A lucky couple

During the 4 days that Peter and Jo York spent with us in the Serengeti, they just seem to come across it all.  First this amazing African Rock Python and now an equally stunning sighting of a leopard and her cub, less then half a mile away from Lamai Serengeti!

As we said at the fireplace in the evening it was only when they showed their pictures of the morning when we all realized how lucky they were. Two beautiful and majestic cats, a mother and her cub, eating a freshly killed reedbuck in a tree. And if that wasn't enough, perfect morning light and not a single other soul in sight.


What a place to be. We actually can't wait until they decide to stay with us again - thanks for these great contributions!!

Pictures courtesy of Peter and Jo York

A moving stick

As Peter and Jo York were driving towards Lamai Serengeti coming from the Nyamalumbwa Hills, they initially thought they were looking at a stick in the grassy plain. A very thick and muscled stick that is...

Not long from that moment their guide Cornelius realized that all three of them were close to a very exotic siting. A massive African Rock Python was now in front of them. The previous days in Lamai had been cloudy and rainy and the big snake struggled with its body heat. Sluggish and slow, this was the chance for all of them to get out of the vehicle and get some real up close pics from this 50 – 60 kgs weighing pure muscle.

Wow! What about that!

Pictures courtesy of Peter and Jo York

Hurry seems to be a good thing in the Serengeti

Isn’t it always like that? As you rush your way down to somewhere you run in to something special? It’s on these moments that you decide that a 10 minute delay might be not that bad right? As we drove down to Kogatende airstrip to be in time for a resupply flight, all of a sudden we come across this beauty of a leopard. 

Sitting on a rock in a koppie just down the road from camp, this cat was digesting a delicious topi. Not that you can tell that by his position, but as we observed the cat for a while it came down and started playing around with the only part of his meal that was still left: the topi leg. Picking it up and throwing it into the distance the cat ran after it over again and obviously enjoyed the triumph he made.

That’s why we always advise to leave well in time. And it’s those moments you usually don’t spot a thing right... Ironic?

A place so diverse

As it is brilliant to be back in Lamai, we did pick up camp rhythm again. It’s definitely true that some time away from home makes you realize with fresh eyes what a superb spot it really is. Waking up to the bush, being with all camp colleagues again – so good!

And as good as it is to be back, we have to admit that at least a few times a day holiday memories kick in. As we said earlier, this country is so incredibly diverse. What a place to take a holiday, should there be any doubts if Tanzania has the right ingredients for a holiday – stop thinking! This is a place that makes your wish list grow ever longer. So many corners are yet to be discovered. So many different people welcome you with heart warming customs, this is a destination that makes you come back.

So as a glimpse of a many beautiful things we came across have a look at these amazing people and places.

In top to bottom order; driving along the vast north east Serengeti boundary, visiting Masai village in the Loliondo area, sunrise over Mount Meru (4652mts!) summit, a dive trip to Mnemba Island Atoll and fly camping at Lake Tagalala in the superb northern Selous GR. 

Back on the koppie that rocks!

Finally we made it back to our little hill at Lamai Serengeti, a place we truly missed for nearly six weeks. A place that feels like home now and that is shared with roaring lions, laughing hyenas and loud zebras. Not to speak of the stunning views – it’s great to be back!!

Our holiday took us through other beautiful parts of Tanzania and made us love this great country even more. From the endless game packed plains to alpine mountains and powdery white sand beaches, we need to update you on a few of these other magical places here.

But for now back to work and more soon!

Antelopes battle it out at Lamai

The area around Kogakuria kopje is well known for its fierce cats, but even the most gentle-looking animals in this corner of the Serengeti have to be prepared to battle. The recent rains have brought fresh grass and the grazers are beginning to regain condition. Not very long from now, the rutting season will begin and male antelopes will clash for breeding rights. The struggles have already begun, some for practice and some for glory, and they’re adding their own touch of action to Lamai. Credit goes to Dirk for all the pictures.