Devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands more in East Africa are now inundating parts of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
18.04.2024 - 21:39 / forbes.com
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is one of the world’s most spectacular destinations to see wildlife, both in the surrounding Serengeti National Park and on-property where elephants and buffalos come to drink at its active watering hole. The striking terrain and abundance of animal life will entice first-time safari goers and seasoned enthusiasts alike with thrilling game drives, educational walking safaris and outdoor bush dinners. Even if you’ve visited the lodge before,
2024 marks a new look for the property and with the opening Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar, allows for a quick beach trip before or after your safari adventure.
With its strategic location, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is an excellent place to witness the annual Great Migration where millions of animals traverse the land. However, even if you can’t make it to Tanzania during that time, there’s always something interesting to experience there no matter what time of year. If you want to see the splendid Serengeti from above, book an early-morning hot air balloon adventure to enjoy the plains from the sky. Morning game drives also start early (though not before sunrise like the hot air balloon) or you could choose to sleep in to wake up to giraffes, zebras and elephants drinking water near your room in a marvelous natural spectacle. “The pool provides an uninterrupted view across the watering hole with the savannah as its backdrop,” says Trevor Van De Ven, Senior Director of PR and Communications. “Elephants have an incredible memory and so they return frequently to the watering hole as they traverse the plains.” To ensure you don’t miss the moment, there’s a 24-hour livestream of the watering hole on your TV, jokingly referred to as “bush TV”.
The lodge which has been open since 2012 is getting a few design and sustainability updates this year; the main buffet dining area Kulas will reveal a new appearance, and there will be other soft finishings and touches found throughout the property. There will also be a new private dining option, the Vineyard, which will serve wine-paired five or seven-course dinners. To reduce its environmental footprint, the lodge will also be getting a solar farm as its primary source of power this year.
Much of the action at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti takes place during the day when it’s easy to spot wildlife, but the evening is also a magical time to be there. Dining at Boma, the African cuisine restaurant with an open-air firepit is a must both for its culinary delights and chance to immerse oneself in Maasai culture. Wear comfortable shoes because you may be asked to dance and jump with them; renowned for their sky-high jumps, you’ll want the right footwear to try and keep up.
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Devastating floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands more in East Africa are now inundating parts of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
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