Watering-hole safari lodge
Elevated wooden walkways and thatched roofs connect open-air pavilions built directly above an active watering hole frequented by elephants.
“Guests have access to spa services and pools, when they are not journeying through the wildlife of the park…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Private bush dinners with dedicated chefs and standalone villas with personal plunge pools.
Remarkable
Guided walking safaris, game drives across the plains, and an active watering hole pool.
Notable
Maasai-guided walking safaris, traditional Boma fire pit feasts, and an on-site migration tracking centre.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The lodge itself comprises some 77 lavish rooms, suites, and villas, all tastefully tailored to the setting and provided with every imaginable luxury.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Deep in the central Serengeti, the surrounding plains put you on the Great Migration path, a short drive from Seronera Airstrip.
The rooms
Four-poster beds and local textiles frame private verandahs, with infrared camera feeds streaming watering hole activity directly to your screen.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Loungers line the free-form infinity pool, where you can watch wild elephant herds drink and bathe just below the deck.
The spa
Six thatched-roof pavilions host couple massages and rooibos milk baths, using heated rungu wood for deep-tissue bodywork.
At the table
Boma Grill cooks local meats over an open fire pit, and the wine cellar hosts tastings beneath glowing woven chandeliers.
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.