East African wilderness areas, fostering conservation economies for local communities and increasing biodiversity. Through collaboration with stakeholders and guest contributions, they achieve significant positive impacts. Their latest project, focusing on the Usangu Wetlands in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park, aims to promote sustainable tourism while preserving the region's unique ecosystem and biodiversity, ensuring long-term benefits to conservation and local communities.

A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.

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About Serengeti

Serengeti

Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.

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Wildlife in Serengeti

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Abundant

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Serengeti National Park is an ecologically rich environment and home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, Thomson's gazelle and buffalo grazing on the sweet grasses of the savannah. Even after the Great Migration has moved through, the game viewing is exceptional in this region. The predators are never far off, with cheetah and lion in abundance and leopard readily seen in the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Enjoy expansive grasslands, acacia thickets, meru kopjes (granitic hills) and riverine forests.

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