For a safari with extended family or friends, Lamai private offers outstanding expeditions together, in a wild world apart.
The game at Lamai is remarkable, not least because there is so much to see all year long - lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah and herbivores. But fine game viewing is not only what you see, but how you see it, so we provide exclusive use of vehicles for your group, with highly trained, wildlife fanatics - Nomad Guides.
It’s hard to imagine a more thrilling group activity than watching streams of grass-obsessed wildebeest crossing a river full of hungry crocodiles. For a couple of months, when the migration thunders across these northern plains, that’s exactly what we do, with the infamous Mara River just a short 4x4 drive away.
Half fabulous bush camp, half homely HQ, this is where your group can get together as one around communal tables or the pool, or disappear off for some nature communing, wildlife photography or bird watching around the kopje. Plenty of personal space here, on spreading timber decks under giant Serengeti skies.
Here at Nomad we like to strip away the safari trappings sometimes, so you can really know Africa. It’s only when you’re walking in the Serengeti that you get a sense of quite how small a person can feel on these plains. And only when you reach the top of that kopje, that you get that Simba feeling.
Our Northern Tanzania camps are in enviable locations that mean we can take you deeper into this epic wilderness and create life changing experiences.
Yes, some camps have minimum age limits, in camp and especially on walking safaris. But there are many brilliant private or family properties that can tailor the age restrictions.
A safari with your family is a magical way to spend quality time with your children, immersed in the wilderness and surrounded by wildlife. Time on safari with your family allows all to disconnect from your busy daily lives. Tailor your family safari with a private guide and vehicle plus make sure you look at family specific properties such as Mkombe's House. When inside the national parks, most camps have age restrictions with 8+ being a general guide.
Much depends on the age of your children, if on the young side then we'd advise not trying to cram too much in to your days but plan your safari in bitesize chunks bringing new excitement around every corner.
Yes, English in widely spoken in Tanzania, especially in camps and by safari guides. Swahili is the main language and knowing a few words and phrases will always earn you a smile.
From late November to May. It's a gorgeous time to be in Tanzania - expect dramatic skies, lush landscapes and superb wildlife. Also, less people.
Quiet, wild and wonderfully different. Enjoy your festive dinners under the stars with lion calls in the distance - what a gift for the family.
Firstly, you should only tip of you genuinely feel that the service you have received warrants it. Tips are never expected, but always appreciated. Tipping amounts very much depends on your experience but we tend to work with a range of 10-15 US dollars per guest per day. Equally, it's not unusual for a family or group to pitch in slightly below this as a group tip.
We advise against drinking the tap water in Tanzania and as such, we provide safe drinking water in all camps and vehicles so guests can remain well hydrated throughout their trip.
The transport networks in Tanzania are very good with internal flight schedules across the country. It is possible to fly into the parks and land at one of the bush airstrips. From there, most lodges will arrange for a transfer journey from airstrip to the lodge. Depending on the lodge location, this can vary in journey time. Or, if you opt for a driving safari in northern Tanzania, your guide (included as standard with Nomad) will transport you from location to location.