From Elephants to Gorillas with Four Seasons Serengeti

Now, as they prepare to head into the Green Season, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti shares updates on their upcoming Easter activities and events, the chance to combine your safari with trekking with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda and much more. Read on for full details.

Treasure Valentine's Day in the Serengeti

For a Valentine's Day like no other, share this special evening in a relaxed poolside dinner with your loved one, followed by a movie under the stars at the pop-up cinema on Maji Terrace.

On Tuesday 14 February, the team of Maji Bar and Terrace will be waiting to welcome couples with a glass of sparkling wine to toast to the occasion, while the chefs prepare a special menu for the evening. Following dinner, couples may snuggle up poolside to watch a movie at the pop-up cinema, with refreshments of popcorn and s'mores served throughout.

For more information on how to plan the most romantic of stays at Four Seasons Safari Lodge, see our top recommendations of couple's activities here.

Celebrate Easter on Safari

As the Easter holidays approach, where better to celebrate your family vacation than on safari in the Serengeti? This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 16, meaning the Park will be beautifully green from the rains of March and April and the early herds of the Migration will be traveling northwards towards the Central Serengeti.

From spotting big cats on game drive adventures to taking a dip in the pool just feet from the elephants, there is no end of activities for all ages to enjoy. At the Lodge, little ones can look forward to movie nights by the pool, wildlife treasure hunts and the chance to learn the skills of a Maasai warrior with spear throwing at the Maasai Olympics!

For the perfect poolside sundowner, learn how to make your own cocktail or mocktail in a mixology class with our expert bartenders or unearth the secrets of African cuisine in a cooking class at Kula's Restaurant and sample your creations in a leisurely lunch at Maji Terrace.

The Discovery Centre provides the ideal place to continue your animal education on return from safari and you can choose from a number of wildlife documentaries to view. For those who seek relaxation, the signature Kifaa massage at the Spa awaits, where a warmed wooden ‘rungu' stick is used to gently ease muscle tension in a soothing deep-tissue treatment.

For further details or to make a booking for your family safari, contact the On-Site Reservations Specialists.

Trek to See the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

With so much to see in East Africa, why not extend your time in the region and combine a safari in the Serengeti with up close animal encounters of another kind? In the neighboring country of Rwanda, experience the chance to trek to see some of the 800 remaining mountain gorillas.

In partnership with Terra Incognita Ecotours, Four Seasons is offering guests the chance to embark on an adventure through Volcanoes National Park on a two, three or four day itinerary to trek with the mountain gorillas. With flight connections between Kigali, Rwanda's capital city, and the Serengeti, take the opportunity to combine your trip with an up close encounter with one of the world's most incredible species as the perfect post-safari extension.

Sample Two Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart for Kigali from Seronera Airstrip in the early afternoon, connecting via Mwanza, to arrive into Kigali in the early evening. In advance of an early morning departure, recuperate with a night's rest in the Rwandan capital.


• Day 2: Rise early to depart the hotel at 4.30am to drive out to the Virungu Volcanoes. Led by an expert tracker guide, climb the scenic mountain slopes in search of a magical sighting of the mountain gorillas. A packed lunch will be provided during the trek, before you descend the trail and return to Kigali for a departure flight (itinerary designed to connect with flights as from 6pm).

Sample Three Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart for Kigali from Seronera Airstrip in the early afternoon, connecting via Mwanza, to arrive into Kigali in the early evening. In advance of an early morning departure, recuperate with a night's rest in the Rwandan capital.


• Day 2: Rise early to depart the hotel at 4.30am to drive out to the Virungu Volcanoes. Led by an expert tracker guide, climb the scenic mountain slopes in search of a magical sighting of the mountain gorillas. After a day out trekking, spend the night taking in the scenery at one of the mountain lodges.


• Day 3: After a restful night's sleep and breakfast at the lodge, descend from the mountains and take a return transfer to Kigali. Depending on the time of your connecting flight, take a visit to the Genocide Memorial, or head directly to the airport (itinerary designed to connect with flights as from 1pm).

Sample Four Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart for Kigali from Seronera Airstrip in the early afternoon, connecting via Mwanza, to arrive into Kigali in the early evening. In advance of an early morning departure, recuperate with a night's rest in the Rwandan capital.


• Day 2: Following a leisurely breakfast, begin the drive out to the mountains at approximately 9am to arrive at your chosen lodge for lunch and an afternoon to spend relaxing in the mountain nature. Enjoy dinner at your own pace as part of your overnight stay at the lodge.


• Day 3: A full day of gorilla trekking awaits, as you depart from the lodge with an expert tracker guide to seek out the magical mountain gorillas. By late afternoon, return to the lodge for an overnight stay before departure the next morning for Kigali.


• Day 4: After a restful night's sleep and breakfast at the lodge, descend from the mountains and take a return transfer to Kigali. Depending on the time of your connecting flight, take a visit to the Genocide Memorial, or head directly to the airport (itinerary designed to connect with flights as from 1pm).

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