A new mobile camp deep in the heart of northern Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, Nyikani is a very special place. Acacia woodlands surround it, and guests are immersed in the inspiring wide-open spaces where wildebeest, elephants, zebra and buffalo roam free, and those iconic 'upside-down' baobabs dot the landscape. The tents are well-spaced and roomy; the meals are good; and the manager and staff couldn't make you feel more welcome. Activities focus on daytime safaris (evening safaris are occasional rather than regular), hot-air ballooning (always a real eye-opener), walking safaris and game viewing from each tent's private veranda.
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Nyikani Camp has eight excellent guest tents with private en-suite bathrooms (plus thankfully generous bucket showers). Each has a private veranda with comfortable chairs facing the extraordinary vista and the creatures that cross it. The rooms are furnished for both practicality and comfort, and it's clear that careful attention has been paid to the details. Settle back on your large, skin-covered bed to catch up on your holiday read or enjoy a cup of coffee made with your in-tent supplies.
Watching the sunrise from bed as the wildlife starts to wake up too - you may just be surprised with coffee and a cookie too!
Elephant lovers should visit during the dry season (Jun to Nov ), when huge numbers of these gentle giants amble across the plains.
Nighttime drives are less of a focus at Nyikani, so don't be shy to ask if it's on your wish list.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Nyikani Camp Tarangire 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 Camp Tarangire 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 Camp Tarangire 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.
Battalions of baobabs and mighty herds of elephant make for a superb stop-off on your safari circuit.
