Nobu / Tanzania

Serengeti, Lamai North.

The endless plains, where the herds have always moved.

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Travel stylePrivate & tailor-made

Start withYour dates and interests

Suggested paceFewer stops, more time

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The Nobu perspective

Serengeti, Lamai North,
at your pace.

Lamai occupies the Serengeti's far north, a conservancy landscape of rolling plains, kopjes and river approaches beyond the busier central circuit. Its Kogatende access suits secluded game viewing, resident predators and possible seasonal herd movement.

The northern setting creates wide views and a strong sense of distance, with lions and plains game sustaining drives outside migration peaks. Kopjes and undulating ground give Lamai a more varied rhythm than open southern grassland.

A Lamai stay can pair with Kogatende or another Serengeti sector to balance seclusion and range. Walking and other concession activities depend on current permissions, while herd presence and river crossings remain entirely natural.

Elephant emerging from lush green bush under grey sky

SERENGETI, LAMAI NORTH

What to experience

Things to do here

Safari vehicle at golden hour on a game drive in the Serengeti

Wildlife

Game drives

Morning and late-afternoon drives for big cats, plains game and the herds, across whichever region the migration is in. Wildlife movement and sightings are not guaranteed; planning follows seasonal patterns and current reports.

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Hot-air balloons drifting over the Serengeti plains

From above

Hot-air balloon safari

Dawn flights over the plains, a Serengeti signature, followed by a bush breakfast.

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On foot

Walking safaris

On foot with an armed guide in designated wilderness zones and private concessions

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Canvas tents of a mobile camp beneath large trees in the Serengeti

Wildlife

Mobile migration camps

Light camps that move with the herds through the year, putting you in the heart of the action.

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A local guide showing two children how to make fire with sticks

Culture

Maasai cultural visits

Genuine, respectful encounters with the communities at the park's edge.

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When to go

Best time to visit

Start with the season that suits the journey you want, then confirm conditions for your exact route.

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Jul / Individual planning

Your dates, your route

Start with your preferred month. Your designer will help match the season, chosen stays and connections to your route, interests and preferred pace.

late June–October

The long dry season

Late June–October is the long dry season and the broad northern migration window, with firmer tracks and strong general viewing. Lamai may host passing herds, but arrival dates, crossings, duration, predator encounters and all wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

November to May

The green season

November to May brings greener northern country and fewer visitors after many herds circulate south. Resident predators and plains game remain, while rain affects access and distribution; migration movement, concentrations and every individual wildlife sighting continue to be unguaranteed.

2 places to stay

Where to stay

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2 stays · All stays

Elevated
Serengeti, Lamai North / Tanzania
Lamai Serengeti
lodge · reserve (Lamai Wedge)
From USD 800per person per night · indicative
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Private Collection
Serengeti, Lamai North / Tanzania
Singita Mara River Tented Camp
tented camp · reserve (Lamai Triangle)
From USD 1,500per person per night · indicative
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Good to know

Know before you go

Getting there

Road and air connections depend on the wider route and current operations. Nobu confirms the suitable connection for your dates before approval.

Fees and permissions

Park, conservancy, community, activity or permit rules may apply. Nobu confirms the operative permissions and current fees in the approved quote.

Time and pace

The right stay depends on season, interests and onward routing. Nobu will recommend a pace for the individual journey rather than promise a fixed transfer or duration.

Serengeti National Park fees and entry rules

Good questions. Straight answers.

When is the best time to visit the Serengeti?

It depends what you want: January–February for the calving and big cats on the southern plains, July–October for the Mara River crossings in the north, and the dry season (late June–October) for the easiest all-round game viewing.

Where is the migration in the Serengeti right now?

The herds move in a year-round loop — south for the calving early in the year, north toward the Mara River by mid-year. We position your camp to match the herds' expected location for your dates.

How many days do you need in the Serengeti?

Three to five nights lets you settle into the right region without rushing; longer if you're chasing the crossings or combining regions.

Is the Serengeti the same as the Maasai Mara?

They're one ecosystem across the Tanzania–Kenya border: the Serengeti is the Tanzanian side, the Mara the Kenyan —

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