With lion paw prints by day, dik-dik and gazelles by night, and a friendly staff to tie them all together, our nyumbas in the Serengeti provided unforgettable memories. The Swahili word means home, and that’s how we felt every time we settled with a refreshment into a nyumba lounge’s leather sofa before gourmet dinners in luxurious dining tents. Settling around the fires each night under sparkling stars before slipping away to our cozy tents felt magical.
Over our 10-day safari, my husband and I visited five such oases. Each morning, a merry voice woke us calling a “Jambo, jambo!” greeting when our coffee was delivered. Another cheerful call from the rear let us know that hot water had been delivered to an outdoor bucket that funneled into our private shower. We had two sinks and a toilet too; camping has never been so sweet.
