Camp Nivica
Nature luxury for the experienced traveler
Camp Nivica is a cosy ‘glamorous camping’ experience with six stylish and spacious 'Meru' safari tents in the remote Albanian mountains. Today’s concept of luxury isn’t what it used to be; for the modern explorer it is about the personal journey, the experience and the story behind a destination.
Camp Nivica invites our guests to a unique stay in one of Albania’s(almost) hidden gems.
discover the camp
We offer a packaged experience for our guests at Camp Nivica. A stay with us includes:
Half-board meals including breakfast and dinner.
A daily guided activity.
Pick up and drop off with 4x4 car in Nivica village upon arrival and departure.
Our joint areas for at Camp Nivica includes a bar and dining area, a large outdoor fireplace, our kitchen garden and small shop/wi-fi zone. A full camp accommodates 12-16 people at a time.
Similar to a safari-stay in Africa – at Camp Nivica we believe in celebrating community – our guests gather for a sun-downer cocktail, glas of wine or cold beer at our fire-place before dinner.
Dinners are typically communal – with all guests having dinner together in the evening – and opportunity to meet explorers from all over the world. Dinner is rustic traditional cuisine prepared by our cook Domenik – all prepared with locally sourced produce from the village, or from our own kitchen garden. We are happy to prepare vegetarian meals (a lot of the Albanian cooking incorporates it). Unfortunately we do not offer a vegan meny – but let us know ahead of time and we will see what we can figure out.
In the mornings our ladies prepare a hearty breakfast of petulla – the famous Albanian pancakes – with home-made marmalade, cheese from the village cheese factory, bread, home-made “Greek-style” yogurt with oats and seeds – and eggs (if the foxes have not been too active).
From mid-morning we begin our daily hike; sometimes to explore the famous Nivica canyons, to climb the might Mt Kendrevica or to join the local shepherds milking their sheep – one of guides Vilson or Mujo will let you know what is on the agenda!
A stay at Camp Nivica includes half-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 canyon edge opposite 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 drive or full-day hike through the mountains to the blue waters of the Albanian Riviera with the camp situated a short off-road drive from there.
Camp activities
ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMP :
The activities offered at Camp Nivica are designed for our guests to enjoy the great outdoors and breathtaking mountains of the region.
Hikes in the surrounding area and neighboring village
Half- or full-day trek with a mountain guide.
Birdwatching (we regularly spot a nesting pair of Egyptian vulturea flying over Camp Nivica)
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Yoga mats, Boule, and Board games available for use