Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Four Seasons Safari Lodge sits in the Seronera area of the central Serengeti, the most wildlife-reliable part of the park year-round. It is a full-service lodge rather than an intimate camp — rooms and villas, a spa, a large pool and several restaurants — and its signature feature is a waterhole directly below the main deck that draws elephant, buffalo and other game within view of breakfast.

It suits travellers who want lodge comforts and family-friendly facilities in a central location, and works well as a first Serengeti stay before moving to a smaller camp.