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Serengeti Explorer By Elewana Collection

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana is an upscale contemporary safari lodge in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

OVERVIEW

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, the flagship of the new Explorer brand, is a luxurious yet accessible lodge perched high on the Nyaboro Hills, offering panoramic vistas over the endless plains and front-row access to the annual Great Migration. This reimagined property combines world-class wildlife experiences with exceptional on-site amenities, including the Serengeti's first on-site wildlife hide for discreet viewing of animals at a watering hole. Guests enjoy outstanding value, attentive service, diverse dining, wellness options, and immersive activities in one of Africa's most iconic ecosystems, making it ideal for families, couples, and mid-market safari travelers seeking comfort without ultra-luxury pricing.

Location:

Central Serengeti

Type:

Lodge Room

Class:

Class Five

THE LODGE / CAMP

The 68 Savannah Rooms and 6 Savannah Suites are spacious, stylishly designed with warm African-inspired textures, natural tones, and large private balconies offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Serengeti plains. Accommodations feature king or twin-bed configurations (with interconnecting options for families), comfortable bedding, mosquito netting, and generous en-suite bathrooms equipped with rain showers, water-saving fixtures, ample lighting, and counter space. Select rooms include wheelchair accessibility, while suites provide extra space, refined interiors, and enhanced privacy. Rooms include modern amenities like writing desks, tea/coffee facilities, charging points, and WiFi access. The elevated tiered layout ensures most units enjoy sweeping vistas, creating a calm retreat that blends seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness after a day of exploration.

Wifi:

Only in Common Area

Pool:

Common Pool

ROOM / TENT

The 68 Savannah Rooms and 6 Savannah Suites are spacious, stylishly designed with warm African-inspired textures, natural tones, and large private balconies offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Serengeti plains. Accommodations feature king or twin-bed configurations (with interconnecting options for families), comfortable bedding, mosquito netting, and generous en-suite bathrooms equipped with rain showers, water-saving fixtures, ample lighting, and counter space. Select rooms include wheelchair accessibility, while suites provide extra space, refined interiors, and enhanced privacy. Rooms include modern amenities like writing desks, tea/coffee facilities, charging points, and WiFi access. The elevated tiered layout ensures most units enjoy sweeping vistas, creating a calm retreat that blends seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness after a day of exploration.

Room Count: 

74

Bathroom:

Ensuited

Air Condition:

Not Available

AMENITIES
  • Infinity pool

  • Riva Wellness Centre (massages, yoga, treatments)

  • On-site wildlife hide (underground tunnel access to watering hole viewing)

  • Kids’ bushcraft centre

  • Creative photo studio/lab

  • Stargazing deck with refractor telescope

  • Yoga and fitness facilities

  • Gift shop/retail centre (local crafts)

  • Bar and lounge areas

  • Complimentary WiFi (in public areas and rooms)

  • Laundry service

  • 24-hour security

  • Wheelchair-accessible rooms

  • Family interconnecting rooms

  • Private balconies in all accommodations

QUICK INSIGHTS
  • Prime central location with excellent Great Migration access, stunning panoramic views, and the unique on-site wildlife hide for close-up sightings without leaving the lodge.

  • Outstanding value with upscale facilities, diverse dining, wellness options, and family-friendly features like kids’ programs and interconnecting rooms.

  • Excellent service, friendly staff, great food variety, and immersive activities including stargazing, photography support, and cultural experiences.

  • Larger property (74 rooms) with a more mainstream, hotel-like feel compared to intimate boutique camps, potentially lacking the secluded bush atmosphere some seek.

  • Food can be described as good but occasionally mediocre or buffet-style in reviews, similar to other large lodges.

  • Some access roads may be challenging during rainy seasons, and it's not a tented camp for those wanting a classic mobile safari vibe.

LOCATION & DISTANCE
  • Ngorongoro Crater - 3.5 hr (171 km)

  • Manyara NP - 4 hr (211 km)

  • Tarangire NP - 5 hr (280 km)

  • Arusha - 6 hr (325 km)

  • Kilimanjaro Airport - 7 hr (385 km)

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