You can see from this outcrop, the Kogakuria Kopje, for miles and miles. Over a million wildebeest cross these plains on their annual migration through the Serengeti to the Mara River, just down the track. Above it all, our beautiful kopje watches over and is a sacred wildlife haven – and our mission is to act as its faithful guardians.
The beautiful mess area at Lamai Serengeti, with endless views over the Serengeti plains.
Everything in our camps is locally sourced and hand made in East Africa. We think it gives our camps that extra bit of flair that's uniquely Nomad.
Breakfast with endless Serengeti views from Lamai Serengeti.
The main bar at Lamai Serengeti, full of locally sourced and inspired interiors and the coolest place to hang out in the Serengeti.
Start the day with coffee from your veranda, with a view!
A morning cup of tea whilst you watch the sunrise
A curious lion cub surveying the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
Locally sourced, fresh, tasty, home cooking at Lamai Serengeti. It is a marvel what our superb camp chefs can rustle up in the middle of nowhere.
Cheetah making the most of a higher vantage point near Lamai Serengeti.
On foot in the Serengeti, walking from our camp Lamai
Breakfast as the sun rises over the Serengeti from Lamai Serengeti.
The rooms are light-filled, taking full advantage of the open front
Dining with endless views over the Serengeti at Lamai Serengeti.
A close up of the Maasai beading detail on a wall hanging.
Lamai Serengeti main mess on the rocks
A leopard in the Kogatende area around Lamai Serengeti.
Lamai Serengeti, sunset sundowners
Wildebeest thunder across the Mara River, dodging the jaws of giant crocodiles in their continual search for greener pastures. Credit - Trevor Holden.
Enjoy a sundowner whilst planning where to go next
Sunrise wake up
Local paintings from Tanzania decorate the walls at Lamai.
Master beadwork by local Maasai.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.
Endless views for miles and miles from our iconic Lamai Serengeti.
All of our interiors at Lamai Serengeti have been designed and created by hand in East Africa.
The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
The rooms at Lamai Serengeti are designed to blend and complement our unique location on the Kogakuria Kopje.
Endless views from the Kogakuria Kopje - home to Lamai Serengeti and Mkombe
A klipspringer in the Northern Serengeti.
A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.
Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.
The beautiful private lounge area at Lamai Private.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
Breakfast at Lamai Private. Your own exclusive corner of Northern Serengeti.
Elephant in the Serengeti National Park.
Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.
Dining with endless views over the Serengeti at Lamai Serengeti.
The area surrounding Lamai Serengeti is home to incredible resident big game year round.
Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
The family accommodation at Lamai Serengeti is made up of two bedrooms joined by a shared bathroom. The adults room is open-fronted whilst the children
Dinner under the stars at Lamai Serengeti.
A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
Buffalo on the Serengeti plains.
No comfort spared.
The swimming pool boasts amazing views over the Serengeti.
The main mess at Lamai Serengeti, decked out in all things unique and beautifully made by local artisans.
Dining al fresco at Lamai Serengeti.
Lots of light and everything you need in your en-suite bathroom.
There are four open fronted rooms at Lamai Private, all with beautiful views over the Serengeti.
An exclusive retreat for groups of friends and large families at Lamai Private.
The private swimming pool at Lamai Private, tucked away within endless Serengeti vistas.
The main mess are at Lamai Private, thoughtfully designed with small groups of friends and family in mind.
Lamai Private is tucked away along the edge of the plains at the base of the Kogakuria Kopje.
Lamai Private has it's own private crew of wonderful staff, determined to make you feel right at home in the heart of the Serengeti.
Breakfast at Lamai Private.
The view from Lamai Private stretches out across the Serengeti plains.
Each of the rooms at Lamai Private have endless views over the Serengeti.
Light, airy en-suite bathrooms at Lamai Private still make the most of the incredible views over the Serengeti plains.
Our interiors at Lamai Private are all locally sourced, organic and all handmade.
Dawn over the Serengeti from our exclusive little Lamai Private.
Your own private camp for you to do as you please. Lamai Private offers unbeatable Serengeti privacy for groups of friends and families.
A zebra glowing in the morning light in the Serengeti National Park.
A quiet corner to contemplate the Serengeti at Lamai Private.
Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
There is nothing quite as dramatic as a Serengeti sunset.
Lamai’s little sister, exclusively for private groups. Our private camp comes with all the appeal and flair of our main camp, plus the benefit of privacy for you and yours.
Tanzania's Leading Safari Lodge winner for the 7th year in a row
Life long learning & growth
Investing in education
Knowing the importance of the best start to early learning, we have launched our meal-a-day programme into Mbilikili, a remote village on the edge of northern Serengeti. This provides over 100 children one square meal a day and the best possible start on their education journey.
Conservation & environment
Sharing our love of the natural world
Nomad is very proud to be one of the first operators to engage with this conservation programme. For each night spent at Lamai we donate $1 to the programme and look to top-up with further donations from our shop and massage profits. To date, we have donated over $10,000 but more importantly facilitated a programme that is making a serious dent in the illegal trapping and poaching of wildlife in the Serengeti.
Life long learning & growth
Investing in education
Since we started, we've always made a point of using local suppliers and artisans to furnish our award-winning camps. Comfy sofas and shaggy lampshades that adorn Lamai’s lounge are made by a lady named Eliza. She is a local basket weaver whose talent was spied by Jo Cooke, Nomad interior designer extraordinaire. Jo worked with Eliza to perfect her design and workmanship, and now our camps are filled with pouffes, placemats and woven wonders of all sorts. Not only do they represent local craftmanship, but they also support a mother who can now send her children to school.
Conservation & environment
Sharing our love of the natural world
Small details that make a big difference.
We're immensely proud of these humble cleaning devices: the next step on our mission to get our kitchens plastic-free.
We met Fatma, a lovely lady who works in a sisal factory in Tanga on the Tanzanian coastline. She introduced us to Abdul, who is a woodworker. We set them the task of creating the perfect scourer and brush with handle and interchangeable head - and after a bit of back and forth, they nailed it.
Our Northern Tanzania camps are in enviable locations that mean we can take you deeper into this epic wilderness and create life changing experiences.
Usually it is 15kg per person in a soft-sided bag. This is not a hard and fast rule so do check with your tour operator or aviation company. These are small bush planes, and is a good way of making sure you pack light.
Tanzania is a year round destination, especially in Northern Tanzania. So your visit often depends on family schedules or particular wildlife experiences on the bucket list. We love January to March in Ngorongoro and southern Serengeti Plains when the air is clear, nice temperatures and the migration arrives in town for calving season. This is an extraordinary time to be there.
Early starts with golden light as the bush awakens, and a fresh cup of coffee by the morning camp fire. Either breakfast in camp or take a bush breakfast to go. Enjoy early morning game drives to observe wildlife before the day gets too hot. In the heat of the day, find a shady spot for a siesta go. After tea, its time for an afternoon foray and sundowners with a view. Evenings are quiet, firelit, and full of stars.
Many people underestimate how immersive a safari experience is. Time in the bush can be tiring – most mornings you will be up before sunrise as the wild wakes up your day continues into long evenings spent under the stars. If you’re travelling with children, we always recommend a private guide and exclusive vehicle (included as standard with Nomad) that means a lie in here and there is always possible.
There is no rule for the number of days on safari but we would recommend taking your time in each location and not rushing through safari parks. Give yourselves time to stop and immerse yourself in the area. Many travellers consider a pit stop at the beaches of Zanzibar or Mafia Island to re-charge post safari and before they head back to the real world.
Not all travellers into Tanzania require a visa. You must have a single entry tourist visa or business visa, is the general rule but there are country exemptions from this. On the most part, single entry or business visas can be obtained on arrival but we recommend where possible, to process the visa online ahead of travel - just make sure you allow enough time to do so!
It depends, some are short hops, others can be full-day journeys. Often, the journey is the experience and can become the ultimate game drive as you traverse different areas of National Parks.
Quiet, wild and wonderfully different. Enjoy your festive dinners under the stars with lion calls in the distance - what a gift for the family.
Yes absolutely, Tanzania has superb transport links from the mainland to Zanzibar as well as neighbouring islands too. Many travellers choose to spend some time in the wild on safari before heading to the coast for some R&R.