Immersive safari, unbeatable itinerary

2 nights in Entamanu, Ngorongoro | 2 nights in Serengeti Safari Camp | 3 nights in Lamai, Serengeti

Explore Northern Tanzania for leopards to newborn wildebeest, let us transport you into our wilderness to explore the path less travelled.

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On the road to Entamanu

Begin your safari driving from the bustling town of Arusha and head west along the Maasai Steppe. A journey of around four hours will see you skirt the edges of Lake Manyara National Park and through the towns of Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu on your way into camp for a delicious late lunch.

Day 1

Entamanu, Ngorongoro

As you pass through the park gates, the canvas of the Ngorongoro landscape begins to unfold before you. Our private 9-kilometer driveway winds its way up the slopes, offering a tantalising glimpse of the wild abode that awaits.

Our secluded location ensures a sense of blissful isolation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the primal rhythms of this ancient place. As you arrive and take in the panoramic views, the hustle and bustle of the outside world melts away, replaced by a tranquility that signals the start of your green season journey.

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

As the first golden rays of dawn break over the Entamanu cottages, you'll be gently roused from your slumber with the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee and tea. Gather your safari gear and set out with excitement.

Nomad guides, who have spent decades honing their wilderness wisdom, are masters at navigating these dramatic landscapes while skilfully avoiding the crowds. The true pleasure of the Crater lies in experiencing its boundless wonder in solitude. And so, as you descend into the caldera, you'll be met with a breathtaking panorama untainted by human presence - sweeping grasslands teeming with a staggering diversity of wildlife, from the mighty elephant to the elusive black rhino.

Day 2

Ngorongoro beyond the Crater

After a long lunch and afternoon rest back at camp, you'll have the opportunity to venture out on foot with both your Nomad guide and a local Maasai walking guide. As you trace ancient paths, you'll gain a fascinating glimpse into the traditional ways of the Maasai people.

From the untamed grandeur of the Crater to the intimate cultural immersion with the Maasai, your time at Entamanu promises to be a transformative experience, revealing the true essence of this legendary landscape.

Entamanu to Serengeti Safari Camp

Wave an early goodbye to the lovely Entamanu team and set off for the Serengeti. This is a beautiful drive watching the change in landscape and ecosystem.

Day 3 - 5

Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti Safari Camp was the first of its kind and one of the original Nomad camps, designed with a purpose in mind; to be in the best possible location to view the wildebeest migration.

As each day dawns over our Serengeti camp, the ancient rhythms of the plains stir to life all around you. Follow the great herds as they move across the rolling grasslands, their numbers swelling with newborn calves taking their first wobbly steps. But the wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles are not alone - they draw in the apex predators, like stealthy cheetahs contemplating their next lightning strike or prides of lions on the prowl.

3-5

A wildlife spectacle

Unfolding like a wildlife documentary, it's a privilege to witness these natural dramas unfolding, to be so thoroughly immersed in the endless cycles that define this legendary landscape.

For those in the know, the Serengeti in this season offers an unparalleled opportunity for an extraordinary safari experience. The plains may be alive, but it is your spirit that will be awakened, stirred by the beauty and timeless wonder of this world-renowned ecosystem.

The ultimate game drive to Lamai

To us the migration is really the beginning of one of Africa’s greatest game experiences; a once in a lifetime chance to discover the whole Serengeti. Things really start to get exciting when you point north, driving off the plains and leaving the circus of the migration behind you. On your drive north, you’ll grasp the scale and sheer diversity of the Serengeti.

Days 5 - 8

Lamai, Serengeti

Tucked away in the far northern reaches of the Serengeti, Lamai stands as an oasis of quiet sophistication amidst a landscape of endless wonder. This intimate eco-lodge, perched atop a prime kopje overlooking the vast grasslands towards the Masai Mara.

From your private veranda, the Serengeti unfolds before you in all its glory. Lamai's true claim to fame lies in its unparalleled leopard sightings. The lodge's strategic location, coupled with the guides' knowledge of the area, means that a majority of guests depart with the thrill of having spotted these elusive spotted cats, blending seamlessly into the dappled shadows one moment, then effortlessly poised in plain view the next.

Days 6-8

Private game drives and understated luxury

Between these extraordinary cat encounters, you'll have ample opportunity to explore the broader ecosystem on private game drives, tracking the resident game and enjoying a sense of wilderness and exclusivity in this enormous park. Each evening, you'll return to the comforts of Lamai, where understated luxury and impeccable service complement the wild splendour that surrounds you, creating an experience that is truly life changing.

Fewer people, more wilderness

The northern Serengeti shines brightest in the green season, when fewer travellers venture forth and the land blossoms with new life. Explore untrodden paths, and hidden kopjes - a wilderness all your own, rich with extraordinary wildlife encounters free from the crowds.

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Reviews

Y. Galledari

Review for entamanu

Enjoyable Stay with Detail

A very enjoyable stay with such attention to detail. The warmth and hospitality of the entire staff made this feel like a home away from home. Asante sana!

H. Wang

Review for lamai

Nice Hotel, Good Game Drive

It is a nice hotel, game drive is very good! Joel is very good! We love him.

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B. Waller

Review for lamai-private

Phenomenal Experience, Exceptional Food

A phenomenal experience from top to bottom. Our guide, Dixon, was incredible. We saw the best animal sightings from our 2 week long trip across Africa with Dixon and it was all due to his amazing knowledge of the land and the wildlife.

The food was exceptional; not an overstatement. Our entire part...