Namiri Plains Camp is built on a little elevation with views over a permanently green swamp area that is fed by underground water of Ngare Nanyuki river. The presence of water attracts resident plains game in front of camp. The main area compromises a lounge, library, bar, dining area and a swimming pool. Of course the open fire place in front of camp and the mobilie bar that is placed outside is where guests meet before dinner to exchange stories.
We do like Namiri Plains for its remote location with the nearest camp over 45 minutes away. You may be excused for thinking that this stretch of the Serengeti actually does belong to you.
Namiri Plains is located where the southern short grass plains meet the acacia woodland. North of camp a beautiful fever tree forest contrasts with the endless plains of the Serengeti where there is hardly any trees growing.
At the same time, lions, hyenas and leopards are roaming the Namiri planes as well. During the rains this area of the Serengeti is home to some of the highest concentrations of hyena in Africa and clans of up to 30 are regularly spotted scavenging on kills in the wake of the alpha predators. Zebra, Thompson’s gazelle and eland also migrate to Namiri Plains and herds of over a hundred and more are often seen.
Permanent Camps
Permanent camps do not change location and therefore have a better infrastructure than mobile camps.
Mobile camps operate in the Serengeti and change their location two or three times a year following the Great Migration of the wildebeest and zebra. Mobile camps have a simpler, bush-like character. Although the rooms have an en-suite bathroom, there is often no running water in the rooms. Bathrooms are then equipped with a so-called bucket shower that needs to be filled with hot water by the camp team on demand.
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