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

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.

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!

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...

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.

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...

H. Edwards

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If I could visit only one place for the rest of my life I’d choose Entamanu

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