Access & Location
The Retreats at Namiri Plains is located in the eastern corner of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Guests arrive at Seronera Airstrip by light aircraft, and the flight is followed by a 2-hour game drive transfer to the property.
Namiri Plains Retreats
An ultra-luxurious safari product with a privileged location in the eastern part of the Serengeti
Each retreat has a central lounge and dining area, and a spacious deck with a sunken fire pit. The two residences share a swimming pool
Two exclusive-use private retreats, each with two en-suite bedrooms, a host, a chef, a private vehicle, and a safari guide
Game drives, walking safaris, cheetah research, and a photographic vehicle
I truly believe there’s no better exclusive-use villa in this part of the Serengeti – and arguably anywhere in the National Park. What I love most about The Retreat at Namiri Plains is how it captures Asilia’s effortless yet refined hospitality, paired with a quiet sophistication that feels completely at home in one of East Africa’s most remote and wild landscapes.
Activities
Game drives
Walking safaris
Cheetah research
Photographic vehicle
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Morning and afternoon game drives take place in private safari vehicles with your own dedicated wildlife guide for maximum flexibility. Explore the Serengeti plains at your own pace, looking out for big cats, including cheetah, leopard, and lion, besides an abundance of plains game. Between October and May, you might witness the herds of the Great Migration as they pass through camp during their journey south. You can also opt for a full-day game drive to the southern Serengeti, accompanied by a picnic lunch.
Led by professional guides and armed rangers, walking safaris allow guests to experience the Serengeti up close, taking in the tiniest details of the ecosystem. On high alert for any sign of movement, you’ll listen out for the snap of a branch, scout the ground for fresh tracks, hear distant animal calls, and identify resident and migratory birds. This is such a special way to enjoy the landscape, and your guide will really bring the Serengeti to life as you explore on foot. Please note that the minimum age for walking safaris is 12 years.
This is a unique opportunity to spend an educational evening with the Namiri Plains resident cheetah researcher, and donate to the Serengeti Cheetah Project if you wish. Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), this project monitors fluctuations in cheetah birth and survival rates and provides valuable insights into the challenges facing their population here. Please note that there is an additional charge for this activity.
Wildlife photographers can book specially modified photographic vehicles, enabling them to shoot at eye level with wildlife. You’ll find all the gear needed to ensure fantastic wildlife shots, from beanbags and camera rests to 360 degree swivel seats. Please enquire in advance for availability.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
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Each of the two exclusive retreats offers an exceptional level of personal service, including a dedicated host, a private safari vehicle, and an expert guide.
This ensures an extra layer of exclusivity and scheduling flexibility, perfect for families and small groups who wish to dictate their own pace. A homely lounge and dining area bridges the two bedrooms. This space also features sliding doors that open onto the terrace, providing the transition between indoor and open-air dining. The dedicated chef prepares delicious, home-cooked cuisine, making meals a key feature of this experience. As evening descends, the private fire-pit becomes an atmospheric sundowner spot for gathering with a cold drink to exchange the day’s safari stories under the African sky. Between the two retreats is a swimming pool, where guests can enjoy poolside dining under a shady awning overlooking the Serengeti. Furthermore, guests of The Retreats at Namiri Plains retain privileged access to the main camp facilities, including the spa and swimming pool, with an additional private dining room available for larger groups occupying both residences.
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The Retreats at Namiri Plains consists of two exclusive-use luxury properties ideal for families or small groups.
Each stylish retreat has two spacious en-suite bedrooms with sliding doors that open onto a large wrap-around deck with uninterrupted views of the Serengeti plains, and a front-row seat to any passing wildlife. The design is contemporary and light-filled, merging with the natural environment by incorporating materials such as stone walls, roll-up canvas, wood floors, and natural-fiber rugs. Each of the bathrooms has a glass-fronted shower overlooking the plains, double vanity units, and a free-standing outdoor bathtub, so guests can maximise every moment in the open air. Essential comforts include USB charging points, wall fans, mosquito nets, and thoughtful touches such as woven bags and laundry baskets for guests to use during their stay. Super-comfy daybeds await outside, ideal for whiling away the afternoon in contemplation, gazing at the views, and observing the iconic Serengeti wildlife. Please note that two additional single beds for children can be added on request.
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