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Lamai Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Mara Region, Tanzania · Independent · High Luxury
Lamai Serengeti was established by Nomad Tanzania in 2012 on a site where the company's founders originally operated their first mobile safaris. It has since become a multi-award-winning property, consistently recognized for its guiding and conservation-focused hospitality. The lodge was carefully designed to integrate seamlessly into the massive granite boulders of the Kogakuria Kopje, maintaining a minimal environmental footprint while providing a permanent luxury base in the remote northern Serengeti.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Bunda
- Interiors: Jo Cooke
History
Lamai Serengeti was established by Nomad Tanzania in 2012 on a site where the company's founders originally operated their first mobile safaris. The lodge was carefully designed to integrate seamlessly into the massive granite boulders of the Kogakuria Kopje, maintaining a minimal environmental footprint while providing a permanent luxury base in the remote northern Serengeti. It has since become a multi-award-winning property, consistently recognized for its guiding and conservation-focused hospitality.
Restaurants and bars
- Main mess — Restaurant · Locally sourced, fresh, home cooking
Experiences
- Game drives with guides — Game drives led by guides such as Kasim and Dixon, with resident lion, leopard and rhino in the area.
- Sundowners on the rock — Sundowner drinks on the Kogakuria Kopje rock above the Serengeti, with a new deck on the top rock.
- Dining under the stars — Supper beneath the stars with panoramic views and safari tales.
- Pool with a view — Swimming pool overlooking the camp's surroundings for afternoon cooling off.
- Walking safari from Lamai — On-foot walks in the Serengeti starting from the camp.
Amenities
- Natural rock swimming pools with panoramic views
- Open-fronted rooms with private verandas and daybeds
- En-suite bathrooms with hot/cold running water and flush toilets
- Communal lounge, bar, and library/map room areas
- Guided walking safaris and game drives
- 24-hour solar-generated power with backup generator
Awards
- Tanzania's Leading Safari Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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