Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge — Glass-Fronted Luxury Among the Kopjes

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge occupies one of the most visually dramatic settings in the Serengeti: the Wogakuria Hills in the northern sector, where giant granite boulders and kopjes rise from the grassed slopes above the Mara River corridor. The lodge's 15 glass-fronted tented suites have been positioned individually among these boulders for maximum privacy and views — the result is an intimate, architecturally striking property that combines the contemporary luxury of a high-end lodge with the character of the northern Serengeti's distinctive landscape.

The location puts Kuria Hills near the Mara River and within the main wildebeest migration corridor between July and October — the season when the herds cross into and out of Kenya's Masai Mara, and when crocodile-filled crossing points along the river offer the migration's most dramatic spectacle. Outside migration season, the northern Serengeti delivers year-round game that is reminiscent — in the words of the camp's own guides — of the Masai Mara 30 years ago: uncrowded, undisturbed, and consistently spectacular.

Accommodation

Fifteen glass-fronted suites nestle among the giant kopjes, each with floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the landscape, a king or twin bed (triples available), an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, hot shower and freestanding bathtub, plus an outdoor shower, and a private deck with a personal plunge pool. One two-bedroom suite with its own plunge pool is available for families or friends. Public areas sit among the kopjes and include a lounge, bar, dining tent, swimming pool, and the Melengali Spa — a separate tent set in the bush offering massages and beauty treatments in a natural setting.

Activities

Morning and afternoon game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles explore the northern Serengeti's hills, rivers and woodland. Walking safaris with armed guides are available. Hot-air balloon safaris cover both the rolling hills and the river corridor. Cultural visits to local communities and the Maasai can be arranged. The spa operates between drives for those wanting body treatments or massages.

Who Is Kuria Hills Best For?

Kuria Hills is the best Lemala property for northern Serengeti and migration season visits. The glass-fronted suites and kopje setting give it a design distinction that Lemala Ewanjan in the central Serengeti doesn't have, and the private plunge pools elevate the comfort level to near-luxury tier. It suits couples and honeymooners (private pool, spa, dramatic views), families wanting northern Serengeti access without the Singita or andBeyond price tag, and photographers drawn to the kopje landscape and migration light.