“We spent two nights inside the Serengeti canvas — waking to the dawn chorus and watching a breeding herd of elephants graze fifty paces from our deck. The lodge marries raw African wilderness with effortless, unhurried luxury.”
02 — WHAT WE BELIEVE
The lodge blends into its
surroundings — fifteen self-
contained tents, green riverine
forest, and the open plains in
every direction.
03 — THE TENTS
Fifteen tents,each one
yours.
Fifteen spacious, self-contained tents, each with its own private shower and toilet. The lodge blends into its surroundings, so you feel close to nature while still enjoying modern comfort.
Because the Seronera valley holds water all year, the animals stay close — you may not need to go far at all.
01
Fifteen self-contained tents
Each tent has its own private shower and toilet — nothing is shared, nothing is communal.
02
Half canvas, half stone
Spacious rooms with a balcony over the bush and an uninterrupted view of the plains.
03
Pool, Wi-Fi, telephone
A swimming pool on the grounds, Wi-Fi in the lodge, telephone service and cold or hot towels.
04
Restaurant and theme bar
A multi-cuisine restaurant, an African theme bar and a lounge for the hours between drives.
15
TENTS
Self-contained
60
MIN
Flight from Arusha
11
KMS
From Seronera airstrip
9–10
HRS DRIVE
360km from Arusha
04 — THE WILD
Everythingwalks past.
Game drives go out morning and afternoon for lions, elephants and giraffes. The lodge sits near the route of the Great Migration, when wildebeest and zebra move across the plains in search of fresh grass.
01
Morning and afternoon drives
Out with the resident guides for lions, elephants and giraffes across the Seronera plains.
02
Nature walks
Slow walking safaris and bird watching in the riverine forest along the Seronera River.
03
The Great Migration
Wildebeest and zebra pass through the central Serengeti on the route between north and south.
04
Balloon safaris
Hot air balloon flights at dawn across the Serengeti plains, by prior arrangement.
05 — A DAY AT THE LODGE
From first light to last
ember.
Nothing here runs to a clock on the wall. The day is built around the light and the animals — this is simply how it usually goes, and the guides will move any of it for you.
DAWN • 05:30
DUSK • 20:00
05:30
AM
Dawn game drive
Out before the light with the resident guides, down into the Seronera valley where the permanent water keeps lions, elephants and giraffes close all year round.
08:00
AM
Bush breakfast
Laid out at a private site away from the road, coffee first, then eggs and fruit with the plains in front of you — eaten before the heat arrives.
12:00
NOON
Siesta by the pool
The flat hours. A cold towel, the swimming pool on the grounds, a long shaded lunch and Wi-Fi in the lodge if you want to send the morning's photographs home.
16:00
PM
Afternoon drive
Out again as the light softens, along the Seronera River and its riverine forest — leopards resting in the branches, vervet monkeys, olive baboons and a great many birds.
18:30
PM
Sundowner
Cocktails carried out to wherever the light is best, and the bar kept open for the hour when everything on the plains turns gold.
20:00
PM
Dinner under the acacias
The multi-cuisine restaurant and the African theme bar. Vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free meals are planned around you with advance notice.
06 — WHEN TO COME
The year turns, the herds
follow.
The Serengeti runs on rain, not on a calendar. Two windows matter most here — the dry season, when everything gathers at the water, and the calving months, when the plains fill with newborn animals.
JAN — MAR
Calving on the plains
The herds drop their calves on the short grass to the south, and the predators follow them. The centre is green, the light is soft and the plains are loud with new animals.
APR — MAY
The long rains
Afternoon storms, empty roads and the best light of the year. The grass stands high, the birdlife is at its loudest, and the lodge is quiet.
JUN — OCT
The dry season
The plains burn gold and everything gathers at the permanent water of the Seronera. Prime predator country — lions on the move, leopards in the riverine forest — while the herds push north.
NOV — DEC
The herds come back
The short rains turn the centre green again and the migration moves south through the park. Clouds build through the afternoon and the plains fill with wildebeest and zebra.
07 — AROUND THE LODGE
Lodge facilities & activities.
Everything on the grounds, and everything that takes you off them. The desk will put a day together around whichever of these you want.
ON THE GROUNDS
Lodge facilities
01 • LEISURE
Swimming pool
Cool water and sun loungers facing the Serengeti wild savannah.
02 • WELCOME
Cold / hot towel
Chilled and scented towels greeting your return from every game drive.
03 • CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi in the lodge
High-speed wireless access across the main lounge and mess tent.
04 • SERVICE
Telephone service
Direct communications with our reservations desk and guest assistance.
05 • COMFORT
Private shower & toilet
En-suite stone bathrooms with hot pressurized showers in every tent.
06 • GASTRONOMY
Multi-cuisine restaurant
Chefs preparing local Tanzanian specialities and international fine dining.
EXPLORE & DISCOVER
Activities
SAFARI
Game drive
Morning and afternoon 4x4 expeditions following the Great Migration.
ORNITHOLOGY
Bird watching
Over 500 avian species along the Seronera riverine forest canopy.
ON FOOT
Nature walk
Walk the African bush accompanied by an armed TANAPA national ranger.
CULTURE
Bushmen tour
Authentic cultural encounter with traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
HERITAGE
Cultural dances
Mesmerizing tribal songs, drumming, and dances around the evening fire.
PERFORMANCE
Acrobatic shows
Breathtaking Tanzanian acrobatic performances under the night sky.
CINEMA
Video shows
Evening screenings on Serengeti wildlife migration and conservation history.
BOUTIQUE
Gift shop
Hand-carved curios, safari apparel, gemstones, and local artisan gifts.
08 — THE TABLE
A long tableunder the
acacias.
A multi-cuisine restaurant serving local and international food, an African theme bar, and staff who will plan the day around what you want to eat.
Breakfast is laid out at a private site out on the plains, lunch is cooked over coals when you ask for it, and the bar keeps its own hours — sunset mostly.Dining & the bar →
FINE DINING IN SERONERA
OPEN FLAME • LOCAL • CELLAR
09 — THE TABLE & THE ROAD
Eating well, arriving easily.
Dining & bar activities
01
Multi-cuisine restaurant
Local and international cooking, three times a day, in the main lodge.
02
African theme bar
The bar stays open through the afternoon and into the evening.
03
Sundowner cocktails
A drink carried out to wherever the light is best.
04
Bush breakfast at a private site
Laid out away from the road, early, before the heat arrives.
05
Bush barbecue
Lunch and dinner cooked over coals out on the plains.
06
Special dietary requests
Vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free meals, with advance notification.
Transportation to / from the lodge
360kms · 9–10 hours’ drive
From Arusha on a dry weather road through Makuyuni, Mtowambu, Karatu and the Ngorongoro crater.
60 minutes · by air
A flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera airstrip, inside the park.
11kms · from the airstrip
Seronera airstrip is 11kms from the camp. Meet and greet and transfers can be arranged — advise your arrival time in advance.
Park fees and airstrip transfers are arranged with your booking — tell us your flight number and the driver will be waiting at Seronera.
10 — FIND US
Seronera, right in the
middle of it.
The lodge sits in the Seronera area of Central Serengeti, inside Serengeti National Park — open grassland on one side, the green riverine forest of the Seronera on the other.
Seronera, Central Serengeti · Serengeti National Park
P.O. BOX 94, KARATU, TANZANIA60 min from Arusha · Seronera airstrip 11kms
MEET AND GREET TRANSFERS ARRANGED360kms from Arusha by road
ABOUT 9–10 HOURS ON A DRY WEATHER ROAD11 — THE LODGE FILM
Two minutes on the plains.
The tents, the water, the game drives and the long table — filmed at Serengeti Safari Lodge.
12 — GUESTS & ACCLAIM
What people say after.
OVER 480+ VERIFIED 5-STAR REVIEWS • TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD
“I was here two nights in January, when I was on Safari in Serengeti National Park. It was a magical experience. The unhindered view, the luxury canvas, the deep bath and hot shower, the attentive staff, and the culinary dining… unforgettable.”
“Serengeti Safari Lodge is an extraordinary place — no effort has been spared to make this lodge an oasis in the middle of the savannah. The rooms have an unhindered 360° view of the Serengeti with wildlife moving freely.”
“We stayed at this unique lodge as part of our Tanzania safari for 2 nights and our stay was very pleasant. The tents and mess are set harmoniously as one with nature with no obstacles. Warm hospitality, exquisite food, and knowledgeable guides.”
“It's a nice serene and tranquil place in Serengeti where we stayed with animals roaming about and birds chattering close to our room in the wild. Listening to dawn chorus with fresh brewed coffee is pure heaven.”
“The room is half tent/half stone, very spacious and comfortable with a private balcony and an amazing view facing the bush. We spotted some buffalos in the morning right outside our veranda. Great location facing the wild.”
13 — THE GALLERY
Fifteen tents, one river.
The lodge sits in the Seronera area of Central Serengeti — open grassland on one side, the green riverine forest of the Seronera on the other. 26 photographs; click any one to open it.
Serengeti Safari Lodge in the Central Serengeti National Park
Timber walkway between the tents
Interior of a self-contained tent
The lodge grounds among the trees
A verandah facing the bush
Main lodge under the acacias
Private bathroom inside the tent
Lounge open to the plains
Timber walkways in the Central Serengeti
Tent exterior among the acacias
The Serengeti landscape
Balcony view over the bush
Canvas and timber detail
White linen beds in a safari tent
The restaurant laid for lunch
Rattan chairs on a private verandah
The camp lit at dusk beneath the acacias
Looking out from the tent doorway
Stone wall and canvas of the tent
Afternoon light on the timber deck
Path through the camp to the tents
Lodge at sunrise over the Serengeti
Open plains view from the terrace
Lodge reception and common spaces
Lodge by night with lanterns lit
Surrounding Serengeti landscape
14 — TRAVEL THAT GIVES BACK
Commitment to eco-friendly lodges in Serengeti.
Our safari experiences are advocates of sustainable tourism and work with the community to profit from the growing benefits of tourism.
We are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro regions. Our team works closely with local communities to ensure that tourism provides jobs and education for the people of Tanzania. By staying with us, you are supporting eco-friendly travel and wildlife conservation.
HOW THE CAMPS WORK WITH THE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE PARK.
Our Awards
Our Partners
17 — STAY WITH US
Tell us when,
we’ll set the
table.
Send your dates and party size and our reservations team will come back with availability and a full quote. Check availability, or talk it through with us directly.
EMAIL RESERVATIONS
sales@wildcamps.com
PHONE RESERVATIONS
+255 784 451 000
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LOCATION
SERONERA, CENTRAL SERENGETI • SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
18 — BEFORE YOU FLY
Questions, answered.
In the Seronera area of Central Serengeti, right in the middle of Serengeti National Park. It is one of the best wildlife spots in Tanzania, with animals to see all year round.
By air: a 60-minute flight from Arusha to Seronera airstrip, then 11kms to the lodge. Meet and greet transfers are arranged. By road: 360kms from Arusha, about 9–10 hours on a dry weather road through the Ngorongoro area.
Fifteen self-contained tents, each half canvas, half stone. Every tent has its own private bathroom with hot and cold shower, a balcony over the bush and an uninterrupted view of the plains.
The dry season (June to October) is prime predator country with everything gathering at the permanent water. The calving months (January to March) fill the plains with newborn animals. The lodge is open all year and there is always something to see.
Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, hippo and hundreds of bird species. The Seronera River holds permanent water, so the animals stay close all year round.
Yes. Vegetarian, kosher and gluten-free meals are planned around you with advance notification. Tell us when you book and the kitchen will be prepared.
Morning and afternoon game drives, nature walks with an armed ranger, bird watching in the riverine forest, swimming pool, the multi-cuisine restaurant and African theme bar, sundowner cocktails, cultural dances and acrobatic shows.