Lemala Kuria Hills, Serengeti

Lemala Kuria Hills is one of the few permanent lodges in the northern Serengeti plains. The best way to get to northern Serengeti is by a light-aircraft plane so generally speaking, this area is much quieter than the central or southern plains of the Serengeti. Its location in the Wogakurya Hills, close to the Mara River, provides fantastic game viewing for both resident wildlife and sightings of the wildebeest migration herds as they make the famous river crossings.

Lemala Kuria Hill is a luxury lodge formed of 15 glass-fronted suites, each with plunge pools, freestanding baths and private decks overlooking the savannahs. For some, the main draw to Lemala is that it is a lodge rather than a tented camp or migration camp. As such, it has a lot of facilities including a swimming pool, wifi, laundry services and more. This is a great option for those looking for those who do not want canvassed accommodation, but still want to be in the midst of the action in the northern Serengeti.

Whether you go to the northern parks or the southern parks for your Tanzania safari, there is a handful of fantastic safari accommodation to choose from. We have put together our top picks for both the north and the south.