Reviews of Nomad Serengeti Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
55 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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"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
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
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
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
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
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
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
Loved sitting out under the stars around a bush campfire.
The food and staff were wonderful...." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 3n in Zambia; 1n in Kenya
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
Incredible food at this camp, especially the lunches which we found fresh and zingy and absolutely delicious every day of our stay. Olias and his team were friendly and hospitable (especially Goodluck who always seemed to know when my husband needed a top up of wine or a cheeky whisky nightcap).
The game viewing was exceptional at the time of year we stayed (early October) and we were lucky with a river crossing and several leopard sightings." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
The camp itself was very well-maintained. We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere which added a lot of authenticity to the experience. We were warmly welcomed by the camp manager at the main mess where he explained how the camp works. We had the entire camp to ourselves up until the last day which made for a private getaway. The main area was a cool place to hang out at and also the only place where we could charge our electronics and have access to Wi-Fi (to think you have Wi-Fi in the middle of nowhere! It wasn't the fastest though but why do you need Wi-Fi anyway while out here anyway?).
The bar was always open and there was a wide selection of drinks and spirits. Meals were provided in the main area and were very gourmet. We were so impressed by the quality of the food given how remote the camp was. Dinner would always be a three-course affair. Breakfast would typically include eggs made to order if eaten at camp alongside fruits, granola, yogurt, toast, sausages and bacon. But if you're having a bush picnic, you'll get a breakfast sandwich instead of the eggs made to order. Lunch would be two courses and depending on your planned activities, would be eaten either at camp or while you're out on your game drive. Food was as much a highlight as seeing animals and was always delicious.
Our tents were spacious and comfortable. The bucket showers were nice, easy to operate, and always provided the right water temperature. We were nervous using them at first, fearing that we wouldn't have enough water but one bucket always sufficed for each person in our group (conservation!). We didn't have any issues with our eco-flush toilets and daily laundry was a great service (note that they will not wash lady undergarments but provide detergent to do it yourself in the sink in your tent). The beds were comfortable and hot water bottles in bed were provided in case you get too cold at night. Because you're out in a remote area of the Serengeti, animals can come through camp or come quite close to it at night. A herd of wildebeest was nearby on our first night which made for a noisy night so if you're a light sleeper, earplugs are highly recommended.
We started each morning very early with a wake up call from the staff where they bring coffee/tea/hot chocolate (whatever you decide the night before) to your tent. We'd leave camp by 6 AM to catch the diurnal animals and they start their day as well. We saw just about everything we wanted to see during our time in the Serengeti including two magnificent wildebeest river crossings, a foiled cheetah hunt, the aftermath of an elephant birth, two hyenas eating a wildebeest alive, and a black rhino and its calf. Mussa was very knowledgeable and experienced as a guide and we would often be the first to find something before he would radio it to others. Compared to the other guides we had during our whole trip, we thought Mussa was the best and he made our experience very memorable.
When we returned from our afternoon game drives each day, the staff would always prepare a fire prior to dinner which was a nice touch. We can't say enough good things about the staff and service in general. They were fantastic and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our stay. We loved our time here and miss it dearly. It's going to be hard to top the experience we had with Nomad in the Serengeti." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Rwanda
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
Here you really feel as if you are in the thick of nature with animals all around (the wildebeests during our visit). In part, this was due to the timing of our visits and I'm sure Namiri would have a similar feel when the migration is in that area.
Amazingly comfortable rooms and bed for a mobile camp! Great staff as well." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
"Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp review"
This camp wasn't as luxurious as the Kicheche Camps we had been to in Kenya right before this, but that was to be expected both because we chose a traveling camp and due to the lower cost. Our room was still very nice and we were treated incredibly well while there. The food was alright - it wasn't particularly exciting, and it was probably my least favorite part of this camp.
Our game drives on the Serengeti were great, and our guide was really fun and knowledgeable. We met a great couple who went out with us on our game drives each day!
We had a lot of luck finding leopards in the Serengeti with our guide - he knew how to find them for us!" See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 5n in Kenya
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