Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Only opened in Dec after extension renovation ( previously known as Serengeti Sopa ), this 75 room lodge is nothing short of words . A perfectly modern designed place , a true gem in central Serengeti . It is approx 1.15 hr from senonera airstrip . Enroute to lodge saw great game . It has main dining , pool bar and restaurant , bar lounge , spa , shop , large pool, gym , boma dining , complimemtary guided talk, explorer birding tour , explorer star gazing , silent outdoor cinema , wildlife photographic hide , photographic studios . It had golf buggies incase you need . Chef Abbas produced some amazing dishes . Want to try chef’s table with wine pairing , which is available at extra cost . Outdoor fireplace for evening sundowner and after dinner cigar. Spa is small but Vanessa was excellent . Lunch menu was perfect with choice if burgers , mezze , pasta , pizza and more . I would spend min if 4-5 nights and relax 1-2 days here without doing any game drives . Laundry service was so good and complimentary that they also offer to clean your safari shoes . It does not have AC ( suites have AC), but a small fan and can get hot but you can open the balcony door as have A meshnet. Family room is available . Great place for family bonding . Full board rate includes Accommodation, laundry services, and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the main restaurant, soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house spirits, teas, coffees, and refreshments (all on the property).

This was an outstanding hotel! The rooms face the Serengeti and the night sounds are amazing - lions, baboons nearby. All staff were exceptional and the food was delicious and artfully displayed. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck watching animals come to a watering hold nearby. We were able to attend a special Masai dinner held weekly at an outdoor venue - the food was exceptional and staff were great.