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We handpick the properties we work with. Everything we do is tailor-made for our clients so when you speak to one of our team they will advise you on the best property for you.
Lemala is a collection of lodges, tented camps, and luxury villas across Northern Tanzania, with properties in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti covering much of the famed Northern Circuit. It’s one of the strongest luxury options for an African safari, with an unrivaled concentration of game across its locations. The company is women-led at the executive level, a rare setup in East African safari operations, and its camps recently underwent an $18 million refurbishment.
For LGBTQ+ travelers specifically, Lemala is one of the properties we book most often. Staff handle dual-occupancy bookings without the back-and-forth you sometimes get elsewhere, and the remote, self-contained nature of the camps means your privacy is built into the location itself.
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- Top luxury choice in Tanzania
- Recently underwent a huge refurbishment
- Women-led leadership team, rare in East African safari operations
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Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Located on an escarpment overlooking the Tarangire River and valley, Mpingo Ridge Lodge sits in Tarangire, the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania and a rich savanna landscape known for its elephant herds and vast baobab trees. It’s close to the park gate, so you won’t be too deep in the wilderness, making it a good choice for a first safari.
Lemala Nanyukie
Opened in 2018, Lemala Nanyukie sits in the eastern Serengeti, in the heart of a park that spans around 30,000 square kilometers. The camp is around 45 minutes from Seronera Airstrip, with tents arranged along a verdant savanna and shaded by acacia trees.
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Set on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, this camp gives you direct access to one of the most concentrated wildlife environments in Africa without the crowds found at some of the larger crater-rim properties. It’s a favorite pairing with Mpingo Ridge or Nanyukie for a multi-camp itinerary across the Northern Circuit.
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Lemala has properties across Northern Tanzania, from villas in the shadow of Kilimanjaro to tented camps in the Serengeti, and activities vary by location, though all properties offer game drives, bush walks, and sundowners. Lemala has options suited to first-time safari-goers and seasoned travelers alike.
Lemala’s leadership team, including its CEO, is women-led, and that shows in how the camps are run day to day. To get the most from your trip, you can combine multiple Lemala properties through a Pay Stay deal for a better overall rate. As one of the safari operators we vet and book most for LGBTQ+ clients, get in touch and we’ll build the right combination of camps for your trip.
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Jaike Rowe
Luxury Travel Expert"Navigating the legal and social landscape of Tanzania can be difficult, but with the right preparation, we can help you make the most of your visit while staying informed and respectful of local customs."
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Maria Gardner
Luxury Travel Expert"Tanzania offers some of the most breathtaking safari experiences in the world, where you can explore the wild beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, creating memories that will last a lifetime."
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