Lodge
Serengeti Explorer
About the lodge
An overview of Serengeti Explorer.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Serengeti, the lodge offers an unrivaled opportunity to immerse yourself in the region’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. From the comfort of your luxurious accommodations, you can experience nature’s wonders unfolding just beyond your doorstep.
Highlights
- Front row seats - Big Migration
- Guided bush walks
- Rhino tracking safari
- Wildlife photographic hide
- Culinary masterpiece
You Should Know
- Children up to 5 Years of Age - (max 2) sharing a room with parents
- Children Under 12 Years of Age - (max 2) sharing a room with parents
- Children From 12 to 16 Years of Age - in their own room
The Details
Unforgettable Experiences & Activities
Wildlife Photographic Hide
Serengeti Explorer boasts a purpose-built wildlife photographic hide strategically positioned beside a permanent waterhole. This water source attracts a diverse range of wildlife from the surrounding corridors, offering guests a rare opportunity to observe animals up close as they gather to quench their thirst. The hide provides an immersive experience for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike, allowing them to witness the raw beauty of the Serengeti in a quiet, intimate setting.
Photo Studio & Camera Hire
For aspiring wildlife photographers, Serengeti Explorer offers a dedicated photographic studio where guests can refine their skills with guidance from the lodge’s professional photographer. Learn the art of composition, capture stunning wildlife images, and edit your shots to perfection. Guests can also rent a high-quality camera bundle for the duration of their stay, ensuring they have the best equipment to document their safari adventure.
Guided Bush Walk
Embark on an exhilarating guided bush walk led by an expert guide and a park ranger. This immersive experience offers a deeper understanding of the Serengeti’s ecosystem, from tracking wildlife and identifying animal prints to discovering the hidden wonders of the bush. A guided walk is a thrilling way to connect with nature on foot, allowing you to appreciate the smaller details of the African wilderness.
Celestial Stargazing Platform
As night falls, gaze up at the vast African sky from Serengeti Explorer’s celestial stargazing platform. Led by the lodge’s resident astronomer, this experience unveils the wonders of the cosmos through the naked eye and a state-of-the-art telescope. Learn about constellations, planets, and the significance of the stars in African folklore—all while surrounded by the serenity of the Serengeti. (Weather-dependent experience.)
Luxury Accommodation
Serengeti Explorer offers elegantly designed accommodations that blend comfort, style, and nature.
The Savannah Rooms feature private balconies with Serengeti views, modern amenities like a writing desk, tea and coffee station, Wi-Fi, and spacious bathrooms with rain showers. They are available with king or twin beds, including wheelchair-accessible and interconnected family options.
For added luxury, the Savannah Suites offer expansive balconies, designer interiors, a king-size bed, an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and a separate lounge, providing a refined safari retreat.
The Chief’s Suite is a luxurious two-bedroom duplex with panoramic Serengeti views. Ideal for families or groups, it features a king-size master bedroom, a twin bedroom, both en suite, and private balconies for a secluded safari retreat.
Exceptional Dining Experiences
Serengeti Explorer offers exceptional dining experiences, blending gourmet cuisine with stunning wilderness views. Each venue is designed to enhance your safari adventure with fresh, locally inspired flavors.
Acacia Main Restaurant
Start your day with a nourishing breakfast and end it with a diverse selection of dishes from live cooking stations. Acacia’s elevated viewing platform offers breathtaking Serengeti panoramas, making every meal a visual and culinary delight.
Boma Outdoor Restaurant
Experience an authentic East African feast under the stars at Boma. Inspired by Maasai traditions, this lantern-lit outdoor venue serves flavorful, aromatic dishes in a cozy, cultural setting.
Divai Wine Cellar
For an intimate dining experience, Divai offers a curated selection of African and European wines paired with gourmet cuisine. Enjoy a refined meal in a serene cellar setting, where every pairing is designed to enhance your palate.
Kisimani Pool Bar & Restaurant
Located by a 35-meter infinity pool, Kisimani is a tranquil lunch spot featuring fresh, locally sourced dishes. Perfect for a midday break, it offers breathtaking Serengeti views and a relaxing poolside atmosphere.
Agama Terrace Bar
Perched on the lodge’s top deck, Agama is ideal for unwinding with pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Enjoy premium wines, spirits, and handcrafted cocktails while taking in panoramic views of the Serengeti’s western corridor.
Kahawa Coffee Bar
Kahawa is the go-to spot for a quick caffeine fix before an early safari. Featuring Tanzania’s finest Arabica coffee, premium teas, and fresh pastries, it ensures a flavorful start to every adventure.
Price Include
Game Package includes:
- Twice-daily shared game drives
- Transfers to and from the designated airstrips (Seronera)
- Laundry services
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner),
- soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house spirits, teas,
- coffees, and refreshments (on the property and during game-drives).
Full Board includes:
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the main restaurant
- Soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house
- spirits, teas, coffees, and refreshments (all on the property)
- Laundry services
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Serengeti Explorer personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Full Board - Under the stars boma dinner, scheduled shared game drives and activities, and transfers to/from the designated airstrip(s).
$965
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board - Under the stars boma dinner, scheduled shared game drives and activities, and transfers to/from the designated airstrip(s).
$690
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Elewana Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Short Stay: Honeymoon & Anniversary Offer (Kilindi Zanzibar)
25% discount on room booking; 20% discount on one spa treatment per couple at Kilindi Spa (9 AM–2 PM); complimentary one-time henna tattoo for the bride; flower decoration, romantic candlelight dinner (once per stay), romantic turndown service, and a bottle of wine
Available at Kilindi Zanzibar for a minimum 4-night stay, honeymooners and anniversary couples receive a 25% discount on their room booking, plus 20% off one spa treatment per couple at Kilindi Spa (valid 9 AM–2 PM), a complimentary one-time henna tattoo for the bride, and a curated welcome amenity including flower decoration, a romantic candlelight dinner (once per stay), romantic turndown service, and a bottle of wine. Honeymooners must present a valid marriage certificate issued within the last 6 months; anniversary guests must present passports showing a matching shared surname or a valid marriage certificate.
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights
- Valid
- 3 January 2027 – 4 January 2028
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate (issued within the last 6 months) for honeymooners; passports for both guests showing a matching shared surname or a valid marriage certificate for anniversary celebrants
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other offer / discount
Long Stay: Honeymoon Offer (Kilindi Zanzibar)
30% discount on room booking; complimentary Dhow Cruise for the couple; complimentary 60-minute couples massage at Kilindi Spa; 20% discount on additional spa massages; complimentary one-time henna tattoo for the bride; flower decoration, romantic candlelight dinner (once per stay), romantic turndown service, and a bottle of wine
Available at Kilindi Zanzibar for a minimum 7-night stay, honeymooners receive a 30% discount on their room booking, one complimentary Dhow Cruise for the couple, a complimentary 60-minute couples massage at Kilindi Spa (reserved in advance for 9 AM or 2 PM), a 20% discount on any additional spa massages, a complimentary one-time henna tattoo for the bride, and a curated welcome amenity including flower decoration, a romantic candlelight dinner (once per stay), romantic turndown service, and a bottle of wine. A valid marriage certificate issued within the last 6 months must be presented at time of booking.
- Minimum stay
- 7 nights
- Valid
- 3 January 2027 – 4 January 2028
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate (issued within the last 6 months) at the time of booking
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other offer / discount (inferred from Kilindi Zanzibar Offers conditions)
Honeymoons at Elsa's Kopje Meru: Bride Stays at 50%
50% off accommodation for the bride/partner for the entire stay; complimentary romantic candlelit dinner, in-room flowers, romantic turndown service, and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine
Available at Elsa's Kopje Meru, the bride or partner receives 50% off accommodation only for the entire stay (minimum 3 nights). The offer is enhanced with complimentary inclusions: a romantic candlelit dinner, in-room flowers, a romantic turndown service, and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine. Blackout dates apply (1 July–31 October and 20 December–3 January). A valid marriage certificate issued within the last 6 months must be presented at time of booking and/or check-in.
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Valid
- 3 January 2027 – 4 January 2028
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate (issued within the last 6 months) at the time of booking and/or upon check-in
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other offer / discount
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Serengeti Explorer: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children defined as under 17.99 years. Under 12 sharing with adults stay free (1–2 children with 1–2 adults). Ages 12–17.99 in own room: 75% of adult rate; sharing with 1 adult: 50%; sharing with 2 adults: 25%. Resident rates: under 5 sharing with an adult is FOC; 5–17.99 follows the 75/50/25 structure.
Notable exceptions
- Children are warmly welcomed across the Elewana portfolio (Kilindi Zanzibar is the only adults-only exception). Walking safaris are restricted to guests aged 16+, and even then participation is at the guide's discretion. Families of 5 or more guests travelling with children aged 5–12 receive complimentary exclusive use of a game-drive vehicle, subject to availability and pre-booking. Family Suite is configured for 2 adults + 2 children, with additional adults at 75% PPS and additional children at 25% PPS on request. Savannah Room maximum occupancy is 3 guests. Note: the 2026 international rate sheet treats under-12s sharing with adults as FOC, while the 2026 Resident rate sheet applies FOC only to under-5s; the 2027 sheet states child rates apply to guests below 12.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
2-hr Guided Walking Safari
A two-hour guided walking safari led by a professional guide. Included in the Game Package rate; available as an add-on for Full Board guests. Additional per-person per-day park fees apply. Subject to availability and prebooking.
Duration: 2 hours. Guide: professional guide. Cost on Game Package: included. Cost on Full Board: US$90 (per person). Additional Walking Safari park fee: US$60 per person. Subject to availability, prebooking and weather conditions.
- Cost
- Included (Game Package); US$90 (Full Board); plus US$60 Walking Safari park fee
- Availability
- Subject to availability, advance booking required
Half-day walk
4-hr Guided Walking Safari
A four-hour guided walking safari led by a professional guide. Charged at the same rate whether guests are on the Game Package or Full Board. Additional per-person per-day park fees apply. Subject to availability and prebooking.
Duration: 4 hours. Guide: professional guide. Cost: US$115 per person regardless of board basis. Additional Walking Safari park fee: US$60 per person. Subject to availability, prebooking and weather conditions.
- Cost
- US$115 per person; plus US$60 Walking Safari park fee
- Availability
- Subject to availability, advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana.
Village visit
Maasai Cultural Visit
A visit to a Maasai community, available to small groups of 2–6 guests. The price includes the entry fee and transfer. This is a structured, bookable excursion priced separately from the lodge package rates and is subject to availability and advance booking.
Min 2 guests, Max 6 guests. Entry fee and transfer included in price. Subject to availability and prebooking.
- Cost
- US$85 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability, advance booking required
Village visit
Samburu Village Visit
A 3-hour on-request visit to a Samburu village, offered to guests staying at the lodge. Available on both Game Package and Full Board rates, priced per person. Must be requested in advance.
Duration: 3 hours. On request. Subject to availability and prebooking.
- Cost
- US$55 per person
- Availability
- On request, subject to availability, advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Serengeti Explorer.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Serengeti Explorer: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.