Nimali Mara

Stylish new camp in a secluded section of the northern Serengeti.

In terms of abundance and action, river crossings make for the most dramatic Serengeti experience. Patrol the banks during the migration season; out-of-season stays reveal rich resident wildlife.

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Jonty

Eve

Kristin

4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Nimali Mara

This intimate permanent tented camp is ideally positioned to catch the best of the Serengeti action along the Mara River, yet delightfully tucked away from the throngs of visitors. Set in the remote area around Kogatende, in the park's northern section, brand-new Nimali Mara sits on a small rise, tucked between boulders and a dappled forest. Expect elegance that in no way interferes with the raw beauty of the bush, and service and guiding so good that this could well be be your one-stop shop for exploring what's often regarded as one of the world's most magnificent wildlife-viewing destinations.

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From $570 person/night

Camp

10 Tents

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti, Tanzania

What you'll love

Nimali enjoys an unexpectedly quiet location whilst being mere moments away from the Great Migration action at Mara River.

Insiders tip

If you can, bag Yusuph as your guide at Nimali Mara - he comes HIGHLY recommended.

Something to think about

While safari-ing will be at the very front of your mind, take some time to enjoy the superb facilities at Nimali - a soak in your copper bathtub overlooking the plains is heavenly.

The property

With Bedouin-style canvas roofs and solid frames, the camp's architecture is sleek and modern, yet blends discreetly into this landscape. The main area is surrounded by slide-away glass that opens to the spacious deck and the vistas beyond. Inside, the smartly furnished lounge offers a few cosy seating areas; the dining area incorporates indigenous timber into the contemporary design. The outdoor fire pit is the place to be come nightfall, where the conversation flows and the stars twinkle like gems.

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The rooms

Ten tents thread across the hillside, each secluded and oriented to soak up the broad vistas. They too are enclosed on all sides by glass, so it's fair to say the views are the camp's most prominent feature. Take it all in from the daybed on the front deck, with its sunken lounge and fire pit. Indoors is, frankly, luxurious, with four-poster king-sized beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a deep copper bathtub beside the window.

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Activities

Cultural

Birding

Hot Air Ballooning

Game Drives

The Serengeti in northern Tanzania is an epic wilderness of broad savannas, rocky outcrops and river-sliced valleys. The word itself comes from the Masai, siringet, which means "endless plains". Best-known for the annual Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra, this is the place to be to witness the animals crossing the croc-infested Mara River in nail-biting style. But even if you're out of season, there's plenty of permanent wildlife to see.

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Reviews

Guest

9 months ago

The staff is what really made this place!! Every last person that worked there did something special for me! However, the copper tub needed refinishing…since that’s what attracted me there, at the price! Overall, unforgettable experience and I’ll be back! As a growing travel influencer, @theambianceabroad (IG), I will be sure to leave a stellar video review that goes viral about Nimali Mara!

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5 out of 5 stars

Kay Hanes

a year ago

Nimali Mara is an exceptional property. Our room was spacious and gorgeous. The bathrooms though nicely appointed could use more lighting. The service is out of this world. Our butler anticipated our every need, from the laundry service to cleaning our hiking boots. The food is very good and the game drives were exceptional.

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5 out of 5 stars

Eden Gartland

2 years ago

This camp was definitely special! The tents (if you can call them that) were incredible, the staff was amazing and the food was very creative and absolutely delicious.

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5 out of 5 stars

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

Show all wildlife

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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