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For 20 years, the grasslands of the Eastern Serengeti were closed to tourists to allow the cheetah population to replenish itself. Today, this is big-cat territory, where cheetah roam the area in pursuit of prey, and lion and leopard hunt undisturbed. In 2014, the region reopened with Asilia appointed as its custodian. Guests can enjoy this incredible corner of the Serengeti from the comfort of cool and elegant Namiri Plains. Expansive views, serious comfort, exceptional privacy and unrivalled sightings of apex predators in a region of the Serengeti come together to give you an exclusive and action-packed safari experience.
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Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa is widely celebrated for its luxurious amenities and exclusive wildlife experiences, nestled in a secluded location ideal for uncrowded safaris. Guests rave about the attentive service and the vibrant atmosphere that enhances the African safari adventure. The rooms boast breathtaking views and elegant decoration, with some offering glimpses of elephants.
Reviewers also commend the hotel's cleanliness and environmental initiatives. Despite the premium price, many travelers consider their stay at Namiri Plains a worthwhile investment for a unique and memorable experience.
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Secluded
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Stylish
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Expensive
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Pristine
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Namiri Plains was the third, and final, of the camps on our Tanzanian safari, and we had definitely kept the most luxurious to last. What a fabulous camp. The journey from the air strip is about two hours, and the camp definitely feels like it is in the middle of nowhere. The rooms are very spacious, with a huge, comfortable bed, a separate bathroom, with a shower overlooking the 'bush' and a bath on the private deck outside, which was an amazing experience in itself. Rooms were spotlessly clean, and had tea/coffee facilities, and a fridge. All the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Innocent, who looked after us throughout, and Queen, who was a star when my wife was ill - nothing to do with Namiri by the way. Queen quickly arranged for my wife to speak to a nurse, and then a doctor, on the phone - on a Saturday evening, and by 11am the next day (Sunday) antibiotics had been 'flown in', and were delivered to our room! A serice, which makes you wonder why things are so much more difficult in the UK. All the food wat the camp was superb, although despite regularly asking for smaller portions, we still felt that there was too mcuh on most occasions - something for camp management to consider. As it was the dry season, there were fewer animals in the area, but our driver, Ngimba (I hope that is correct) was excellent at finding animals, including a beautiful serval on our first evening. We also saw a pride of four lionesses, with twelve cubs, very close, which was amazing. There were many other lion sightings, even a large rock python. On one morning, two male cheatahs were literally walking down the road towards our vehicle. We were also lucky enough to see a female cheetah, with three young (still fluffy) cubs eating a fresh kill. We were so pleased that we had finished our safari at Namiri Plains, it had a wonderful 'restful' atmosphere, especially after the rush of Mara river crossings at our previous camp. We could not have asked for more from our Tanzanian safari, and would highly recommend Asilia camps to anybody lucky enough to travel to this part of the world.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 27 Sept 2023
Hello, We would like to thank you for taking time to review your stay as well as commending the overall Asilia experience, game drives with Ngimba, the excellent service, care and attentiveness demonstrated by Queen and our extended team. We are incredibly proud to have such amazing staff, continuously adding charm to the luxury and comfort we so proudly offer, striving for every guest to return home with fond memories of their time in East Africa. We are truly pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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Asilia Namiri Plains is an oasis of luxury in the Serengeti. Each tent – more a sturdy wooden construction with a fiber layer to keep you cool – has a view on the plains that is probably one of the best ways to wake up you can imagine. The sound of birds is included. The wife was pretty pleased to have a bath in the open air tub, while I preferred the long hot soapy shower. The bean bags on the terrace made me very lazy. Luckily designated host Frank surprised me with a refreshing Tanzanian style cocktail we’d randomly discussed earlier. A bottle of chilled white wine for the wife came with it. Appreciated, kaka! Foodwise, the chefs at Namiri gave us by far the best culinary experience on our 8 days safari. Asante sana! (How do you manage to serve blue cheese in the middle of basically nowhere?) I was proud to meet the hospital, skilled, cheerful and funny staff of Namiri (they better not find out it’s your birthday). In these difficult times it is important to keep the famous Tanzanian safari and hospitality branch alive. So, Hollywood actress, regular foreigner, resident expat or local: book now, while it is calm on the roads and peaceful in the plains.
Plus: camp fire chats; Frank’s cocktails like his ‘Vaccin’; tempting pool and deck chairs, limitless attention of staff; torch, walki-talki, horn and escorting askari (night guard) on call for your safety; monocular to watch the wild in front of the dining tent; impressive starry nights. Our safari route, skilled Asilia driver guide Elisa included: 7 nights, flying in from Kilimanjaro, Ngorongo crater (2), Serengeti (Asilia Namiri Plains (1), Asilia Sayari(2)), Lake Natron (2).
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 29 Sept 2020
Hello, It is so wonderful to know that you and your wife truly enjoyed your stay with us at Namiri and we really appreciate your comments. We do hope that we will be able to welcome you back in the not too distant future- maybe we can then share our secret regarding the blue cheese with you. Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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We were touched by the hospitality, personalized service and attention to detail! As one of our first times to an Asilia Property, Namiri Plains and it’s staff out did themselves! The staff were attentive, food was delicious and they went out of their way to give us different experiences .. bush breakfast, sundowners on the rock, lunch by the pool. The camp itself is kept impeccably clean, very tastefully decorated and has beautiful views. Our guide Levard was indeed very special and knowledgeable! A really well run camp with excellent team work. Felt very spoilt. In these COVID times, it was very reassuring to know that the camp takes high precautionary measures to ensure all their staff and guests remain safe and healthy! Asante Namiri!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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We have been to Africa 11 times and this lodge and it’s staff rate among the top five we have ever visited. From the moment we were picked up at the airstrip until we left, we had an amazing adventure. (Thank you Piper & Heath for arranging this trip.) Not to mention what a great time to visit Tanzania! Not many tourists so you virtually have the parks to yourself. The lodge and rooms/tents are beautiful! Each lodge is nestled into the landscape to the point that you can’t see them until you are almost there. They have done a great job at blending into the landscape. Food was plentiful and delicious. Kudos to the chief. Each meal was better than the last. From the moment we arrived the staff knew our names and always addressed us accordingly. The staff immediately became like extended family. They anticipated our needs and joked with us as if they had known us for years. Our guide for the 4 days we were there was incredibly talented and funny. Not only was he great at spotting and pointing out game and key features of the landscape but he was as excited to be sharing it with us as we were to be seeing it. The lodge was very careful in following sound protocols for hygiene from the moment we jumped off the safari vehicle. Hand sanitizer and washing stations were alway available and encouraged. The staff was always wearing masks. We were in Tanzania for two weeks and we just got Covid tested this weekend and we were negative so everything they did worked to keep us safe. While there we saw lots of lions, cheetahs, serval cats including the black one. We were fortunate to see multiple hunts by all three. Certainly a trip of a lifetime!!! If you can - now is the time to go to Tanzania!!! Get there before all the tourists return.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 21 Oct 2020
Hello, This is fantastic feedback and we are truly appreciative of the time you took to put it together. It was an absolute pleasure to host you in Namiri and we are so happy that you enjoyed all the various aspects of your stay in camp. We do hope that the special memories made will have you longing for more of the same. We will be ready with a very warm welcome! Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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My Wife and I came to Namiri Plains after a three days stay at their sister camp in Sayari, we already had experienced a fabulous safari and stay at Sayari, and we could not imagine what would top that, but than we came to Namiri, and it was absolutely breath taking, the hospitality was fabulous, the managers ( Bryan and Baraka) were friendly, Hassan was exceptional taking care of our food and drinks, the food was exceptional (the Chef always made sure of the personal touches).
Manja!!!!!!!!!!!! ( we dont know what to say about him), well Manja was our guide, i believe he has binoculars in built in his eyes, he could spot things which were not easy to be spotted by naked eyes, an amazing safari experience!! Asante sana
overall, we highly recommend Namiri, especially due to their location, the hospitality, the food, the staff and all in all they make it special for you.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 12 Jan 2021
Hello, Thank you for this superb review and your favourable recommendation! We are thrilled that we could be part of the incredible memories made at Namiri Plains and that your stay had such an impact on you. It was an absolute pleasure for us to host you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to mention so many of us and look forward to having the opportunity to spend time with you again. Come back soon! The warm hospitality, amazing safari experience, and exceptional food will all be waiting for you on your return. Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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Our trip to Namiri Plains was magical. It is difficult to know where to begin in writing this review but I will try to go step by step. Our guide, Khalid was amazing. He made every effort to realise our dreams and desires during our games drives. We saw all we wanted to and more. The location of Namiri Plains was off the beaten track which made the place even more special as there would not be many vehicles on game drives. Fantastic!!!! Our accommodation was beautifully designed, clean and well appointed luxury in the bush with a panoramic view of the landscape. While lying in bed you hear wild life in the distance. The food was really yummy and super fresh. Dinners were communal which gave us an opportunity to meet our fellow travelers as well as the all the staff. This was great fun. It was wonderful to meet people from around the globe and some locals too. The service on all levels was outstanding. The entire staff made every effort to make our stay perfect and they did. Namiri Plains is truly safari heaven. Thank you.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from AsiliaAfrica, Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 9 Feb 2020
Hello, Thank you for this wonderful review of your stay with us! We truly appreciate your comments and you taking the time to post them. We are so pleased that you had those safari dreams realised and that we could be part of that amazing experience. We do hope that the special memories will linger and will also have you longing to return. We look forward to the possibility of hosting you again! Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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This was our 2nd time staying with Asilia. The location is top notch and you can expect to see several species of animals just from the deck. A giraffe came very close to our tent, and we enjoyed listening to hippo sounds as we fell asleep each night. The service was unparalleled, and Edwin especially was an incredible server. I was feeling unwell one day and the chef prepared me dowa, a traditional healing beverage. The location deep in the center of the Masai Mara also ensured seclusion during our game drives, beautiful sunrises and sunsets every day, and the ability to see so many more animals than we thought possible. Antony was also a wonderful host, and our guide Francis was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. Though expensive, staying with Asilia is worth every penny and we’d never consider another safari without them.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 6 Jul 2021
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to post this beautiful review! It is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with Asilia and got to experience wonderful sightings as well as the special hippo lullabies. We are looking forward to your third stay with us and will be ready with a very warm welcome! Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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This was our 2nd visit to Namari Plains it did not disappoint. We have stayed previously with Asillia and the attention to detail is second to none. We were so looked after and allocated the best staff for our room Neema I will treasure the memory of my bubble bath and your notes you left, at the dinning tent Ellie I hope you get to guide one day and keep spotting the birds and of course our driver Anderson you spend alot of time with the guides and both times they have matched us with the most amazing passionate people. Thankyou Anderson for making this trip once again amazing. I shouldn't forget Queen either your sense of humour and enthusiasm in looking after your quests is so genuine. We love being in Tanzania and we love being in camps that are secluded where you don't see herds of other vehicles. I am alway astounded by the level of care all staff provide nothing is too much trouble. The chefs also deserve a special mention what they achieve is some of the best food we have eaten. We love this place we feel so at home whoever sees this please say hello to everyone and a big thankyou. I left in tears once again as I did not want to leave. And please tell Anderson to get a map so that he doesn't get lost in the evenings (he knows our little joke). A million thankyous xx
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 13 Mar 2023
Hello, We can’t thank you enough for your lovely review of our camp – it really has made our whole team’s day to read your kind words! Thank you for noticing all the small details – we love to find ways to spoil and surprise our guests, it makes us so happy to hear that they were so appreciated. It was a pleasure for us to host you and we would welcome the opportunity to do so again. When you are longing for the unique charm of Namiri again, and the very warm hospitality will all be waiting for you! Warmest regards from the Serengeti, The Namiri Plains Team
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Three nights at the lovely Namiri Plains “resort”. We did finally see our elusive leopard cubs on top of the rock! Another highlight was watching a cheetah mom and cub stalk a gazelle. the gazelle got away, but as they were watching mama caught a hare. She grudgingly shared with her cub. A relatively easy kill to watch.
Pros: common areas are beautiful! Recently renovated the lounge/bar is comfortable with the dining area has are smaller tables for breakfast and lunch and a long communal table for dinner with other guests and staff. Rooms/tents are luxurious with stone walls, wood plank ceiling, wood floor. Minibar and coffee/tea area. Seating area and desk. Bathroom completely separated with lovely rain shower, double sink and separately doored toilet. Lovely patio with big bathtub. All was covered with a rather futuristic canvas. Huge king bed and no need for mosquito netting as room is tightly sealed. The room has one large screened wall with sliding doors looking out onto a lovely vista.
Cons: roads are beyond terrible! Extremely bumpy, muddy and deeply rutted! multiple times we were either stuck or had to help others. Game was also very far and infrequent. We did see many animals including cubs but don’t go this time of year (early March) expecting to see volumes.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AsiliaAfrica, Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 19 Mar 2020
Hello, Thank you for sharing your Namiri Plains experience. The road conditions can be tricky but we are thrilled that you were able to have some amazing big cat sightings, which Namiri Plains is known for. We trust that the fond memories will lure you back for another stay, perhaps in dry season? We look forward to welcome you back to Namiri Plains! Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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We finished up our time in Tz at Namiri Plains, another of Asilia’s luxury camps. Again, as at the other camps, service was top-notch from arrival to departure. We were greeted with the Jambo song, hands were washed, introductions made, and camp details outlined.
The only word to describe accommodation is luxurious. The “ tents” are spacious, well appointed, and the bathtub on the private deck was a welcome respite after the bumpy game drives which offer “ African free massage”.
All meals were delicious and beautifully presented. We appreciated the smaller dishes from which we helped ourselves, and the variety was always interesting and complementary. Asilia master chefs have developed the recipes which all the chefs use, and I was happy to have some of the butternut soup which I had enjoyed at the other camps.
Evenings around the “ bush television”, sundowners in hand, and sharing the day’s stories with other guests and staff were a daily highlight.
As many others have already said, it is the staff that keeps the standards high and makes this a wonderful camp. From management to Chef, everyone shows interest in the guests, treats them with kindness and politeness; this really is round the clock care.
Our game-driver and guide extraordinaire was Hawth. His knowledge of the animals, their behaviour, the eco-systems and the “ why and wherefore” were the topic of many discussions. We looked at various “ poops” and learned so much. We checked footprints to decide what animal, how many, adult or young, heading in which direction.
A big Asante Sana to the entire team for a most enjoyable stay, and for showing such excellent Tanzanian hospitality. Tutaonana baadaye.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Asilia Africa, General Manager at Namiri Plains, Asilia Africa
Responded 7 Jun 2022
Hello, Thank you for your high praise for our Asilia hospitality and for this incredible review . We really appreciate the very special comments you have made. We do hope all those special memories of the incredible wildlife, the delicious meals, and evenings around the "bush television" will have you longing to return. We look forward to having an opportunity to welcome you here again! Warmest regards from Africa, The Namiri Plains Team
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Oh dear, my apologies, I just saw your question. I'm so sorry to have missed it!
Yes, there are other birds and animals at Namiri Plains, for sure, but not as much as at other properties. The real draw is/are the cheetah, which love the openness of the plains there. the landscape is very open for the most part, which makes it great for photography. There are some trees, where we had fabulous leopard sightings. For elephants we drove to another part of the park. It may also depend on the time of year you are there.
We had booked our stay at Namiri beforehand and were met at Kili airport by our guide. From there, after a couple nights visiting the Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Myanar, our guide drove us to an airstrip where we got a plane to Seronara (?) airstrip. We were met by our Namiri guide who drove us to Namiri Plains. 2 hour game drive to get there. Other folks got to Namiri by a long and bumpy road from the Ngorogoro Crater area.
Good luck!
Yes there were two large males, (one slightly larger mane) and we saw them a couple of times. The males are apparently evolving smaller manes but these were gorgeous. They were a few miles from Asilia camp at Namiri Plains.
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Thank you for your enquiry. We can certainly assist with your booking at Namiri Plains and The Highlands. If you sent an enquiry via our website enquiry form/via email we will pick it up from there. One of our safari experts will be in touch with you to assist with the planning process and advise if any discounts might apply.
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There are more places to choose from in the Serengeti National Park area.
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