The best luxury lodges for safari tours
Being up close to the wilderness and viewing spectacular animal phenomena also calls for style and relaxation. Africa's luxury lodges are decadent retreats in the midst of nature.
August 10, 2022
Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Camp
Glamping on safari: luxury tent suites make it possible. © Scanderbeg Sauer Photography/Alexander Sauer
The camp consists of twelve generous and highly luxurious tent suites with private bathrooms; absolute solitude and spectacular views across the Serengeti are guaranteed. Each tent comes with a hot tub, comfortable beds, wifi and electricity, as well as round-the-clock butler service. The camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a pool. The Mara River is only 25 kilometres away, which allows you to experience the Great Migration right up close.
Serengeti Bushtops Luxury Camp
Wogakuria No. 10, Tanzania
Tel: +255 756 886 596
Web: bushtopscamps.com
Price: From approx. €950 per person and night
Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis
Safari, but make it cozy: here, you can watch Africa's wildlife from the comfort of your bed. © Rachel Ambrose
The eco-conscious mobile camp in the heart of Serengeti National Park allows guests to get incredibly close to nature and to the animals in the Great Migration. The Beduin-style tents come with private bathrooms and their own patios. At the gourmet restaurant, Michelin-starred chef Axel Janssen serves up exclusive creations inspired by African and European delicacies. In addition to game drives in a Jeep, guests have the chance to go on safari via a hot air balloon.
Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis
Seronera, 31623 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Tel: +255 68 530 7600
Web: mantiscollection.com
Price: From approx. €560 per person and night
Relais & Châteaux Mara Plains Camp
In search of adventure in the midst of nature. © Andrew Howard
The elegant Mara Plains camp is situated on the Ntiakitiak River on the border to Masai Mara, which you can get to via a wooden skywalk. The seven guest tents pay homage to Africa’s rich culture. Cameras and binoculars are available for rent so there’s nothing to stop you from enjoying spectacular animal sightings. Impressive: bush dining under the stars, a visit with the Massai and the game drives to the Great Migration.
Relais & Châteaux Mara Plains Camp
Narok, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 216 1437
Web: relaischateaux.com
Price: From approx. €1,120 per person and night
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
This stylish Edwardian-style hideaway boasts refined interiors. © Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Built in the style of an Edwardian mansion, the Sasakwa Lodge offers breathtaking panoramic views, understated luxury and pure elegance. Guests sleep in cottages that have polished hardwood floors and are appointed with handmade furniture. In addition to safaris, activities here include bush walks, spa treat- ments, tennis and workouts at the gym. The culinary highlights come courtesy of Singita’s food journey, a holistic farm-to-table concept comprising African-inspired recipes.
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Grumeti, 31623 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Tel: +27 21 683 3424
Web: singita.com
Price: From about €1,960 per person per night
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Summer 2022.
