RUBONDO ISLAND CAMP

Exceptional camp - knowledgeable guides, incredible access to wildlife, luxe facilities, ecologically mindful practices, warm & responsive staff.

Wildlife: The game drives were incredible with our guide Ngiimba. He was patient and knowledgeable, ensuring we saw a wide variety of experiences - a herd of elephants drinking & a playful baby elephant, 10 lion cubs playing on a termite mound, cheetahs in search of a meal, a pride of lions hunting a wildebeest, a male lion devouring a kill, lions mating, a leopard resting in a tree, and many more. I have been to the Serengeti before & was worried it would feel much of the same. On the contrary this experience was so much more incredible - we were able to get closer up to the animals, experience them in action, and all without competing with 15 other jeeps trying to see the same thing. Ngiimba knew many of the individual animals’ histories and details about the species that answered every obscure question we asked.

Staff: Queen & Dickson - the camp managers - were always attentive, welcoming and ensuring we had everything we could dream of. Their sense of humor and warmth made us feel like part of the family. Jackson took care of us at every meal. All the staff were kind, responsive and ensured we had everything we needed and more.

Camp: beautifully decorated, felt like staying at a luxury hotel but with many great eco friendly elements that helped minimize the impact on the environment (no plastic, reusable water bottles, solar power). Beds were comfortable, showers were hot with great views out into the bush. Small touches like blankets at dinner and hot water bottles in beds showed how much the staff anticipated our needs. The setting was fabulous, at most meals we would be looking out over the bush and watching multiple elephants drift through across the water, or see a group of baboons playing in a tree from our back deck. You feel both close to the nature you came to experience but with all the modern comforts of home.

Food: we were never hungry or thirsty - every meal was well cooked, wonderful variety. The sundowners overlooking elephants and breakfast in the bush were meals I’ll never forget. Great bar and cocktails you can take down to the fire to hang with other guests and watch the “bush tv”.

Can’t recommend this camp enough! Thank you to the amazing staff that cared for us - Ngiimba, Jackson, Queen, Dickson & everyone at Namiri - you gave us unforgettable memories and I can’t wait to come back again.

During our stay at Asilia Namiri Plains Camp, we had the privilege of witnessing nature's grandeur as we encountered all the big cats. We were fortunate enough to see lions with their adorable cubs, majestic cheetahs, and elusive leopards. To our surprise, we even spotted the rare and elusive serval cats, which added an extra layer of excitement to our safari adventure. The knowledgeable and dedicated staff, combined with the stunning views of the plains, made this experience truly remarkable. A special thank you to Keko for his exceptional guidance and expertise. Asilia Namiri Plains Camp exceeded our expectations in every way, and we highly recommend it for an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

Simply gorgeous lodge with a wonderful team. Justin our guide was phenomenal and we saw every animal possible including cheetah, lions and a leopard on our last day. Cannot recommend this wonderful lodge more highly!! The Serengeti takes your breath away!!

Regarding my recent trip to Namiri Plains, Asilia, let me congratulate you on the spectacular treatment/ service I received. A perfect 10/10 as always.

ALL, I mean ALL your staff are terrific, however I’d like to offer a special thanks to:

1) Dickson……The best Camp manager I have ever come across
2) Keto…..A man who will go out of his way to help his guests
3) Daoudi…. The power house of Namiri
4) Moises & Elly….Smiles which reach their eyes, forever smiling
5) Qamara…..The finest guide you have, I chose him the second time for his sightings, his hospitality, his photography skills
6) Lecuti…..House keeping at it’s highest
7) Your chief chef….Never felt I was missing home food. Delicious indeed !!
8) Moreen & Halima……Your booking office is absolutely professional

The only thing I didn’t`t like about Namiri is that it makes one cry while leaving.

Kindly stop being so nice.

God Bless Asilia & The Namiri Plains

Deep inside Central Serengeti. Top guides and accommodations. Best place to see big cats.