Lamai
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 $990 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 $990 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 $2,365 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 $990 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 $990 per person per night
December
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Reviews
07.08.2023
J. Canino
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Outstanding Service
Outstanding in every way. I’ve been all over the world and have never had such service. They really spoiled us!
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21.11.2023
S. Rauch
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Step into Eden
Everything was wonderful here - the landscape and the wildlife; it feels like a step into the Garden of Eden!
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30.10.2023
L. Carr
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24.02.2024
K. Münster
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Perfect Spot in Serengeti
If you are looking for the perfect spot to have the best view over beautiful Serengeti combined with great food and perfect service: Lamai is The Place to be!!
Camps visited:
06.11.2023
S. Frontz
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"Spectacular Views Everywhere"
Our family loved our stay here. The rooms are so beautiful and comfortable. The views are spectacular from every room. Every staff member welcomes you and checks on you to make sure you couldn't wish for anything more. The food was delicious and our guide Yassin gave us the most amazing experiences ...
Our family loved our stay here. The rooms are so beautiful and comfortable. The views are spectacular from every room. Every staff member welcomes you and checks on you to make sure you couldn't wish for anything more. The food was delicious and our guide Yassin gave us the most amazing experiences and knowledge on each game drive. We can't recommend this place enough. Thank you for everything!
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11.07.2023
K. Clark
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Exceptional Personal Service
We stayed at Lemai private for 2 nights but wish it was much longer. The personal service was amazing. All the staff made us feel so welcome. The food was exceptional, the rooms were so comfortable and the staff went out of the way to accommodate all we needed. The High Rocks and baboons were th...
We stayed at Lemai private for 2 nights but wish it was much longer. The personal service was amazing. All the staff made us feel so welcome. The food was exceptional, the rooms were so comfortable and the staff went out of the way to accommodate all we needed. The High Rocks and baboons were the icing on the cake!
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