Six tented suites on a dramatic bend of the Mara River in the remote Lamai triangle — Singita’s intimate, solar-powered camp in the far north of the Serengeti.
Singita Mara River Tented Camp sits on a dramatic bend of the Mara River in the remote Lamai triangle, the northernmost corner of the Serengeti, within around 98,000 acres of wilderness. With only six tented suites, it is one of the most exclusive places to stay in Tanzania — a camp where the river, the wildlife and the silence take centre stage.
Each suite has a private deck and a bathtub overlooking the river, so you can watch hippos and crocodiles in the water below and, in season, the migration herds gathering on the banks. The design is light and contemporary, letting the landscape speak for itself.
The camp is off-grid and solar powered, yet nothing is lacking. A swimming pool with a sun deck faces the river, wellness treatments, yoga and meditation are offered, and a self-service bar-deli is always open. In the evening, guests gather around the fire pit under a sky full of stars. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available, although it can be slow given the remote location.
Food is light and seasonal, with East African influences: mezze boards by the pool, fireside snacks, tapas-style sharing plates and open-air dining in the pool sala. A curated wine tasting is offered at camp.
Lamai is spectacular during the Great Migration’s river crossings, usually from July to October, and wonderfully quiet the rest of the year, when you may have the river and its resident wildlife almost to yourselves. Children aged ten and over are welcome.
Six suites overlooking the Mara River, each with its own private deck and a bathtub positioned for river views. Light, contemporary interiors keep the focus on the landscape, and a gym-in-a-bag lets you exercise in privacy.
With a sun deck facing the river, for lazy afternoons between drives.
Treatments, yoga and meditation in a peaceful river setting.
Evening gatherings under a sky full of stars.
Self-service snacks and drinks whenever you want them.
An off-grid camp with a light footprint.
Complimentary; can be slow given the remote location.
Meals at Singita Mara River are light, seasonal and relaxed, using locally sourced ingredients with East African influences. Expect mezze boards by the pool, fireside snacks, tapas-style sharing plates and open-air dining in the pool sala, with the river always in view.
A curated wine tasting is offered at camp, and the self-service bar-deli means a drink or a snack is always at hand. Dining times flex around your game drives, so a long morning at a river crossing never means a missed meal. Tell us about any dietary needs and we will pass them to the camp in advance.
Flights land at the Serengeti Lamai airstrip, where a Singita guide meets you for the drive of about 45 minutes to camp. Light-aircraft flights from Kilimanjaro or Arusha via Sasakwa take roughly 1½ to 1¾ hours, with a short hop north to Lamai.
Luggage must be in soft bags of no more than 15 kg per person, including camera equipment, because of light-aircraft limits. We take care of all flight bookings and timings as part of your itinerary.
The Mara River crossings usually take place between July and October, when the Great Migration moves through the Lamai triangle. This is the most dramatic and most popular time to stay, so we recommend booking well ahead.
Short rains fall from November to March and the long rains in April and May. Outside migration season, Lamai is green, peaceful and full of resident wildlife. Mornings and nights can be cold from May to September, so pack warm layers.
Extraordinary privacy in the wild north of the Serengeti.
Bathtubs and decks positioned over the water.
One of the Serengeti’s most remote and least visited areas.
Solar powered with a light footprint and Singita’s attentive service.
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On a bend of the Mara River in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost corner of the Serengeti.
Six tented suites, each with a private deck and a river-view bathtub.
Children aged 10 and older are welcome; participation in game drives is at the guides’ discretion.
By light aircraft to Lamai airstrip, then a drive of about 45 minutes. Luggage is limited to 15 kg per person in soft bags.
July to October for the river crossings; the rest of the year is peaceful, green and full of resident wildlife.
Check-in is at 13:00 and check-out at 11:00.
Tell us your dates and we will check availability and build a personalised Tanzania itinerary around your stay.
