Nomad Tanzania
Ruaha, Nyerere, Katavi, Mahale, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Parks, Tanzania
Ten distinct camps and lodges across Tanzania’s top seven wilderness areas
From the vast south with Nyerere and Ruaha, to the wild Katavi and Mahale in the west, and onto the north with the legendary Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Each Nomad property is rooted in conservation, local heritage, expert guiding, and unforgettable immersion.
A Tanzanian safari in epic Wilderness & wild Luxury
Tanzania delivers extraordinary diversity – and Nomad Tanzania offers the most immersive way to experience it. From the iconic savannas of the Serengeti and misty Ngorongoro highlands to Tarangire’s baobab-strewn woodlands, the remote chimpanzee forests of Mahale, and the untouched wilderness of Katavi and Ruaha – this is a country of staggering contrasts. And Nomad has been deeply rooted in its wild corners for more than 30 years.
Nomad Tanzania began in the early 1990s as a pioneering mobile safari operator. As demand grew for deeper and more sustainable travel experiences, Nomad slowly and intentionally expanded, building a collection of small, stylish camps that tread lightly and place guests at the heart of the wild. Today, they offer access to some of the most pristine, wildlife-rich, and soul-stirring landscapes in Africa.
With just ten camps – from classic mobile safaris to more permanent lodges – Nomad’s footprint remains low, while the experience is anything but. Each camp is distinct in character but united by warm hospitality, exceptional guiding, and an unshakable commitment to conservation and community.
Whether tracking the great migration across the Serengeti, walking in lion country in Ruaha, or catching your first glimpse of a chimpanzee in Mahale, Nomad connects travellers to Tanzania’s wild places with purpose and authenticity
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RATES
Kigelia, Ruaha
From US$ 775 per person per night
Sand Rivers, Nyerere
From US$ 790 per person per night
Kiba Point, Nyerere
From US 3 160 (base rate 4 guests) per night
Chada, Katavi
From US$ 865 per person per night
Greystoke, Mahale
From US$ 1 125 per person per night
Kuro, Tarangire
From US$ 950 per person per night
Entamanu, Ngorongoro
From US$ 1 195 per person per night
ENTAMANU PRIVATE:
From US$ 7 170 (base rate 6 guests) per night
Serengeti Safari Camp
From US$ 950 per person per night
Lamai, Serengeti
From US$ 990 per person per night
Lamai Private, Serengeti
From US$ 5 940 (base rate 6 guests) per night
Mkombe's House, Serengeti
US 3 960 (base rate 4 guests) per night
CHILDREN
8+ years
Chada & Greystoke
12+ years
Kiba Point
5+ years
Mkombe's House
All ages
Activity Restrictions: Children under 12 may not participate in walking safaris, chimp trekking (Greystoke), or fly camping.
AIRSTRIPS
Kigelia, Ruaha
Msembe Airstrip: 45-min drive to camp.
Sand Rivers & Kiba Point, Nyerere
Kiba Airstrip: 20-min drive to camps.
Chada, Katavi
Mon & Thu flights to Ikuu Airstrip: 30-min drive to camp.
Greystoke, Mahale
Mon & Thu flights to Kalolwa Airstrip: 90-min boat to camp.
Kuro, Tarangire
Kuro Airstrip: 15-min drive to camp.
Entamanu, Ngorongoro
Manyara or Ndutu Airstrip: 2,5 hour drive to camp.
Serengeti Safari Camp
Fly to seasonal airstrip + 20–45 min game drive.
Lamai & Mkombe's House, Serengeti
Kogatende Airstrip: 30-min drive to camp.
What we love
BEST LOCATIONS
Located within the National Parks, Nomad has prime camp locations which ensure the best wildlife sightings as far as possible away from other vehicles and camps.
PRIVATE GUIDE & VEHICLE
Each booking – driving & flying – is assigned a private vehicle & guide. The driving guide option, in the north, includes all safari journeys between the camps – no extra cost.
EMPOWERING TANZANIA
Macro impact through micro business support: each Northern guide runs their own vehicle business (finance support from Nomad)
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The impact of your stay
IMPACT: VERY HIGH
Nomad Tanzania was built on a belief that exceptional safaris must go hand in hand with responsibility – towards people, wildlife, and wild places. Across its camps and regions, Nomad partners with grassroots organisations through the Nomad Conservation Fund, which channels guest contributions and Nomad’s support into community and conservation projects.
Every stay contributes through:
Nomad Conservation Fund: Established in 2007, the Fund provides finance, logistics, and advice to grassroots organisations working in education, healthcare, and conservation. Guests can visit supported projects or donate directly.
Supporting Local Education & Healthcare: Partner organisations, with help from the Fund, deliver school sponsorships, classroom builds, clean water provision, and healthcare outreach – including maternal health support in Mahale and Tarangire.
Conservation Partnerships: Through the Fund, Nomad contributes to work by the Frankfurt Zoological Society (Katavi & Mahale), Ruaha Carnivore Project (Ruaha), and Honeyguide Foundation (Tarangire & Serengeti), helping fund anti-poaching patrols, predator conservation, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
Local Employment & Guiding: Over 95% of staff are Tanzanian, many from neighbouring communities. Nomad also runs its own guide training programme to build careers in conservation and tourism.
Eco-Design & Footprint: Camps run on solar power, use bucket showers and eco loos, avoid single-use plastics, and are built from natural materials. Seasonal camps like Serengeti Safari Camp and Chada Katavi are dismantled annually, leaving no trace.
Chimpanzee Research & Protection: Greystoke Mahale supports the Mahale Mountains Chimpanzee Project, one of the world’s longest-running primate research programmes.
By choosing Nomad, guests contribute to a wider effort to safeguard Tanzania’s wild spaces and empower the communities living alongside them.
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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s second largest, boasts Africa’s highest lion density, vast elephant herds, and rare antelope species, all set within dramatic baobab-studded landscapes, offering an untouched safari experience with minimal crowds and exceptional predator-prey interactions year-round.
Kigelia Camp
Tucked beneath towering sausage trees in the heart of Ruaha, Kigelia is a simple yet soulful bush camp with six en-suite safari tents, including one larger tent suitable for families. The camp’s beauty lies in its minimalism: just canvas, warm water, and wide-open wildness.
Game drives and walking safaris take you deep into big cat territory, and over 500 bird species make this a twitcher’s paradise.
Back at camp, expect delicious fireside meals and a star-strewn sky – all without ever losing touch with the untamed wilderness that surrounds you.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 June – 28 February
CHILDREN: 8+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in walking safaris
CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Kigelia
5 Tents
1 Family Tent
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest, spans over 30,000 km² of untamed wilderness, home to vast elephant herds, thriving wild dog populations, and the life-giving Rufiji River, offering unmatched game viewing by land and water in complete seclusion.
Sand Rivers
Perched on a sweeping curve of the Rufiji River, Sand Rivers is a stylish and soulful lodge with just eight open-fronted stone-and-thatch suites, including one spacious family suite. Each room is designed for barefoot luxury, with flowing curtains, en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic views over sandbanks where elephants drink and crocs bask.
Days are shaped by boat safaris, game drives, and guided walks – ending in candlelit dinners under the stars. Sand Rivers brings you the pulse of Nyerere National Park, with just the right touch of indulgence.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 June – 14 March
CHILDREN: 8+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in walking safaris
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Kiba Point
Exclusively yours, Kiba Point is a private-use lodge with four riverfront suites, including two with space ideal for families. Each suite features its own plunge pool, en-suite bathroom, and open-air lounge.
With a private guide, chef, and safari vehicle, your experience is completely custom – whether it’s a lazy morning by the pool or an early walk through Nyerere’s wilderness. This is safari on your own schedule, with the luxury of complete seclusion and personalised service in one of Tanzania’s wildest landscapes.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 June – 14 March
CHILDREN: 5+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in walking safaris
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Sand Rivers
4 Rooms
3 Suites
1 Family Room
Kiba Point
EXCLUSIVE USE
3 Suites
1 Family Suite
Mahale National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park, on Lake Tanganyika’s remote shores, offers the world’s most successful wild chimpanzee habituation, crystal-clear waters for swimming and fishing, and forested peaks alive with wildlife, accessible only by boat for an utterly secluded, soul-stirring adventure.
Greystoke
Tucked into the lush forest edge where the mountains meet the beach, Greystoke Mahale offers a barefoot-luxury escape like nowhere else in Africa. Eight romantically rustic bandas line the shores of Lake Tanganyika, crafted entirely from reclaimed dhows and native woods. Each has a two-storey design – an airy en-suite bedroom upstairs and an open-fronted lounge area below with uninterrupted lake views.
The charm is in the details: stylish bathrooms with hot showers, fresh lake breezes, and hearing chimps call from the nearby forest. Days begin with coffee on your deck, include thrilling chimpanzee tracking with expert guides, dhow cruises at sunset, and end with shared stories around the communal dining table or barefoot yoga on the beach. It’s wild, soulful, and utterly exclusive.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 June – 14 March
CHILDREN: 12+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in chimpanzee tracking and general forest walks
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Greystoke
8 BANDAS
Katavi National Park
Katavi National Park, one of Africa’s last true wildernesses, sees massive dry-season gatherings of hippos, crocs, and buffalo, vast predator territories, and almost no visitors, offering an exclusive, raw safari experience in Tanzania’s remote western frontier.
Chada Camp
Chada Katavi is a classic tented safari experience with just six spacious tents raised on wooden platforms, shaded under canvas and wild fig trees. Inside: airy interiors, en-suite open-air bathrooms, and large verandas with uninterrupted views of passing game and open plains.
Katavi delivers a raw and exhilarating safari: giant buffalo herds, prowling lions, hippos packed into shrinking pools, and rarely another soul in sight. Yet, the experience is far from rough – polished guiding, effortless logistics, and warm hospitality create a refined contrast to the untamed surrounds. At Chada, it’s all about stillness, scale, and the seductive rhythm of a place few will ever reach.
SEASONALITY:
2025 – Open 1 June – 14 November
2026 – Open 1 June – 12 Nov & reopens 14 Dec – 14 Feb’27
CHILDREN: 12+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in walking safaris
CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Chada Camp
6 SAFARI TENTS
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park, famed for its towering baobabs and seasonal elephant migrations, offers diverse landscapes, prolific birdlife, and rich predator sightings, with a fraction of the crowds, making it one of Tanzania’s most rewarding yet underrated safari destinations.
Kuro Camp
Tucked beneath a shady canopy along the Tarangire River, this stylish bush-chic camp combines spacious tents with locally made designer furniture and fabrics, creating a perfect balance of comfort and wild authenticity.
Days here flow from game drives, walking safaris, and birdwatching to quiet afternoons in the new Baobab Treehouse – a magical perch for watching elephant herds gather by the river in the dry season.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 June – 14 March
CHILDREN: 8+ years | Children must be 12+ years or older to participate in walking safaris
CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Kuro Camp
6 Tents &
1 Family Tent
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, shelters an extraordinary density of wildlife – including the excellent rhino sightings – within its fertile floor, offering breathtaking scenery and year-round game viewing in one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Entamanu & Entamanu Private
ENTAMANU – This low‑impact camp of seven canvas-roofed rooms sits on the crater rim, offering working showers and elevated en‑suites with crater views. Facilities include a lounge and dining area crafted from local materials, Maasai-guided walks, and bush meals. Interiors reflect local craftsmanship, blending simplicity and authenticity.
SEASONALITY: Open all year
CHILDREN: 8+ years
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
ENTAMANU PRIVATE – A full exclusive-use variant of Entamanu, this offers dedicated guide, driver, host, and flexibility in daily times and experiences. It retains the same room configuration and Crater-edge location, tailored to families or small private groups.
SEASONALITY: Open all year
CHILDREN: 8+ years
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Entamanu
7 Cottages
3 two bedroom Cottages
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti Safari Camp
This is where Nomad began – a six-tent mobile camp that follows the Great Migration across the Serengeti. Raw, authentic, and breathtakingly close to the action, this is safari in its purest form.
Mornings begin with lion tracks in the dust, afternoons drift into golden game drives, and evenings are spent around the fire, swapping stories with fellow travellers.
With two guide vehicles, top-tier guiding, and no unnecessary frills, this is for those who want to feel the heartbeat of the Serengeti.
SEASONALITY: Open all year
CHILDREN: Ages 8+
CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Serengeti Safari Camp
5 Tents
1 Family tent
Serengeti National Park
Lamai & Lamai Private
Perched high among the boulders of the Kogakuria kopje, Lamai offers twelve beautiful open-fronted rooms- including one family unit – designed to disappear into the landscape and command sweeping views of the Mara River valley.
This is front-row seating for the Great Migration and year-round big game viewing. Natural elegance, cooling breezes, and curated simplicity define every detail, from early morning coffee on your veranda to evenings wrapped in the glow of lantern light. Lamai is a love letter to wilderness, with just the right dose of comfort.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 Jun – Mid Mar
CHILDREN: Ages 8+ welcome.
CLASSIFICATION: Classic
Lamai Private
Just around the corner from the main camp, Lamai Private is your own exclusive sanctuary – with four rooms, including a dedicated family unit, and full private use of the lodge, guide, vehicle, and staff. Ideal for families or small groups craving total freedom, you set the pace here.
From leisurely bush breakfasts to private sundowners atop the rocks, it’s safari with soul, seclusion, and style. All the magic of Lamai, entirely your own.
SEASONALITY: Open 1 Jun – Mid Mar
CHILDREN: Ages 8+ welcome.
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Mkombe's House
The ultimate family safari house. Mkombe’s House is a fully private, contemporary safari home built to embrace family life in the wild. With four bedrooms (two en-suite adult rooms and two adjoining children’s rooms), a private pool, dedicated guide and chef, and flexible daily rhythms, it’s ideal for families with young kids.
Overlooking the northern Serengeti and close to migration crossings, it offers luxury and freedom in equal measure. Wild Africa, without compromise – just you, your loved ones, and the great plains.
SEASON: Open 1 Jun – Mid Mar
CHILDREN: All ages
CLASSIFICATION: Premier
Lamai
6 Rooms
2 Family Rooms
Lamai Private
EXCLUSIVE USE
3 Rooms
1 Family Room
Mkombe's House
EXCLUSIVE USE
4 Bedrooms
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FEATURED OFFER
Stay Longer
Stay 5+ nights across any combination of Nomad camps and save 20 – 30% on the per person accommodation rate.
Valid: All year 2025 & 2026
Can be combined with the Honeymoon | 50% off flights | Last minute travel offers (T&C’s Apply)
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Bucket-list Adventure
Our most diverse combination of wonderful experiences is ideal for honeymoon couples, well-travelled safari enthusiasts or the whole family. Start and end in Nairobi.
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Getting there
Most journeys into Tanzania’s wild corners begin in Arusha or Dar es Salaam, the country’s two main air travel hubs. With reliable daily flights from these cities to key bush airstrips, you can easily build seamless itineraries across Nomad Tanzania’s camps.
Whether combining regions or focusing on one, access is straightforward with a mix of scheduled flights, seat-in charters, and scenic overland or boat transfers.
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Getting to Sand Rivers & Kiba Point
- Daily flights to Kiba Airstrip from Dar, Arusha, Ruaha, and other bush strips (approx. 1–2.5 hours)
- 20-minute game drive from airstrip to camp
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Getting to Kigelia
- Daily flights from Arusha or Dar to Msembe Airstrip (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Safari Airlink connections from Serengeti (Wed, Fri, Sun)
- 60-minute drive from airstrip to camp
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Getting to Chada
- Safari Airlink flights from Ruaha or Dar (Mon & Thu)
- Nomad Charter via Serengeti, Mahale (Mon & Thu)
- 45-minute transfer from Ikuu Airstrip to camp
Getting to Greystoke
- Charter or scheduled flights from Arusha, Ruaha, or Katavi to Mahale Airstrip (approx. 3 to 5 hours total depending on route)
- 90-minute dhow boat transfer along Lake Tanganyika to camp
SEAT-IN SCHEDULED OPTION
- Mondays & Thursdays: Safari Airlink via Katavi
- Nomad Charter from Arusha via Serengeti, Katavi, then Mahale, returning to Arusha the same day
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Getting to Serengeti Safari Camp
FLY
NORTH SERENGETI (KOGATENDE, SNP)
Operational Periods:
- Camp 1: 1 June – mid November 2025 & 2026
- Camp 2: 18 July – 31 October 2025 & 2026
How to Get There: Fly to Kogatende Airstrip from Arusha, Manyara, Kuro (Tarangire), Serengeti, Ruaha, or Nyerere.
Then enjoy a 45-minute game drive to camp.
SOUTH SERENGETI (NDUTU, NCAA)
Operational Periods:
- Camp 1: 1 December 2025 – 1 May 2026
- Camp 1: 1 December 2026 – 30 April 2027
How to Get There: Fly to Ndutu Airstrip, followed by a 20-minute game drive to camp.
WEST SERENGETI (GRUMETI,SNP)
Operational Periods:
Camp 2: 1 May – 8 July 2026
How to Get There: Fly to Grumeti Airstrip, followed by a 40-minute game drive to camp.
SOUTH SERENGETI (KUSINI, SNP)
Operational Periods:
- Camp 2: 15 November 2025 – 1 April 2026
- Camp 2: 15 November – 31 March 2027
How to Get There: Fly to Serengeti South Airstrip, followed by a 30-minute game drive to camp.
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Getting to Lamai, Lamai Private & Mkombe's House
Great combo with mobile Serengeti Safari Camp and Entamanu Ngorongoro.
FLY
Daily flights to Kogatende Airstrip from Arusha / Dar / ZNZ (Flight time: approx. 2 to 2.5 hours from Arusha)
Followed by a 30 to 45-minute game drive transfer from to camp.
DRIVE
5 – 6 hour drive to/from Western Serengeti Safari Camp site (Grumeti)
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Getting to Entamanu & Entamanu Private
FLY
- Daily flights to Manyara Airstrip from Arusha and other areas
- Flight time: approx. 45 minutes from Arusha
- approx. 2.5-hour scenic drive from Manyara Airstrip to Entamanu (includes park entry and Crater rim ascent)
DRIVE
A scenic 5-hour drive from Arusha via Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands
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Getting to Kuro
FLY
- Daily flights from Arusha to Kuro Airstrip (approx. 30 minutes)
- 20 to 30-minute drive from airstrip to camp
DRIVE
Approx. 3.5 – 4-hour drive from Arusha
Availability
Contact
Email:
info@nomad-tanzania.com
Tel:
Sales:
24 hour emergency:
+255 784 208343 or +255 763 333383
(24 hour emergency number)
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm. Based in Tanzania.
