Compare ten Serengeti lodges and tented camps by park area, guest feedback and travel style.
Compare location, stay style and Booking.com guest feedback. Select a hotel to jump to its profile.
| Hotel | Best for | Area | Booking guest score | Reviews | Price (USD) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | full-service safari luxury | Central Serengeti | 9.8 / 10 | 30 | From $1,730per room / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Meliá Serengeti Lodge | design-led safari comfort | Central Serengeti | 9.9 / 10 | 16 | From $980per person / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Serengeti Luxury Retreat | private-camp atmosphere | Serengeti | 10 / 10 | 15 | From $625per person / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Pumba Luxury Camps Serengeti | tented safari comfort | Serengeti | 9.2 / 10 | 13 | From $979per room / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | classic lodge facilities | Central Serengeti | 9.1 / 10 | 64 | From $777per room / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Mawe Tented Camp | smaller tented camp | Serengeti | 9 / 10 | 51 | From $185per person / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Osero Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp | luxury tents | Serengeti | 9 / 10 | 107 | From $350per room / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Mbalageti Serengeti | western-corridor location | Western Serengeti | 9.8 / 10 | 11 | From $240per room / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge | western-corridor views | Western Serengeti | 8.8 / 10 | 5 | From $462per person / night | See live prices ↗ |
| Kuoom Serengeti | tented safari stay | Serengeti | 8.4 / 10 | 55 | From $324per person / night | See live prices ↗ |
A high guest score with only a handful of reviews is less established than one supported by many stays. Camp location also changes the safari route.
A large lodge choice for travellers who want a pool and extensive facilities in the park.
A contemporary lodge base for combining game drives with full-service amenities.
An intimate safari stay; confirm the exact camp location for your travel month.
A tented option for travellers who prefer a closer-to-nature stay.
A longstanding park lodge with a conventional room-based stay.
A camp-based alternative to the larger safari lodges.
Tented accommodation for a safari centred on game drives.
A western Serengeti base; check transfer times against your itinerary.
A lodge option in the western part of the ecosystem.
A camp option to compare with more established park lodges.
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Why each stay made the shortlist, and what to check before you book.
A large lodge choice for travellers who want a pool and extensive facilities in the park.
Its scale and pool make it different from a small tented camp. Confirm where your game drives begin, and whether guiding, park fees and transfers are included in your rate.
Check availabilityA contemporary lodge base for combining game drives with full-service amenities.
The full-service lodge format suits travellers who want hotel facilities between drives. Match its central Serengeti location to your route rather than choosing on guest score alone.
Check availabilityAn intimate safari stay; confirm the exact camp location for your travel month.
The smaller-camp format can feel more personal, but the precise camp location matters for daily game-drive time. Confirm that location for your travel month before paying.
Check availabilityA tented option for travellers who prefer a closer-to-nature stay.
A tented stay gives a different feel from a permanent lodge. Compare tent facilities, transfer arrangements and guiding inclusions before treating the nightly rates as equivalent.
Check availabilityA longstanding park lodge with a conventional room-based stay.
This is a conventional lodge choice rather than a very small camp. Check room type and the drive plan if your priority is a particular Serengeti sector.
Check availabilityA camp-based alternative to the larger safari lodges.
A smaller camp can suit a safari-focused itinerary. Verify its current position and access route; a broad “Serengeti” label alone does not tell you the daily driving distance.
Check availabilityTented accommodation for a safari centred on game drives.
Its tented format suits travellers who expect most days to be spent on drives. Ask which meals, transfers and game-drive arrangements are included in the selected rate.
Check availabilityA western Serengeti base; check transfer times against your itinerary.
The western location is useful only if it fits your seasonal route. Ask your guide to compare travel time with a central Serengeti base before committing.
Check availabilityA lodge option in the western part of the ecosystem.
Western Serengeti views are the draw, while the small review base calls for extra care. Read recent feedback and verify your transfer route and exact lodge location.
Check availabilityA camp option to compare with more established park lodges.
Compare this camp with longer-established alternatives using recent guest feedback. Check the location and the practical details of the tent, meals and transfers.
Check availabilityOften it does for the itinerary. A strong guest score cannot compensate for long daily drives to the area your guide plans to explore. Check the exact lodge position against your dates and route.
A high guest score with only a handful of reviews is less established than one supported by many stays. Camp location also changes the safari route.
Guest scores, review counts and USD prices are indicative snapshots, not live quotes. Rates come from a one-night Booking.com check for two adults on 13 November 2026 where available, or from published property-specific examples. Some safari lodge prices are per person rather than per room; three-night examples are nightly equivalents. Dates, taxes, meals, park fees and game drives can change the final total. Check your exact rate before booking. All five photos in each gallery show the named property.
Central Serengeti works well as a flexible year-round base; western and northern locations suit different seasonal routes. Match the camp area to your travel dates and guide’s plan.
Many are, but some listings use “Serengeti” for properties near the wider ecosystem. Verify the property location and gate access before comparing drive times.
Two or three nights allow more than one full game-drive day after transfers. Longer stays can make sense if you want to explore separate sectors.
Inclusions vary widely. A room-only rate may not include a vehicle, guide, park fees or transfers. Confirm the total safari cost, not just the bed rate.
A permanent lodge often has more facilities, while a tented camp usually has fewer rooms and a more open bush atmosphere. Check bathrooms, power and meal service.
Some properties accept self-drivers, but road conditions, park rules and route times make advance planning important. Confirm the exact arrival instructions with the lodge.
No. The shortlist balances publicly listed guest scores, review volume and different park areas. It is editorial and does not claim to rank every camp in Serengeti.