Before Namiri Plains existed, these vast grasslands in Tanzania were closed off to visitors for over 20 years to help the cheetah population recover. This was a hugely successful conservation effort, and today, the area is home to healthy populations of elephants, zebras, giraffes, and many other animals.
Namiri Plains is now a remote and much-loved camp that offers an excellent base for a safari. The camp’s design is beautiful, with graceful tented roofs, luxurious outdoor tubs, and a deep-blue pool overlooking the endless Serengeti landscape.
Located by the Ngare Nanyuki River, the camp offers plenty of ways to relax. You can spend a sultry afternoon by the pool, indulge at the spa, or find a good book in the library, which is filled with fascinating materials about big cats and conservation.
We highly recommend enjoying a cocktail on your private deck and watching the incredible cloud formations that only the Serengeti sky can produce. Completely refurbished in 2019, Namiri Plains runs entirely on solar power, although after each breathtaking sunset, you’ll find that the stars alone are enough to light up your night.
Lemala Nanyukie in the fabulous Eastern Serengeti exemplifies the outstanding comfort and service found across Lemala’s luxury properties. Meaning “endless plains” in Maasai, the Serengeti is a globally celebrated wilderness where Lemala Nanyukie is perfectly positioned a swift 60-minute drive east of Seronera Airstrip, offering breathtaking views from its savanna setting amidst ancient acacia trees and rocky kopjes. This vibrant region not only hosts the thrilling annual wildebeest migration but also boasts exceptional, year-round high-density game viewing, particularly of big cats, in an area once reserved for predator research. Consequently, Lemala Nanyukie welcomes guests all year, with all safari activities expertly led by highly knowledgeable guides.
Remarkable mobile retreats united by a single philosophy: that true luxury lies in the harmony of discovery and comfort. Following the ancient rhythm of the Great Migration, our camps transition seamlessly between the dramatic crossings of the Mara River and the verdant plains of Ndutu Ngorongoro.
Each hand-crafted tented suite is a masterclass in understated elegance, offering expansive living spaces and a profound sense of place. Here, warm hospitality meets the raw beauty of the wild, inviting you to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with the purest essence of nature.
The Serengeti Explorer represents a flawless fusion of contemporary innovation and the eternal spirit of the wild. Perched high in the Nyaboro Hills, this reimagined sanctuary overlooks a vast expanse of kopje-studded plains, where the immutable calm of the savannah meets a sleek, forward-thinking aesthetic. It is a place where clean-energy sophistication and curated wellness—from yoga decks to organic juice bars—seamlessly integrate with the ancient rhythms of the landscape.
From this elevated vantage point, the Serengeti’s theater unfolds in unrivaled clarity. Our curated game drives provide privileged access to the heart of the ecosystem, where the Big Five roam across iconic rock outcrops. Whether tracking the elusive leopard or witnessing the quiet power of a lion pride, the experience is one of profound proximity. Here, within this secluded swatch of a world-renowned wilderness, the Serengeti Explorer stands as a timeless base for the modern adventurer.
