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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Banagi, Tanzania · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Designed by South African architect François Theron of FDT Architects, who also personally selected the site and engineered the adjacent wildlife watering hole, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti opened in December 2012 in central Serengeti near Seronera. Theron shaped the lodge as a natural amphitheatre with curved lines that mirror the landscape; thatched roofs use local grasses, and the decking is teak and muninga wood. The lodge holds two MICHELIN Keys and has been named World's Leading Safari Resort multiple times at the World Travel Awards.
- 77 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Serengeti 02002
- Rooms from 592 sq ft (55 m²)
- Architect: Francois Theron (FDT Architects)
- Interiors: Ori de Corti
About Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Architect François Theron designed the artificial watering hole beside the lodge as well as its architecture. Elephants and buffalo gather there within view of the pool deck and restaurant.
- The lodge holds Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2024 guide, one of a small group of safari lodges in sub-Saharan Africa with that recognition.
- The lodge first opened under another owner in 2009. Four Seasons took over after an extensive rebranding and upgrade, opening its version in December 2012.
- Entry-level rooms start at 592 sq ft (55 m²).
History
Originally opened in 2009, the lodge underwent an extensive upgrade and rebranding before Four Seasons took over management and officially opened it in December 2012. It has since become a benchmark for luxury safari accommodations in the Serengeti.
The setting
Nestled in the heart of Central Serengeti within Serengeti National Park, near Seronera Airstrip and overlooking an active animal watering hole frequented by elephants and other wildlife.
Restaurants and bars
- Kula's Restaurant — Restaurant
- Boma Grill — Restaurant
Experiences
- Wildlife observation — Wildlife observation offered on site and off site.
- Bird watching — Bird watching offered on site and off site.
- Walking safari — Walking safari offered on site.
- All-terrain vehicle excursions — All-terrain vehicle excursions offered off site.
- Guide service — Guide service available on site.
- Discovery Centre — Museum-quality exhibits and a lecture hall on local wildlife, environment and culture.
Amenities
- Serengeti Kani Spa (6 pavilions, signature Kifa Massage)
- infinity-edge pool overlooking watering hole
- game drives
- hot-air balloon safaris
- walking safaris
- Kijana Kids Klub
- Discovery Centre
- fitness center
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Wine cellar
- Kids club
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- Responsible Tourism Tanzania Awards (2018)
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