Namiri Plains Camp
Located in the remote Eastern Serengeti, Namiri Plains Camp is one of the best places that guarantees an exclusive experience. The camp is set in the untamed Serengeti, and its strategic location offers visitors captivating big cat encounters. Namiri is the first of its kind exclusive safari camp to officially open for guests in the Eastern sector of Serengeti.
Namiri Plains Camp’s strategic location offers ultimate privacy. At Namiri, there are multiple wildlife photography and viewing opportunities. It is the best place for guests to book for an overnight stay. Book Namiri to escape any kind of overcrowding. This camp lies in the region that is secluded but guarantees amazing sights of giraffes, elephants, and many bird species. The exclusive Namiri Camp was set up with inspiration from adventure spirit and luxury. At Namiri Camp, guests are assured of incredible comfort and authentic wilderness.
Where is Namiri Camp Located?
Namiri Camp is found in the Eastern part of the Serengeti. The Eastern region of Serengeti, an area most popular for its huge profusion of wildlife. It is located in the region where guests can easily reach the Great Migration path in the Serengeti National Park. Namiri is part of Asilia classic safari camps and is set on the Ngare Nanyuki River overlooking the tranquil savanna and grassland plains.
Accommodation & Facilities
The luxurious Namiri Plains Camp is a 100% solar-powered property, but there is also a generator. Overall, Namiri contains 11 (eleven) tented suites, which include the refurbished family suite. The suites have sliding doors, with decks for visitors to enjoy the commanding views of the surrounding area. An outdoor standalone resin bathtub, stone walls also exist, and the interior is super luxurious, guaranteeing you the dream comfort.
After a hot day of traversing the Namiri plains, you can settle and cool off in the swimming pool. You can also have an incredible massage treatment from the Asilia spa. Namiri is a family luxury safari camp. Children of 5 are all welcome to have a vacation with their parents. There are multiple amenities ideal for children on a family tour in Eastern Serengeti National Park.
Laundry facilities/amenities also exist at the camp for guests. Other amenities include television, Wi-Fi, a cellphone, and many others.
What to do at Namiri Plains Camp
Game drives
A stay at Namiri Plains Camp means guided game drives where big cats like leopards, lions, and cheetahs are common. Other wildlife in the area includes elephant herds, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species. A guided game drive around the Namiri plains is best done with the presence of an experienced safari guide. Namiri is an excellent location to enjoy a game drive free of crowds.
Witness the Great Migration
Namiri Plains Camp lies in the area where visitors can encounter the Great Migration. A huge profusion of these mammals can be spotted as they move in the Serengeti ecosystem in search of pasture and water.
Guided Walking Experiences
Nature walking offers a more exclusive wilderness experience. Visitors get a chance to have a deep penetration into the Serengeti’s hidden habitats with the lead of a professional guide. Visitors get a deep connection with nature while exploring the diverse mammals and flora that are often missed while on a normal game drive.
Hot Air Balloon Tours
Namiri Plains promise more than ultimate comfort. Aerial game viewing awaits you at Namiri, a great opportunity to get blown away by the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife. While at the Namiri Plains Camp, you shouldn’t miss to rise above the Serengeti plains in an unforgettable balloon tour.
Birding safaris
A variety of birds await you to identify during a guided birding tour. The likely birds to be found around Namiri Plains Camp include the speckled-fronted weaver, secretary birds, Fischer’s lovebirds, lilac-breasted rollers, and many migratory birds. The diverse migratory species of birds to expect to find in the Namiri area include Eurasian rollers, steppe eagles, European bee-eaters, Eurasian curlews, honey buzzards, and Amur falcons. October and May offer birders a great chance to identify a variety of migratory species.
Photographic Tours
For photography enthusiasts, Namiri’s location in the remote Central-Eastern Serengeti is unmatched for uninterrupted big cat photography and expansive scenery. The camp’s exclusivity ensures moments rarely disturbed by other visitors, giving guests a distinctive advantage for memorable wildlife images.
The Best Time to be in Namiri Plains Camp
Namiri Plains Camp is open year-round. The dry season is best for walking safaris or game drives, while visits in October and May offer chances to witness the Great Migration, as herds of wildebeests and zebras cross near the camp.
June to September mark the peak dry season. The dry season is the optimal period of the year to enjoy wildlife viewing around the Namiri Plains. July which is the peak month for the Mara River crossing, and it is possible to witness most of them as they move.
October to January experience rainfall of 92.5mm with surprising afternoon showers in November and December. These are the off months and are ideal if you are interested in intimate experiences.
February to May boast of their commanding sceneries. They are the best for photographers to experience most of the Namiri plains. They also fall in the birthing period for most wildlife, and guests have the possibility of getting a glimpse of calves.
Getting to Serengeti’s Namiri Plains.
Namiri Plains Camp is only 2-hour drive from Seronera Airstrip. From Arusha, you drive for about 6-7 hours to Serengeti National Park in the Northern tourism circuit.
About Serengeti National Park
Namiri Plains Camp lies in Serengeti, the premier destination and a UNESCO Site located in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. Serengeti expands over 14,763 sq. km and is most popular for its immerse wildlife species and specifically, it is the most sought for destination for witnessing the Great Migration.
Serengeti is an enriching destination with a unique landscape and wildlife for you to explore. Its landscape is largely characterized by riverine forest, acacia woodlands, and open grassland. Within the Serengeti National Park, the major sectors to explore include the Central, Southern, Northern, and Western sectors. The Central-Southern sectors comprise the popular Seronera Valley, a sector most popular for its vast savanna plains. The Southern section of the Serengeti Park protects a variety of predator species, including hyenas, lions, and pythons.
The Western corridor is where you can find the forests, dominating the scenic Grumeti River. In the Western corridor, expect to explore the patas monkeys, hippos, crocodiles, and the martial eagles.
The Northern sector extends to the Masai Mara ecosystem and is where the wildebeests often start their Mara River crossing on the Serengeti side. The Northern Corridor features open woodland and hills with diverse wildlife such as dik-dik, giraffes, wildebeests, and elephants.
Namiri Plains Camp is one of the best luxury safari camps in Serengeti National Park that promises you ultimate comfort and value for money on a Tanzania wildlife tour. Book your Serengeti National Park safari with Native Africa Tours when rest assured of a comfortable place to retire for a night.
