the lodge rests dramatically at the edge of the crater rim. Built from river stone and wrapped in indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings. From every room, private balconies open to sweeping views of the volcanic caldera below.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, celebrated as one of Africa’ s Seven Natural Wonders and discover a world within a world. Here, black rhinos graze beside soda lakes, lions stalk through tall grasses, and hippos wallow in shallow pools. As evening falls, guests return to the lodge to reflect by the fireside on a day immersed in one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth.
Kirawira Serena Camp 1920s Safari Romance in the Western Serengeti
Your journey culminates in the western Serengeti, where Kirawira Serena Camp sits quietly above the plains near the Grumeti River. Styled in the tradition of Edwardian safari camps, it offers an intimate escape, with just 25 canvas tents, personal attention, and sweeping views that stretch into the horizon.
This is the stage for one of Africa’ s most dramatic moments: the Grumeti River crossing. From May to July, thousands of wildebeest and zebra gather at the riverbanks, braving crocodile-filled waters in their annual passage. Guided game drives from the camp place you close to this rare spectacle.
As the day ends, guests gather by the pool for sundowners, overlooking a quiet waterhole where animals come to drink in the golden light. It is a moment of stillness, a final unforgettable pause in the Serengeti.
Karibu Kenya. Karibu Tanzania. Karibu Serena.
Whether it’ s your first safari or your fifth coastal escape, these destinations are yours to explore, savour, and return to every chance you get.
East African residents enjoy exclusive rates at select Serena Hotels in Kenya and Tanzania. Scan the QR code to book your safari and take advantage of these limited-time offers. Valid until 30th June 2025.
Maureen Okore, the Regional Marketing Director, Serena Hotels, is a 4-time award winning brand management and marketing professional with over a decade of industry experience in agencies and the hospitality space. You can commune with her via email at: Jagon2k @ gmail. com.