Safari means “journey” in Swahili, and Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti represents a once-in-a-lifetime journey for those who wish to see Africa’s stunning wildlife in its natural habitat. So whether discovering the majesty of the Serengeti by vehicle, foot or air, or savouring the most memorable dining and wellness experiences back at the Lodge, explore the many activities on offer to create a unique Serengeti itinerary that is distinctly yours.
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HALF DAY GAME DRIVE
Join one of our expert driver-guides on a morning or afternoon safari adventure, as they draw from their expert local knowledge to guide you through the Serengeti in search of the many magnificent creatures that roam within it.
Duration: Half day
Price: USD 400 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) - Learn More
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
Set off on an unforgettable Full day safari around the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the wildlife movements, your driver-guide may take you in search of the Great Migration, or to look for the many other fascinating inhabitants that live here. As you will spend the whole day away from the Lodge, we will provide you with a delicious picnic lunch.
Duration: Full day
Price: USD 750 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) - Learn More
FULL DAY NGORONGORO CRATER SAFARI
Set off on a Full day adventure to the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, which offers some of the best game-viewing in Africa and the chance to spot an elusive Black Rhino. During the safari, you will drive right across the Serengeti Plains, past traditional Maasai villages and then onto the Olduvai Gorge.
Duration: Full day (6:30am - 6:30pm)
Price: USD 1,125 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) plus fees. - Learn More
MORU KOPJES, GONG ROCK AND MAASAI ROCK-PAINTING SAFARI
Embark on a three-quarter day safari to the southwest Moru Kopjes area of the Serengeti in the company of our driver-guide and resident Maasai. As well as the scenery and the chance to spot one of the elusive Black Rhinos that inhabit the area, your guides will explain the history and cultural significance of Gong Rock and the Rock Paintings.
Duration: Three-quarter day
Price: USD 750 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers)
Notes: This activity is seasonal. - Learn More
MAASAI VILLAGE, OLDUVAI GORGE AND SHIFTING SANDS SAFARI
Embark on a Full day adventure, as you head south across the Serengeti Plains, stopping to visit a Maasai Boma village at the entrance of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Proceed to the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge and learn about the fossil discoveries, before a visit to the dunes of the “Shifting Sands” while returning to the Serengeti.
Duration: Full day
Price: USD 1,125 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) plus fees. - Learn More
SERONERA AND THE CENTRAL SERENGETI
Explore the region of the Park where the Seronera River attracts wildlife all year round. Look up to the Sausage Trees that line the banks of the river in search of a leopard, or spot lions in search of a place to rest. Head further south to explore the Maasai Kopjes, where between April and November you may spot a cheetah if the grasses aren’t too long.
Half day game drive: USD 400 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers)
Full day game drive: USD 750 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) - Learn More
SOUTHERN SERENGETI AND NDUTU
A seasonal region for wildlife activity, this area is best visited from late December to early April when it is possible to see the Great Migration. February is also birthing season for wildebeest and thousands of this magnificent creature feed on the lush green grass of southern Serengeti – with so many wildebeest, the predators are never far away.
Duration: Full day Price: USD 750 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers) plus fees. - Learn More
THE WESTERN CORRIDOR
A region with seasonality linked to the movements of the Great Migration, the Western Corridor is typically where the wildebeest are found from late May to early July. This region is also where the wildebeest rut takes place and the herds must cross the tree-lined Grumeti River, reputedly home to some of the largest crocodiles in Africa.
Duration: Full day Price: USD 750 incl. VAT per vehicle (up to 6 passengers)
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SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARI
One of the highlights of any visit to the Serengeti, what better way to take in the stunning landscape than from the air? Wake up early (we’ll have a quick breakfast waiting for you) and take off for a memorable hour-long sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight over the majestic savannah, followed by a Champagne breakfast in the bush.
Duration: Hour long flight
Price: USD 599 per person plus return transfer fee - Learn More
WALKING SAFARI
Gain a new perspective of the Serengeti on a 90 minute walk through the bush. Led by our Resident Naturalist and accompanied by Maasai guides and armed national park rangers for security, learn all about insects, animal tracks and traditional plant-use, followed by a sunset sundowner cocktail with canapés.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: USD 220 per person - Learn More
CONNECTED SOULS PHOTO TOUR
Connect with friends and family on a three-day private photo safari in the company of award-winning wildlife photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks. Spend three Half day morning photo safaris in the Serengeti, returning each afternoon with your best shots for content review classes, expert tutorials and photography talks led by Paul in our Discovery Centre.
Duration: 3 days
Price: USD 3,360 per person - Learn More
SUNSET KOPJE MEDITATION
Deepen your connection with the majestic Serengeti landscape with our signature yogic experience. Join our in-house yogi and follow the Maasai trail to our sunset kopje hilltop, where breathtaking panoramic views of the plains will provide the backdrop for a magical guided meditation.
Duration: 75 minutes
Price: USD 255 - Learn More
UBUNTU SIGNATURE MASSAGE
A celebration of cooperation and oneness suitable for all skin types, from sensitive to allergy-prone, our signature four-handed massage harmonizes body and mind with Ubuntu Natural™ approved neroli, baobab and wheatgerm oils – products derived from indigenous African plants sustainably wild-harvested by, and for the benefit of, impoverished rural communities.
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: USD 395
NATURE WALK AND SUNDOWNERS ON THE KOPJE
The perfect way to round off a day spent exploring the Serengeti or relaxing and unwinding at the lodge, follow the Maasai trail through the bush to our sunset kopje hilltop, where panoramic views over the plains provide the backdrop for a magical sundowner experience.
Price: USD 50 per person (minimum of two people, maximum of four people)WILDERNESS ADVENTURE WITH DINNER IN THE BUSH
Get closer than ever to the incredible landscape around you, as you sit down for a torchlit barbecue in the middle of Serengeti National Park, sharing stories around the bonfire and gazing up at the stars, while always under the watchful protection of local Maasai warriors.
Price: USD 260 per person; Private Maasai Blessing Ceremony, additional USD 30 per personPOOL DINNER ON THE ISLAND
Dine al fresco overlooking our neighbouring animal watering hole, as we set a table for you on an island in the middle of the infinity pool. Enjoy an unforgettable evening, as you savour a relaxed dining menu that is tailored to your exact tastes by our expert resident Chefs.
Price: USD 80 per person (minimum of two people, maximum of four people)FAMILY POOL BARBECUE
Spend an unforgettable evening together, with a family barbecue dinner by the side of our infinity pool. Enjoy quality family time as you relax and absorb the magical backdrop of the Serengeti and our expert chefs grill the finest cuts to perfection over the grill.
Price: USD 85 per person (maximum of 12 people)THE VINEYARD DINING EXPERIENCE
In the exclusive setting of Lodge’s wine cellar, let us guide you through a seven-course menu, created daily by our culinary team. Providing the perfect accompaniment to your evening, our resident Sommelier will match each course with a selection of premium wines.
Price: USD 160, including a five-course wine pairing menu; USD 220, including a seven-course wine pairing menu
TINGA TINGA PAINTING CLASS
Let your little ones really express themselves in this interactive workshop led by our Kids’ Club team, where we introduce them to a traditional Tanzanian art form that uses brightly coloured animals or objects to capture the natural beauty of the Serengeti.
Price: ComplimentaryMAASAI BEADWORK WORKSHOP
Learn about the ancient art of Maasai beadwork, as your little ones team up with our talented Kids’ Club team to replicate traditional Maasai patterns, or even create new ones of their own, in order to make a special gift they can give to a friend or family member.
Price: ComplimentaryFIRE-STARTING WITH ELEPHANT DUNG
Learning how to start a fire is the most important skill the Maasai need to survive in the wild. Our Maasai will accompany your little ones into the Serengeti and teach them how to safely build a fire using two sticks and a magic igniting ingredient – elephant dung!
Price: ComplimentarySHIELD-MAKING & SPEAR-THROWING
For younger guests who want to see if they have what it takes to become a Maasai warrior, the Kids’ Club team will help them make their very own shield, before heading out into the bush with our Maasai Warriors to learn the art of spear-throwing using sharpened sticks.
Price: ComplimentaryANIMAL SOUND SAFARI
With more than 500 species of bird, the Serengeti is Africa’s most important site for bird conservation. So join the Kids’ Club Sound Safari and explore the grounds of the Lodge to discover just how many creatures can be identified purely from the sound they make.
Price: ComplimentaryANIMALS AT NIGHT
Set your little ones a challenge, as they head out with our Maasai into the Serengeti and learn how to set a camera trap. The next day they will visit The Discovery Centre and discover which creatures were busy around the Lodge while they were fast asleep.
Price: ComplimentaryKIDS COOKING CLASS
Go behind the scenes of the Lodge’s restaurant with a private chef for a kids' cooking class, where our younger guests will cut out and bake cookies in the shape of their favourite Serengeti animals.
Price: Complimentary
DISCOVERY CENTRE
Part museum and part lecture theatre, our Discovery Centre offers an interactive experience where you can learn about the wildlife, history and people of the Serengeti. Situated in the Lodge’s main building opposite Maji Bar, the museum’s focal point is an interactive map of the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem, which highlights the movements of the Great Migration.
Price: ComplimentaryBIRDING AND NATURE TRAIL
With over 500 species of birds in the greater Serengeti region, there are so many of these beautiful creatures to look out for. For your chance to get to know some of the most common resident bird species, join the Discovery Centre team on a guided tour of our Birding and Nature Trail that offers all ages an elevated view of birds in surrounding trees.
Duration: 30 – 60 minutes
Price: Complimentary tourWildlife Documentary Screenings
Enjoy watching some of the best African wildlife documentaries in the comfort of our Discovery Centre’s cinema-style lecture theatre. Movies are screened at set times each afternoon and evening, but can also be shown at your convenience. The lecture theatre also boasts an extensive reference and DVD library.
Price: ComplimentaryExpert Talks
The Discovery Centre offers regular talks and presentations by our Lodge Naturalist, Photographer-in-Residence and local wildlife experts. Talks require a donation and must be booked in advance. We can also arrange for exclusive use of the Discovery Centre - for meetings, presentations or cocktail events, etc. – please enquire for further details.
Price: Donation required
- SEVEN DAYS IN SERENGETI
Our Lodge enjoys an ideal location in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. There is an abundance of wildlife viewing to be enjoyed all-year round and access to some of the region’s most famous game drive locations, all within a day. Take full advantage of the Serengeti’s game drive opportunities while also making time to relax and recharge at the Lodge with a customized seven-day stay.
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Meet the Team
Ahmed Attas
Discovery Centre ManagerHailing from Moshi, Tanzania, Ahmed Attas has explored much of his vast east African country during his career, with roles ranging from hiking tour leader for climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro to a safari guide and a camp manager in Serengeti National Park. Before joining Four Seasons, he was a project manager at Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), overseeing their photography and wildlife division. Ahmed now manages the Discovery Centre and leads the walking safaris from the Lodge.
“If you have a thirst for knowledge, you couldn’t ask for a better classroom in which to learn than the Serengeti.”