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Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp

Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp


2°17’16.2"S 34°27’4.4"E

Reviews of Nomad Serengeti Camp

Wildlife sightings and reviews

62 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Nomad Serengeti Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Sep-2018, 18 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Nomad Serengeti Camp.
Lion

94% success

Leopard

81% success

Cheetah

50% success

Wild dog

8% success

Giraffe

100% success

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Kelly
Pittsford NY

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 1 Feb 2025
"We had a lovely stat at Nomad Serengeti! This was the most rustic camp we stayed at but still had every comfort. We timed our stay to see the migration but because of heavy rains elsewhere, the migration had not made its way to the property, which was disappointing. Nonetheless, the wildlife available in the Serengeti is spectacular and we saw plenty of interested animals including cheetah and a cheetah cub, lions and cubs, leopard, spotted hyena and pups, an African crowned eagle, a hartebeest, and steinbok. We even saw a serval cat en route to the Serengeti from Ngorongoro.

As with all of the Nomad properties we stayed at, the staff and facilities were excellent!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

5 sightings

Eland

4 sightings

Elephant

3 sightings

Giraffe

5 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

5 sightings

Spotted Hyena

5 sightings

Wildebeest

6 sightings

Zebra

6 sightings

Mr A & Ms M
Sante Fe

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

5 nights Arrived 29 Jan 2025
"We had a wonderful time at Nomad Serengeti Camp in spite of the fact that the migration had passed a couple of days before we arrived. In addition, the first night there was an enormous storm that left the whole Serengeti flooded.

Every day our guide Gody took us on an adventure, usually going overland due to the washed out road and bridges. Two of the days we caught up with the migration. Gody is great person to spend four days with. The rest of the staff was equally helpful and fun to be with. Also special was the food, some the best we've had in our Africa trips. Amazing in such an isolated place.

Because I don't eat meat and my wife doesn't eat beef or pork, the cooks were always making us special dishes." See all these reviews: 8n in Rwanda; 7n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Elephant

1 sighting

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

1 sighting

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

John
Australia

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 15 Jan 2025
"This was the highlight of our accomodation. Great food, great service, comfortable and charming accomodation. The tent even had (weak) wifi!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Cheetah

2 sightings

Eland

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

10 sightings

Oryx

10 sightings

Roan antelope

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

10 sightings

Wild dog

4 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

M & S
USA

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 24 Sep 2024
"After an eight hour drive, arriving at a tent was not exactly what I was looking forward to. However, in true NOMAD fashion, the staff welcomed us and gave us information on our stay. The team was friendly, eager, and attentive!

We enjoyed excellent meals in the bush and at the lodge. Edwin was our guide and he exceeded all our safari expectations! Edwin also showed us a Mara River Wildebeest crossing.

Kanaeli, NOMAD manager was instrumental in securing the next driver for us who turned out to be Edwin!

We were pleasantly surprised to have wifi at all locations which I failed to include earlier!

We again mastered the bucket shower and enjoyed the Serengeti sunrise over the veranda!" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Roan antelope

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr N & Mrs S
UK

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 19 Aug 2024
"We very much enjoyed our stay at the camp. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming and we felt well cared for. Thank you to them all.

Our tent had plenty of space and the cleaner did a great job keeping it pristine. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was adequate - the arrangements for the bucket shower worked very well, with ample hot water. Sleeping surrounded by wildebeest is an acquired skill, but we felt very privileged to have the experience.

The food was excellent. Breakfast out in the bush was always enjoyable, with plenty of choice and great care taken to lay it all on the table. The buffet lunch offered lots of delicious dishes, even on the day when we were the only ones there. We liked having our own table for dinner, and that there was a friendly formality about it, so it felt like being in a good quality restaurant. The food was innovative and we enjoyed exploring it. We particularly appreciated having lots of different vegetables. The included drinks and wine were good. (Please carry on scrolling)


FEEDBACK ON SERENGETI SAFARI

Rating : Excellent in all aspects

The three days we spent with our guide, Rem, were very enjoyable. He is a very amiable and professional person, and he shares our preference for solitude. It was rare to see another vehicle other than in passing.

The first day he concentrated on making sure we saw plenty of wildlife, which was great. Naturally we saw more wildebeest and zebras than ever before - plenty to keep us happy. We also had many other sightings including: a leopard in a tree; lions climbing the tree in a failed attempt to reach it (first the female and then the male, who momentarily got stuck); a big herd of elephants; many crocodiles and hippos in the river and lining the bank; giraffes; warthogs wallowing in mud; and lots of antelopes, some of which ie oribi and Thompson's gazelle we had not seen before. Another new sighting was a Serval.

Over the next two days there was more emphasis on enjoying the vast landscape with its wonderful vistas and ever changing colours. We did two different big loops, which barely overlapped and which gave contrasting experiences. The views were stunning, and to have breakfast looking at them was something we will long remember.

Needless to say , we still accumulated many more wildlife sightings. We were intrigued by the way the wildebeest organised themselves into long lines, often in single file, with one group going in one direction and another going in a completely different direction. Others seemed happy just to stay put.

The evening drives were a lovely way to end the day and again provided good sightings. Particularly memorable was watching a family of Klipspringers, climbing an almost sheer rock with ease; and seeing a lioness with five cubs on a big granite outcrop - fabulous.

All in all a great three days in very different scenery from what we have experienced on other trips to Africa. Many thanks to Rem, who was so patient while I took all my photos." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Bensan
Lucca

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 18 Aug 2024
"The nomad camp is exceptional in every aspect.

The location is unparalleled, offering daytime views of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes, while at night, you can hear these animals approaching the tent. The tent itself is super clean and well-organized.

The staff provide a level of service comparable to that of a 5-star hotel, and the food is excellent.

The guide was outstanding, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the area, its wildlife, and vegetation. Thanks to him, we also experienced a walking safari, offering a unique perspective of the savannah. We also engaged in meaningful discussions about Tanzania, its people, and the ongoing efforts to balance improving quality of life with preserving the country’s extraordinary wildlife." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

9 sightings

Eland

7 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

7 sightings

Hippo

5 sightings

Leopard

2 sightings

Lion

7 sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

RJK
Michigan

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

5 nights Arrived 1 Jul 2024
"We had a lovely stay at the Camp.

The setting is very peaceful, the staff was very friendly, and the accommodations were quite comfortable.

The Camp was located in the perfect place for game drives to multiple areas in the Park." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr C
north London

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

4 nights Arrived 26 Oct 2023
"Our stay at the Nomad Serengeti Safari camp was the highlight of our trip and we would not hesitate to recommend it highly. The camp was situated in a beautiful location with views across a valley to the grassland and woods beyond. It is a mobile camp, with a perfect balance of remoteness and comfort. Olias, the manager, runs a great team. The staff are friendly and efficient, they provided delicious food, both in the camp and for the bush breakfasts. Everything ran very smoothly, so we could relax completely and enjoy the experience.

Our guide, Emmanuel Elias, was outstanding. He worked hard to ensure that our game drives were very enjoyable. We saw all of the wildlife that we had hoped too see, any many more besides, including a great variety of bird life. We really appreciated his knowledge and understanding of the Serengeti and his willingness to answer many questions. It was a truly memorable experience.

One minor criticism: we were advised that mosquito nets were not necessary at night. However, one of us was bitten several times at night." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 4n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Black Rhino

1 sighting

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Cheetah

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Kris
Arizona

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 19 Oct 2023
"Edward my driver was very friendly and knowledgeable about the animals. He made sure I saw everything I wanted to see.

My room was beautiful and an excellent view. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They made sure I had vegetarian options. The wildlife and scenery were exceptional!" See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
JMKPBJ
USA

"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Sep 2023
"We were met at the airstrip by our guide, Emmanuel, and instantly felt a connection to his kind spirit and knowledge.

Over the course of three days our friendship developed and we had many wonderful conversations about animals, culture, Tanzania, and family. We laughed and were eternally grateful for his patience in leading us to my lost phone at a lion kill!

Emmanuel was clearly an experienced guide w/ a plethora of knowledge about animals in the Serengeti (and other locations throughout Tanzania) and their behavior. He persevered in locating specific sightings with us and worked w/ his colleagues to provide as many rich and diverse viewings as possible. We always felt safe and comfortable with Emmanuel and a genuine respect for the wildlife was always evident.

The staff at the camp was fabulous! Such kind and attentive people were a wonderful introduction to our adventure. Truth be told…it was hard to remember names, but everyone was patient with us. Our escort, Tutu, was a very special man who despite speaking almost no English, was so enjoyable to spend our brief travels to and from our tent with. We taught each other Swahili and English terms for ‘slowly, slowly’ and ‘chop, chop’! This brought laughter between two people despite a language barrier!

The accommodations were fabulous! The tent was very luxurious and the shower experience such a treat! Having someone tend to your hot shower outside your tent by filling buckets with hot water then giving you the signal to open the shower valve by pulling two chains was so authentically rustic, but invaluable to the ‘mobile theme’ of this type of camp." See all these reviews: 13n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Oryx

1 sighting

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

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62 reviews of Nomad Serengeti Camp by travellers since August 2007
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