Lamai airstrip is situated at the northern part of Serengeti national park. Adjacent to the neighbouring Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. Daily scheduled chartered flights from other parts of Tanzania land at Lamai airstrip. Lemai airstrip is close to Kleins gate and bologonja gate of the park.
The Lamai area of Serengeti is popular for excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Especially from the months of June to August at the time when migration herds start river crossings. But should be noted that wildlife viewing in this area is fairly good all year round. With the climax being the river crossings.
Northern Serengeti area
The northern sector of Serengeti national park in which Lamai airstrip in situated is less crowded. And less visited compared to the southern section of the park. Its characterized by rolling green hills unlike the vast plains of the south. It provides a migration platform for over 1.5 million animals during the migration from June to September. This is an ideal place for visitors who don’t like big crowds during game drives.
Loliondo game controlled area
The Loliondo game controlled area stretched from Kleins gate in the north to Ngorongoro conservation area, although it’s not part of the park, it serves as a buffer zone for wildlife in Serengeti national park, Masai Mara game reserve and Ngorongoro conservation area. You can have cultural encounters with the Masai pastoralist at their villages, the Masai people are allowed to graze their cattle around loliondo game controlled area.
Serengeti national park & Masai Mara national reserve
Serengeti national park and Masai Mara game reserve have become some of the most popular conservation areas across Africa boasting the some of the world’s natural wonders and the greatest wildlife show on earth
Accommodation close to Lamai airstrip
It’s imperative to book accommodation close to the airstrip to avoid driving for long hours after arrival, some of the accommodation options close to Lamai airstrip include, Lamai Serengeti, olakira camp, lemala kuria hills, lobo wildlife lodge, Serengeti river camp, nasikia migration camp, Nomad Lemai, alex walker serian, Mkombes house, Bologanja under canvas, Lemai Serengeti lodge, Lemai private and Serians Serengeti mobile Lemai to mention a few.
Best time to visit
The northern sector of Serengeti national park can be visited all year round however the best time for visiting is from June to September when the river crossings take place providing dramatic wildlife watching opportunities at the Mara river, Seronera plains, Lobo and Loliondo areas.
Plan for the great wildebeest migration by contacting our migration safari companies or inquire with us below to plan for your safari tour with us.
