Inside a Serengeti Luxury Lodge: The Exclusive Safari Retreat: A Day in Their Life

The Serengeti is one of the first places that comes to mind when you think of Tanzania, and you think of vast plains, migrating wildebeest and roaming lions. However, though there’s the excitement of a wildlife adventure and the wildness of nature, there’s something else about the Serengeti that combines luxuriousness within the wilds. Luxury safari experiences are what Asanja Africa offers you.

Asanja Africa (asanjaafrica.com) makes unforgettable journeys in the wilderness while offering guests the experience of luxury like never before. Awaken each morning, hearing only Mother Nature for company, going out on your own private game drive, enjoying a meal on and in the savannah and when you get back for the day, you arrive at exactly the sort of lodge — with all of the proper details — designed with you in mind. Now is your chance to find out what a day in the life of a guest at an exclusive Serengeti luxury lodge might be.

Early Morning Wake-Up

At Asanja Africa, your day starts with a gentle wake up just before dawn. The first light of the Serengeti plains filters over your personal butler bringing a tray of steaming coffee or tea, direct to your private terrace. Nothing is more magical than the early hours in the Serengeti as the wildlife awakens from it’s slumber, the crisp morning air fills the landscape. The vista can be taken in and the morning adventure is prepared for.

Morning Game Drive

When the sun begins to poke above the horizon you are settled into a custom 4×4 vehicle, ready for your first game drive of the day. And this is one of the best times to see the Serengeti’s famous wildlife, with predators returning from their night hunts and grazers such as zebras and antelope bringing in the day.

A seasoned expert in the Serengeti’s ecosystem, your private guide tailors the drive to your interests, whether you’re eager to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) or just want to see the lesser known, but equally captivating creatures. Asanja Africa’s vehicles are designed with open sides and elevated seats so you don’t miss a moment of the action.

Imagine watching a pride of lions basking in the golden light of the dawn, or watching the spectacular scene of the Great Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras move towards their suffering and perilous crossing of the plains. This is the Serengeti at its best.

Breakfast in the Wild – Exclusive

After the morning game drive, you’re treated to a truly remarkable experience: breakfast in the wild. At Asanja Africa, we think you should never have to compromise on luxury, even in the Serengeti. Your guide knows the perfect isolated place where these lucky people have prepared a gourmet breakfast, with fresh fruit, pastries as well as a choice of hot dishes for you.

Sitting around you, you have been surrounded on all sides by sights and sounds of the African bush, blowpipes overhead, and various predators lurking at the edges of their territories. For me this is a moment that represents the right amount of luxury in the Serengeti: the five star aspect of experiencing it, but surrounded by nature.

Return to the Lodge

After you’re done bouncing around, you come back to the lodge and one of your brisk towel and refreshing drink. Set within the wild in the heart of the Serengeti, this is an oasis of calm; the beauty of the Serengeti reflected and every modern amenity you could desire. Image after image through the lodge’s beautifully crafted interiors reinforces that because this isn’t your average safari experience, it’s luxury in the wilderness.

Gourmet Lunch

Asanja Africa is an event unto itself at lunch. Our award winning chefs are proud to create exquisite meals that embrace international trends while celebrating local ingredients. No matter at the main lodge’s restaurant, or in private, each meal is a sensory journey.

Just picture a gourmet lunch with freshly caught fish, local vegetables, and Tanzanian spices. Combined with extraordinary curated wines from our list, this is more than just a meal, this is a luxury safari.

While you dine, you are still connected to the landscape as we have panoramic views of the Serengeti from our dining area. For the more adventurous we can even arrange a private bush lunch where a spot in the bush is transformed into an open air restaurant for you.

Wine Pairings and Tastings

In addition, our lodge provides wine pairings and tastings for wine enthusiasts. Each dish is paired with some of the finest wines from South Africa in our selection. Our sommelier is on hand to help you choose whether you prefer crisp white or bold red, and make the most of your culinary experience.

Guided Nature Walk

Guests can then go on a guided nature walk after lunch. It is a chance to see the Serengeti at a slower pace, and to see the smaller details of the ecosystem that are usually missed when on game drives. The walk is led by an experienced naturalist, who will share their knowledge of the region’s flora and fauna as well as the traditional knowledge of the Maasai people who have lived in harmony with the land for centuries.

It’s a walk that gives you a different view of the Serengeti, an up close look at everything from the intricate termite mounds to the rare bird species. It’s a refreshing, but still peaceful activity that gets you closer to the wilderness.

Photography and Birdwatching

If you have a burning desire to photograph or birdwatch, then the Serengeti is heaven sent. The lodge is covered acreage, with over 500 bird species and countless photographic opportunities, and specializing in the lodge activities provided by expert guides. Lounge the perfect shot of a leopard in a tree or a flock of flamingos flying off a distant lake. Our guides are trained in the art of photography so you will leave with memories and images that will last a lifetime.

Relaxing at the Lodge

The lodge has much to offer, if you’re looking to relax a bit more in the afternoon. Infinity pool lounge, cocktail orders accepted, scenery appreciated. Meanwhile you can partake in cultural activities such as Maasai storytelling where local e

Evening Game Drive

It is the end of the afternoon and you set out on your evening game drive. The Serengeti looks different at this time of day as the animals get ready for the night. Lions and hyenas become more active, and the light fades to gold of the setting sun.

The evening game drive is an experience you will never forget, whether you’re tracking a pride of lions or seeing the amazing spectacle of the Great Migration (if you’re visiting during the right season).

Sundowner Cocktails

A Serengeti tradition no luxury safari is complete without a sundowner. At the end of the day the sun sunds down and you stop somewhere scenic to wine and dine on cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. It’s an empty hour while you sip a drink and the Serengeti spreads out in front of you.

Asanja Africa is another highlight of the day for dinner. The lodge has communal dining, however many guests choose to have a private dinner under the stars. Imagine sitting at a candle lit table with nothing but the howl of a lion or the chirping of the nocturnal insect as the only sounds.

The finest of Tanzanian and international cuisine are showcased in a multi course meal prepared by our chefs. Regardless of whether you eat by the pool, your terrace or even in the bush, each meal is an intimate, exclusive affair.

Stargazing

The Serengeti is remote, and that means it has some of the clearest skies in the world, making it the ideal place to stargaze. Lay back on a lounge chair and look skyward, or take advantage of the lodge’s telescope after dinner. Even some lodges provide guided stargazing experiences, when an astronomer provides an insight into the constellations that can be observed in the African sky.

The Serengeti at Night: A Unique Experience

Night Sounds

However, you don’t retire to your suite; the luxury goes on. Sit up in a plush oversized bed, looking out the windows to the cool night air, drifting off to sleep. Even in your lullaby, the sounds of the African night—sounds you heard again when they came—sounds that are your lullaby: the distant roar of

It’s still the wild, but you are in the midst of luxury.

Night Game Drive Option

Asanja Africa also allows the amateur naturalist the option of a night safari. This unique experience is equipped with special lights and guided by an experienced guide, who will show you the Serengeti after dark, when many animals are most active. See porcupines underneath and owls overhead, or even leopards on the prowl.

There is no other day like a day at Asanja Africa’s Serengeti luxury lodge. It’s finding the right balance between the luxury of the wilderness and the wild nature. Your stay is crafted from exhilarating game drives, gourmet dining experiences to the calm silence that defines your private plunge pool.

If you want the best of the best luxury safari experience, Asanja Africa (asanjaafrica.com) is the place to go. Besides being able to have a front row seat into the wonders of the Serengeti, our lodges allow you to relax and recharge in style. Today book your stay with us and find out for yourself the magic of a Serengeti luxury retreat.