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 pride.
Ideally situated on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River in the secluded western parts of the Serengeti National Park, Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge offers 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 LLodge often encounter considerable lion pride and clans of hyenas, big herds of resident plains game, and the unique 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 colours surrounding Lake Victoria’s fishing communities, and the grey tones representative of hippo hide, which has been beautifully woven into deeply comfortable furnishings and bespoke, hand-made fittings.
Upon arrival, walking into the guest area is a real 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 day and night.
Touching the earth lightly and seemingly floating across the landscape, ten nostalgically elegant and spacious guest Suites offer natural light, an enormous bed, a bath, an indoor shower (with a spectacular view), and a private plunge pool. A family suite, adding more mini children’s bedrooms, offers adventurous families the unique opportunity to explore the African bush together.
Celebrating the local culture and cuisine, become immersed in the exquisite meals of the Lodge, from breakfast to dinner. Much-loved and well-known breakfast trays, complete with freshly squeezed juices and house-baked bread, are not to be missed, while the interactive kitchen creates a space for guests to work alongside chefs and plan their 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 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.
Go to the gym for an active workout. However, if you prefer a pamper session, surrender to an in-room African wellness treatment.
