Lamai Private
Serengeti
If you were to visit just one part of the Serengeti, it ought to be here.
This area of lush, rolling grassland and tree-lined watercourses is the hub around which the Serengeti migration circulates. During the dry season, the herds mass on both banks of the Mara River, frequently crossing - and braving the crocs - in response to local weather patterns that only they seem to understand.
But even a brief visit to Lamai at any time of year will demonstrate that it's not all about the migration. Unlike the southern plains of the Serengeti that dry out, forcing all but the hardiest of species to leave, this area remains lush and green. There's a collective sigh of relief from the resident game when the one and a half million migrating wildebeest - and the madness that attends them - leave town for a few months. And the resident game at Lamai is spectacular. Plains game in the form of zebra, topi, gazelles, impala, buffalo and giraffe all frequent the area throughout the year. Lion are rarely far away and leopard, ever present, but always elusive, stalk the rocky kopjes and river lines.
January - March
June
July – October
November
December
Fantastic resident game
- Excellent value rates, 40% off high season
- Incredible resident game year-round, and far fewer people as the crowds head south chasing the migration.
- Beautiful, lush green plains with occasional afternoon thunder showers. Hot sunny days.
Prices from $945 per person per night
January - March
Migration season starts
- Excellent value rates, 40% off high season
- Dependent on weather patterns there is a possibility that the first migration herds will reach the Northern Serengeti at the end of June. This is a good time to combine Lamai with Serengeti Safari Camp further south if you are keen to catch the migration.
- Mild days and cooler nights. This time of year, is usually dry but the Northern Serengeti can receive rain throughout the season and this is what drives the movement of the migration.
Prices from $945 per person per night
June
Wildebeest migration
- Height of the wildebeest migration in Northern Serengeti
- The wildebeest gather in their millions and crisscross over the Mara River. A river crossing is a phenomenal sight, truly the stuff of wildlife documentaries.
- Mild days and cooler nights. This time of year, is usually dry but the Northern Serengeti can receive rain throughout the season and this is what drives the movement of the migration.
Prices from $2,250 per person per night
July – October
Last of the migration action
- Excellent value rates, 40% off high season
- The migration starts to head south but there is still the chance of a few stragglers crossing the Mara River.
- Hot sunny days with a higher chance of the odd scattered rain shower, generally in the afternoon.
Prices from $945 per person per night
November
Fantastic resident game
- Excellent value rates, 40% off high season
- The bush is verdant and green and there is plenty to see, without too many other people around.
- Hot sunny days with a higher chance of the odd scattered rain shower, generally in the afternoon.
Prices from $945 per person per night
December
Northern Tanzania safaris
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Reviews
29.12.2022
A. Piedrahita
Review for lamai-private
Exceptional Service at Lamai
Lamai is a dream. The service was exceptional. We felt so at home with the staff. They anticipated our every need. It was a very special stay and we highly recommend the Lamai.
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27.12.2023
R. Lee
Review for lamai-private
Home Away from Home
Feel free to use my full name i would me more than proud to put my name on this review. I have experienced a lot in terms of hospitality but nothing has ever come close to this level of hospitality. It was so genuine, they truly made me feel like I was at my home away from home. The natural beauty o...
Feel free to use my full name i would me more than proud to put my name on this review. I have experienced a lot in terms of hospitality but nothing has ever come close to this level of hospitality. It was so genuine, they truly made me feel like I was at my home away from home. The natural beauty of the lodge was breathtaking, but the kind smiles and welcoming atmosphere set Lamai apart from anything I have ever experienced. The team especially Andrew, Raj, Samuel, Obedy, and Samuel killed it. I felt so at home. I want to thank the team for everything they did for us. I hope everyone can experience something like this.
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02.10.2023
C. Jalonski
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Beyond Excellent Service
Would recommend this place to everyone the service, food and area were beyond excellent
Camps visited:
01.11.2023
C. Vanneste
Review for lamai-private
Splendid Days in Serengeti
The hospitality, the so beautiful lodge with marvelous view, the excellent meals, the way of taking care of us and the guiding in the Serengeti gave us splendid days in Nomad Lamai, Serengeti!! Thank you so much for this nice experience. We were happy to hear the manager of Nomad works together wit...
The hospitality, the so beautiful lodge with marvelous view, the excellent meals, the way of taking care of us and the guiding in the Serengeti gave us splendid days in Nomad Lamai, Serengeti!! Thank you so much for this nice experience. We were happy to hear the manager of Nomad works together with the people of the villages and gives training to them. Thanks a lot for that!
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11.06.2023
N. Fletcher
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Absolutely Incredible Service
Lamai was absolutely incredible! The service, food, and guides were amazing! 12/10!
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