Serengeti game drives
Explore the surrounding Serengeti ecosystem in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes and the many other species that inhabit the western plains.
Serengeti Simba Lodge
A hilltop safari lodge overlooking the western Serengeti, combining panoramic plains views, permanent tented accommodation and an intimate connection with the wilderness.
- Airport
- Ikoma Airstrip
- Location
- Ikona Wildlife Management Area
- Wildlife area
- Western Serengeti
- Best time to visit
- June–October & year-round
Overview
Serengeti Simba Lodge sits high on a rocky kopje outside the Serengeti National Park's Ikoma Gate, overlooking the vast plains and western Serengeti ecosystem.
The lodge combines the romance of safari tents with the security and comfort of permanent construction. Its common areas are built around a natural rocky outcrop, creating a distinctive setting for dining, relaxing and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
With panoramic views from almost every part of the property, a swimming pool and access to both day and seasonal night game drives, Serengeti Simba is particularly appealing to travellers who want an intimate safari lodge with a strong sense of place and easy access to the western Serengeti.
Things to do
Activities at Serengeti Simba Lodge
Seasonal night game drives
During the dry season, venture out after dark for a different view of the Serengeti, searching for nocturnal wildlife beneath the stars.
Sundowners & cultural entertainment
Watch the sun disappear over the plains with a traditional safari sundowner, and enjoy local cultural performances at the lodge during your stay.
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Stay
Rooms at Serengeti Simba Lodge
Luxury Tented Rondavels & Stone House Rooms
Serengeti Simba offers fifteen uniquely designed permanent tented rondavels constructed with canvas, stone foundations and thatched roofs, together with six rooms in the Stone House. The tented rooms feature private decks, en-suite bathrooms, indoor bathtubs and private outdoor stone showers, while all rooms provide views across the Serengeti. The Stone House also includes family rooms with additional sleeping space, making it a practical choice for families travelling with children.
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Facilities
Room types
- Luxury Tented Rondavels
- Stone House Rooms
- Family Rooms
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant & dining room
- Outdoor dining deck
- Fully stocked bar
- Lounge
- Sun deck
- Evening campfire
- Wi-Fi in common areas
- Battery charging station
- Solar power
- Hot water
Location
Serengeti Simba Lodge on the map
Serengeti Simba Lodge is located in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area immediately outside the Serengeti National Park, close to Fort Ikoma Gate. The lodge sits high above the plains with wide views across the western Serengeti and toward the Grumeti area.
Ikoma Airstrip is approximately 20 minutes away, while Seronera Airstrip is around one and a half hours by road, making the property well suited to western Serengeti safari itineraries.
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