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Pool of Meliá Serengeti Lodge with loungers and views over the savannah

Central Serengeti Lodges

Meliá Serengeti Lodge in the Central Serengeti

The lodge sits on slightly higher ground in the central Serengeti by the Seronera river valley.

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5.0 from 45 reviews on Tripadvisor · local operator in Arusha

Level
Exclusive
Location
Near the Seronera river valley, central Serengeti
Rooms
50 rooms
Board
Full board
  • Lounge with giraffe sculpture, seating and terrace views
  • Terrace with fire pit and seating at sunset
  • Interior of a room with four-poster bed and panoramic views

Key facts

LocationNear the Seronera river valley, central Serengeti
Distance to gate and airstrip36 km from Seronera Airport · 335 km from Arusha
Rooms50 rooms
BoardFull board
FacilitiesInfinity pool, spa (for a fee), 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and bars, butler service, children's activities, conference room (46 m², 40 people)
Price level€€€
SeasonGood wildlife viewing all year round

Location and surroundings

Meliá Serengeti Lodge lies slightly elevated in the central Serengeti, not far from the Seronera river valley. From the lodge, views stretch far across the open savannah. The area around Seronera is one of the richest wildlife regions in Tanzania and offers good conditions for game viewing all year round. Well-known game-drive routes and vast plains lie right on the doorstep, so there is no need for long drives to reach the wildlife. Seronera Airport is 36 km from the lodge; from Arusha it is 335 km.

The central Serengeti is a good base if your route continues north or south. If you would like to look around further before making an enquiry, you can find more camps and lodges in this region at Central Serengeti lodges.

Rooms and facilities

The lodge offers rooms and suites in a Maasai-inspired style with views of the gardens or the savannah. Facilities include an infinity pool, a spa (extra charge), a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi, butler service and five restaurants and bars. A Safari Experience programme can be booked in certain rooms and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Savannah Restaurant, drinks and minibar.

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Francis MbubaTrip planning in Arusha

Updated on October 11, 2026

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  • Certified guidesSome guides have 10 to 20 years of experience; the team trains juniors with Francis.
  • Fair and clear pricesYou book without intermediaries, directly with the operator.
  • TALA 033221TALA tour-operator licence, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
  • TATOTanzania Association of Tour Operators
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  • Tripadvisor5.0 based on 45 reviews

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