Opened as of June 2014, and now a significant member of Asilia’s growing portfolio of first rate wild accommodation, Namiri Plains Camp is located in a 200 square mile block of the eastern Serengeti.
Overview
Remote, small and situated beneath a huge Acacia tree, Namiri Plains Camp consists of a mess and 6 sleeping tents. The shared area includes a lounge, a small library, dining area, bar and veranda. A large multi-peaked tent with dropdown sides, the mess is characterised by one or two Moroccan-like carpets, a very comfortable sofa suite, side tables and a selection of well-place lamps. The overall feel is both relaxed and appropriately elemental.
Food & service
The food at Namiri Plains Camp is excellent, with breakfast boasting the full house of fruits, cereals and cooked dishes. Lunch is either a buffet or picnic, and the evening meal is a sit-down affair: three courses and fine wines. The service – from restaurant floor to tent care to guide – is equally outstanding.
Rooms
Nicely spaced, the sleeping tents at Namiri Plains Camp are very private, their views spectacular. Each consists of a double bed, veranda, bathroom and seating. Like the shared areas, the look here is simple and well-made, the aim being to steer away from anything that smacks of the ostentatious.
The bed is beautiful, large and very comfortable, the furnishings well chosen, the brass panelled divide the only properly decorative piece of furniture. Additionally, Wi-Fi is accessible across the camp. All in all, a wonderfully simple stay.
Activities
Activities at Namiri Plains Camp include wildlife drives, guided walks, bush picnics and sundowners. Please note that Namiri Plains itineraries are very easily combined with trips to nearby Lake Victoria.
Impact
Conservation
Namiri Plains is recognised by Responsible Tourism Tanzania for integrating its working culture and daily operations into a sustainable and responsible management approach. Systems are in place to monitor and direct operations. All employees understand the triple bottom line, which forms the core of the company culture. Namiri Plains is also recognised by Fair Trade Tourism which benchmarks responsible tourism standards across the continent.