Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Lemala Nanyukie
Witness the Serengeti unfold before you from all angles
Set in a quiet pocket of the eastern Serengeti in Tanzania, Lemala Nanyukie immerses you in East Africa’s untamed beauty, where breathtaking vistas stretch out in every direction. The lodge is perfectly situated to witness the Great Migration and exhilarating wildlife sightings throughout the year. Game drives bring you into the thick of the savannah where big cats stalk the tall, tawny grass. Walking safaris introduce you to the more minute scenes of the bush as you follow the footsteps of your seasoned guide.
You can also take your adventure to new heights on a hot air balloon ride, floating over large herds of wildebeest before ending your day with a lantern-lit dinner under the stars. Back at Lemala Nanyukie, you can retreat to the spa tent for a deeply relaxing massage. The lodge’s facilities also include a swimming pool, a kids’ club, an outdoor viewing deck and a panoramic dining area for nourishing à la carte meals.
Scattered between enormous acacia trees, Lemala Nanyukie’s suites are spaced apart to ensure privacy. They each connect to a cosy lounge area and a spacious bathroom with an elegant soaking tub. Lofty tented ceilings meet wall-to-wall windows framing endless grasslands. From your oversized canopy bed, you can gaze out at the wildlife on the horizon. Stepping out onto your private wooden deck, you’ll feel as though you’ve merged with the landscape. Sink into the corner plunge pool for an unrivalled view. Hear the rumbles of elephants as they roam the plains before you while giraffes silently scan trees for feathery leaves.
Highlights
Experience the beauty of the Serengeti with endless views
Search for big cats on thrilling game drives
Uncover the finer details of the wild on guided walking safaris
Marvel at the spectacle of the Great Migration from a hot air balloon
Follow your day out in the bush with a restorative treatment in the spa tent
Watch wildlife from your suite’s plunge pool
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Places to combine Lemala Nanyukie with
Rubondo island
Rubondo Island lies in the tranquil southwest corner of Lake Victoria in Tanzania and is enveloped in lush subtropical rainforest. The island is a protected sanctuary, teeming with endangered chimpanzees and a wealth of other wildlife.
The camp features eight secluded cottages that sit at the edge of the forest, each crafted from traditional materials to harmonise with the island’s natural beauty. A spacious family unit provides an ideal retreat for larger groups, while every cottage offers a private veranda overlooking the lake.
Wake up to the gentle sounds of the forest: the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a fish eagle and the occasional splash of water as hippos stir in the lake’s shallows. Here sitatunga antelope move silently through the papyrus swamps, bushbuck graze at the forest edges and forest elephants forge trails through dense greenery.
Your mornings might begin with the aroma of fresh coffee, enjoyed as the lake shimmers under the soft morning light. From here you can embark on a variety of adventures. Days on Rubondo Island invite a range of immersive adventures. Trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees, traverse the lake on a boating safari or set off on a guided game drive.
