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North Serengeti (Kogatende), Tanzania

Nimali Mara – High-End Luxury in North Serengeti, Tanzania

High- end luxury lodge
TypeLuxury
LocationNorth Serengeti (Kogatende), Tanzania
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Our Overview

About Nimali Mara

About Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara is a boutique eco-luxury camp by Nimali Africa, tucked into the kopjes and boulders of the Kogatende area in the extreme north of the Serengeti, 30 minutes from the Mara River. The camp is a chameleon by design its bedouin-style canvas roofs, solid stone frames, and glass-enclosed walls blend seamlessly into the rocky hillside terrain, and ten suites are positioned at varying points across the kopje to maximise views and privacy. The Mara River crossings from July to October are the primary draw, and the camp is ideally placed for game drives to multiple river crossing points.

Each suite is enclosed on all sides by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, creating a 270-degree connection with the surrounding wilderness while maintaining the privacy and comfort of a luxury interior. Copper bathtubs and swing beds on the private decks are signature details, and the infinity pool set within natural rock formations offers one of the finest views in the northern Serengeti. Nimali Mara is open throughout the year except April and May.

Accommodation

Eight tented suites and two honeymoon suites (the latter convertible to family use), each with glass-fronted walls, private plunge pool, copper freestanding bathtub, swing bed, king or twin beds, and en-suite shower. The infinity pool is set within natural rock formations.

  • 8 tented suites + 2 honeymoon suites (convertible to family); all with private plunge pool
  • Glass-fronted walls; copper bathtub; swing bed on deck; king or twin beds
  • Infinity pool in rock formations; restaurant; bar; spa treatments available
  • Full-board including meals, house drinks, game drives, walking safaris, WiFi, laundry
  • Access via Kogatende airstrip (30–35 min); closed April–May
What's Included

Property Amenities

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Restaurant (Indoor & Outdoor Dining)
Bar
Spa & Wellness Centre
Free WiFi
Laundry Service
Air-Conditioned Rooms
En-Suite Bathrooms
Visual Journey

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Getting Here

How to Get There

How to Get There – Nimali Mara

By Air

Nimali Mara is accessed via Kogatende airstrip in the far northern Serengeti, approximately 30–35 minutes by road from the camp. Scheduled and charter flights connect Arusha with Kogatende in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. The camp is closed in April and May; the team manages all airstrip transfers throughout the open season.

By Road

  • Approximately 8–9 hours by road from Arusha; flying is recommended

Note: Nimali Mara is closed April and May.

Explore

Activities & Excursions

Game Drives
Game Drives Safari Activity
Migration Viewing
Migration Viewing Safari Activity
Hot-Air Balloon Flights
Hot-Air Balloon Flights Safari Activity
Bush Sundowners
Bush Sundowners Safari Activity
Spa Treatments
Spa Treatments Safari Activity

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