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

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"Wonderful camp"
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
We were lucky that the other guests, mainly from the USA, were all really nice which is important in such a small camp when you are all sat together at dinner.
We went to see the Wilderbeest migration and we saw it, heard it, tasted it and felt it (a little too much at times) the wildebeest are so load at night that ear plugs, sleeping pills and loads of red wine are essential if you want to get any shut eye at all. They tripped over the guy ropes all night!
My only negative comment is about the number of vehicles round the animals; 12 round 1 leopard and 40 watching a Wilderbeest crossing. The Tanzanian authorities need to restrict vehicles and place time limits on them for that reason alone I may not return to Tanzania." See all these reviews: 6n in Zanzibar; 3n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya

Aardvark
1 sighting

Buffalo
7 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
3 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
6 sightings

Oryx
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
3 sightings

Striped Hyena
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Authentic experience"
Our guide Gabriel was excellent. We saw so much wildlife, including a wildebeest being born and a cheetah kill. The wildebeest migration around the Hidden Valley was the most amazing sight. The abundance of wildlife in the area is astounding.
The bush breakfasts were amazing. The food in the camp was truly gourmet standard; goodness knows how it is prepared with such basic facilities.
The tent was very authentic, with a very comfy bed, bucket showers and a chemical loo, but this all added to the experience.
We met some lovely people chatting around the camp fire and at the communal dinner.
We had a fantastic time, well done to all staff at Nomad Serengeti for looking after us so well." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
"Small, intimate camp"
I was very welcomed by the Manager John and camp staff. They are very kind and friendly, I was able to relax at my room as if I were in my home. I enjoyed bucket shower, and it was my favorite moment to have coffee in front of my room at dawn. Meals were great.
I was picked up by my private guide David at Kogatente Airstrip. He was a friendly, experienced guide. We saw wildebeests' river crossing on the way to the camp from the airstrip. Next day, we saw black rhinos.
I really enjoyed chatting with him about amimals, cultures, etc.
It was nice to meet and talk with other guests during meal times." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
The most lovely camp set in the heart of the Serengeti beautiful views and surrounded by wildlife.
The staff were very friendly, the food was excellent. our tent was very spacious and comfortable - the pulley system showers worked a treat.
the game drives were breath-taking." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp under the stars"
A word about our Nomad guide who was with us from Arusha through the southern Serengeti. Philip could not have been kinder or more knowledgeable. We felt totally "safe" with him, really got along well, and learned a huge amount about the physical area, the animals and their behavior. The best!
Because the seasons were "off" and the lack of rain had stressed the animals, the game viewing was not optimal and it was blazing hot with more flies than usual. (Not biting flies, just annoying). This became a problem at lunchtime (flies disappeared after dark) and verged on unpleasant. There are mosquito nets on the dining tent but they weren't used, which seemed odd to me given the mid-day fly attack. On our last night the skies opened up and it poured throughout dinner - everyone was so happy for the rain that we didn't mind the dampness.
Otherwise, the sunsets, the acacia trees, the fire pit, the Masai guards, the friendliness of the staff, and the congenial atmosphere amongst guests during cocktails and dinner -- all deeply memorable. And despite the weather, we saw an amazing cheetah hunt and spent a day tracking the migration up in the central Serengeti. Not to be missed. We were blown away!
A word about the tents: we found them perfectly comfortable and enhanced the experience of being virtually on the serengeti. The composting toilets were fine - no smell - and the bucket showers great fun. The inconveniences were minor and added to the experience, especially for only a few days. We saw very little wildlife traipsing through camp, but we certainly heard them at night!" See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
"Presidential welcome at Nomad Serengeti camp"
Comfortably furnished tent, but primitive ablutions - the shower was very weak and had to be manually topped up from outside by a staff member, resulting in my wife resorting to requesting a 5 litre bucket of hot water for a bucket wash. The loo also leaked liquid into the tent, inspite of efforts at repairs.
On the first night there was a serious wind storm, and our tent came close to taking off - the floor mats did become airborne, some furniture moved around and broke, as did a guy rope.
Good traditional camp fire for sundowners before dinner. Food a bit stodgey and unimaginative.
John, our guide, was very attentive and keen to help us and obtain feedback. He was fairly new to guiding, making the transition from head waiter at Lamai not so long ago. He did achieve many good game sightings, but was clearly building up his experience base." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
"Wild, Safari, Perfect!"
"Outstanding guides and camp life."
If I had it to do over again I maybe would have reversed the order of these two camps, as I probably would have appreciated the migration more if I had visited the north camp first.
My guide, Samuel, was very informative about the animals and the Maasai people alike. Saw three leopard, which was very exciting." See all these reviews: 20n in Tanzania; 6n in Rwanda
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