Built using stone found on site, each of the ten Namiri Plains suites in the Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania is covered with a stretch canvas tent to provide camouflage within the surrounding grasses. The design concept was to create a contemporary space that’s neutral and at one with nature. The stone walls, made from calcite formed by the sedimentary ashes of the Ngorongoro volcanoes, keep temperatures controlled throughout that day and night. Eco-conscious practices were used throughout the build; recycled plastics were used in the decks and floors. Hand-woven décor elements like textural wall-hangings match the woven chairs, ottomans and lampshades in natural materials. Baskets in the guest rooms were sourced from local artisans. Each suite opens up onto a verandah with unlimited views of big cat country and an outdoor bathtub. The most remarkable feature of the camp is The Fossil Bar inspired by the fossils found in the Tanzanian Rift Valley. Individual ‘fossils’ were crafted from papier-mâché and hand-painted to create a collage effect on the bar; the watering hole for guests.
