75 rooms and suites on the Nyaboro Hills escarpment, built on the site of the former Serengeti Sopa Lodge and reimagined by Elewana as an upscale, contemporary base for the Great Migration.
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Overview
A Reimagined Serengeti Icon
Sitting high on the Nyaboro Hills with front-row seats to the Great Migration, Serengeti Explorer is Elewana’s newest and largest addition to the Serengeti, opened in 2024.
Built on the grounds of the former Serengeti Sopa Lodge and entirely reimagined, Serengeti Explorer occupies one of the most central yet private settings in the park — accessible to the Moru Kopjes, the Great Migration corridors, and year-round resident game. With 70 Luxury Explorer Rooms and 5 Suites across elevated tiers, it is a considerably larger property than most Serengeti camps, built to combine world-class wildlife access with an extensive range of in-property facilities rarely found this deep in the bush, including the Serengeti's first on-site game-viewing hide.
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Rooms & Suites
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Serengeti's First On-Site Hide
35m
Infinity Pool
45min
From Seronera Airstrip
Rooms
Panoramic Rooms on the Escarpment
Savannah Rooms and Savannah Suites in king or twin configuration, each with a private balcony over the endless Serengeti plains.
Room — Balcony Over the Plains
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Private balconyEvery room and suite opens onto its own balcony, with sweeping views across the Serengeti’s golden plains.
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Interconnecting & accessible roomsFour interconnecting rooms and two wheelchair-accessible rooms are available for families and groups.
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Rain shower bathroomsGenerously sized bathrooms feature rain showers, solar-heated hot water and ample counter space.
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Savannah SuitesElevated suites add refined interiors and an even closer connection to the landscape beyond the balcony.
Experiences
Wildlife, Wellness & Stars
Beyond game drives, Serengeti Explorer layers in facilities rarely found at this scale in the Serengeti — a purpose-built hide, resident astronomer, and dedicated fitness programming.
Signature
Game Drives
Full-day and half-day game drives explore the western corridor and Moru Kopjes area, with a picturesque lunch served in the bush.
Photography
Waterhole Hide
The Serengeti's first purpose-built photographic hide sits beside a waterhole, putting guests at eye level with visiting wildlife.
Conservation
Rhino Tracking
Track Moru Kopjes’ resident black rhino population — the only black rhino found within the Serengeti — with park rangers.
On Foot
Guided Bush Walks
Guided walks explore the terrain around the lodge at a slower pace, alongside birdwatching opportunities.
After Dark
Stargazing
Join the lodge's resident astronomer to explore the night sky through a powerful telescope.
Wellness
Riva Wellness Centre
Bespoke massages, organic skincare rituals and body therapies are offered at the on-site wellness centre.
Dining
Five Dining Venues
From five-course wine-paired dinners to fireside Swahili dishes and poolside bistro fare, Serengeti Explorer offers more dining variety than most Serengeti camps.
01Acacia, live-cooking breakfast hall
02Kisimani Pool Bar & Restaurant
03Divai Wine Cellar, five-course dinner
04Boma, outdoor Maasai-inspired dining
05Kahawa, coffee & light bites
Divai Wine Cellar — Five-Course Dinner
Location
South-Central Serengeti
Serengeti Explorer sits high on the Nyaboro Hills escarpment in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park, overlooking the park’s south-western plains.
The lodge’s elevated position gives sweeping views over the plains, with the Great Migration typically passing through March to June.
Moru Kopjes, a short drive away, is home to the Serengeti’s only population of black rhino as well as ancient Maasai rock paintings.
The lodge is roughly a 45-minute transfer from Seronera Airstrip, itself an hour’s flight from Arusha.
Serengeti Explorer is part of Elewana’s wider circuit discount programme alongside Serengeti Pioneer Camp and other Elewana lodges.
Fly
A roughly 1-hour flight from Arusha Airport lands at Seronera Airstrip.
Drive
A 45-minute road transfer from Seronera Airstrip brings guests to the lodge.
Arrive
Check-in from 12:00, checkout by 10:00, with a minimum 2-night stay in mid, high and peak seasons.
Circuit Offer
Combine & Save
Combine Serengeti Explorer with other Elewana properties on the Circuit Discount Offer for savings across your Tanzania safari.