Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge is a mid-range lodging in Kogatende, located near the airstrip in Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti National Park. It takes about 6-7 hours to drive from Arusha to Serengeti National Park, or 1-2 hours to fly from Arusha to the nearby Kogatende airport and then a few minutes to go to the camp. The camp is handy and business-friendly for visitors, safari adventurers, and those who want to visit the park’s breathtaking views and diverse animal population.
Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge has over 5 en suite luxurious and spacious tents with single beds, double and triple occupancy, and views of the savannah Serengeti plains with comfort. The tents are well-decorated, elevated with a raised platform, and furnished with en-suite facilities such as a clean flushing toilet, bathroom with hot and cold water, safari bucket shower, solar energy, mosquito nets, tables and chairs, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water, and other amenities.
Tents offer terraces, balconies, and sitting places with amazing views of the Serengeti plains, wildlife, and the surrounding environs. Tents provide great clean and laundered bedding, including queen and king-sized beds. The camp includes crackling fireplaces where you can relax and exchange stories and experiences from the safari, as well as providing comfort to visitors at night and on cold days. Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge provides several services and facilities, including:
A dining tent that serves a variety of continental and local food to suit the customers’ appetites. The camp provides a continental breakfast, picnic lunch, and separate dining places; they also serve outdoor and indoor dinner options, as well as bush BBQ diners, all served by friendly staff. You can eat your breakfast while watching the sunrise in the morning and dine under the stars in the night sky. In the evening, you can rest on terraces/sundowners while watching the Serengeti savannah expanses.
A well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks, where you can enjoy your favorite drink while observing the surrounding region. Laundry and housekeeping services are offered, as are airport shuttles and pickups due to the camp’s proximity to the airstrips. There is also enough parking space for strolling night safaris. Wifi internet hotspot in the main tent allows guests to stay in touch with their family and friends.
Activities to do at the camp: Hot air Guests who want to observe a variety of animals can take a balloon trip and go game viewing, as well as enjoy sundowners and picnics in neighboring communities.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania extends into Kenya’s southern section, encompassing the Serengeti and Mara ecosystems in the Simiyu region. The park, which spans 5700 square miles and borders Lake Victoria to the west, is one of Tanzania’s most popular and well-known. The greatest time to visit Serengeti National Park is from June to October since it is the dry season and gives the best wildlife watching when wild animals are roaming in search of pasture and water. It’s the annual migration of wild beasts. The park is home to over 70 large mammals, including buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, impalas, giraffes, and antelopes, as well as 500 bird species such as flamingos, ostriches, grey breasted spur fowl, Kori bustards, secretary birds, and more, attracting more tourists to stay for extended periods of time.
Activities in the park and lodge include game drives, nature walks, hot air balloon rides, handcraft safaris, camping, flying safaris, cultural visits, bird watching, traditional dances, and wildlife migration. The park offers budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges to suit the needs of all visitors to the Serengeti. The park offers various sights, including Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, Grumeti River, Seronera River, and more.
