Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Serengeti National Park
Located in the remote western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, expect a private Serengeti safari experience complete with resident hippo pods and remarkable lion prides. Perfectly situated on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River, in the secluded western parts of the Serengeti National Park, Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge shares breathtaking views and unparalleled sightings. Due to its far-flung location, there are very few lodges in this pristine section of the park, allowing for an intimate and exclusive Serengeti safari experience. Twice-daily game drives from the lodge often encounter large lion prides and clans of hyena, big herds of resident plains game as well as the special black-and-white colobus monkeys, found nowhere else in the Serengeti. Using the natural bow shape of the river, and paying homage to the circular forms of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge unfolds to reveal an understated sense of luxury. Adorned with Kitenge fabrics and accentuated with stone walls, the lodge also features the vibrant colors of the fishing communities surrounding Lake Victoria and the grey tones representative of hippo hide that have been beautifully woven into…
deeply comfortable furnishings and bespoke, hand-made fittings.
Walking into the guest area upon arrival is a real ‘wow’ moment. Spacious decks are perfect for enjoying sundowners overlooking the river and the lodge’s sparkling rim-flow swimming pool provides a view of the seasonal hippo pods below. The proximity to water draws a profusion of wildlife throughout the day and night.
Touching the earth lightly and seemingly floating across the landscape, ten nostalgically elegant, and very spacious, guest suites offer natural light, an enormous bed, bath, an indoor shower (with a spectacular view), and a private plunge pool. A Family Suite, with the addition of a smaller children’s bedroom, offers adventurous families the unique opportunity to explore the African bush together.
Celebrating the local culture and cuisine, become immersed in lodge’s exquisite meals, from breakfast to dinner. Much-loved and well-known breakfast trays, complete with freshly-squeezed juices and house-baked bread, are absolutely not to be missed, while the interactive kitchen creates a space for you to work alongside chefs and plan your menus for the day. The traditional boma, a hero of night-time dining, serves a selection of artisanal pizzas, and salt-crusted, whole baked fish, which pays homage to the region’s great lakes, among many other delicious meals. Enjoy convivial afternoons and evenings around the central circular bar; a masterpiece of woven fabrics and dramatic glass ball light installations.
For those looking for an active workout, head to the gym. However, if you feel like a pamper session, surrender to an in-room African wellness treatment.
AT A GLANCE
- 10 spacious en-suite safari tents (including family suite), all with river views
- Overhead fans
- Outdoor showers
- Swimming pool
- Safari shop
- One of the best wildlife experiences in the Serengeti, with abundant year-round game
- Overlooking a cool and pleasant hippo pool; frequent hippo visitors in camp
- Seasonal sightings of the Great Wildebeest Migration, including river crossings
- Exclusive game viewing at other times of the year, with few other vehicles encountered on game drives
- Huge prides of lion, leopard, cheetah, large hyena population, buffalo and elephant herds
- The topi migration
- Only area in the Serengeti to see black and white colobus monkeys
- Some of the largest crocodiles in the world in the Grumeti River
- Exceptional birdlife, with several endemic species
- Twice daily game drives
- Balloon safaris available nearby at an additional charge
- Day trips to Lake Victoria at an additional charge
- Cultural visits to nearby communities
- In-room massages
- All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities, laundry
- Wi-Fi internet access in guest areas
- 220v AC power
