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.
Fresh, locally sourced, and surprisingly varied given the remote locations of some camps. Imagine homemade bread, seasonal veg, cooking with delicious Swahili spices. All accompanied by far-stretching views or enjoyed under a shady tree.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The cost of a safari does vary, from simple bush camps or tented camps to high-end luxury or private houses. In Tanzania, there is a wide spectrum of accommodation allowing travellers to mix and match, building tailormade itineraries to suit a budget. Specialist tour operators are able to advise on the best options for your budget. Included in the safari cost is access to the wild, expert guides and unique experiences.
Yes we do have WI-FI at our camps - in the most remote locations the Wi-Fi can be limited to your tent or the main mess. We try to keep wi-fi in the tents so the mess and lounge area continue to be social and communal areas.