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Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

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Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

It was our guide on the third evening at Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge who explained what a kopje is. The word is Afrikaans, he said, and it means small rocky hill. The Serengeti is full of them, these ancient granite outcrops rising from the grass, and the lodge sits among the largest concentration of kopjes in the north, the Wogakuria Hills. The lions use them as lookout posts. The leopards drag kills into their crevices. And at sunset, the light comes across them in a way that is simply not available anywhere else in the Serengeti.
My partner Wanjiku and I stayed at Lemala Kuria Hills for four nights as the centrepiece of our Tanzania honeymoon, and it was Africa Bed of Roses Safaris who placed it in our itinerary after hearing that we wanted something with private plunge pools, extraordinary sunsets, and proximity to the migration without the vehicle density of some of the more central Serengeti camps.

The Lodge and Its Setting

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge sits in the Wogakuria Hills of the northern Serengeti, within a private concession that offers game drives with fewer vehicles than the main park roads. The Mara River, and the famous crossing points, are approximately 30 minutes by road, which means migration season visits can combine the extraordinary landscape of the hill country with the spectacle of the crossings without being committed to one or the other.

The camp is owned and operated by Lemala Authentic Camps and Lodges, a Tanzanian company with a strong reputation for quality and genuine hospitality throughout the northern circuit. The standard here is high: the 15 glass-fronted suites, the private plunge pools in every room, the spa, and the service level all reflect a property that takes its responsibilities to guests seriously.

Accommodation

Fifteen glass-fronted suites are positioned among the kopjes and boulders of the hillside, each with its own private plunge pool and a viewing deck that faces the open plains and the sunset. This is a genuinely rare offering on the Serengeti: a private pool, infinity-edged and warm, where you sit with a drink at the end of a game drive as the light changes over the grassland below.

Inside, the suites have super-king beds that can be converted to twin configuration, en-suite bathrooms with both hot shower and freestanding bathtub, an outside shower for the brave, and a minibar replenished daily. The design is modern rather than classically safari: glass, clean lines, and neutral tones that let the landscape outside dominate the visual experience.

One dedicated honeymoon suite is available, positioned for maximum privacy with a large elevated deck and an outdoor hot tub. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris specifically requested this suite for us, and the extra degree of seclusion it provided was meaningful across four days.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge Luxury Bed Room

Dining

The dining area and bar sit at the highest point of the camp, where the views extend across the plains in multiple directions. Meals are served inside or on the outdoor decks depending on the weather and the preferences of the group, and the food is consistently excellent: a mix of Tanzanian and international cooking with a strong emphasis on fresh vegetables and carefully prepared proteins.

Bush breakfasts and lantern-lit bush dinners can be arranged at beautiful locations within the concession. We had one dinner in a clearing between two enormous boulders, with the Milky Way overhead and a pride of lions audible somewhere in the darkness beyond the torchlight. My partner is not usually lost for words. That evening she was.

Rates

SeasonRate
Low Season (Nov – Jun, excl. Apr-May)From USD 680 per person per night
High Season (Jul – Oct)From USD 980 per person per night

Note: The lodge is closed April and May. Rates include all meals, selected drinks, game drives, Wi-Fi, and laundry. Contact Africa Bed of Roses Safaris for current confirmed rates.

Activities

Twice-daily game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles are the core activity, with morning drives heading out before the light has fully established itself and evening drives that push into the golden hour. Bush walks are available by advance arrangement.

Hot air balloon safaris over the Serengeti can be arranged at additional cost, and spa treatments at the Melengali Spa tent are available for guests who want a day of pure recovery between drives.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge Aerial View

Frequently Asked Questions About

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Excellent. The kopje landscape, the resident wildlife, and the privacy of the private concession make it a rewarding destination year-round. The sunsets are at their most dramatic in the dry season.

Yes. The pools are heated and are particularly pleasant in the early evenings.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge sits in the Wogakuria Hills within the Serengeti Mara ecosystem in northern Tanzania, set across rolling hills and open woodland in a remote location that attracts wildlife throughout the year. The elevated hillside position gives the lodge sweeping views across the surrounding landscape, and the setting between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara makes it one of the more strategically placed properties for year-round game viewing in East Africa. For honeymooners who want the Serengeti experience without the vehicle concentrations of the more heavily visited central areas, the Kuria Hills location offers genuine remoteness and privacy.

July marks the beginning of peak season, when temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the landscape becomes drier, concentrating wildlife and making game viewing increasingly rewarding. The July through October period coincides with the Great Migration river crossings in the broader Mara ecosystem, with wildebeest moving between Tanzania and Kenya in one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth. That said, the lodge’s remote hillside location and the Serengeti’s year-round resident wildlife population mean any month offers a strong game viewing experience. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris advises on the best timing for a Kuria Hills honeymoon stay depending on your travel dates and which migration events you most want to witness.

The three defining elements of a Lemala stay are the quality of the guiding, the consistency of year-round game viewing, and the standard of cuisine. The lodge’s exceptional guides bring deep knowledge of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem and a genuine passion for the landscape that elevates every drive beyond a simple wildlife count. The remote Wogakuria Hills setting keeps the experience intimate, with far fewer vehicles than the park’s more central zones. First-class cuisine rounds out the daily rhythm, turning mealtimes into a genuine part of the experience rather than simply a break between drives. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris includes Lemala Kuria Hills in select Tanzania honeymoon itineraries for couples who want a Serengeti stay that feels genuinely personal and unhurried.

Book Lemala Kuria Hills with Africa Bed of Roses Safaris

Africa Bed of Roses Safaris can design a complete northern Tanzania honeymoon circuit combining Lemala Kuria Hills with Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and more. Contact us to plan.

Facilities

Welcoming reception area

On-site Bar and Restaurant

24-hour security

Luxury Tented Suites

Swimming Pool

Safari Excursions on Request

Luxury Rooms with Private Bathrooms

Free Wi-Fi in the restaurant and bar areas

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Partnerships & Accreditations

Africa Bed of Roses Safaris is an accredited tour operator under the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) and a proud member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO). As part of the KATO bonding scheme, our services are insured to ensure your honeymoon holiday safari is protected, offering peace of mind even in the rare event of a member ceasing operations.

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