NIMALI CENTRAL SERENGETI – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Nimali Central Serengeti is set in the heart of the Serengeti plains in northern Tanzania and part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem.  Built close to Makoma Hill – this luxury tented camp is hidden away offering a sense of seclusion in this part of the National Park.

With stunning views over the hills and plains and perfectly situated on the path of the migratory route and the Makoma Hill area is well known for its vast herds of buffalo and elephants, giraffe and many predators including lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Numerous small hills and kopjes dot the landscape where lions are often found, warming themselves on the smooth surface of the rocks.

This intimate tented camp has only eight tented rooms and each tent evokes a richness and beauty and has been cleverly styled to combine modern furnishings with the feeling of adventure from a bygone era whilst ensuring minimal impact on the environment.

LOCATION

Nimali Central Serengeti is located in the central area of the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.  The nearest airstrip is Seronera which is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from camp.

CAMP

With only eight tented suites Nimali Central Serengeti is spread out across the base of a hill with a number of acacia trees providing a stunning backdrop to this immense wilderness.

Spacious and inviting the rooms are furnished with a richness of colours, natural woods and lush Persian carpets with large, comfortable beds, fixed wooden doors and a private veranda.

Each tent is expansive with plenty of room for a writing desk and a reading corner. The ensuite bathrooms have invigorating rain showers, vanity units with double basins and flush loo, fixed bathroom walls and wooden doors. The wide verandas are perfect for private dining and in-house spa treatments and the deep, colonial planter chairs provide an ideal setting to unwind and sip a chilled glass of wine as the sun slips below the horizon.

To keep cool, the tents have fans and open windows (with mesh) to allow the air to circulate freely during the heat of the day. Two of the tents can be converted into a family tent with an enclosed, connecting walkway that allows easy access between the tents while maintaining complete privacy.

The lounge and dining tents are wide open to make the very most of the views of the Serengeti plains and furnished to offer a cosy and relaxing area in which to look through your photographs or read a book.  Sundowners are sipped under the broad canopy of a large acacia tree with lanterns hanging from every branch and chairs surround an open fire.

ACTIVITIES

Game Drives – enjoy 4 x 4 game drives in the game rich area of central Serengeti.  There is an abundance of game all year round in this part of the Serengeti and even when the migration is not passing through the residential wildlife is superb. The central Serengeti can be busy but the camp is in a secluded and quiet spot on the plains with endless views and where few, if any, vehicles venture.

Sundowners – enjoy a cold drink as you watch the dramatic shades of the African sunset.

Champagne Bush Breakfast – enjoy a champagne bush breakfast experience in the bush.

Bush Lunch and Dinner – experience a private bush lunch setup or a romantic candle light dinner under the stars.

Balloon Safari – float gently over the Serengeti national park as the sun rises, watching wildlife and gliding over the endless plains. Balloon Safaris are early in the morning and you are served with hot bush breakfast after the flight.

Spa – at Essence Spa you experience holistic balance. Explore a range of spa journeys and healing treatments inspired by the raw beauty of Africa.  Natural elements from Africa have been chosen for their purity and cultural authenticity.  This must be booked in advance.

NIMALI CENTRAL SERENGETI CAMP IS OPEN YEAR ROUND

THE CAMP WELCOMES CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.  DO NOTE THAT THE CAMP IS UNFENCED AND IN A VERY WILD AREA