Camp Nivica
discover the camp
Camp Nivica introduces a cosy ‘glamorous camping’ experience with six stylish and spacious 'Meru' safari tents in the remote Albanian mountains. Built on sturdy wooden platforms, our safari tents offer guests a rustic elegance with soft hotel standard beds and linens, oil lanterns, blankets and large pillows. There is a small writing desk and personal yoga mats for guests looking for quiet a holiday of quiet reflection.
At the Camp we have six tents , each with a double bed/twin beds. Every tent has its own unique panoramic view of the Albanian mountains and canyons, which can be enjoyed from a private veranda. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom and shower, with water sourced from a nearby natural mountain spring.
The camp has been decorated with unique sourced pieces and local handicrafts from Albania and Europe. Joint areas for at Camp Nivica includes a bar and dining area, a small library, a large outdoor fireplace and our local kitchen. A full camp accommodates 12-15 people at a time.
The camp is the base for activities such as hiking, yoga, horse-riding and off-road driving.
Prices at Camp Nivica are seasonal, Please contact us at bookings@campnivica.com for more information.
A stay at Camp Nivica includes full board dinner and breakfast - and as well as a set activities program.
the location
Camp Nivica is located in the heart of the Albanian south, a three hour drive south from Albania’s capital Tirana and its international airport. The camp site sits on the edge of Nivica, a rural village in the wilder parts of the Kurvelesh mountains, and overlooks Mount Këndrevica (2102 m.a.s.l) and the Nivica Canyons.
Tepelenë, the closest town at the foot of the mountains, is the birthplace of national hero Ali Pasha and once a stop for Lord Byron during his travels. It is a strategic location with closeness to Albania’s three UNESCO-sites Gjirokastra, Berat and Butrint. The village is a charming off-road drive or full-day hike through the mountains to the blue waters of the Albanian Riviera.
Camp activities
ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMP :
Boule/pétanque /Board games
Birdwatching (we regularly spot a nesting pair of Egyptian vulturea flying over Camp Nivica)
Half- or full-day trek with a mountain guide.
The activities offered at Camp Nivica are designed for our guests to enjoy the great outdoors and breathtaking mountains of the region. It is important to book the optional activities in advance for organizational reasons and to ensure availability.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES :
Off-road driving in our Land Rover Defenders.
Horse on local horses.
Village food tour.
Stargazing with a telescope (or by our cosy fireplace)
Yoga in nature
Seasonal harvesting