Camps and lodges where you might see Rhino during your stay.
Lamai Private: An Exclusive Gem in the North of the Serengeti
Nestled in the majestic northern Serengeti National Park, Lamai Private stands as an exclusive retreat for those seeking a personalized and luxurious safari experience. Built amongst the Kogakuria Kopje rock formations, this camp offers breathtaking panoramic views North over Serengeti's vast plains and privileged access to one of nature’s most spectacular events: the Great Migration across the Mara River.Lamai Private stands out as one of the top choices for those seeking an exclusive and personalized safari experience in Northern Serengeti. With its discreet luxury, expert guiding, and unbeatable location, this private safari camp offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of Africa’s most remarkable landscapes in total privacy and comfort.
Entamanu Private: An Exclusive Retreat on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Perched on the secluded northwestern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Entamanu Private offers an unparalleled safari experience in Tanzania. This exclusive camp provides guests with breathtaking vistas of both the expansive crater and the iconic Serengeti plains.Entamanu Private stands out as a premier destination for travelers seeking an intimate and luxurious safari experience. Its unique location, coupled with a strong emphasis on community engagement and conservation, ensures a memorable stay that harmoniously blends comfort with authentic cultural immersion.
Serian Serengeti Lamai is located in the Lamai Wedge in the northern Serengeti where it offers one of the most exceptional safari experiences in Africa. This open expanse of rolling savannah, is rich in wildlife and reminiscent of the iconic landscapes from Out of Africa. Unlike busier parts of the Serengeti, the Lamai Wedge provides a sense of freedom and seclusion, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic and exclusive safari adventure.With just 10 elegant safari tents, the camp offers an intimate and private atmosphere. Its secluded setting makes it ideal for exclusive bookings, private groups, or those traveling with specialist safari guides. Here, guests enjoy not only world-class game viewing but also the tranquility of having the wilderness virtually to themselves.
On the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in central Kenya’s Laikipia region lies the atmospheric Ol Pejeta Bush Camp. Ol Pejeta offers an exceptional base from which to explore the secrets of this renowned conservancy – from the pioneering conservation projects that have made it famous to spectacular sightings of black and white rhino, the Big 5 and the world’s last two remaining northern white rhino.
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is remotely located in the Wogakuria Hills of the Northern Serengeti. A scenic region characterized by grassy rolling hills, open woodland and tree-lined watercourses, it is a habitat that attracts wildlife throughout the year. Lemala Kuria Hills is in close proximity to the Mara River on the Serengeti’s border with Kenya’s Maasai Mara, so is also within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration between July and October.
Lemala Nanyukie opened in October 2018 in the fabulous Eastern Serengeti. Meaning ‘endless plains’ in the Maasai language, the Serengeti is one of the world's most celebrated wilderness areas. Lemala Nanyukie is located a 45-minute drive east of the Seronera Airstrip in the park’s central region with outstanding views across the ‘endless plains’. The camp sits on a grassy savanna dotted with rocky kopjes and shaded by ancient giant acacia trees.This area of the Serengeti is crossed by the annual wildebeest migration. It also has high-density game-viewing at all times and is well-known for its large concentration of cats. Lemala Nanyukie will be open year-round, and safari activities like game drives and walks will be accompanied by knowledgeable and experienced guides.
Lemala Ngorongoro is set in an ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. As it is located next to the quiet Lemala crater access road on the north east side, a key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy drive down on to the crater floor in the morning. Lemala guests usually have an hour's head start over others descending via the busier Seneto crater access road on the western rim. Game drives from camp may start as early as 6.15am and guests can be down among Ngorongoro’s abundant wildlife on the floor within 10-15 minutes - crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and Maasai guide.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro is located in Lemala Forest on the Eastern rim of Ngorongoro Crater not far from the access road. Set in the midst of old acacia trees, it has views through the trees to the crater. Access is via a meandering forest road, which leads to a natural clearing in the forest where camp is set. Ngorongoro is a highland area, which means that it gets cold, especially in the months July to September. Visitors will feel at one with nature at this location.
The 8 tented camp is set high in the Ngorongoro Highlands on the slopes of the Olmoti Volcano. The are views of the Gol Mountains in the North and Empakaai Crater in the East. The Highlands offers a comfortable and stylish high-altitude retreat in dome shaped tents, inspired by the Maasai bomas dotting the surrounding highlands. The eight large tents have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and plumbed showers. Snug beds and a wood burning stove keep guests warm on even the coldest nights. The main area offers both sunrise views from the dining area, as well as sunset views from the bar/ lounge and a large inside fire place to ensure the safari feeling of a camp fire even when the temperature outside is too cold to sit out.
Entamanu Ngorongoro sits on the remote Northwestern corner of the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The camp is accessed via its own road from where there are spectacular views down over the Southern Serengeti before popping up over the Rim to the immensity of the Crater below. This is one of the only sites at the Crater where it is still an experience of the Crater as it used to be. Far from the crowds, tucked away and remote. This site is in the only place where you can watch the sun rise over the Crater, and set over the Serengeti.Entamanu Ngorongoro offers a unique experience as it is situated on the scenic Northwestern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The camp is designed to provide guests with stunning views of both the Crater and the Southern Serengeti. It blends comfort with adventure, providing an authentic safari experience connecting you to the natural landscape.It can be cold here, it can be windy and it can be foggy, but come prepared and the reward is great. This is how it feels to really live on the edge of the world, right up close and personal with the wild of these volcanic highlands. A lot of thought has gone into keeping everyone comfortable at Entamanu Ngorongoro, where the elements are king. Gas heaters in the rooms, fires in the main mess and lots of cosy corners wrapped in sheepskin. The wind can be intense depending on the seasons so the camp is designed to limit any noise in the rooms at night. It is important to be aware that this experience is about feeling like you are on the edge, not about 5 star frills and fancies.
Lamai Serengeti provides an exclusive experience amidst the stunning Serengeti landscapes. With only a few rooms, guests relish unparalleled privacy while observing the wildlife roaming across the plains. Each tented room merges comfort with a seamless connection to the natural environment. Tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje it enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.Only a few miles away is where the wildebeest herds seasonally cross the Mara River. Between late July and October, this is where you will find the migration. For the rest of the year, it is wild Serengeti, with all the resident game of the Masai Mara but without the people.Experience the Serengeti from this extraordinary vantage point. Big game, big views, big Africa. Each room makes the very best of incredible views, space and light, while being sensitively designed and placed so as to be perfectly camouflaged against the natural backdrop. See, but not be seen. The panoramic views from every corner of Lamai Serengeti of the Serengeti and Masai Mara beyond deliver impact from the moment you arrive.
NOTE: Temporarily closed for refurbishment. Reopens in 2027. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is located on the Western rim of the Ngorongoro crater, with some of the best views towards the floor below. Although the main transit road to Serengeti is close by, the lodge is tranquil with some of best service and highest standards on the safari circuit. Each stilted, handcrafted banana thatch suite at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is decorated with graceful antiques and unforgettable opulence. Ensuite bathrooms, with a centrepiece of fresh roses, feature huge showers and chandelier-lit bathtubs, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure breathtaking views from all around.
The Manor at Ngorongoro: A Luxurious Safari Retreat in Tanzania
Nestled in the lush hills of northern Tanzania, The Manor at Ngorongoro offers a high quality experience that blends luxury, history, and nature. Set within a 1,500-acre Arabica coffee estate, this Cape Dutch-style retreat stands as a testament to Afro-European elegance in the heart of Africa.Elegance and Comfort
Each of the nine luxurious cottages and the main Manor House has been designed with comfort and privacy in mind. The rooms, adorned with dark wood furnishings and high-quality textiles, feature cozy fireplaces and private terraces that offer panoramic views of the surrounding hills and coffee plantations.
