LABA LABA

Name: LABA LABA
Address: Gerezani Street, Dar es Salaam, 0000, TZ
Telephone: +255222128485

LABA LABA offers an unparalleled safari and beach experience in Tanzania.

A collection of luxury African safari camps, uniquely appointed in the game-rich wilderness of Southern Tanzania.

24/01/2025

You either get the point of Africa or you don’t. What draws me back year after year is that it’s like seeing the world with the lid off.”
AA Gill

Come and see Africa with the lid off with

21/01/2025

Welcome to the new Laba Jongomero Thermal Spa. Since time immemorial, hot springs were believed to have supernatural powers and as such became an important healing modality.

So when we discovered volcanic hot springs on the banks of the Ruaha River, just 30 minutes from Laba Jongomero - we immediately sent samples of the water to a laboratory in France. They found them rich in sulphur, iodine and trace elements. Whoop whoop!

Which means that just as the ancient Greeks sought out sulphurous springs for healing skin diseases and relieving muscular and joint pain, you too can immerse yourself in our outdoor hot pool whenever you feel the need. The benefits for skin ailments such as eczema, acne, psoriasis and also for joints are well known. Not to mention the mind, thanks to the picturesque location. 🙌

As if you needed another reason to visit!

17/01/2025

NO ORDINARY TREE As a symbol of life and positivity in Africa’s landscape, we are in awe of the baobab tree. Not just because it is considered one of the largest trees in the world (a miraculous feat considering its environment) but also for its ability to live well over 1 500 years. With many of these incredible trees in and around our camps, we are truly humbled by them.

Known as The Tree Of Life or the Upside Down Tree, the baobab is thought to predate both mankind and the splitting of the continents over 200 million years ago. Mind blowing! With their statuesque, outstretched limbs and bulbous, columnal trunks, Baobab trees are a fundamental player in the entire dry African savanna ecosystem with no other tree doing as much to sustain life. Their role in keeping soil conditions humid, aiding nutrient recycling, and slowing down soil erosion with their massive root systems cannot be underestimated. While their ability to store up to 4 500 litres of water in their trunks during drought-ridden periods (with 80% of this stored in their trunks) is astounding.

Essentially a succulent, the tree absorbs and stores water from the rainy season in its massive trunk, producing a nutrient-dense fruit in the dry season, which can grow up to a foot long. The fruit contains tartaric acid and Vitamin C - a vital nutrient and food source for many species. An essential source of water and shelter for hundreds of animals, including birds, lizards, monkeys, even elephants. The species of baobab found most commonly in Tanzania is Adansonia digitata, an elder and icon of the continent whose bark and fruit delivers over 300 life-sustaining uses.

Whenever we come across this tree we always take a moment to consider our shared destiny. That more connects us than divides us. And that modern man most likely evolved right here in East Africa - alongside this ancient species so deserving of our respect.

13/01/2025

UP UP AND AWAY In celebration of a new direct flight from Paris to Kilimanjaro - we welcomed some very special guests to Laba Migration camp a few weeks ago. There is nothing we love more than watching our first time guests succumb to the wonder of the bush and the freedom of the open skies thanks to 🙏

10/01/2025

Set up along three major stages of the migration every year, in spectacular locations that are entirely open to nature, the interiors of Laba Migration Camp have been created by Laba Laba’s owner Julie Brisson as transformative spaces that invite nature in.

‘We don’t want to bring modernity or things that belong in a city here,’ she explains. ‘If it’s in the bush or on the beach it should reflect that, as well as the natural history, culture and typography peculiar to each.’ Julie’s gift for capturing the soul of a place, honed over years of working with her husband in their interior business, has ensured that every one of their five properties feels effortlessly luxurious yet accessible, and with the perfect ratio of simple pleasures and holiday rituals.

‘Energetically, we want each of our properties to have a strong sense of the pristine setting in which they are found and to serve as a reminder of the deep biological and psychological connection we all have with the wild,’ says Xavier.

Laba Migration camp offers just such an experience.

05/01/2025

CHASING THE SUN Xavier Marie and Julie Brisson are the hands-on owners and creative masterminds behind Laba Laba’s nature-led safari experiences where the emphasis is on refuge, relaxation and wellness.

Africa has defined Xavier’s life in that he spent his formative years in Algeria and Senegal. Upon his return to France at the age of ten, Xavier couldn’t adapt and found himself constantly in search ‘of wild places, of nature, of sun’.

In his mid 20s – flush from early entrepreneurial success – Xavier returned to Africa full of expectation, only to discover that the places of his childhood were gone, the Africa he remembered irrevocably changed.

This fuelled a desire in him that saw him return year upon year (with Julie, children and friends in tow) in search of freedom and wild places, all while creating a retail furniture business that over a 20-year period would grow into an empire encompassing more than 250 shops in Europe.

‘In those days travel in Africa was always an epic road trip,’ laughs Julie. ‘Long before GPS we’d be traversing the national parks of Kenya and Tanzania, with many adventures as we explored remote places by car and on foot.’ And with more flat tyres than they care to remember too. ‘But the freedom, oh the freedom;’ says Xavier. ‘It was our central motivation.’ Then as now, come feel the freedom with

31/12/2024

On this last morning of 2024, we send greetings from Laba Migration Camp, our luxurious mobile camp in the Serengeti that follows the migration in three different sites. What a year it has been for and with more to come in 2025 as we expand our footprint with new camps and entrench our offering and conservation ethos at our existing camps.

As we gear up to embrace 2025, we want to say a big thank you to all our guests - past, present and future, and our incredible team on the ground at all our camps and - whose passion for our brand of laidback luxury in Africa’s wild spaces is executed to perfection.

Bonne Année, from all of us 🍾🥂

27/12/2024

Everything that reconnects us with ourselves - nature, art, solitude, movement and music - is medicine.

Come find your medicine at

27/12/2024

Everything that reconnects us with ourselves - nature, art, solitude, movement and music - is medicine.

Come find your medicine with

21/12/2024

THE GREAT MIGRATION Just as millions of birds undertake ancient migratory routes every year that range from a few hundred miles to epic trans-continental journeys of more than 6 000 miles, so too do an estimated 1.5 million wildebeest, and some 700 000 zebra and Thompson’s gazelle that move en masse across the magnificent plains of East Africa. Laba Laba Migration Mobile Camp is your ringside seat to this profound and ancient spectacle. We pay homage to those explorers who came before us with the most luxurious mobile camp in the Serengeti, comprising just ten tents that are set up on three major stages of the migration - always spectacular locations that entirely open to nature. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every step of the way!

15/12/2024

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS awaits you at Laba Siwandu. Tucked discreetly amongst palm trees on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park, Laba Siwandu is an intimate camp comprising just ten, ultra-private tented suites.

Enjoy a combination of traditional game drives as well as water-based safari experiences along the Rufiji River and its many tributaries that flow through the reserve. With over 30,000 km2 of land to explore during game drives, there is plenty of opportunity to spot a diverse range of species such as large herds of elephant and buffalo and African Wild Dogs. While along the Rufiji waterways and lakes, there are hippos, crocodiles and rare species such the Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, roan and sable antelopes.

Designed to connect with and invite nature in - all suites overlook the lake and come with a private lounge, an alfresco outdoor copper bathtub and open-air shower.

01/10/2024

Service at Laba Jongomero Private Bush Manor
Private - Attentive - Exclusive

Private chef serving healthy, gourmet and inventive cuisine, the Laba Laba Signature.

The elegant dining room in the lounge, the terrace overlooking the river or the shaded dining area by the pool are just some of the choices the JBM offers its guests for their meals.
Private Askari and Butlers, for the comfort and safety of our guests…

16/09/2024

The art of peaceful luxury for Laba Jongomero Private Bush Manor

Laba Laba inspires a quiet strength reminiscent of the elephant whose kingdom is the Ruaha.

Earth-toned velvets by leading French brands punctuated with leopard prints, clay chandeliers, each beaded by handmade African women...

At Jongomero, time stands still.
It’s an invitation to enjoy every moment, to contemplate, dream and feel the animal and plant energy that soothe you.

13/09/2024

Welcome to Laba Jongomero Private Bush Manor

Ruaha National Park

Gather with family or friends in a luxurious private villa...
Share an exceptional safari experience in the utmost privacy.
Experience unforgettable moments in the heart of unspoilt nature…

10/08/2024

It’s International Lion Day! 🦁

20/01/2024

Smile ! It’s the week-end !

Our wonderful Laba Laba team ✨✨✨

15/01/2024

Male cheetah at Jongomeo - Ruaha National Park

Happy week everyone 🐾

10/01/2024

The Laba Laba safari experience allows for total privacy.
You will be assigned a private 4 x 4 vehicle, as well as an experienced personal guide.

Wonderful conditons for discovering Tanzania’s wildlife ✨

Address

Gerezani Street
Dar Es Salaam
0000

Telephone

+255222128485

Website

http://labalaba.com/

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A huge thanks to @normanharperrepresentation for this video clip of our Selous Camps! @selous_safari

Our guests were treated to this beautiful sighting during their recent game drive adventure at Siwandu in the Nyerere National Park. It was a truly mesmerising experience to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat. 🇹🇿Siwandu, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Jongomero river starts flowing

What a beautiful sight as the Jongomero river starts flowing once again! For most part of the year this river is dry. After the first rains the river will flow for a short while. It is a special treat for guests visiting us during this time. 🇹🇿 Jongomero, Ruaha National Park

Welcome to Siwandu! Here is our wonderful team at Siwandu giving our guests a warm welcome. 📍Siwandu, Nyerere National Park 🇹🇿 📸 Najoua Janin

There is nothing better than a refreshing mud bath when you are an ellie! 🐘🐘🐘 📍Siwandu, Nyerere National Park 🇹🇿 📸 Najoua Janin

"They say an elephant never forgets. What they don't tell you is that you never forget an elephant" -Bill Murray Despite being the planet's largest, living land mammal, elephants are incredibly sensitive and emotional creatures. Many believe their emotional intelligence is actually higher than that of humans and the bond formed between females - most especially a mother and daughter - is unbreakable for life. In this way, herds of related females form a support system for each other, raising their calves together and learning from each other. To see them up close in the wild is to truly understand the gentle, loving nature of these phenomenal giants. Discover the intricacies of elephant society from our team of passionate guides! Visit www.selous.co.tz to start planning today. 🇹🇿Siwandu, Nyerere National Park

Did you know that the Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's second largest national park? Imagine an endless, pristine wilderness filled with fascinating wildlife - and there's not another soul to spoil it. Tucked away in south-western Tanzania, your adventure to Ruaha begins with a small but mighty 12-seater charter plane from Dar es Salaam. For the true adventurers looking to escape the crowds, it doesn't get any better! Get off the beaten track and explore our secret corner of Africa - but just don't tell anyone else or they'll want to come too ;) Would you love to get away from the crowds? Let us know in the comments below!

Tucked in a palm grove on the shores of the magnificent Lake Nzerakera, Siwandu safari camp is a nature lover's paradise! Visitors here can expect to marvel at an incredible array of birdlife - with more than 400 species documented in the area - as well as regular visits from vast herds of elephant and buffalo looking to quench their thirst in the life-giving waters. Each evening, as dusk begins to fall, the hippos awaken with a chorus of honking calls, announcing their imminent departure to seek out their nightly meal of succulent grass. Truly, Siwandu is an experience not to be missed! Find out about our latest special offers and start planning your adventure of a lifetime on our website - https://www.selous.com/special-offers/special-offers-2022-2023

Have you ever wondered why buffalo are one of the Big Five? Traditionally the Big Five are the five most dangerous animals to encounter on foot and the buffalo's infamous cranky attitude means they are actually more dangerous than the much larger giraffe or hippo. It's always a thrilling experience to get up close with the enormous herds of buffalo that thrive in this vast wilderness area in the Ruaha National Park! To book your next safari at Jongomero, contact us via [email protected] 🇹🇿Jongomero, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Little elephant running towards mom

How incredibly adorable it is to watch this little elephant that realises that mom is ahead and it’s time to run to get back to her quicker! We watched this lovely scene unfolding on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, from our pontoon boat on the lake. An afternoon boating safari is one of the highlights of staying at Siwandu in the Nyerere National Park. 🇹🇿 Siwandu, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Watch the video all the way to see this hippo doing a playful belly roll in the water! This video was taken during a sunset water safari on Lake Nzerakera at Siwandu. Watching wildlife from the comfort of a sturdy pontoon boat is the ideal way to explore the stunning landscape from a completely different perspective. 📸 Tania Steyn 🇹🇿 Siwandu, Nyerere National Park

The best breakfast is a bush breakfast 😁 At Jongomero we make sure you get as close as possible to nature all the time. There is nothing better than arriving here in the middle of the bush and enjoying a delicious freshly-prepared breakfast in this incredible setting. 🇹🇿 Jongomero, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania