If you are looking for a unique safari experience that puts you right in the heart of the action, then look no further than Lemala Mara & Ndutu Tented Camps. These authentic mobile tented camps provide guests with a front-row seat to the incredible wildebeest migration that takes place in the Serengeti ecosystem throughout the year. With two locations – Lemala Ndutu and Lemala Mara – the camps move with the seasons to ensure that visitors witness this natural spectacle up close.
Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp,is Located in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the Southern Serengeti, offers a classic safari experience. The camp is situated in one of the best spots in Ndutu to observe the migration, especially between December and March. During this time, tens of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle graze on the nutrient-rich short grass plains, making it a prime location for predators like lions and cheetahs. Lemala Ndutu, with its 9 tents perched on the edge of a marsh, provides the perfect setting to witness the drama of the migration unfold.
From June to October, Lemala Mara Tented Camp moves north to the Northern Serengeti, offering guests a chance to witness the migration in this remote wilderness. The camp, which features 12 tents set up under large Euclea trees, provides an intimate and uncrowded safari experience. Depending on the year, the camp may be situated near the Mara River, allowing guests to observe the wildebeest crossing as they make their way to the Maasai Mara. Resident wildlife numbers are always high, but during the migration, the area comes alive with thousands of animals congregating for the river crossing.
For those visiting Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp, the nearest airstrip is Ndutu, just a 20-minute drive away. For guests heading to Lemala Mara Tented Camp, the closest airstrip is Kogatende, a 40-minute drive from the camp.
Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp offers one of the most exciting safari experiences in Tanzania, especially for travelers hoping to witness the extraordinary Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. Located in the Ndutu region within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, close to the southern plains of Serengeti National Park, the camp is perfectly positioned in one of the most important wildlife areas in East Africa. Every year from December to March, vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate to the Ndutu plains to graze on the nutrient-rich short grasses that flourish after seasonal rains. During this time, thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a short period, attracting large numbers of predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
This dramatic interaction between predator and prey creates one of the most thrilling wildlife spectacles in the natural world. Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp is carefully positioned near a permanent marsh and surrounded by acacia woodlands, offering guests breathtaking views of the open plains and easy access to prime wildlife viewing areas. The camp features spacious and comfortable safari tents that blend authentic wilderness charm with modern comfort, each equipped with cozy beds, en-suite bathrooms, solar lighting, and private sitting areas where guests can relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the African bush. Game drives from the camp allow visitors to explore the Ndutu ecosystem, where they may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and numerous species of antelope alongside the migrating herds. The area also provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography due to the open landscapes and dramatic animal interactions. After a day of adventure, guests return to camp to enjoy delicious meals prepared by experienced chefs, relax in the comfortable lounge tent, and share safari stories around the evening campfire under the vast African sky. With its intimate atmosphere, prime migration location, and exceptional guiding, Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp provides travelers with an unforgettable safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife regions.
