Nomad Tanzania opens Kusini — a return to the quiet edges of the Serengeti

Nomad Tanzania is delighted to announce the opening of Kusini, a new tented camp set among the granite kopjes of the remote southern Serengeti. Kusini is not about being in the middle of everything — it’s about being exactly where we want to be: on the edges of the national park, away from the busier circuits, where wilderness still feels wide, unhurried and deeply alive.

For years, Nomad has favoured the quieter roads and back ways — skirting the peripheries where wildlife moves more freely. Kusini sits firmly in this tradition. Positioned west of the Ndutu plains, the camp is surrounded by towering granite kopjes that rise from woodland like ancient sentinels, holding life in their hollows and shaded ledges. Spend time among them and they reveal why they are often called the ‘cities of the Serengeti’, a hidden world of nature: insects, flowers, birds, mammals.

Kusini is a small, permanent tented camp, with just six spacious canvas tents, each set beneath shady trees with open verandas that look out onto the surrounding woodland. At its heart sits a relaxed, characterful mess area built directly onto the rocks — a place for long views, sundowners, stories and stargazing, shaped by Nomad’s signature blend of simplicity and thoughtful design.

This part of the Serengeti is wonderful year round. During the green months, the southern plains come alive with movement and energy, while in the drier periods the area reveals superb resident wildlife and a sense of space that is increasingly rare. Whether exploring by vehicle, on foot, or climbing the kopjes for sweeping views, Kusini offers a Serengeti experience that feels both expansive and deeply personal.

Kusini fits naturally into Nomad’s northern journeys, pairing beautifully with camps such as Entamanu and Lamai to create itineraries that dance around the Serengeti’s edges. It is part of a long term commitment to this landscape, with plans already in motion to explore the wider kopje network through walks, sundowners and other low impact wilderness experiences.

New imagery of Kusini is now available on Hornbill, offering a first look at this remarkable corner of the Serengeti and the camp that calls it home.

Visit the Nomad website for more info: Kusini Serengeti