Lamai Serengeti Camp

A tranquil camp tucked amongst giant boulders in the beautiful northern Serengeti.

One of the only permanent camps in the Mara region of the Serengeti. A region, known for the Great Migration river crossings, as well as a plethora of year round wildlife, including the big 5.

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About Lamai Serengeti Camp

Superbly positioned in amongst the rocks of the Kogakuria Kopjies (little hills) in the northern Serengeti, Lamai Serengeti is a beautifully-simple camp that has undemanding elegance down to a T. The interiors are serene and tasteful, yet never detract from the spectacular view across the grasslands that teem with wildlife for much of the year, especially when the Great Migration moves through the area from July to October. Add to that the quality guides who will take you on a journey of exploration and discovery, this is just the camp for the discerning traveller looking to enjoy the best of the Serengeti.

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From $990 person/night

Lodge

12 Rooms

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti, Tanzania

What you'll love

The hilltop position offers some of the best views in the Serengeti and a relaxed afternoon by pool, watching the game amble on by, is the perfect place from which to enjoy them.

Insiders tip

If the length of the grass is right, try a bush walk; they provide a wonderful insight into all the smaller things often missed on a high-paced game drive and Lamai has special permission to offer them in this area.

Something to think about

The furthest rooms require navigating through some extra boulders and it can be challenging, especially at night. Rooms closer to the main area are much easier to walk to.

The property

The camp’s spacious central areas are built from white-washed concrete and wood and the rough, thatched roofs and pretty fabrics add to the rustic charm. The dining space is decorated in soothing pastel colours and the mirrored tiles in the walls are quirky and lovely. The lounge is a free-flowing space with comfortable wrap-around couches perfectly positioned to catch the breeze during the heat of the day or to enjoy the fireplace during the chilly winter evenings. Outside, there’s a platform for starlit meals and an inviting swimming pool with wooden decking and recliners. Expect the same in the private camp, just on a smaller scale.

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The rooms

The twelve tented suites are divided between a larger camp of eight suites and a smaller, private camp of just four suites. Each has a neutral colour palette that blends seamlessly into the environment and adds to the feeling of peace and serenity, and all are spacious and inviting. Ensuite bathrooms have his-and-hers brass basins, and a shower with hot running water. Relax on the enormous double bed and gaze out at the African wilds unfolding in front of you, or update your journal at the writing desk.

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Activities

Game Drives

Bush Walks

The great wildebeest migration

Game drives are the preferred method of exploration in this section of the Serengeti National Park and allow you to cover a larger area in your search for the stars of the wildlife shows. You may also embark on a full day drive complete with picnic lunch to really make the most of your time in the bush. If walking safaris are more your cup of tea, they are available at certain times of year depending on the length of the grass. Back at base, the swimming pool is the ideal place to unwind in the heat - and handily provides a good place to watch the animals below too!

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Positive impact

Lamai Serengeti Camp is owned by Nomad Tanzania, their mission is to unlock life-enhancing opportunities wherever they're needed. Through their camps, they foster dynamic careers, support local suppliers, provide medical outreach, and fund free school meals. Their commitment to lifelong learning, health, and conservation permeates every aspect of their business, creating a positive cycle of empowerment and opportunity that uplifts communities and protects the environment.

About Serengeti

Serengeti

Home to the iconic Great Migration, endangered rhino, predator-filled plains and game drives galore.

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Wildlife in Serengeti

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Abundant

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Serengeti National Park is an ecologically rich environment and home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, Thomson's gazelle and buffalo grazing on the sweet grasses of the savannah. Even after the Great Migration has moved through, the game viewing is exceptional in this region. The predators are never far off, with cheetah and lion in abundance and leopard readily seen in the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Enjoy expansive grasslands, acacia thickets, meru kopjes (granitic hills) and riverine forests.

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