Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge in the Serengeti, Tanzania

Honeymoon Safari, Serengeti, Great Wildebeest Migration, Luxury Safari

Serengeti, Great Wildebeest Migration, Luxury Safari

Granite Kopjes and Open Plains in the Northern Serengeti

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Set among the dramatic granite kopjes of the Wogakuria Hills in the Northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills offers privacy, elevation and exceptional access to one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles. Its location near the Mara River places it within the main migration corridor between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara.

The camp’s 15 glass-fronted tented suites are elegantly designed, each featuring a super-king bed, contemporary interiors and spacious ensuite bathrooms. Private decks and plunge pools offer uninterrupted views across the surrounding savanna.

Between twice-daily game drives, guests can unwind on the main sundeck or cool off in the sparkling infinity pool, soaking in panoramic views over the Serengeti plains.

Highlights and Activities at Lemala Kuria Hills

ROOMS: 15 luxury tented suites

BEST FOR: Honeymooners, couples and families

ACTIVITIES:

Game Drives
Seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration viewing
Hot air balloon safaris
Guided nature walks
Bush dining experiences
Birding

Serengeti, Great Wildebeest Migration, Luxury Safari, Hot Air Balloon Safari

WHY WE LOVE Lemala Kuria Hills

Lemala Kuria Hills is ideally positioned near the Mara River, placing it within the main migration corridor between July and October. During this period, guests have access to dramatic river crossings as wildebeest and zebra move between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara.

Even outside peak crossing season, the Northern Serengeti offers excellent predator sightings, wide open landscapes and a quieter safari experience compared to the central Serengeti.

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FAQs About Lemala Kuria Hills

Lemala Kuria Hills is located in the Northern Serengeti, within Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. It sits in the Wogakuria Hills near the Mara River, close to the border with Kenya’s Masai Mara.

Yes. The lodge is well positioned near the Mara River, placing it within the main migration corridor between July and October when wildebeest and zebra move between the Serengeti and Masai Mara. During this period, guests may witness dramatic river crossings.

Outside of peak migration months, the Northern Serengeti still offers excellent resident wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles than the central Serengeti.

Yes. The lodge offers the Lemala Cubs programme for younger guests, and triple configurations are available on request, making it suitable for families traveling together.

The Northern Serengeti is more remote and generally quieter than the central Seronera region. It offers expansive landscapes, strong predator sightings and seasonal access to Mara River migration crossings, with fewer vehicles overall.

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Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge, Serengeti National Park

An enchanting, contemporary Serengeti lodge, situated in close proximity to the world-famous Mara River.

Granite Kopjes and Open Plains in the Northern Serengeti

Highlights and Activities at Lemala Kuria Hills

WHY WE LOVE Lemala Kuria Hills

FAQs About Lemala Kuria Hills

Where is Lemala Kuria Hills located?

Is Lemala Kuria Hills good for the Great Migration?

Is Lemala Kuria Hills suitable for families?

How does the Northern Serengeti compare to Central Serengeti?

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