Set in the middle of one of the richest game areas in the Serengeti, this bush home is designed specifically for families and friends; it's perfect in fact for families with smaller children. It's named after Mkombe, one of the founders of Nomad and a safari guide who cherished this area and connected strongly with children – and their parents. He would have seriously loved it here, as will anyone who stays in the house.
Poolside sunset from your private Serengeti home at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Early morning tea on your room veranda
Sunrise wake up from your starbed
Stylish interiors at Mkombe's House
Early morning tea on the main deck
Open fronted bedrooms with endless views over the Northern Serengeti from Mkombe
Iconic scenes with wildlife and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.
Lunch enjoyed on the deck at Mkombe's House
Elephants greeting in the Serengeti National Park.
Sundowner game drive
Freedom to walk out from Mkombe's
The Serengeti as your playground, under the watchful eye of our expert Mkombe's House guides.
Cheetah making the most of a higher vantage point near Lamai Serengeti.
Two enclosed bedrooms at Mkombe's House Lamai are designed especially for little people.
Discovering all the little beasties on safari at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Early morning hot chocolate before a day of discovery at Mkombe's House Lamai.
On safari with the whole family at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Home-from-home for the whole family at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Unique, locally designed and created with love. Mkombe's House Lamai.
A night out under the stars in our starbed at Mkombe's House Lamai.
Wildebeest thunder across the Mara River, dodging the jaws of giant crocodiles in their continual search for greener pastures. Credit - Trevor Holden.
The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.
A klipspringer in the Northern Serengeti.
Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.
The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.
A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.
A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.
A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.
Elephant in the Serengeti National Park.
The area surrounding Lamai Serengeti is home to incredible resident big game year round.
There is always something to discover, you don
Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.
Endless views from the Kogakuria Kopje - home to Lamai Serengeti and Mkombe
Whether it be a family holiday or a romantic break, Mkombe
Walks around the kopje reveal all sorts of little treasures. Children over 12 years old can join in on longer safari walks.
Mkombe
The freedom to explore with your little ones at your own pace at Mkombe
Mkombe
The cosy lounge at Mkombe
Dining under the stars at Mkombe
Two open fronted bedrooms make the most of the epic views over the northern Serengeti at Mkombe
Two enclosed bedrooms are ideal for children at Mkombe
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 nigh 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 on the illegal trapping and poaching of wildlife in the Serengeti.
Our Northern Tanzania camps are in enviable locations that mean we can take you deeper into this epic wilderness and create life changing experiences.
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.
This is the trip of lifetime so you must have a good camera (or phone) to capture those wonderful memories. More importantly is a decent pair of binoculars - essential for your time in the bush. Sunscreen and insect repellant should be in the bag as well as a good water bottle, although you will be provided with a Nomad water bottle as part of your stay - hydration is really important on safari and in dry climates. Check your luggage restrictions with your tour operator as there are restrictions on luggage allowance for domestic flights in Tanzania. Also, if you react to insect bites be sure to bring antihistamines. It is a good idea to carry loperamide (commonly sold as Imodium) just in case.
Typically: accommodation, meals, drinks, park fees, your expert guide and activities.
The first difference is terrain. The Serengeti is all vast plains and iconic kopjes, whereas Nyerere is riverine wilderness where variety in activity becomes ever possible, boating, fishing etc. Both areas are wild with superb game but very different in landscape.
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.
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!
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.
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.