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
05.10.2023
T. van Schaik
Review for mkombes-house
Spectacular Serengeti Experience
Mkombe House provided an experience of a lifetime. This unpretentious but magical little lodge is the most perfect place from which to experience the spectacular Serengeti.
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21.08.2023
M. Treherne
Review for mkombes-house
Amazing House, Great Views
What an amazing house. Great views and so close to the nature. It’s truly splendid. All the staff are so attentive and nothing is every too much trouble.
Camps visited:
03.11.2023
M. Ambrosin
Review for mkombes-house
Amazing Place to Stay
It is an amazing place to stay, it has everything and it is beautiful
Camps visited:
24.03.2023
D. Fuller
Review for mkombes-house
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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27.09.2023
B. Gulman
Review for mkombes-house
Wonderful Stay at Mkombe House
Thank you for a wonderful stay at the stunning Mkombe House. It has been everything I dreamed of and so much more. I loved it all from the migration of the wilderbeast to the big lions, the beautiful leopards and the many many other wonderful sightings.
Camps visited:
30.10.2023
C. Goldenbeld
Review for mkombes-house
Outstanding Nature and Privacy
Mkombehouse is outstanding because of nature, people and privacy!
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