A new chapter for Lamai Africa Safaris

Lamai Africa Safaris has always been rooted in Tanzania. What has changed is the way we now tell that story. With the launch of our new website, we wanted to create a clearer picture of who we are, how we approach safari and what travellers can expect when they journey through Tanzania with Lamai. The result is more than a new design. It is a more complete expression of the ideas that have shaped Lamai from the beginning.

More than a list of destinations

Tanzania offers extraordinary wildlife, landscapes and experiences. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, the forests of Western Tanzania and the Indian Ocean coast can all form part of a journey. But visiting the right places is only one part of a good safari. The quality of the experience is also shaped by how the route is designed, how much time is given to each destination and the decisions a guide makes once you are in the field. That is why our new website places more emphasis on The Lamai Approach. We do not measure a safari simply by the number of sightings collected. Our guides pay attention to animal behaviour, tracks, water, weather, season and what is happening around them before deciding whether to move, wait or explore somewhere else. Sometimes the strongest decision is not to chase the next reported sighting.

Rooted in local knowledge

Lamai’s roots are closely connected to Tanzania and particularly to the Lake Eyasi region. That background influences the way we think about wildlife, landscape, heritage and local knowledge today. For us, understanding Tanzania means looking beyond individual attractions. Wildlife is connected to water and season. Landscapes influence how people move and live. Knowledge built over generations can still help explain what is happening in the present. We want our guests to leave with more than photographs. We want them to understand more of the country they have travelled through.

Building opportunity through tourism

The growth of Lamai should also create opportunities within Tanzania. That means employment, professional development, partnerships and room for Tanzanian knowledge and enterprise to become part of the journeys we create. We do not see this as something separate from the safari business. It is part of how we want Lamai itself to grow.

Explore the new Lamai

On the new website, you can explore Tanzania’s regions, activities and accommodation, learn more about our approach to safari and discover the ideas and experiences we are developing for the future. We will also continue adding stories from the field, practical travel advice and articles that help explain Tanzania in greater depth. Wherever your journey eventually takes you, we hope the website gives you a better sense of how we see safari. Not simply as a collection of places to visit, but as a journey shaped by knowledge, judgement and the time to understand what is around you.

Welcome to the new Lamai Africa Safaris.