Laba Grumeti Art Lodge
We recommend this lodge for those who value understated luxury and who want a safari experience notable for personal attention and privacy.
Location
This is land traditionally associated with the Ikoma people, whose heritage is woven into the area. With no other lodges in sight, guests experience rare tranquillity and immersion in one of Africa’s most striking and wildlife-rich landscapes.
Accommodation
Twelve luxury tented suites offer indulgent indoor lounges, private terraces, dressing rooms, and bathrooms with bathtubs, complemented by outdoor showers. With no other lodges in sight, the view is pure nature, uninterrupted and cinematic.
Fresh, organic cuisine is central to the dining experience here, with menus inspired by local produce and seasonal flavours. Meals can be enjoyed beneath the covered veranda or out under star‑filled skies, creating a sense of connection with the landscape. And when your belly is full, make use of the indoor and outdoor bar and lounging spaces for the perfect end to the day.
Experiences
- Take a vehicle safari in one of the beautifully restored iconic Land Rovers. They’ve been modified to run on diesel, ethanol and electric power.
- Drift above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon. It’s a serene way to experience the grandeur of the plains in the soft morning light.
- Relaxing in the lodge is an experience in itself. The view is nature’s great artwork, and you’ll be inspired by the design and the sublime pieces of African art scattered around.
- Take a mindful walking safari to discover the details of the ecosystem from close proximity. An expert guide will show you what you might otherwise miss.
- Meet members of the Ikoma community nearby, gaining insight into traditions and stories tied to this land.
- Learn about organic ingredients and regional flavours through interactive cooking demonstrations or private tastings.
Why we include Laba Grumeti Art Lodge in our journeys
It’s a place for anyone who places a high priority on quietly excellent safaris.
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From the Team
“This is one of my favourite lodges anywhere. It’s extraordinary in every sense — the location, the layout, the sheer space and beauty, and the wonderful staff team. It makes you feel genuinely special. The 290‑degree view is among the finest in Africa, and the game viewing is exceptional.”
Why Plan Your Safari with Journeysmiths
Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Great Places to Combine with Laba Grumeti Art Lodge
Laba Grumeti Art Lodge works beautifully as part of a wider journey through Tanzania, and even into Kenya. We often pair it with a contrasting environment to create a sense of variety and flow.Laba Grumeti Art Lodge works beautifully as part of a wider journey through Tanzania, and even into Kenya. We often pair it with a contrasting environment to create a sense of variety and flow.
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We spoke with several companies and went with JourneySmiths because Ross, from day one, was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Based on our discussions, he flawlessly organized the adventure of a lifetime! No detail was missed. The accommodations and staff everywhere that we went were truly amazing, without exception, and travel from one location to the next on smaller flights and bush planes were all taken care of... Having now experienced Journeysmiths, and Ross, there's no one else that I would travel with!
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