A contemporary safari lodge facing the western corridor of Serengeti National Park
Several dining options, lounge, boma, wellness centre, yoga sessions, gym, infinity pool, pool bar, terrace bar, wine cellar, wildlife hide, outdoor cinema, and photography studio
Total of 68 Savannah Rooms, five Savannah Suites, and a two-bedroom Chief’s Suite, all with private balconies overlooking the Serengeti
Game drives, wildlife hide visits, photography, and stargazing
Serengeti Explorer has plenty to offer both on- and off site, including game drives, rhino tracking, bush walks, and photography sessions.
Guests can book an exclusive-use vehicle with a professional driver–guide for days out in the Serengeti accompanied by a picnic hamper. This allows you to cover lots of ground, and year-round sightings include the predatory big cats, large elephant and buffalo herds, and huge numbers of plains game, such as impala, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest. Speaking of which, this is a prime location for the annual Great Migration, so talk to our experts if this is on your wish list!
Though rare, highly protected rhino can be seen in the nearby Moru Kopjes area, which is their last remaining stronghold in the Serengeti. Enjoy a half-day rhino-tracking excursion, which includes return transfers in a game-drive vehicle to the protected rhino area, guided tracking, and a picnic hamper with a selection of drinks.
Take a short transfer from the lodge to a designated walking spot, where you’ll explore the terrain on foot with an experienced guide and a park ranger. This is your chance to ask lots of questions about the park’s smaller species, its plants, birdlife, reptiles, and insects. Please be aware that 16 is the minimum age requirement for walking safaris.
Serengeti Explorer has its own purpose-built, semi-submerged wildlife hide by a permanent waterhole adjacent to the lodge. This is a brilliant photo opportunity as you’ll have incredibly close encounters with the animals without disturbing them.
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just starting out, the lodge’s photo studio has everything you need to level up your skills! There’s an in-house photographer on hand to give you tips and advice, and access to the photo-editing studio is free of charge. For an additional cost, guests can also rent a camera bundle.
Serengeti Explorer has a stargazing platform with a telescope for nights spent identifying different constellations. There’s an in-house expert to guide you across the night skies, which makes for a truly fascinating evening activity.
Serengeti Explorer is located on the Nyaboro Hills in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park. Access is via a 1-hour light aircraft flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera airstrip, followed by a 45-minute game drive transfer to the lodge.
Serengeti Explorer has plenty of indoor and outdoor lounging space, with views stretching far across the plains below.
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Swimming pool
Acacia is the main restaurant on the lodge’s upper deck, open daily for breakfast and dinner, while Kisimani Pool Bar & Restaurant is ideal for relaxed lunches, right beside the 35-metre infinity pool. Divai wine cellar hosts private five-course chef’s table dinners paired with fine vintages from both Africa and Europe. The Kawaha Coffee Bar serves locally sourced Arabica coffee, speciality teas, and a selection of fresh pastries. A short walk from the main lodge, you’ll find the open-air Boma, where traditional cuisine is served in a lantern-lit setting around a crackling campfire. Drinks are served at the Agama Terrace Bar, where mixologists concoct signature cocktails. For wellness and exercise, the Reva Wellness Centre is your go-to spot for massage, yoga, and guided meditation sessions, with a state-of-the-art gym where fitness enthusiasts can book in for personal training. You can also enjoy ‘silent’ cinema outside, beneath the stars after dinner, if the weather permits.
Serengeti Explorer features slick, contemporary interiors designed with natural wood accents, cool stone finishes, and jute rugs.
The lodge offers 68 Savannah Rooms, five Savannah Suites, and the duplex Chief’s Suite, all flexible as king or twin configurations. Savannah Rooms are 46 square metres, each equipped with a writing desk, tea-and-coffee facilities, fans, complimentary Wi-Fi, and plenty of charging points. Every modern en-suite bathroom has a single vanity unit and a water-saving rain shower. All open onto a private balcony overlooking the Serengeti plains, ideal for early morning coffee with a view. For extra space, the 120 sq. m Savannah Suite option adds an indoor lounge, a freestanding bath-tub, a luxury bathroom with twin vanities, and large outdoor terraces. Families can opt for the 2-bedroom duplex Chief’s Suite, which combines a king en-suite bedroom with a twin en-suite. Three interconnecting rooms are available across the property, alongside three fully wheelchair-accessible units.
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