Serengeti Explorer by Elewana: Upscale Safari Lodge Offers Immersive Experience with Panoramic Views and Extensive Facilities

Elewana has launched the Explorer by Elewana collection, a series of upscale safari lodges with a more moderate price point. Serengeti Explorer, the first lodge, opened in January 2025. The property offers panoramic views, extensive facilities, and a central location for witnessing the Great Migration. The lodge has 68 explorer rooms and 6 suites, an on-site hide, and a wide range of dining options. Activities include game drives, a children's bushcraft centre, and an outdoor cinema. African culture is a central theme, with local art, crafts, and a photo studio on site.

The Serengeti plains of Tanzania are renowned for their breathtaking beauty and abundant wildlife. With the recent launch of Elewana's Explorer by Elewana collection, visitors can now experience this African paradise in style without breaking the bank.

Located in the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, the Serengeti Explorer is the first lodge to open under this new brand. The lodge occupies a coveted site, offering panoramic views of the iconic plains and front-row seats to the annual Great Migration [1].

Elewana, a leading luxury hospitality company in East Africa, has been delivering unforgettable experiences for almost two decades through its collection of 15 luxury properties [2]. The Explorer by Elewana collection, however, aims to cater to a wider audience by offering a more moderate price point and an increased range of on-property activities.

The Serengeti Explorer is an upscale contemporary lodge that brings together world-class safari experiences with exceptional in-property facilities. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including game drives, a children's bushcraft center, and an outdoor cinema [1]. The lodge is also home to the Serengeti's first on-site hide, a spectacular infinity pool, and the Riva Wellness Centre, where guests can indulge in a range of treatments, massages, and yoga sessions inspired by the African plains [1].

Dining options at the Serengeti Explorer are unified by the commitment of the chefs to producing the highest quality dishes that blend local flavors and international influences with the freshest locally-sourced ingredients [1]. Guests can choose from the main Acacia restaurant, Kisimani pool bar and restaurant, an outdoor Boma experience, and the Divai wine cellar and chefs table.

The Serengeti Explorer offers outstanding value for money, with rates starting as low as US$750 for full board and US$1230 per room for the game package [1]. This competitive pricing makes it an attractive option for visitors who want to experience the magic of the Serengeti without the high price tag of traditional luxury lodges.

In conclusion, the Serengeti Explorer by Elewana marks a new era in upscale safari lodges. With its central yet private location, panoramic views, extensive facilities, and competitive pricing, it offers visitors an unforgettable African experience that is both luxurious and affordable.

References:
[1] Elewana Collection. (2025, January). Serengeti Explorer is now open. Retrieved from https://www.elewanacollection.com/news-information/newsletters/january-2025/serengeti-explorer-is-now-open
[2] Minor Hotels. (2025, March 6). Elewana Collection launches new Explorer brand as first lodge opens in the Serengeti. Retrieved from https://media.minorhotels.com/en-GLO/247295-elewana-collection-launches-new-explorer-brand-as-first-lodge-opens-in-the-serengeti