Herd of gnus crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration.
Top view of the Tarangire lodge at sunset.
Lion looking at the plains in Tarangire
A zebra looking straight at the camera in the Tanzanian bush
WELCOME TO NIMALI

Safaris for the senses

Come with us to a different Tanzania, where Nimali takes the traditional safari experience to a new level, immersing you in unforgettable African wilderness adventures that engage all the senses - sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.  

We connect you in a deep and meaningful way to the Earth beneath your feet and the spirit of wild Africa, leading you on enriching journeys of discovery that leave a lasting impression on both heart and mind.

This is our Africa. These are Safaris for the Senses...

Our lodges

Located in some of the most iconic destinations on Tanzania's legendary northern safari circuit, our three lodges embody everything that's special about this region of East Africa. Each makes the most of the vast landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and pristine wilderness areas that surround them, filled with charismatic wildlife species. And each shares an overarching ethos of respect for people and planet.

Experiences

Walk

Connect with wild Africa on foot and gain new understanding of the way wilderness works.

Explore

Head out into the great beyond on morning and afternoon game drives.

Soar

Drift silently on the African wind in a hot air balloon as the sun rises over Tanzania's awe-inspiring plains.

Dine

Indulge in the ultimate wilderness dining experience under a billion twinkling stars.

Relax

Pamper yourselves with spa treatments and healing therapies designed to rejuvenate and refresh body, mind and soul.

Support

Engage with our communities and learn more about the valuable work we are doing through the Nimali Foundation.

Discover

Experience the culture of our local Maasai people as you sing, dance, and jump with them.

Celebrate

Raise a glass to the setting sun as you gather to share stories of the day's adventures.

Family

Watch your children open to the magic of the African wilderness on specially designed activities.

Love

Marvel at the romance of Africa as you sleep under its vaulted skies on a safari under canvas.
Picture of the four Nimali founders.
what makes us different

About

Our story is rooted in a family history in East Africa that dates back to the 1890s. It's a pedigree that has helped us to create a brand that lives and breathes our passion of sharing our love for Tanzania and the collective knowledge and experience of this magical country that the intervening generations have afforded us.

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BEING THE DIFFERENCE

Sustainability

The Nimali brand is underpinned by a deep commitment to all aspects of sustainable tourism, from working hard to bridge the gap between communities and conservation to reducing our impact on the environment. For us, doing business is about having respect for both people and planet and doing everything we canto ensure your safari benefits everyone and everything involved in it.  

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Beautiful bird on a branch.

Journal

We are our stories. And our journal is where our stories are brought to life through our blogs and regular news updates, keeping you abreast of everything that's happening at Nimali.