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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

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Enjoy & experience thrilling Serengeti game drives and luxurious accommodations at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania.

• Enjoy World-Class Services & amenities at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
• Located On The East Coast Of Africa in the heart of the Serengeti National Park
• Experience thrilling Serengeti game drives and rare opportunities to connect with the local people and culture

You Should Know

• Children 2 years & older are welcome at Four Seasons Serengeti
• Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti features a free kids' club and puts you just steps from Serengeti National Park

Deep within Africa’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge welcomes you to a pristine wildlife sanctuary that offers an incredible Big Five safari experience and all the comforts expected of a luxurious five-star lodge. Four Seasons Safari Lodge is the ideal destination to combine with a beach getaway.

The lodge is elevated on wooden platforms that are connected by walkways and overlooks a waterhole which attracts an abundance of wildlife.

Each beautifully furnished guest room offers a spacious bedroom, an en-suite bathroom with outdoor shower, bathrobes, air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar, Wi-Fi, television, comfortable living room, dining area, tea & coffee making facilities, in-room safe, flashlights, furnished sundeck with an infinity plunge pool.

The Guest Rooms are perfect for families with many accommodating 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. The Terrace Suites however are ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. The views from each room vary and either overlook the waterhole or open savannah.

The lodge also boasts three gorgeous Villas. The Presidential Villa is great for 6 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children. The villa has three bedrooms with two king beds and a sleeper sofa, three full bathrooms - two with bathtubs and outdoor showers and the other with a powder room, full kitchen, living and dining areas, study, services of a butler during your stay, and a private deck complete with a swimming pool, loungers and views of the Serengeti plains and the waterhole.

The One-Bedroom Villa is ideal for 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child and features a king-size bed, sleeper sofa, one full bathroom with outdoor shower, full kitchen, living and dining areas, services of a butler during your stay, and a private deck complete with an infinity swimming pool, loungers and views of the Serengeti plains.

The Two-Bedroom Villa is ideal for 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children and boasts two king-size beds, or one king and two twin beds. Other features include two full bathrooms with one outdoor shower, powder room, full kitchen, living and dining areas, services of a butler during your stay, and a private deck complete with an infinity swimming pool, loungers, and views of the Serengeti plains.

The lodge facilities include three restaurants, a fitness center, business center, two boutiques, an on-site doctor, infinity swimming pool; and a discovery center which is part museum, part lecture theatre.

The Serengeti is approximately 15 000 square kilometers in size and is world-renowned for its annual Great Migration where over two million wildebeest, along with zebra and gazelle trek through Kenya and Tanzania in search of greener pastures. The Serengeti offers incredible animals sightings year round including the Big Five and other species such as giraffe, hippo, cheetah, hyena, jackal, and the occasional sighting of leopard. The Serengeti is a bird watching paradise with over 500 bird species recorded in the reserve.

Activities offered at the lodge include half day and full day game drives in the reserve, a safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater, a Maasai village visit, guided walking safaris, and hot air balloon safaris.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxurious safari getaway.

Price includes

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Beverages (incl. soft drinks, house wines, well spirits and local beers)
• Applicable Government Taxes* (per person)
• Concession Fees*
• Shared Game Drives, Airstrip return transfers
• Complimentary laundry credit
• Complimentary Internet and Premium internet to Villas & Terrace Suites.

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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

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Offering an outdoor pool, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is nestled in the Western Hall, near Grumeti River on a tree-clad ridge with sweeping views of the Serengeti National Park. Groves of acacia trees watered by sparkling streams cool down the property. The accommodations is fitted with a seating area. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower. Towels are offered. Designed to melt into nature, it includes a series of traditional domed rondavels. On the very edge of the ridge is a ‘vanishing horizon' pool, which looks out over the ‘endless plains' after which the Serengeti is named. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge also includes a barbecue. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches. Seronera Airstrip is 10 mi from Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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• Outdoor swimming pool
• Airport shuttle
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Restaurants 1 Restaurant On Site

• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
• Ambience Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
• Dietary options Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Great facilities! Review score, 9

• Toilet paper
• Private Bathroom
• Wardrobe or closet
• Landmark view
• Outdoor furniture
• BBQ facilities Additional charge
• Electric kettle
• Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
• Walking tours Additional charge
• Game drives Additional charge
• Evening entertainment Additional charge
• Sitting area
• Wine/Champagne Additional charge
• Kids' meals
• Special diet meals (on request)
• Tea/Coffee maker
• Baggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Express check-in/out
• Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
• Daily housekeeping Additional charge
• Laundry Additional charge
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• 24-hour security
• Packed lunches
• Airport shuttle Additional charge
• Wake-up service/Alarm clock
• Open all year
• All ages welcome
• Spa/Wellness packages
• Massage Additional charge

Property practice

House rules serengeti serena safari lodge takes special requests – add in the next step, child policies.

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that park entry and concession fees, game drives, airstrip transfers and road transfers or any other travel related expenses are at an extra fee. Kindly contact the lodge reservations at least 72 hours prior to your travel date to make arrangements. Park authorities will require you to provide the booking voucher at the entry gate before paying park fees.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

What kind of breakfast is served at serengeti serena safari lodge.

Guests staying at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

• Continental
• Full English/Irish
• Gluten-free

Is Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge popular with families?

Yes, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

Does Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge have a restaurant on site?

• Restaurant #1

How much does it cost to stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

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Does Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

What type of room can I book at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

• Twin/Double

What is there to do at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

• Evening entertainment
• Swimming pool
• Tour or class about local culture
• Game drives
• Walking tours

How far is Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge from the center of Serengeti National Park?

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is 0.8 miles from the center of Serengeti National Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Serengeti National Park

All serengeti lodges & camps.

A myriad of accommodation options is available in Serengeti National Park. From adventurous mobile tented camps following the Great Migration to family-oriented lodge style accommodations and anything in between, you can be sure to find the perfect spot just for you.

Make use of the filters below to search for accommodation options within your budget. Specific rates are displayed on each individual lodge description page. You can also search by location or search by season (Great Migration).

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Namiri Plains

lodge location Central Serengeti

A home away from home on the plains. This lodge is all about luxury, cheetah conservation and wildlife. Namiri Plains is a remote camp, yet close to all the action. Spacious tented suites offer spectacular and uninterrupted views across Serengeti National Park.

from US$ 629 per person per night

Four Seasons

Indulge yourself with great game drives, soothing spa treatments, a cocktail bar with the best possible views, a gourmet food experience as well as many excursions options and more. Get ready for an immersive safari experience at the Four Seasons Serengeti Safari Lodge.

from US$ 902 per person per night

Best of the Serengeti, extraordinary, setting breathtaking – these phrases are just a selection of the reviews written about Dunia Camp in Serengeti National Park. Explore this accommodation yourself and discover why everybody wants to return.

from US$ 494 per person per night

Singita Mara River Tented Camp

lodge location Serengeti Mara

From one of just six (!) luxury tents at Singita Mara River Camp, you will find yourself overlooking the illustrious Mara River, and perhaps some of its resident wildlife. In the distance grazing zebras, right behind you your beautiful, luxurious tented suite.

from US$ 2,045 per person per night

Olakira  Migration  Camp

lodge location Migration Area

With just nine airy and luxurious safari tents, which moves completely twice a year to follow the Serengeti Great Migration, this warm camp radiates a family atmosphere. Simply because the owners put their people – guests and staff - first.

from US$ 920 per person per night

Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp

Are you seeking a classic, diverse safari experience? Lemala Ewanjan is located in the bustling Seronera area attracting abundant wildlife – big game, elegant antelopes, majestic birds; discover it all at this warm-hearted camp. Private plunge pools included.

from US$ 429 per person per night

&Beyond Klein's Camp

lodge location Lobo & Loliondo

Enchanting, relaxing, and quiet: &Beyond Klein's Camp is an unaffected paradise, located in a remote corner of the Serengeti. Discover this area by safari vehicle (also by night) or on foot – and be sure you take time to meet the local Maasai residents.

from US$ 1,050 per person per night

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

lodge location Grumeti Game Reserve

With only ten private cottages, the lodge style is grand and spacious with a feeling of historical opulence. The main areas are double volume opening out onto breath-taking decks offering vistas over the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.

from US$ 2,360 per person per night

One Nature Nyaruswiga

Where all the splendors of the Serengeti come together – lush land, wildlife and opulent accommodation - is an exclusive lodge. A warm place for families, couples and groups, and perfect for everlasting memories: welcome to One Nature Nyaruswiga.

from US$ 1,654 per person per night

Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Lodge

A stunning and remote location, close to the famous Mara River: this lodge is the perfect Serengeti safari destination. Abundant wildlife, glass fronted tented suites including private plunge pool, and timeless hospitality – welcome to Kuria Hills Lodge.

Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp

Nomad Serengeti Camp takes you back to the early days of going on safari when it was all about the safari experience and not necessarily the luxury trappings of a camp. This intimate, tented retreat is mobile and moves several times per year to follow the Migration.

from US$ 745 per person per night

&Beyond Grumeti River Lodge

lodge location Western Corridor

Sleeping under canvas is a genuinely calming experience: the sounds of nature trickle right into your ear. And upon opening your canvas to stunning views, you will immediately slip into a relaxed pace of life at this camp in this remote corner of the Serengeti.

from US$ 1,250 per person per night

Taasa Lodge

lodge location Northern Serengeti & Lobo

Luxurious "camping" with incredible wildlife sightings: feel the pulse of the mystic northern Serengeti & Lobo area at this camp far away from the crowd. Enjoy dinners around the open-air boma while wildlife wanders past – there are oh-so- many reasons to stay at Taasa Lodge in Serengeti.

from US$ 819 per person per night

Mwiba Lodge

lodge location Southeastern plains & Ndutu

Can a remote, pristine wilderness area go hand in hand with ultra-luxurious designer tented suites? At Mwiba Lodge in southern Serengeti it can, and does it with style. Discover the area by vehicle, on foot, or from the air and immerse yourself in this luxurious, wildlife experience.

from US$ 1,939 per person per night

Roving Bushtops

lodge location Serengeti Migration Area

Roving Bushtops takes “camping” to a whole new level, with immaculate -mobile- accommodations that will tempt you to join those who return here year after year. This glamorous luxury camp moves between locations twice a year and allows to see the Great Migration up close.

from US$ 2,174 per person per night

Entara Olmara Camp

Spend the night under the stars on your very own platform overlooking the Serengeti. The waterhole (the only permanent water source around), visited by elephants, along with lion, leopard, eland, zebra, and more, making for some pretty magnificent game viewing.

from US$ 659 per person per night

Kusini Safari Camp

lodge location Southern Serengeti

If your idea of a safari getaway is to get away from it all, including fellow travelers, then Sanctuary Kusini is the ideal place. A small camp, with dedicated staff, and seclusion from the bustle of other areas, you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of this home away from home.

from US$ 945 per person per night

Sabora Tented Camp

Are you looking a sense of safari adventure where the modern world feels thousands of miles away in a ‘vintage’ setting? Set off to beautiful Singita Sabora Tented Camp in Grumeti Game Reserve and create safari memories that will last a lifetime.

&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

lodge location Migration area

&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas is a mobile tented camp that moves between locations several times a year: this is done so that you will be able to experience the Great Migration up close and personal. Just 9 luxury safari tents make up this camp 'under canvas'.

from US$ 1,005 per person per night

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Incredible views, resting under tented canvas, full day explorations – just a few perks of a stay at Serengeti Bushtops Camp. Looking for a homely and pure safari destination? Bushtops Camp is your perfect Serengeti National Park safari destination.

from US$ 1,029 per person per night

Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge

If you are seeking a perfect Serengeti family safari: don’t look any further. At Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge the staff will do everything possible to give the whole family -including your youngest- a heart-warming and unforgettable impression of Africa.

from US$ 370 per person per night

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Disconnect from our high-tech, fast paced world, and reconnect with a deeply rooted sense of tranquillity. Come to Siringit Serengeti Camp for a basic, but genuine Serengeti ambiance. This is pure safari elegance – for a reasonable price.

from US$ 547 per person per night

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Jaw-dropping design, pure luxury, modern decorated suites, gourmet food; Singita Faru Faru Lodge is where you come for de-stressing and around-the-clock pampering, plus the best wildlife viewing in Tanzania's spectacular Grumeti Game Reserve.

Nomad Lamai Serengeti

Nomad Lamai isn’t a place for those looking for opulence and extravagance; it is a piece of big-game Serengeti, where encounters with wildlife are authentic, intimate and always wild. The Serengeti Mara area is a meeting point for more animals than you can think of.

from US$ 817 per person per night

Sasakwa Lodge

Sasakwa luxury lodge & safari, built in the style of a stately edwardian manor house and featuring a light and airy atmosphere, singita sasakwa luxury lodge offers panoramic views, a sense of immense freedom, and stillness..

Striking the perfect balance between casual luxury and sophisticated elegance, Sasakwa Grumeti features a grand entrance, wraparound verandas, silver candelabras and coveted antiques, as well as bespoke décor elements such as local artefacts and tribal cushions.

Unrivalled savannah views

Offering expansive en-suite bathrooms, dressing areas, fireplaces, living rooms and French doors opening onto welcoming verandas, the elegant cottages feature polished parquet floors, vintage collectables and comfortable furnishings – and provide guests with complete privacy, as well as unfiltered space and time to connect with the breathtaking surrounds. 

Old-world splendour meets casual refinement

Sasakwa luxury safari lodge provides guests with a front-row seat to the prolific wildlife in the 350,000-acre singita grumeti reserve in the serengeti..

The experience makes for an unparalleled East African safari, complete with leisure activities that include bush walks, soothing wellness treatments and tennis.

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Lodge Information

Conservation at singita serengeti, the serengeti plains teem with wildlife, including vast herds of plains game, a plethora of predators and the spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration..

As the custodian of more than 350,000 acres of the world-renowned Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania, Singita’s partnership with Grumeti Fund has had a profound impact on the Serengeti ecosystem. The non-profit Grumeti Fund carries out wildlife conservation and community development programs in and around the Singita Grumeti Reserve .

Faced with challenges including uncontrolled illegal hunting, rampant wildfires and spreading strands of invasive alien vegetation when they took over the management of the area in 2003, the Fund dedicated itself to transform severely depleted wildlife numbers into thriving populations once more. Restoring this once barren and highly degraded region to a flourishing wilderness, their successes include the remarkable recovery of many species – including buffalo, wildebeest and elephant populations, and in 2019, the Fund carried out the largest single relocation and reintroduction of 9 critically endangered Eastern Black Rhino.

The non-profit Fund is fiscally independent in its conservation and community project operations. Funds are derived in the form of donations from Singita guests, NGOs and philanthropists seeking to make a lasting contribution to the sustainability of conservation work in Africa.

“We loved every minute of our time at Sasakwa and wished we had stayed for longer. It is a stunning place in a truly beautiful setting and very romantic indeed. That view can never be imagined until you see it for yourself!!”

- sasakwa guest, connect with us, our collection, conservation, destinations, e. [email protected], t. +27 (0) 21 683 3424.

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Standing proud above the plains, around a tumble of giant boulders.

You can see from this outcrop, the Kogakuria Kopje, for miles and miles. Over a million wildebeest cross these plains on their way to dodge the jaws of death in the Mara River, just down the track. On the Lamai Wedge, bristling with mammals all year round, there’s never a dull moment. Above it all, our beautiful kopje is a sacred wildlife haven – and our mission is to act as its faithful guardians.

Everything in our camps is locally sourced and hand made in East Africa. We think it gives our camps that extra bit of rugged flare that's uniquely Nomad.

The beautiful mess area at Lamai Serengeti, with endless views over the Serengeti plains.

Breakfast with endless Serengeti views from Lamai Serengeti.

The main bar at Lamai Serengeti, full of locally sourced and inspired interiors and the coolest place to hang out in the Serengeti.

The family room at lamai serengeti has an adjoining children's room and shared bathroom.

All the interiors at Lamai Serengeti have been designed and hand made in East Africa by talented local artisans.

A curious lion cub surveying the plains in the Serengeti National Park.

Locally sourced, fresh, tasty, home cooking at Lamai Serengeti. It is a marvel what our superb camp chefs can rustle up in the middle of nowhere.

Cheetah making the most of a higher vantage point near Lamai Serengeti.

Every design detail at Lamai Serengeti has been carefully planned to make the most of the location.

Breakfast as the sun rises over the Serengeti from Lamai Serengeti.

Almost completely open fronted rooms at Lamai Serengeti make the most of our epic location.

Dining with endless views over the Serengeti at Lamai Serengeti.

Sundowners on the kopje top at Lamai Serengeti.

Dinner under the stars at Lamai Serengeti.

A leopard in the Kogatende area around Lamai Serengeti.

Lion cub in the Northern Serengeti.

Wildebeest thunder across the Mara River, dodging the jaws of giant crocodiles in their continual search for greener pastures. Credit - Trevor Holden.

There is nothing quite as dramatic as a Serengeti sunset.

Iconic scenes with iconic giants and endless horizons in the Serengeti National Park.

Local paintings from Tanzania decorate the walls at Lamai.

Master beadwork by local Maasai.

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet - the Great Migration.

The Mara River in the Northern Serengeti.

A cheetah keeping a close eye on the wildebeest herds in the Serengeti National Park.

Endless views for miles and miles from our iconic Lamai Serengeti.

All of our interiors at Lamai Serengeti have been designed and created by hand in East Africa.

The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park.

The rooms at Lamai Serengeti are designed to blend and complement our unique location on the Kogakuria Kopje.

Endless views from the Kogakuria Kopje - home to Lamai Serengeti and Mkombe

A klipspringer in the Northern Serengeti.

A young male lion in the Serengeti National Park.

Wildebeest thundering across the Mara River.

The beautiful private lounge area at Lamai Private.

Breakfast at Lamai Private. Your own exclusive corner of Northern Serengeti.

Elephant in the Serengeti National Park.

Game drives in the Serengeti National Park.

The area surrounding Lamai Serengeti is home to incredible resident big game year round.

Three cheetah brothers scanning the plains in the Serengeti National Park.

The family accommodation at Lamai Serengeti is made up of two bedrooms joined by a shared bathroom. The adults room is open-fronted whilst the children

A cheetah stalks a herd of wildebeest in the Serengeti.

Buffalo on the Serengeti plains.

No comfort spared.

The swimming pool boasts amazing views over the Serengeti.

The main mess at Lamai Serengeti, decked out in all things unique and beautifully made by local artisans.

Dining al fresco at Lamai Serengeti.

Lots of light and everything you need in your en-suite bathroom.

There are four open fronted rooms at Lamai Private, all with beautiful views over the Serengeti.

An exclusive retreat for groups of friends and large families at Lamai Private.

The private swimming pool at Lamai Private, tucked away within endless Serengeti vistas.

The main mess are at Lamai Private, thoughtfully designed with small groups of friends and family in mind.

Lamai Private is tucked away along the edge of the plains at the base of the Kogakuria Kopje.

Lamai Private has it's own private crew of wonderful staff, determined to make you feel right at home in the heart of the Serengeti.

Breakfast at Lamai Private.

The view from Lamai Private stretches out across the Serengeti plains.

Each of the rooms at Lamai Private have endless views over the Serengeti.

Light, airy en-suite bathrooms at Lamai Private still make the most of the incredible views over the Serengeti plains.

Our interiors at Lamai Private are all locally sourced, organic and all handmade.

Dawn over the Serengeti from our exclusive little Lamai Private.

Your own private camp for you to do as you please. Lamai Private offers unbeatable Serengeti privacy for groups of friends and families.

A zebra glowing in the morning light in the Serengeti National Park.

A quiet corner to contemplate the Serengeti at Lamai Private.

Lamai Private

Lamai’s little sister, exclusively for private groups. Our private camp comes with all the appeal and flair of our main camp, plus the benefit of privacy for you and yours.

Tanzania's Leading Safari Lodge winner for the 5th year in a row

Enhancing lives at Lamai

From enhancing dynamic careers to working with local communities and conservation projects, here are some inspiring stories from our award-winning camp in Northern Serengeti.

Life long learning & growth

Creating career paths

Poacher turned walking scout

Not only does his smile light up the world, but’s he’s a Nomad walking scout, on his way to becoming a guide. His incredible wilderness skills come from his previous life as a bushmeat poacher. We count ourselves very lucky indeed to have him among our Nomad herd.

Paulina’s journey to Lamai

Nomad sponsored Paulina’s journey through vocational training and an internship in camp – and she’s now a full-time part of the Lamai team.

Wildlife education

Finding talent in key conservation areas

Living and farming on the edge of the Serengeti means human-wildlife conflict is inevitable. Kichawi is determined to help his family and community deal with the challenges that come from living alongside wildlife.

Supporting schools

Free school meals in Mbilikili

Knowing the importance of the best start to early learning, we have launched our meal-a-day programme into Mbilikili, a remote village on the edge of northern Serengeti. This provides over 100 children one square meal a day and the best possible start on their education journey.

Conservation & environment

Supporting environmental projects

Conservation support for Serengeti De-snaring

Nomad is very proud to be one of the first operators to engage with this conservation programme. For each night spent at Lamai we donate $1 to the programme and look to top-up with further donations from our shop and massage profits. To date, we have donated over $10,000 but more importantly facilitated a programme that is making a serious dent in the illegal trapping and poaching of wildlife in the Serengeti.

Style and substance across our camps

Since we started, we've always made a point of using local suppliers and artisans to furnish our award-winning camps. Comfy sofas and shaggy lampshades that adorn Lamai’s lounge are made by a lady named Eliza. She is a local basket weaver whose talent was spied by Jo Cooke, Nomad interior designer extraordinaire. Jo worked with Eliza to perfect her design and workmanship, and now our camps are filled with pouffes, placemats and woven wonders of all sorts. Not only do they represent local craftmanship, but they also support a mother who can now send her children to school.

Eco-friendly sisal brushes made with love

Small details that make a big difference.

We're immensely proud of these humble cleaning devices: the next step on our mission to get our kitchens plastic-free. We met Fatma, a lovely lady who works in a sisal factory in Tanga on the Tanzanian coastline. She introduced us to Abdul, who is a woodworker. We set them the task of creating the perfect scourer and brush with handle and interchangeable head - and after a bit of back and forth, they nailed it.

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Incredible Experience

The most incredible experience, with exceptional staff on both camps going above and beyond to make our stay amazing and helping us create memories for a lifetime. Thank you

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Magic All Around

This was our first time at Lamai and I wholeheartedly hope it is not the last. Magic all around!

Amazing Property and Guide

Amazing property and guide with Dixon!

M. Wise and M. Spanjian

Stunning Space and Landscape

Lamai is more than you can imagine. Nestled in the rocks overlooking the rolling Serengeti plains each room (as well as public area) is genuinely stunning. Elegantly styled, each detail attended to- it is a perfect space inside and out. But more than a stunning space and landscape the staff at Lamai...

Lamai is more than you can imagine. Nestled in the rocks overlooking the rolling Serengeti plains each room (as well as public area) is genuinely stunning. Elegantly styled, each detail attended to- it is a perfect space inside and out. But more than a stunning space and landscape the staff at Lamai is tremendous: so kind, generous, thoughtful and warm spirited - we felt we met new friends in our journey abroad. 10/10 recommend. Magic all around.

5-Star Serengeti Safari

5-star experience at Lamai! Such knowledgeable and caring staff and guide, impeccable service and beautiful lodge only added to the magic of our Serengeti safari.

Loved Lamai Serengeti Camp

We loved our stay at the Lamai Serengeti Camp. Every detail is so well thought of, in every aspect of our stay — from the bush drives to the amenities of the room, and even as we said good bye! Thank you again to the staff, you guys were so warm and happy and made our trip so much fun!

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Serengeti Ark Safari lodge

Serengeti Ark Safari lodge is a mid-range accommodation found in Kogatende few minutes from the  airstrip in the famous Tanzania’s Northern part of Serengeti National Park. One can be at the camp taking approximately 6-7 hour’s drive from Arusha town to Serengeti National Park and 1-2 hours to fly from arusha to the close Kogatende airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the camp.  The camp is convenient and business-friendly to tourists, travellers for safari adventures to those who want to the park with its stunning views and wide range of animals.

Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge consists of over 5 en suite comfortable and spacious Tents offering single beds for individuals, double and triple occupancy overlooking the savannah Serengeti plains with Comfort.  Tents are well decorated, elevated with raised platform and furnished with en-suite facilities of Clean flushing toilet,  Batheroom with  hot and cold water,  safari bucket shower, solar energy available,   mosquito nets,  tables and chairs, free toiletries, complementary bottled water  and other facilities. Tents have terraces , balconies and sitting area overlooking the spectacular view over Serengeti plains , wildlife roaming around and surrounding areas . Tents are equipped with excellent clean and washed beddings with queen and king sized beds. The camp has Cracking fireplaces where you can relax and share stories and experience of the safari not only that it also provides warmth to the guests in the nights and during cold days.

 Serengeti  Ark Safari Lodge offers   different services and facilities which include;

A dining tent that serves different menu both continental and local cuisine that meets guests appetite.  The camp offer Continental breakfast, picnic lunch and separate dining areas, they also serve out and indoors dinner options and bush barbecue diners, served by welcoming staff.  You can have bush breakfast as you enjoy the morning sunrises and bush diners overlooking the stars in the sky.   During evening u relax on terraces/sundowners while overlooking Serengeti savannah plains.

A well- stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks, you sip any drink of your choice overlooking the surrounding areas.

  Services include; laundry and housekeeping services, Airport transfers and pickups since the camp is close to the airstrips, ample parking space available, walking night safaris.

  Wifi i nternet hotspot in the main tent that enables guests to keep in contact with their families and friends

Activities to do at the camp; Hot air Ballooning ride and game viewing to guests who want to see variety of animals, sundowners picnics , vising local villages etc.

Serengeti  national  park  is  situated  in Tanzania extending southern part  of Kenya / that’s  the Serengeti and  Mara ecosystem in simiyu region .  The park is among the popular and famous parks in Tanzania   covering   5700 square miles stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west.  June – October are the best periods to be in Serengeti national park since its dry season , it offers best wildlife viewing when wild beast are moving seeking for pasture and water. It’s annually migration of wild beasts. The park contains over  70 big mammals like  Buffaloes , elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, Impalas , Giraffes , antelopes  mention but a few and 500 species of birds like; Flamingos , ostriches , grey breasted  spur fowl,  Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more  which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for a long time.  There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge  which include;   Game drive in the park which enables  you to spot different animals,  nature walks in the park,  Hot air balloon rides that gives good view of the  Serengeti plains at 500$ per person , hand craft safaris, Camping , Flying safaris,  cultural visits in the villages,  Bird watching,  traditional dances,   see wild beast migration, etc.  The park has different accommodations; Budget , mid-range and luxury  lodges  that are convenient and affordable to each  guests visiting Serengeti. The park has some other attractions like; Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, grumeti  river, seronera river and many others.

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• Explore Tarangire's baobab and elephant herds
• Experience a full-day game drive in Serengeti
• Stay overnight in the heart of Serengeti
• Discover wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
• Enjoy comfortable lodge stays in the wild
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• Day 1 Tarangire National Park
• Day 2 Serengeti National Park
• Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

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Four Seasons completes solar farm in Serengeti

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has completed the largest solar farm in the famed national park in Tanzania, allowing the property to fully transition to off-grid energy generation.

The 77-room luxury property installed 2 256 solar PV panels, which are expected to save more than 640 000 litres of diesel annually and 14 197 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over the next 25 years.

“This solar farm is more than just an energy solution," said Marisa Fernandes , GM of Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. “The project demonstrates that responsible practices can coexist with extraordinary experiences, ensuring the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti remain intact.”

Various other projects are also enhancing the lodge’s environmental and community sustainability. Its Discovery Centre and the Discovery Centre Fund collect proceeds from every safari, boutique sale and guest donation to support several critical community and wildlife projects in and around the Serengeti.

The projects include rhino conservation, the Frankfurt Zoological Society's Serengeti de-snaring initiative, the safe house for vulnerable women and girls in Mugumu and ongoing support of nearby Robunda School.

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Meeting the Big Five on a Unique 100% Electric Safari in Tanzania

E xcitement, adventure, and zero emissions on an unusual expedition through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other natural gems of the fascinating African country.

It doesn't pollute and is so silent that it doesn't disturb wild animals. The idea of going on a safari in a vehicle with a completely electric engine seems green and promising. But if in Europe we have difficulties recharging these types of cars, what about in such inhospitable and vast places like the African savannah? And yet, surprisingly, the electric (and electrifying) expedition is happening today in Tanzania, the country of the vast plains of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro volcano crater, the arid land of the Maasai and their herds, the largest concentration of wild beasts on the planet , and the mighty Kilimanjaro.

The mastermind behind this unprecedented safari is a French engineer with over 35 years of experience in the country. Denis Lebouteux , leading Tanganyika Expeditions, aims to reinvent the safari with a fleet of robust off-road vehicles that, when they reach the end of their life on these challenging and dusty roads - and they do reach it - he converts them into electric vehicles, extending their lifespan for many more years. This is what is called retrofitting . For Lebouteux, this is the future of sustainable tourism in Africa.

Of course, the acacias and baobabs that dot these famous national parks do not come with lithium battery chargers. What Tanganyika has , and what the thousands of other safari operators across the continent do not have, is the necessary network of photovoltaic panels to make all this meaningful. They are hidden in the collection of lodges they have built in some of the most emblematic corners of Tanzania's majestic nature.

Grumeti Hills is a good example. This camp, located on the edge of the Serengeti National Park, overlooks a rugged landscape where nature offers its most fascinating spectacle day after day. Here, our guide and driver Julieth Johns, a woman with a wide smile, quickly spots a whole cast of wildebeests, antelopes, and buffaloes among the bushes. Pumbaa, the famous warthog from Disney, appears, along with graceful giraffes. A family of elephants plays hide and seek, and a group of zebras gathers like piano keys to drink from the still-flowing Grumeti River despite it being September, the end of the dry season. We approach.

The electric 4x4 moves in complete silence. Not only are these large vehicles stealthy, but they also do not emit that diesel smell that scares off animals. And so, the king of the jungle appears accompanied by several lionesses, all lounging around. In broad daylight, they move as little as possible seeking shade. Then night falls - almost everything happens at night - and the story changes. That's why at Grumeti Hills, when the stars come out, so does the traveler to experience a nighttime safari. The night vision binoculars add excitement, but no gadget surpasses Julieth's eyes in spotting wildlife.

Upon returning, the roar of the lion and the trumpeting of the elephant can be heard from the tent. Quite a luxury. The beds, with essential mosquito nets, are comfortable. There are safari chairs, a hot shower... Once again, another luxury. In the main lodge , there is even wifi. Thanks to its solar panels and batteries , "Grumeti Hills has autonomy to operate for two days without generators," explains Abubakari Mruma, Tanganyika Expeditions' electrical technician. We are not only talking about light and hot water thermoses, but also about the laundry and carpentry machines (they make the furniture themselves). And, of course, they also power the off-road vehicles. The electric fleet currently consists of 17 electric vehicles. "Next year, I would like to reach 25," Lebouteux points out while showcasing all this ecological setup that unexpectedly appears amidst the bushes. The camp also has a system to collect and purify rainwater that we will drink from aluminum bottles throughout the safari. There are no plastics here. The question that arises is why doesn't everyone do this. "Because it's risky. I like risks. But the people of Tanzania are not scared of these complexities. They face them."

And another question: Can an electric car cross the Serengeti? We find out the next day. Because one thing is to go on safari around the lodge and another is the vast plains... The famous setting of the great migration , the king of Tanzania's parks, covers 13,000 km2. It is true that we will only cross a small part. In reality, the limit is set by the engine, and our 4x4 has a maximum range of 250 km. The adventure begins.

On the way, we see how other vehicles look at the electric one with distrust and disbelief, but the expedition, although slower, reaches its first destination, Togoro Plains , without any issues. This is an amazing camp built among kopjes, the enigmatic rocks that dot the savannah, where lions lie in the heat of the stone. A ranger and a Maasai, armed with a shotgun and a spear, respectively, accompany the traveler at all times from their tent to the lodge and from the lodge to the pool... Welcome to Africa.

We want to stay, but the journey continues. Without avoiding a single pothole for hours, or so it seems, and constantly glimpsing animals, the expected sign appears: Ngorongoro Conservation Area . We are close to the Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of Humanity, and the Olduvai Camp is where the expedition recharges under a bright blanket of stars. The night is short. Lebouteux sounds the reveille at dawn. "Today we will cover about 170 kilometers," he explains as the car slowly advances towards the famous volcano already on the horizon.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the continent, a spectacular caldera where nearly 30,000 animals live. But to explore this Eden, one must first climb and then descend a 600-meter-high wall. "It's the first time it's been done in an electric car. We are the guinea pigs," says the Frenchman who, at 70 years old, seems to retain the same enthusiasm as when he arrived on the continent in the 1980s.

The Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo) abound in Ngorongoro, although at this time of year, the rhinoceros is more elusive. There is always water in the crater, and the soil is fertile. What more could the herds of buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, etc., want, and what more could the predators that stalk them want for their feast. There are also countless birds... And off-road vehicles that, at the end of the day, climb back up to the crater rim, leaving behind a paradise that we would all like to bring our loved ones to.

The warrior's rest (and his electric land cruiser ) will come a few kilometers later in an unexpected place, like so many others in the northern part of the country. Bashay Rift Lodge , in the heart of the fertile Karatu area, paints another picture of sustainable tourism. Surrounded by vegetation and a coffee plantation , it is impossible not to think of an African farm and, why not, of Baroness Karen Blixen and the charming Denys Finch Hatton from Out of Africa .

There is no wild fauna, but there is a delightful pool and a special house mojito. In addition to resting, the traveler can visit the organic orchards that supply this and other hotels, and the nursery that has been used to plant around 30,000 trees . It's not the only thing they have planted: at the nearby school —another Lebouteux project—, students fill a huge rhinoceros with plastic bottles they find on their way to class every day. A sign says, "We keep our village clean."

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