Serengeti Sopa Lodge

About Serengeti Sopa Lodge

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Looking out over the seemingly endless Serengeti plains, Serengeti Sopa Lodge is a hillside lodge in a tranquil oasis set in over 14,000 sq kms (5,000 sq miles) of National Park. The Serengeti plains are host to a dramatic annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and numerous other species of animals indigenous to the area.

Serengeti Sopa Lodge is located in the Nyarboro Hills in the south west of the Serengeti National Park and is the only tourism development in this section of the Park. Year round water and the acacia woodland in this area create an ideal environment for the wide variety of wildlife seen in the immediate vicinity of the lodge. Being situated on the slopes of the hills the lodges offers magnificent views over the 14,763sq km (5,200sq. mile) expanse of the National Park, Tanzania's largest wildlife conservation area. Access to the lodge is via a tarmac highway to Mto wa Mbu, Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands. The alternative is a one hour scheduled or chartered flight from Arusha to Seronera followed by a 45 minute drive through plentiful wildlife to the lodge.

Opened in 1992, the lodge can accommodate 170 guests in 79 suites, each having a lounge area with a mini bar, a bedroom with two queen size beds and ample room for a third, an en-suite bathroom and a private verandah which offers stunning views over the plains.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Good value accommodation with great views out over the Serengeti Plains.
Central located within the Serengeti.
Well located for the migration April - June.
A wide range of guest amenities.
Convenient for balloon safaris.

Situation

On a hill in a quiet setting in central Serengeti National Park, Northern Tanzania.

Activities

Game drives; birdwatching; balloon safaris; Masaai village visits.

Facilities

The lodge has 79 suites each offering a private lounge with a mini bar, en-suite bathroom and private balcony with views out over the plains. There is also a bar and restaurant; swimming pool and curio shop.

Child policy

Children of all ages can be catered for - baby-sitting service can be arranged on request.

Open

Open all year round.

Best time

Tanzania's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. Being centrally located the Sopa has easy access to Southern Serengeti when The Migration arrives (around the beginning of December until March.) It is also well placed when the animals head towards the Western Corridor (Normally April - June.)

Inclusions

Daily game drives.

Meals

Full board.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween 3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500