Reviews of Lamai Serengeti
Wildlife sightings and reviews
39 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Lamai Serengeti and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Lamai Serengeti review"
We were welcomed with smiles as big as the view!
The place is beautiful. Our room was beautiful.
The level of care and attention guests receive is extraordinary in every camp so far." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania
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Kassim was our guide and we really couldn’t have asked for a better experience - with the wildebeest having already migrated, the density of all the other animals seemed incredibly high - we saw all Big 5 in one 24 hour span (up close too)!
One evening drive we spent about 45 minutes watching 2 two-month old lion cubs playing with mom nearby which was the highlight of our whole trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
"Lamai Serengeti review"
Another Nomad camp but, again, quite different in design and location from the other two camps we had stayed in. We arrived later than expected as the flight time had changed but lunch had been saved for us.
The lodge was spacious and provided everything we needed. As elsewhere we had early morning tea delivered, ample supply of drinking water and hot water bottles at night (not really needed but a thoughtful touch!)
Throughout our 4 night stay, we experienced great service and enjoyed all the meals. The managers were around to chat in the evening and Laurence joined us for dinner one evening where we heard about his journey into camp management.
The site is uneven and there are unmarked steps in the communal area and on the decking round the lodge so you do have to watch your step. The staff are good at reminding you about this.
We enjoyed the views from our lodge and had visits from klipspringers, rock hyrax and agama lizards during the day and munching buffalo at night as well as hearing more distant calls of hyenas.
We were lucky again to have a great guide in Jairo. He delivered us four Mara crossings, hyena and crocodile kills and on one drive we encountered 16 lions. We loved the varied scenery and ventured as far as the Kenya border on a drive.
The afternoon drives tended to be quieter but it was still enjoyable to experience the peace and space around us. Towards the end of our last drive, we were treated to sundowners on a rocky outcrop." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
"Lamai Serengeti review"
The staff were the most attentive out of all the Nomad camps we stayed at and very conscious of food allergies. The open-sided rooms created stunning views and all the sounds of the Serengeti at night! Rooms were well-appointed with hot and cold running water for the dual-vanities and shower. The common areas offered gorgeous views and the staff provided tea and snacks during the late afternoon. This location provided the best game viewing on our trip!
In one day we saw the Big Five, a serval cat, and a Wildebeest river crossing-just spectacular! The camp is set at a perfect location near creeks and kopjes that big cats and other game frequent. It is close to the Mara River, so river crossings aren't far away, depending on the time of year. For our early-October trip the bugs were not bad, even with the migration herds right on the doorstep.
Yasin, our safari guide, was outstanding! He made sure to prioritize the animals we wanted to see and planned the day accordingly while also adding in stops and viewings that he recommended. He always kept his ear to the radio, while still interacting with us the whole time, in order to ensure we would have the best experience. Compared to Tarangire, Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater, we enjoyed the landscape and scenery here the most. The green, lush rolling hills with kopjes, trees, and granite rock jutting out was a sight to behold!
We chose to do a balloon safari here with Serengeti Balloon Safaris and it was one of the highlights of our trip!" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
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It helped that we were the only guests the 2 out of the three nights we were there. James and the whole staff were just phenomenal- Baraka the waiter was super sweet and very attentive. The property is gorgeous and tucked into a hill. Rooms are beautiful and the beds were super comfy. We loved being able to see buffalo, zebras, and even giraffes in our “front yard.” I wouldn’t even think about staying anywhere else in Serengeti after the experience we had - one of my all time best stays anywhere in the world. It’s that special.
I would be remiss if I didn’t commend our amazing guide, Lazaro. He really went above and beyond to do his best to make sure we were able to see everything we wanted.
We hadn’t seen any cheetah, so we spent a whole day looking for them - didn’t find them on the first drive of our last day (though we had some great lion sightings including a recent kill and one month old cubs). Lazaro must have put in calls to everyone he knew in the park - as soon as we got in the truck for our last evening drive he said there’d been a cheetah sighting so we raced over there and got to see her lounging (a lion had stolen her kill and was eating it nearby). On the way back we saw a ton of elephants and giraffes, and a gorgeous leopard. It was like a speed safari in a little over two hours and just a fantastic and really special way for us to end our trip." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
"Amazing camp"
We loved the food, the atmosphere, the rooms." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 7n in Zanzibar
"Lamai Serengeti - July 2019"
Staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Our banda (number 7) was amazing - lots of space including a large outside terrace, very private and a breathtaking view over the Serengeti.
Most importantly for us, our guide Emmanuel was excellent and the wildlife was abundant. Cannot wait to visit again!" See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
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