Mkombe's House
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 $2,785 per camp 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 $2,785 per camp 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 $6,445 per camp 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 $2,875 per camp 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 $2,875 per camp per night
December
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Reviews
19.03.2023
J. Stallard
Fantastic Experience
Entamanu is a beautifully designed and well run camp in a quite incredible location. Staff are all charming and knowledgable. Food delicious. All in all a fantastic experience.
24.03.2023
H. Edwards
Special Place
Mkombe’s House is a very special place and I’d like to shout it from the rooftops but also want to keep it to myself!
24.03.2023
D. Fuller
Incredible Destinations
You must let Nomad guide your choice of camps. Over the past week we have passed through three of the most incredible destinations I have ever been to. Comfortably spaced apart so the journey to each was a wonderful adventure. March is also a fantastic time to go. Temperate climate, fresh mornin...
You must let Nomad guide your choice of camps. Over the past week we have passed through three of the most incredible destinations I have ever been to. Comfortably spaced apart so the journey to each was a wonderful adventure. March is also a fantastic time to go. Temperate climate, fresh mornings, stunning skies and you have vast acres of bush to yourselves. It is very very special. Thank you so much for making this possible.
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24.03.2023
J. Stallard
Wonderful Temporary Home
We have had a wonderful few days at Mkombe house. We have a een incredible game and nature at its rawest. Coming back to our wonderful temporary home with comfortable beds, great company and lovely staff. Thanks in particular to Babu and Damien.
19.03.2023
D. Fuller
Truly Exceptional Experience
This is a very very special place. Yes, the Ngoro is outstanding and world renowned, but to experience it in the company of the Nomad team makes it a truly exceptional experience. Their attention to detail, their wisdom, their passion and care and their love of each other left a mark on me like n...
This is a very very special place. Yes, the Ngoro is outstanding and world renowned, but to experience it in the company of the Nomad team makes it a truly exceptional experience. Their attention to detail, their wisdom, their passion and care and their love of each other left a mark on me like no other place I have ever been before. Thank you, thank you.
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19.03.2023
H. Edwards
Choose Entamanu
If I could visit only one place for the rest of my life I’d choose Entamanu
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