Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (2024)

Full reviewOur viewGeographicsChildrenCommunicationsActivitiesExtras

Nasikia Naona (“I hear, I see” in Swahili) opened in 2016.

In 2023, Little Moru opened close to Naona Camp as a seasonal tented camp. It is a small tented camp in a secluded corner of the Moru Kopjes hills, offering tranquility and the promise of escaping the crowds.

Naona camp is a colourful camp, with plenty of character and a wonderfully friendly and helpful team. With just eleven tents, the camp aims to cater for families, couples and solo travellers alike. The location is a little way from the busy game drive cicuits, occupying an idyllic valley, west of the scenic Moru Kopjes. The many Commiphoras, Balanytes egyptica and Acacia robusta trees make this area popular with large herds of elephants, who seek tranquilty around the camp.

The main camp areas are fronted by a cleared open area, great for evening dinners and for enjoy a drink by the fire pit. The main lounge area is spacious, filled with recycled dhow wood furniture, accentuating a relaxed Swahili vibe. There are plenty of comfortable sofas and deck chairs lining the front of the tent.

Next to the lounge tent is an open-sided dining tent, arranged with individual tables and a long banquet table used for buffet-style meals.

The guest tents are spread out on either side of the main areas, edging into the forest line, looking out towards the valley. These rooms are large with the same dhow wood furniture, crafted into impressive four poster beds with draping mosquito nets. To feel less tent-like, long curtains and oriental rugs give the tents a homely feel.

Each tent is set up with a writing desk, a small sofa and coffee table with a stocked coffee station. Large and spacious cupboards are provided for personal belongings. The ensuite bathroom has plumbed loos and showers, which are heated by solar.

The family tents are larger than the standard tents, each with one double and three single, four-poster beds, a seating area with two armchairs and a coffee station.

The furthest tent from the main areas is the honeymoon suite. Set up on a wooden platform, ideal for private dinners in a secluded atmospshere, it offers beautiful surrounding views. The décor of the honeymoon tent is set apart by a more vibrant colour scheme and additional romantic throw cushions.

Our view

We thought this camp had a charming and welcoming feel. It is a great option if you’re looking to move away from the busier areas, spend time in a more economical camp and enjoy a more relaxed safari vibe.

Jessica Plumb

Country manager: Tanzania

Geographics

Location
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Ideal length of stay
2-3 nights
Directions
Nasikia Naona Camp is a 1 hour drive from Seronera Airstrip
Accessible by
Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis
Full Board
Food quality
We did not have lunch during our visit, though the lunch that was planned for the day was a buffet style of traditional African stew, fresh green salads, tomato salad, steamed rice and a mixed fruit salad.
Dining style
Individual Tables
Dining locations
Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Further dining info, including room service
Room service on request. The honeymoon tent has a private outdoor dining area nearby the tent.
Drinks included
Drinks are extra cost.

Children

Attitude towards children
Children of all ages welcome. Most of the tents are large enough to accommodate families of four.
Property’s age restrictions
None
Generally recommended for children
Although the camp is happy to have children of all ages as guests, we think its adult atmosphere makes it most suitable for those aged 8 years and above.
Notes
Parents should keep an eye on their children around the camp

Communications

Power supply notes
The camp has a back up generator. Charging points are available in the tents.
Communications
Cell phone reception is not available in the camp. Wifi is available in the main areas but not in the guest tents.
TV & radio
None
Water supply
Borehole
Water supply notes
The camp has plumbed-in showers and flush toilets

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended
Yes
Medical care
The closest medical facility is Seronera clinic.
Dangerous animals
High Risk
Security measures
Room attendants will escort guests to their rooms in the evenings
Fire safety
There are fire extinguishers in the tents and a firebreak around the camp.

Activities

  • Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (2)

    4WD Safari

  • Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (3)

    Birdwatching

  • Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (4)

    Hot air ballooning

Extras

Disabled access
On Request
Laundry facilities
Laundry is included. For delicates and underwear, soap powder is provided in the guest tent bathrooms so you can wash your own.
Money
Credit cards are not accepted. Payment for extras is cash only, accepted in major currencies (US Dollars, Euros, British Pound).
Accepted payment on location
The camp does not have a credit card machine.

Other lodges in Serengeti Migration Area

Alternative places to stay in this same area.

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (5)

Olakira Camp

Comfortable, friendly and relaxed, Olakira Camp moves between the Mara River and the southern Ndutu area, in line with the wildebeest migration.

96%(73 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (6)

Sayari Camp

In the northern Serengeti, near the Mara River, luxurious Sayari Camp offers excellent wildife all year – boosted further by the wildebeest migration.

96%(62 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (7)

Nomad Serengeti Camp

Serengeti Safari Camp is a well-appointed tented camp that moves several times a year to follow the predicted path of the migration.

97%(55 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (8)

Dunia Camp

Dunia Camp is well located for the migration from December to March, and has excellent game viewing for the rest of the year.

94%(53 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (9)

Namiri Plains Camp

Namiri Plains is one of the best camps in the Serengeti and its remoteness ensures a fantastic wildlife experience away from the crowds.

98%(44 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (10)

Lamai Serengeti

Set high in the kopjes with fantastic views, Lamai Serengeti offers top service and guiding and good migration sightings from Jul-Oct.

99%(37 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (11)

Ubuntu Camp

Ubuntu Camp has several locations in the Serengeti, following the wildebeest migration, so it is often in a great location to see the herds.

99%(23 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (12)

Kati Kati Camp

Kati Kati is a small, very simple bushcamp, which is well-positioned to explore the wildlife-rich Seronera area.

92%(24 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (13)

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Large and economical, but not luxurious, Ndutu Safari Lodge is well located in the southern Serengeti, so book early to get space.

91%(15 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (14)

Serian Serengeti

Serian Serengeti is a mobile tented operation run by Alex Walker which moves between two locations following the wildebeest migration.

92%(13 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (15)

Klein's Camp

Klein's Camp, in a private area of the northern Serengeti, sets high standards. Activities include walks, nights drives and Maasai village visits.

98%(12 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (16)

Kimondo Camp

Kimondo Camp is based in the remote Lamai Wedge in the northern Serengeti from Jul–Oct, and on the southern Kusini plains from Nov–Mar.

98%(11 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (17)

Serengeti under Canvas

Two of the three Serengeti under Canvas camps move through the Serengeti National Park every few months to follow the wildebeest migration.

98%(11 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (18)

Grumeti River Camp

Grumeti River Camp offers a laid-back atmosphere combined with top service, first-rate food, expert guiding and an excellent location.

93%(9 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (19)

Lemala Kuria Hills

Lemala Kuria Hills is a luxury permanent camp that is ideally located for wildlife all year around, but especially during the wildebeest migration.

100%(8 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (20)

Lemala Mara-Ndutu

Lemala Mara-Ndutu is a semi-permanent camp that moves between the north and south of the Serengeti to witness the wildebeest migration.

100%(7 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (21)

Lemala Nanyukie

Lemala Nanyukie is a stylish camp located in the quieter part of the central Serengeti.

100%(6 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (22)

Lemala Ewanjan

Lemala Ewanjan is a comfortable and stylish tented camp in the Seronera area of the central Serengeti National Park.

97%(6 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (23)

Kubu Kubu

Kubu Kubu is a contemporary, tented lodge, well located in the central Seronera area of the Serengeti National Park.

100%(5 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (24)

Lobo Wildlife Lodge

The large Lobo Wildlife Lodge has simple, functional rooms in a stunning location. It's a good base for exploring the north-eastern Serengeti.

72%(5 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (25)

Kusini Camp

Kusini Camp is permanent, luxury camp located on a beautiful kopje in a quiet, wildlife-rich corner of the south-west Serengeti.

65%(4 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (26)

Mbalageti Lodge

Mbalageti is a well-run lodge in a quiet part of the Serengeti's western corridor – an ideal location during the Apr-Jun migration.

93%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (27)

Serengeti Serena

The Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is a large, hotel-style lodge and a good family-friendly base from which to explore the central Serengeti.

90%(4 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (28)

Serengeti Walking Mobile

This fairly simple camp offers only walking activities, but it's very well done and combines well with more conventional camps or lodges.

85%(4 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (29)

Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Serengeti Sopa Lodge is an international-style hotel offering good-value accommodation in the central Serengeti, with lovely views of the plains.

100%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (30)

Singita Mara River

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is a luxurious camp in the isolated and rewarding Lamai wedge region of the northern Serengeti.

87%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (31)

Serengeti Green Camp

Serengeti Green Camp is a comfortable camping experience, in your own private safari camp and at the heart of a great wildlife area.

93%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (32)

Migration Camp

Serengeti Migration Camp is a smart tented camp, good for the wildebeest migration from Jul–Aug, or to explore the Lobo Kopjes any time.

93%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (33)

Mkombe's House Lamai

Mkombe's House Lamai is a fully staffed private house in the Wogakuria Kopjes district of Serengeti National Park.

100%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (34)

Faru Faru Lodge

On the north bank of the Grumeti River, Faru Faru is a small, chic hideaway in this exclusive corner of the Serengeti.

100%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (35)

Sasakwa Lodge

On a hill looking over the Serengeti plains, Sasakwa Lodge is grand, luxurious safari camp, one of the most opulent properties in Tanzania.

100%(3 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (36)

Kirurumu Migration Camp

Kirurumu is a rustic tented camp which moves around the Serengeti twice a year to follow the wildebeest migration.

100%(2 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (37)

Sabora Tented Camp

Sabora Tented Camp is a smart tented camp – one of the most luxurious, professional and stylish properties to be found in Tanzania.

100%(2 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (38)

Olmara Camp

With just eight guest tents, including two family tents and three signature stargazer tents, Olmara is a simple, family-friendly camp with a wonderfully attentive team. The camp captures an authentic bush experience, welcoming travellers of every kind.

100%(2 reviews)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (39)

Ndutu Kati Kati

Ndutu Kati Kati is a seasonal tented camp, based in the southern Serenget from Dec-Mar, ideal for the migration as it passes through.

80%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (40)

Olduvai Camp

Olduvai Camp lies between Ngorongoro and the southern Serengeti plains. It's a good base for the southern plains during the rainy season.

60%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (41)

Bushtops

Serengeti Bushtops is a permanent luxury camp in the northern Serengeti, with spacious and private tents with their own hot tubs.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (42)

Mara Mara

Mara Mara is a smart tented camp in the northern Serengeti, situated on a small hill close to the Mara River.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (43)

Esirai Migration Camp

A season migration camp, with only 8 tents and 1 family tent and plenty of character. Esirai is ideally placed for excellent wildlife and enjoys a simplistic and comfortable under-canvas experience.

80%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (44)

Mwiba Lodge

Mwiba Lodge is a luxurious property located on a private concession on the edge of the southern Serengeti.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (45)

Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara is a luxurious safari lodge in a quiet region of the northern Serengeti with good access to the wildebeest migration.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (46)

Four Seasons Serengeti

The Four Seasons Safari Lodge is the only hotel in the Serengeti offering international facilities such as a gym, spa and children’s club.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (47)

Lake Masek Tented Camp

Ideally located for the wildebeest migration from Dec–Apr, Lake Masek Tented Camp is a good, mid-market safari camp.

100%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (48)

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Seronera Wildlife Lodge is large hotel-style safari lodge in the heart of the Serengeti, offering good value and a great location.

80%(1 review)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (49)

Mara Kati Kati

Mara Kati Kati is a simple bush camp in the northern Serengeti, based from Jul-Oct near the Mara River for the wildebeest migration.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (50)

Kirawira Camp

Set high on a hill, in the Serengeti's western corridor, Kirawira is a relatively large tented camp in the Serena group.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (51)

Mbuzi Mawe

Mbuze Mawe is a comfortable tented camp in a convenient, central-north location when driving through the Serengeti.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (52)

Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Serengeti Pioneer Camp is a luxurious tented camp in the central Serengeti, styled on African explorers' camps of the early 20th century.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (53)

Taasa Lodge

Taasa Lodge is a slightly quirky option offering guided walks and night game drives, which are not permitted in Serengeti National Park.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (54)

Nimali Serengeti

Opened in July 2017, Nimali Serengeti is a smart, permanent tented camp located in the Seronera area of the central Serengeti.

No reviews yet

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (55)

Nomad Expeditionary Walking Camp

Nomad Expeditionary Walking Camp is a simple camp of up to three tents, plus infrastructure, that changes location to allow guests to do substantial walks between campsites.

No reviews yet

Other areas in Tanzania

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (56)

Nyerere

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (57)

Ruaha

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (58)

Dar es Salaam

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (59)

Ngorongoro Crater

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (60)

Arusha

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (61)

Mafia Island

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (62)

Tarangire

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (63)

Tanzania Coast

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (64)

Lake Manyara

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (65)

Mahale Mountains

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (66)

Katavi

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (67)

Pemba Island

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (68)

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (69)

Fanjove Island

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (70)

Rubondo Island

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (71)

Saadani

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (72)

Lake Natron

Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (73)

Lupita Island
Nasikia Naona, Tanzania | in detail (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Laurine Ryan

Last Updated:

Views: 5819

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (57 voted)

Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Laurine Ryan

Birthday: 1994-12-23

Address: Suite 751 871 Lissette Throughway, West Kittie, NH 41603

Phone: +2366831109631

Job: Sales Producer

Hobby: Creative writing, Motor sports, Do it yourself, Skateboarding, Coffee roasting, Calligraphy, Stand-up comedy

Introduction: My name is Laurine Ryan, I am a adorable, fair, graceful, spotless, gorgeous, homely, cooperative person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.