The Central Serengeti, home to a dizzying array of wildlife, big cats galore, those quintessential rippling grass plains and the rather lovely Nyikani Camp. A relative newcomer to the Serengeti safari scene, the camp is perched atop a small hill, the bush views stretch endlessly from your tent door and the high season crowds seem a distant memory. Nothing is too much trouble here and the experienced team will spoil you from the moment you leap off the Jeep. It may be fresh-faced, but Nyikani is all about old-school hospitality and game viewing that you will never forget.
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The 11 tents are comfortable, airy and very safari-cool with lots of earthy tones, billowing curtains and brightly coloured bed spreads decorated with hand-painted lilac-breasted rollers. All feel very private and the mini verandas are excellent for wildlife watching across the rippling plains. The en-suite bathrooms are particularly swish (especially for a tent!) and feature lots of sleek wood, shiny mirrors and excellent bucket showers with plenty of hot water. Handily, all rooms can be twins, doubles, triples or even family tents with extra twin beds.
Fences aren't in Nyikani's vocabulary so listen out for the wildlife that is bound to come exploring round the camp.
Brave the early wake-up call to watch the sunrise round the camp fire as the animals begin moving across the plains.
You really are in the middle of the Serengeti plains, so don't expect Wi-Fi in the tents - and hot water for showers is only available on request (you can ask for two buckets!).
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11 nights from $13.1K per person
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12 nights from $11.7K per person
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Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp start from around $510, or US$510, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.
