Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Serengeti Lodges and Resorts
A Shortlist of the Best Hotels in Serengeti
Welcome to the untamed wilderness of Tanzania’s Serengeti, where the rhythm of life beats to the rumblings of thousands of gnu and zebra hooves and the landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. In this vast expanse of natural wonder, every sunrise brings a new adventure and every sunset paints the sky with hues of deep purples and shimmering gold.
Join us on a journey through the heart of East Africa as we list the best resorts in Serengeti that promise a luxury safari experience like no other. From luxurious accommodations nestled amidst the wilderness to exclusive retreats offering unparalleled seclusion, each of these Serengeti luxury safari lodges has been carefully curated to provide you with the ultimate blend of comfort, adventure, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.
- Singita Sasakwa Lodge: An exclusive wilderness retreat in Grumeti Game Reserve, this exclusive Serengeti lodge combines the African tented safari with modern luxury. Set within a private concession adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, it provides guests with unrivaled privacy and wildlife encounters, along with opulent suites and world-class amenities. A must-visit for any Serengeti luxury safari.
- Singita Sabora Tented Camp: Charting a visionary new course for luxury adventures under canvas, this destination perfect for travellers yearning for an African safari infused with the continent’s contemporary energy and enveloped in unrivalled levels of comfort. It’s luxury tented accommodation in a private conservation area features mindfully created interiors with a rich combination of textures, forward-thinking and functional aesthetics, and a modern interpretation of the quintessential elements of a romantic tented safari.
- &Beyond Klein’s Camp: Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, this intimate camp offers an intimate safari experience with sweeping views of the Serengeti plains. Embodying the very soul of the Serengeti, this private and remote camp offers guests the spirit of wild Africa. Set in a landscape that is gentle yet rugged, this Serengeti lodge reflects the heart of this untamed land with a vintage safari style.
- Wildernes Usawa Serengeti: A unique offering on the Serengeti plains, Wilderness Usawa Serengeti follows the year-round migration. Anticipating the herd movements, two camps will be set up as close to the migration as possible at any given time. Set away from the high-density tourist areas, the exquisite design and mindful décor of this Serengeti tented camp add a thought-provoking aspect to guests' very remote and private East African experience.
- Singita Faru Faru Lodge: This Serengeti resort combines classic safari charm with spectacular panoramic views. This Serengeti lodge set in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River, inviting continuous connections with its breathtaking surrounds. Panoramic Serengeti views and spacious suites make this the ultimate relaxation destination.
- Wayo Walking Camp: It wouldn’t be a Wild Wonderful World selection, without at least one curveball! Out of the vehicle and feet on the ground, this little walking camp provides an authentic safari experience amidst the Great Migration. Due to its light operation and minimal driving in vehicles, this camp can reach areas so far off the beaten path, you can go days and not see another vehicle in the Serengeti.
- NEW! Singita Milele is now open! Sophisticated yet luxuriously comfortable, this unique property is set high on Sasakwa Hill with uninterrupted views of the endless plains below. Ideal for groups of friends or families travelling together, the property has five elegant, spacious guest suites accommodating 10 guests. Multiple outdoor spaces include a boma, outdoor sala and an infinity pool with an adjacent spa pool. Two of the suites also have private outdoor spa pools. Guests can explore the Serengeti on private game drives, or relax at the villa and enjoy wellness treatments.
Curious about how it feels to witness the Serengeti in all its glory? Wild Wonderful World director and private guide Jonty recounts some of his favourite memories from a recent safari:
In October 2022, we travelled to the Grumeti. October-December is considered shoulder-season (a quieter, more advantageously priced period to go on safari) in the Serengeti, but we had received some good information from a local guide that this would be a great time to visit. The info could not have been more spot on, the lodge was not super busy but the plains were absolutely full to the brim with thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebra. We also had great sightings of large herds of eland and red hartebeest. On one particular morning, we departed on our early morning drive from Sabora Tented Camp, when literally 5 minutes from camp we found where a clan of hyena had caught and eaten a wildebeest during the night. Our travellers revealed that the sounds of it had kept some of them up during the night... what a great start of what was to be a absolutely fantastic morning!
As we approached one of the more prominent hillsides, we could see that there were a couple of hot air balloons on their morning cruise across the plains. Upon cresting the hill we spotted some lions on both sides of the road. Our guide Calson had mentioned that he had seen some small cubs in this area only a few days before. As we sat and watched the pride enjoying the morning sun, a lioness returned from the bush and headed straight to a fallen-over tree. She picked up a tiny cub in her mouth and walked off with it down the road! My excitement nearly got the better of me and I high-fived our travellers. We were all so excited and when I asked Calson how many cubs he had seen a couple of days before, he answered: "four". That meant we had a chance to watch her doing this super intimate and rare behaviour again!!! I suggested to Calson where we should park the vehicle and wait, because often when lionesses are moving cubs they will walk on the exact path each time. So we sat and waited. About ten minutes went by and then we heard one of the guests exclaim "there she is!" We all got our cameras ready and waited with bated breath. She walked to the same dead tree, picked up a cub and then carried it straight towards us and past our vehicle to the new den site. What an incredible opportunity and moment to share on an epic East African safari!
Whether you're seeking the thrill of witnessing the Great Migration, longing for moments of tranquility amidst the savannah, or simply yearning to connect with nature in its purest form, the Serengeti has something to offer every traveller. So, pack your bags, leave behind the hustle of everyday life, and embark on an unforgettable safari adventure in the Serengeti - where dreams are transformed into cherished memories, and the call of the wild beckons you to explore.
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Written by Evelyn Poole
