Lioness standing on a rock against a cloudy sky in the Serengeti

Nobu / Tanzania

Serengeti, Lobo Northeast.

The endless plains, where the herds have always moved.

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YOUR AFRICA, BEAUTIFULLY TOLD.

Travel stylePrivate & tailor-made

Start withYour dates and interests

Suggested paceFewer stops, more time

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The Nobu perspective

Serengeti, Lobo Northeast,
at your pace.

Lobo occupies the Serengeti's quieter north-east, where rolling plains, rocky outcrops and wooded valleys sit away from the central circuit. Its airstrip supports a remote base for resident predators, northern game drives and seasonal migration routes.

The mixed terrain breaks up the endless grassland, creating productive habitat for lions, leopards and plains game. Lower traffic can reward travellers who value long observation and landscape as much as headline herd encounters.

Lobo combines naturally with Kogatende, Lamai or central Seronera as seasons and flights dictate. Walking, ballooning and community visits require current permission, safe conditions and respectful arrangements, while no migration encounter can be promised.

Eland in foreground with zebras behind in dry grass

SERENGETI, LOBO NORTHEAST

What to experience

Things to do here

Safari vehicle watching lions near Klein's Camp in the northern 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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Two hot-air balloons drifting low over the Serengeti grasslands

From above

Hot-air balloon safari

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

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Three walkers crossing open grassland below hills in Loliondo

On foot

Walking safaris

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

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A private mobile camping tent lit up beneath trees at night

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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Maasai performers dancing for seated guests at Klein's Camp

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, when northern tracks are generally firmer and wildlife gathers around dependable water. Lobo supports resident game alongside possible seasonal herds, but migration routes, timing, predator encounters and all sightings remain unguaranteed natural events.

November to May

The green season

November to May brings lush plains, newborn animals, birdlife and quieter roads, although rain can alter access. Resident cats remain year-round, while the great herds circulate elsewhere according to rainfall; wildlife movement, distribution and individual sightings are not guaranteed.

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Serengeti, Lobo Northeast / Tanzania
Serengeti Migration Camp
tented camp · reserve (Lobo)
From USD 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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