Namiri Plains Camp

Tanzania

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Namiri Plains sits on the open grasslands of the eastern Serengeti, in a section of the ecosystem that was closed to tourism for roughly two decades to allow big-cat research to proceed undisturbed. That history matters to what you find here: a high density of predators, particularly cheetah, and guides who have worked this ground long enough to read it closely.

The camp holds ten standard tented suites and one family tent. Each was rebuilt and significantly enlarged in 2019, with full-length sliding doors that open onto a viewing deck; the family tent adds a private outdoor bath with direct views over a seasonal riverbed. Suites are constructed using calcrete from the area. A water source in front of camp draws wildlife, and the deck is positioned to make use of it.

Game drives can run at dawn, late afternoon, or as a full day out with a packed meal. Walking safaris are led by experienced guides and run from short walks to longer routes. The camp also operates one custom-built photographic vehicle, fitted with beanbags, camera rests, and swivel seats that allow shooting at eye level. When the Great Migration moves into the eastern Serengeti, large herds come through the plains; the predators follow.

A resident cheetah researcher works in partnership with the Serengeti Cheetah Project, which has monitored cheetah populations here for over thirty years as part of the Wildlife Conservation Society. Guests can spend an evening with the researcher as a structured activity. Hot air balloon flights over the plains are available as an additional excursion. Back at camp there is a pool, a library, spa treatments, and a bar and restaurant serving communal meals.