Described as having the ‘ultimate amphitheatre’ seats to the Great Migration, when 1.5 million wildebeest hurtle across the plains, Lemala Ndutu is a mobile safari camp that is set up between November and April only each year.

Consisting of nine well-equipped tents near the marsh within Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it offers such fantastic views of the southern end of the migration route you might not even have to get into a 4x4 witness to galloping wildebeest and zebra as they are occasionally known to pass right through the camp! The calving season also attracts Africa’s predators and thrilling lion hunts are not uncommon. But there is no need to be alarmed by late-night roaring as an armed Maasai warrior will patrol your tent area.

Being as intimate and remote as it is, Lemala Ndutu is perfect for seasoned travellers who truly want to ‘unplug’ from 21st-century life and immerse themselves in nature. Tents are very comfortable, with wooden flooring and rugs, as well as flushable toilets and hot showers. To completely become one with the Migration, all-day game drives are arranged and chilled picnic lunches are enjoyed to the gentle beat of waves of passing game.

Highlights

• Front-row seats to Migration, calving & hunting spectacles from December to March
• Intimate ‘legacy’ camp set up
• Situated in a quiet, shaded spot on Lake Ndutu

Activities

• FULL-DAY SAFARIS
• GAME DRIVES
• GUIDED WALKS
• BUSH DINING
• HOT AIR BALLOONING

One of the perfect options for a Serengeti wildebeest calving season between December and March. A major advantage of the area is the ability to do off-road game viewing!

Rooms

Two Bedroom Tented Suite

Perfect for friends or family travelling together, this room type has two spacious bedrooms on either side of a comfortable shared lounge in which you can enjoy sundowners or morning coffee together. Each bedroom is similar to the standard tent with two queen-size beds and an en-suite bathroom.

Standard Tent

Very spacious and comfortable, each of the camp’s nine tents has either twin or king-sized beds and can accommodate up to three guests. The wooden floors are covered with rugs while the en suite bathrooms have a flush toilet, shower and dressing area. For families travelling with young children, the standard tent can be booked as a family tent with an extra bed provided.

Facilities

A seasonal camp built specifically to observe animals making their annual pilgrimage south across the Serengeti plains, Lemala Ndutu offers all the essential guest facilities. Meals are taken in the mess tent, which is kitted out with solar-powered chandeliers and a well-stocked bar. Enjoy sundowners around the roaring campfire each night and listen for the whooping of hyenas and the chirrup of crickets.

Aside from game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, walks along the marsh with an armed guide provide unique wildlife encounters for guests. Hot air balloon safaris, which offer a dreamy experience of the pulsating landscape, can also be arranged. Facilities are suitable for children six years and older. Younger children between six and twelve can join in on the fun with the Lemala Cubs Kids programme where they can learn about and experience the magic of the African bush in a fun and educational way while of course giving parents a chance to relax.

Dining

Breakfast includes both English-style and continental options and is served in the mess tent to guests who choose not to take the morning game drive. Delicious packed picnic breakfasts and lunches can be arranged if you wish to stay out viewing games for the entire day. Three-course dinners, comprising both Swahili-influenced and international-style cuisine, give you the chance to catch up with other guests as well as chat with your camp manager about the day’s exciting sights.