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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge 4 stars in Serengeti

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania See on the map

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The infinity pool of Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, with its red-striped sun loungers and green towels, under the acacias
A room with two beds and cut-out wooden headboards, opening onto a balcony through a glass door
A bathroom with stucco walls, a round mirror framed in carved wood and a shower under an arch
A tea tray on a balcony with a wooden railing, facing the green savanna and the hills
Two round huts at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, under their domed thatched roofs, among the acacias
A double bed with an orange and brown patterned bedspread, and two armchairs on the balcony behind the glass
A seating area with a wooden coffee table, a fruit basket and a TV, in front of the French door to the balcony
A bathroom with stucco walls, a washbasin under a round mirror and a large tiled shower
Chairs in silhouette on a covered terrace, facing the wooded plain and the hills in the mist
A double bed with white sheets and orange cushions, under a rounded wooden headboard
A room with three beds and carved wooden headboards, on a polished red floor
The pool under the acacias, with a life buoy and a dry-stone wall
The restaurant under its dome, with wooden columns carved with figures and tables in white tablecloths
A room with a double bed and a single bed with cut-out wooden headboards, and a desk by the window
9.0Booking.com62 reviews

About Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is a lodge inside Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania. It sits on a tree-covered ridge overlooking the park. The lodge is made up of round huts with domed roofs, in traditional style. It has a restaurant, a bar, an infinity pool and a spa area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the lodge, and the private parking is free as well.

Location

The lodge is inside Serengeti National Park. By road, the park's visitor center is 14 km away. The nearest airstrip is Seronera, and the lodge offers an airport shuttle, at extra cost.

International flights land at Kilimanjaro Airport, near Arusha. From Arusha, Coastal Aviation flies to the Seronera airstrip every morning, in 1 hour 10 minutes with a stop at Lake Manyara. By road, allow seven to eight hours from Arusha, crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Rooms

Standard rooms measure 26 m², with a double bed or two twin beds. Executive suites measure 32 m², and the lodge also has family rooms. Each room has a seating area and a private bathroom with a shower.

You will also find a desk, a wardrobe, a fan, a hair dryer and a tray with a kettle. The lodge has rooms with a balcony and a view. Up to age 2, the crib and the extra bed are free, on request. Beyond that age, the extra bed costs extra.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, English, American and Asian options. It also has vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free choices. The restaurant has children's menus, and it prepares special diets on request.

The lodge has a bar and room service. It holds barbecues, at extra cost, and prepares packed lunches for safari days.

Leisure

The infinity pool sits on the edge of the ridge, facing the plains. It is free, open all year and to all ages, with sun loungers. The lodge also has a spa and relaxation area, and massages cost extra.

The shared lounge has a TV. In the evening, the lodge puts on entertainment, and babysitting is available. Both cost extra.

Map and location

  • Serengeti National Park0 m
  • Serengeti Visitors Centre14 km
  • Seronera Airstrip14 km
  • Kirawira B Aerodrome83 km

Distances from the property, as listed on Booking.com.

Rooms at a glance

Standard Double or Twin Room

26 m²

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Standard King Room

26 m²

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Executive Suite

32 m²

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Game drives (additional charge)
  • Evening entertainment (additional charge)

Living Area

  • Seating area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

  • Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage (additional charge)

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 12:00 to 06:00, with a photo ID and a credit card
  • Check-outFrom 10:00 to 11:00
  • ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard or cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish, swahili

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

The lodge is inside the park: game drives leave from here, and you book them on site, at extra cost. The lodge also offers walks and local culture tours, at extra cost. Hot-air balloon flights take off from Seronera at sunrise.

The Serengeti is home to Africa's largest lion population. Leopards spend their days in the trees, and cheetahs hunt in broad daylight on the open plains. From December to March, the migrating wildebeest are in the south of the park. They move up toward the center and the western corridor in April and May, then reach the north from July to October.

Tours and guides nearby

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

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4 Days join group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

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Guest reviews

9.0out of 10
62 reviews
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.6
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.6
  • Free Wifi8.8

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge inside the park?

Yes, it is inside Serengeti National Park, on a wooded ridge overlooking the park.

Can you go on safari from Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

Yes, game drives can be booked at the lodge, at extra cost. It also offers walks.

How do you get to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

By air, Coastal Aviation flies from Arusha to the Seronera airstrip every morning, in 1 hour 10 minutes. It is the nearest airstrip, and the lodge offers a shuttle, at extra cost. By road, allow seven to eight hours from Arusha.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in is from noon to 6 p.m., and check-out from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The lodge asks for a photo ID and a credit card at check-in.

Does Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge welcome children?

Yes, of all ages, and the lodge has family rooms. Up to age 2, the crib is free, and the pool is open to all ages.

What is breakfast like at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

A buffet, with continental, English, American and Asian options. It also has vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free choices.

Is Wi-Fi free at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

Yes, throughout the lodge, rooms included.

Is parking free at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge?

Yes, the lodge's private parking is free, with no reservation needed.

Our tip

Fly in if you can. By road, leave Arusha early: the drive takes seven to eight hours, and the lodge accepts arrivals until 6 p.m. Once there, head out at dawn with a packed lunch, and save the pool for the hot hours.

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