10 reasons why we love the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Perched on rocky kopjes overlooking the vast savannah, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is one of the most alluring places to stay during a Tanzania safari holiday. It lies just 25 kilometres north of the wildlife-rich Seronera area while boasting a front-row seat when the annual Great Wildebeest Migration rolls around.

So what makes this Serengeti lodge such a special place? In this guide, we’ll outline 10 reasons why we think it is the perfect place to stay on a Tanzania safari package. If this inspires you, let us help you get the best package deal at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and craft a customised adventure.

1. It’s the largest property in the Serengeti.

With the capacity for 180 guests (and around 250 staff on hand), the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is the largest property in the area. It boasts 72 rooms and five villas that are interspersed between elevated wooden walkways, giving the illusion that you are seemingly floating above the landscape below. The size of the property gives it a resort-like feel, with plenty of ways to relax when you’re not out and about on game drives.

2. Luxurious rooms

Each of the luxurious rooms at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is spacious and airy, with contemporary, safari-style interior designs. Despite the remote setting, you don’t have to miss out on any of your creature comforts, including air conditioning and internet access.

The rooms and suites are spread across two different wings (with top-quality linen and luxurious bathrobes as standard) and designed in pairs so that parents can bunk down in a king-size room with direct access through a private door to a twin-bed room for kids. The five villas offer a little extra exclusivity and are located to the west, with a private swimming pool and butler. If you book into the Presidential Villa, you’ll also be treated to your very own private chef.

And the best part about the rooms at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti? You don’t even have to leave your room for the wildlife action, with a TV channel that transmits a live stream from the hotel’s floodlit watering hole.
 

3. It’s accessible for those with limited mobility

If you or someone you’re travelling with has limited mobility, no worries! The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has been thoughtfully designed with lifts and plenty of ramps for getting around. There’s also one purpose-built accessible room for travellers in wheelchairs, meaning they don’t have to miss out on this incredible wildlife destination.

4. Exceptional dining experiences

Dine without missing any of the action at the waterhole from the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti’s first-floor restaurant. Expansive glass windows offer exceptional views across the Serengeti plains, with meals complemented by an exceptional selection of wines from the cavernous wine cellar.

If you prefer an open-air dining experience, head to the central atrium and its boma-style seating area or relax on the large deck with a sundowner. The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti prides itself on serving gourmet cuisine with a distinct African flair (think freshly grilled meats and Zanzibar lobster curry), prepared by some of the best chefs Tanzania has to offer. If you want to indulge in something extra special, you can experience a private pool-side dinner or bush dinner beneath the never-ending African sky.

5. Resort-style amenities

Don’t want to miss your daily workout while on safari? No worries. The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti boasts a well-equipped fitness centre and gym for guests to use, as well as an indulgent spa. With six individual pavilions serving as its treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga studio, the spa is a destination in itself. Be pampered during a Maasai-inspired massage or body scrub, then join their Indian yoga teacher for a rock-top yoga session on the nearby kopje.

Alternatively, why no cool off in the free-form infinity pool that’s surrounded by inviting sun loungers or catch up on some work in the Business Centre. The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti also features two boutiques where you can purchase locally-made handicrafts and safari-inspired gifts.

6. There’s an on-site museum

Want to delve into the cultural and natural heritage of the Serengeti? Well, you don’t even have to leave the property, with an impressive Discovery Centre on site. Its fascinating exhibits include interactive displays and well-designed explanations about the Serengeti ecosystem, as well as the annual wildebeest migration.

Gain an insight into the local Maasai community and get involved in some of the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti’s research projects. The Discovery Centre is also a great place to head if you just want some time out, with a cinema adjacent that regularly screens wildlife documentaries.

7. Explore your own way

When you’re staying at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, you can come with your own vehicle and driver or organise activities direct from the lodge. Whether you want to embark on a half or full-day game drive or head to the nearby Ngorongoro Crater, their experienced team can help you plan an incredible Serengeti safari.

Why not get a different wildlife-viewing experience on a guided walking tour or be immersed in the local culture on a Maasai village visit. The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti can also organise unforgettable sunrise hot-air balloon safaris and professional wildlife photographers to help you capture all of the action.

8. There’s a kids’ club

One of the reasons families love the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is because of the Kijana Children's Club, which is manned by professionally qualified staff. It offers hours of entertainment for kids when you’re on game drives or being pampered in the spa, with plenty of toys, arts and crafts activities and even a video gaming area. Enjoy peace of mind that your children are being well cared for while you enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars or some quality “me time”.

9. Getting there is a game drive in itself

Although the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is just 45 minutes’ drive from the Seronera airstrip, the journey can often turn into its very own game drive as you encounter herds of wildlife along the way. It’s not uncommon to tick off a few of the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino) before you’ve even arrived at the lodge or be held up as you wait for immense herds of wildebeest and zebras to cross the road in front of you during the migration season.

10. It’s ideal for first timers

With its exceptional amenities and resort-style feel, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is a great place for first-time visitors to get a taste of the African savannah. It’s on the doorstep of magnificent landscapes and wildlife-viewing opportunities (sometimes the animals even wander through the property itself), without feeling like you’re in the middle of nowhere.

There’s a 24-hour on-site doctor for peace of mind if anything goes wrong and there are plenty of other guests to mingle with at the end of an exciting day wildlife viewing on your Serengeti safari. It comes with the high level of service that has become a signature of the Four Seasons hotel chain but with some distinctly African touches for the exotic travel experience you’re craving.

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