Namiri Plains Camp

The camp lies under beautiful thorny acacia tree with plenty of chairs from which to lazily survey the horizon. In the main area you’ll find a beautiful bar as well as a library and curated exhibit on the history and big cats of the area, whilst outside the swimming pool calls in the heat of the day. There’s also a spa for maximum R&R after a day exploring the plains and the crackling campfire is almost always surrounded by fellow adventurers discussing their (always incredible) encounters.

Namiri has 10 ensuite tents, all strategically placed to maximise the views. Bush immersion is the name of the game and the soothing decor invites total relaxation – aided by the outdoor bathtubs and enormous, shaded verandas. The area around the camp is a hive of activity and you’re never far from the action (even in your tent), so we advise you to keep your peepers peeled at all times…

Game drives are the best way to discover the amazing big cats of the eastern Serengeti (the area was closed for 20 years to allow the populations to regenerate) and you’re more than likely to bump into lion, cheetah and leopard on your excursions. More recently, guided walking safaris have been added to the roster and the guides are extremely knowledgeable, so soak up as much insider information as you can. And from November to June, the wildebeest of the Great Migration arrive in their hundreds of thousands. In short, you’re in for some of the best game viewing in one of the best national parks on the planet.