A white rhino on the savannah, South Africa. Photo: Pexels (free licence).

Is Lemala Camps & Lodges a good company to book a safari with?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026

Lemala Camps & Lodges is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.

What do guests say about Lemala Camps & Lodges?

No rating for Lemala Camps & Lodges was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.

Google: No Google listing in Lemala Camps & Lodges' name was found.
SafariBookings: No SafariBookings listing in Lemala Camps & Lodges' name was found.
Trustpilot: No Trustpilot listing in Lemala Camps & Lodges' name was found.

Sources: trustpilot. Read 2 November 2026.

Where are Lemala Camps & Lodges' camps?

Nine properties are listed: Osonjoi Lodge, Hamerkop House by Lemala, Mpingo Ridge Lodge, Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ewanjan Tented Camp, Nanyukie Lodge, Mara & Ndutu Tented Camp (one mobile camp in two locations), Kuria Hills Lodge and Wildwaters Lodge.

Camps: Nine properties are listed: Osonjoi Lodge, Hamerkop House by Lemala, Mpingo Ridge Lodge, Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ewanjan Tented Camp, Nanyukie Lodge, Mara & Ndutu Tented Camp (one mobile camp in two locations), Kuria Hills Lodge and Wildwaters Lodge. Owned versus managed is not stated, except that Hamerkop House is 'managed exclusively' by Lemala.
Land and traversing: Land status is only partly stated: camps sit in Serengeti National Park (Nanyukie, Kuria Hills, Ewanjan), Tarangire National Park (Mpingo Ridge), the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Osonjoi, Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ndutu) and a private island on the Nile (Wildwaters). Hamerkop is on a private golf and wildlife estate.
Mobile and seasonal camps: Mara & Ndutu Tented Camp is one mobile tented camp in two locations: Ndutu (best December to March, calving in February) and Mara in northern Serengeti (June to October). It moves 'north and south with the seasons'.
Camp sizes: Ndutu 9 tents (the amenities list says 10) and Mara 12 tents. Ewanjan 14 en-suite tents (amenities list says 12 tents with two double beds plus two two-bedroom tents)

Sources: number of camps and lodges, land and traversing, mobile and seasonal camps. Read 2 November 2026.

A cheetah sitting in dry grass. Photo: Pexels (free licence); not Lemala Camps & Lodges' camp.

How much does Lemala Camps & Lodges cost?

Lemala Camps & Lodges publishes its own rates: lowest published rate: $250 per person sharing per day at Hamerkop House (low season, 1 Mar to 31 May 2027).

Lowest published: Lowest published rate: $250 per person sharing per day at Hamerkop House (low season, 1 Mar to 31 May 2027).
What the rate includes: Full board in standard rooms: accommodation, meals, house drinks, Wi-Fi and laundry. Excluded: Government levies (vary by property), airstrip transfers, a professional safari guide and vehicle. Camp pages also exclude park entry and concession fees, game drives or activities and champagne and premium drinks.

Sources: price per person per day. Read 2 November 2026.

What are Lemala Camps & Lodges' booking terms?

Lemala Camps & Lodges does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.

Deposit: Not stated on its own website.
Balance due: Not stated on its own website.
Cancellation charges: Not stated on its own website.
Currencies and card fees: Rates are quoted in USD. Not stated on their website: other accepted currencies and card surcharges.
How guest payments are protected: Not stated on its own website.

Sources: deposit, how guest payments are protected. Read 2 November 2026.

Who is Lemala Camps & Lodges best for?

Best for: Boutique camps in northern Tanzania, on Lemala Camps & Lodges' own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.

Children: Children are welcome at the Mara & Ndutu, Ewanjan and Kuria Hills camps ('contact us for more information about our Lemala Cubs'). Wildwaters: children over 16 are welcome and must be supervised at all times. Kids offer: accommodation 'on us' for the 1st child sharing with 1 or 2 adults and 50% off for the 2nd child, year round, not combinable.
Honeymoon: Honeymoon offer: spend a minimum of 6 nights across the portfolio in Tanzania and Uganda for 50% off each night for the bride and the 1st night 'on us' for the groom. Wildwaters is also pitched at honeymooners and couples.
Solo travellers: Solo traveller special: during low and mid seasons, guests can stay in a room on their own and pay a per-person sharing rate (no single supplement in those seasons).
Private guide and vehicle: The FAQ says a guide stays with guests on drives between camps.
Exclusive use: Hamerkop House 'can be taken on a private exclusive use or shared basis'. Several camps have two-bedroom suites or tents and Kuria Hills' two-bedroom suite has a private plunge pool 'for families or friends wanting to share a larger, exclusive space'.

Sources: family and child policy, honeymoon, solo travellers, private guide and vehicle, exclusive-use camps and villas. Read 2 November 2026.

Who owns Lemala Camps & Lodges?

Lemala Camps & Lodges' ownership is not stated on its own website.

Trading name: Trading name 'Lemala Camps & Lodges' (also 'Lemala Camps'). The privacy policy says it is registered in Tanzania with headquarters at Plot No 47, Sekei Road, Jumuia Area, Arusha.
Conservation model: Named projects: reusable sanitary pads for village girls; a women's group in Mto wa Mbu employing 32 women to make biodegradable lunch boxes; internships for disadvantaged young people; nine young men from an Arusha homeless shelter employed; recycled desks. Bikes for School in Uganda (CooP-Uganda)

Sources: trading name and legal entity, conservation model. Read 2 November 2026.

How do you book Lemala Camps & Lodges?

Sells direct (enquiry form, reservations office, live availability menu) and through regional representatives in Australasia, North America, UK, South Africa, Germany/Austria/Switzerland and China.

Where it sells: Sells direct (enquiry form, reservations office, live availability menu) and through regional representatives in Australasia, North America, UK, South Africa, Germany/Austria/Switzerland and China. No trade portal or resident rates are published.
Price against a planner: Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Planner partnerships: Not stated on their website as a trade programme: no agent portal or preferred partner statements.

Sources: where it sells, price against booking through a planner. Read 2 November 2026.

Lemala Camps & Lodges: the questions people ask

How much does Lemala Camps & Lodges cost per night?

Lowest published rate: $250 per person sharing per day at Hamerkop House (low season, 1 Mar to 31 May 2027).

How many camps does Lemala Camps & Lodges have?

When are Lemala Camps & Lodges' camps open?

Mara & Ndutu Tented Camp is one mobile tented camp in two locations: Ndutu (best December to March, calving in February) and Mara in northern Serengeti (June to October). It moves 'north and south with the seasons'.

Does Lemala Camps & Lodges have honeymoon offers?

Honeymoon offer: spend a minimum of 6 nights across the portfolio in Tanzania and Uganda for 50% off each night for the bride and the 1st night 'on us' for the groom. Wildwaters is also pitched at honeymooners and couples.

How does Lemala Camps & Lodges fund conservation?

Named projects: reusable sanitary pads for village girls; a women's group in Mto wa Mbu employing 32 women to make biodegradable lunch boxes; internships for disadvantaged young people; nine young men from an Arusha homeless shelter employed; recycled desks. Bikes for School in Uganda (CooP-Uganda)

What is included in Lemala Camps & Lodges' rates?

Full board in standard rooms: accommodation, meals, house drinks, Wi-Fi and laundry. Excluded: Government levies (vary by property), airstrip transfers, a professional safari guide and vehicle.

Does Lemala Camps & Lodges charge a single supplement?

Solo traveller special: during low and mid seasons, guests can stay in a room on their own and pay a per-person sharing rate (no single supplement in those seasons).

Does Lemala Camps & Lodges accept children?

Children are welcome at the Mara & Ndutu, Ewanjan and Kuria Hills camps ('contact us for more information about our Lemala Cubs'). Wildwaters: children over 16 are welcome and must be supervised at all times.

Does Lemala Camps & Lodges offer a private vehicle?

The FAQ says a guide stays with guests on drives between camps.

What are Lemala Camps & Lodges' reviews?

No rating for Lemala Camps & Lodges was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.

Can I book Lemala Camps & Lodges through Uncompromised Travel?

No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Lemala Camps & Lodges' own enquiry page, www.lemalacamps.com, or a safari planner.

How current is this page?

Lemala Camps & Lodges' website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.