Lemala Camps & Lodges have just reopened two of their tented camps in Tanzania after a complete refurbishment.Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp is in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area near the border of the Southern Serengeti. This area is classic savannah, characterized by flat grassy plains, and Lemala’s camp is in one of the best locations in Ndutu to see the migration between December and March.
Ndutu retains is premium location on the water course and now has all new soft furnishings throughout, along with a complete refurbishment of the lounge tent and the dining tent. Interiors are softer, warmer and elegant without losing the charm and authenticity of a mobile tented camp.
Tens of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle usually arrive in December to graze on the newly-watered, highly-nutritious short grass plains and then by February, the main calving season takes place. Predators, in particular the big cats, are highly concentrated in the Ndutu area over these months.
With 8 standard tents and two x 2 bedroom tents, Lemala Ndutu is perched on the edge of a permanent marsh, and acts as the ultimate amphitheatre to capture the boundless drama that accompanies the migration.
The camp offers an authentic bush experience, with spacious tents each with two queen-size beds, ensuite bathrooms, hot safari showers and flush toilets. Tasty meals are freshly prepared, and the camp organizes great picnic breakfasts and lunches for those who want to go on extended full-day game drives.
Leanne Haigh, CEO of Lemala Camps and Lodges said, “Guests have been thrilled with the new look Ndutu Camp and this renovation is a part of an ongoing upgrade of a number of our tented camps which are in well positioned locations, offering access to some of best game locations in Tanzania.”
“We completed a refurbishment of Ngorongoro tented camp last year and these latest upgrades will offer our guests not only the best locations but also beautiful, modern yet authentic tented camp lodgings.”
While Ndutu is a seasonal tented camp, Lemala Ewanjan is open year round. The camp is located in a secluded part of the game-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti – an important wildlife transition zone between the southern grasslands and the northern woodlands. It is renowned for its year-round game viewing due to its abundance of water in the many rivers, as well as for its large populations of resident big cats.
Between April and June, and again between November and January, this area is crossed by the annual wildebeest migration meaning guests can watch the thrilling wildlife drama unfold.
Ms Haigh said “ Lemala Ewanjan has been carefully positioned right at the end of a blind valley, so other vehicles will not interrupt guests view across the plains and impact sightings during the day. In the evening, they can enjoy uninterrupted sunsets with no electric lights in sight.”
The 12 en-suite tents are spacious and comfortable and have an outside deck offering beautiful views over the area. Each tent is fitted with two queen-size beds with warm duvets, a flush toilet, large safari-style shower, plentiful running water, wooden storage cabinets and flooring, 24-hour solar lighting and outside loungers from which to enjoy early morning teas and coffees not to mention the quintessential G&T sun downers.
Lemala has also recently refurbished their permanent camp in Uganda, Wildwaters Lodge that is located on the Nile River.
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