A contemporary luxury lodge on the Nyaboro Hills in the central Serengeti — 74 rooms and suites, an infinity pool, a semi-submerged photographic hide, a resident astronomer and six places to eat.
Serengeti Explorer by Elewana is a contemporary luxury lodge perched on the Nyaboro Hills in the central Serengeti, looking out over the plains. It was designed for travellers who want more than game drives — people curious about photography, the night sky and the ecosystem itself — and it offers experiences found almost nowhere else in the park.
The lodge is home to the Serengeti’s first on-site photographic hide, semi-submerged beside a waterhole so you can photograph wildlife at eye level as it comes to drink. A resident photographer runs a free editing studio, camera equipment can be rented, and a resident astronomer leads stargazing sessions with a powerful telescope under some of the darkest skies you will ever see. Guided bush walks with an armed ranger and a complimentary visit to the Serengeti Centre round out the programme.
There are 74 rooms in total: sixty-eight Savannah Rooms, five Savannah Suites and the Chief’s Suite. All have picture windows, sliding doors and private balconies over the plains. Some rooms interconnect for families, and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available — rare in the Serengeti.
Between drives, an infinity pool with its own bar and restaurant, the Reva spa, a gym with yoga and fitness sessions, an open-air cinema and a boutique keep everyone busy. Dining is equally varied, with six restaurants and bars ranging from a coffee bar to a five-course, wine-paired dinner in the cellar.
The central Serengeti’s resident big cats are close by, and optional rhino tracking at Moru Kopjes offers a rare chance to see one of Africa’s most endangered animals.
Sixty-eight rooms with picture windows and sliding doors opening onto a private balcony over the plains. Some rooms interconnect, which suits families, and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Five suites with more space and a separate lounge — a comfortable choice for longer stays or special occasions.
The lodge’s grandest accommodation, with a separate living area and sweeping views — ideal for a honeymoon or celebration.
Semi-submerged beside a waterhole for eye-level wildlife photography, plus a free editing studio with a resident photographer.
Complimentary stargazing sessions with a powerful telescope under the dark Serengeti sky.
Overlooking the plains, with the Kisimani pool bar and restaurant alongside.
Massages and treatments, plus private yoga sessions.
A five-course tasting menu paired with wines (reservation required).
Wheelchair-accessible and interconnecting rooms — rare in the Serengeti.
Six restaurants and bars give real choice — unusual on safari. Acacia is the main restaurant, serving African and international dishes with views over the plains. Kisimani is the relaxed pool bar and restaurant, and the open-air Boma serves East African cuisine inspired by Maasai traditions around the fire.
For a special evening, the Divai wine cellar hosts a gourmet five-course tasting menu paired with wines (reservation required; smart casual dress). The Agama Terrace Bar is the place for sundowners and cocktails, and Kahawa Coffee Bar serves coffee and light bites through the day. Vegetarian options are available in every restaurant.
Fly from Arusha to Seronera airstrip — a flight of about an hour — followed by a scenic drive to the lodge of roughly 45–75 minutes, depending on the route and the wildlife you meet on the way.
By road, the lodge is reached through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti’s Naabi Hill gate, crossing the southern plains — a full but rewarding day of driving with game viewing along the way. We plan the route and timing so you arrive in good time to settle in before sunset.
The central Serengeti offers excellent wildlife all year, with resident lions, leopards and cheetahs around Seronera, which makes Serengeti Explorer a reliable choice in any month.
The Great Migration usually passes through central areas around April to June and November to December. The dry season from June to October brings clear skies — ideal for photography and stargazing — while the green season brings lush grass, newborn animals and dramatic skies.
Open: All year
The Serengeti’s first on-site hide, semi-submerged beside a waterhole.
Some of the darkest skies you will ever see, with a powerful telescope.
From a coffee bar to a wine-paired dinner in the cellar.
A rare chance to see black rhino at Moru Kopjes.
Interconnecting and wheelchair-accessible options.
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On the Nyaboro Hills in the central Serengeti, about 45–75 minutes’ drive from Seronera airstrip.
74: sixty-eight Savannah Rooms, five Savannah Suites and the Chief’s Suite.
Yes — an infinity pool with a pool bar, the Reva spa, a gym and yoga sessions.
Yes — interconnecting rooms suit families, and the photographic hide and stargazing are popular with children.
Rhino tracking at Moru Kopjes can be arranged with park rangers as an optional activity.
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00.
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