Serengeti

Nimali Mara

LocationSerengeti, Tanzania

Accommodationten secluded tents

Our take

About Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara sits on a small rise, tucked between boulders and a dappled forest, in the remote parts of Northern Serengeti. 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.

The camp's architecture seamlessly combines Bedouin-style canvas roofs with solid frames, achieving a sleek and modern design that subtly integrates with the surrounding landscape. The central area is enveloped by retractable glass walls, opening onto a spacious deck that extends to breathtaking vistas. Inside, the well-appointed lounge boasts intimate seating areas, while the dining space effortlessly incorporates indigenous timber into its contemporary aesthetic. As night falls, the outdoor fire pit becomes the focal point, where lively conversations unfold under a canopy of twinkling stars.

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Accommodation

Rooms

Scattered across the hillside, ten secluded tents are strategically positioned to capture sweeping views. Enclosed on all sides by glass, the tents showcase the camp's most striking feature—the panoramic scenery. Enjoy the expansive vistas from the daybed on the front deck, which features a sunken lounge and fire pit. The interior exudes luxury, offering four-poster king-sized beds and an opulent en-suite bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a deep copper bathtub positioned beside a window for a truly indulgent experience.

Food & drink

Dining

Meals at Nimali Mara are planned around the safari day, with early breakfasts, relaxed lunches and dinners in camp or outdoors when conditions allow. Dietary requirements can be arranged before travel.

What to do

Activities

The Serengeti, situated in northern Tanzania, is a vast expanse of breathtaking wilderness characterized by expansive savannas, rocky outcrops, and valleys carved by winding rivers. The name "Serengeti" itself originates from the Masai language, with "siringet" translating to "endless plains." Renowned for the annual Great Migration, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra embark on a perilous journey, it's a prime location to witness these animals crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River in a heart-stopping spectacle.

Planning your stay

How Nimali Mara fits the journey.

The Serengeti changes character through the year. Southern plains, central valleys, western corridor and northern river country are different choices; we position a camp for your dates and interests rather than promising a particular herd movement.

A two- or three-night stay gives time to settle in, while extra nights can be valuable if the migration is a priority. Consider how flights and onward connections affect time in the field.

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