Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
Situated within the Western Corridor of the famous Serengeti National Park, Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti rests atop a plateau that overlooks the Musabi Plains. The 25 thatched safari rooms combine authentic safari design with a modern aesthetic, offering guests a light and airy home away from home, with large windows and a spacious verandah from which the magnificent views of endless plains can be enjoyed. The lodge’s main decked area consists of a refreshing swimming pool, restaurant and fireplace, where guests can interact or simply relax and soak in the tranquil atmosphere. Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti’s location amongst the hilltop acacia trees, allows the lodge to blend into the natural environment so as not to distract from the sweeping landscape.
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti is situated within the Serengeti National Park’s Western Corridor. From the lodge’s hilltop location, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Musabi Plains and rich game viewing. Guests can reach Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti by flying to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport, and then transferring to Seronera Airstrip. From here, guests can reach to lodge by car within 1 hour.
- Located within the Serengeti National Park
- Rich game viewing opportunities
- Beautiful views from a natural plateau
- 25 thatched rooms nestled among acacia trees
- Swimming pool
- Open-plan restaurant
- Complimentary wi-fi
Tanzania has two wet seasons. The main rainy season lasts from March to May, when tropical showers often occur during the day. The rainfall is heaviest in April and transforms the landscape into a lush green oasis. The dry season (May to October) brings cooler temperatures and lures wildlife to waterholes and water sources where they can be spotted more easily before a second, shorter rainy season returns in November until mid-January.
The changing seasons also trigger an incredible natural event – the Great Migration. After giving birth to their calves from December to March, scores of wildebeest (approximately 2 million) make the difficult journey from Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara in order to chase their food supply before it dries up. The wildebeest must survive treacherous river crossings and harsh conditions, with around 250,000 perishing throughout the course of the journey. Many zebra, eland and gazelle accompany the wildebeest on their trek. The presence of such a high volume of prey, and especially their calves, lures large numbers of predators including big cats, crocodiles and wild dogs. Guests visiting Serengeti from April to June will be treated to the unforgettable experience of watching millions of animals as they move as one giant parade.
Exceptional game viewing in Central Serengeti is not just limited to the Great Migration. Serengeti National Park is home to an abundance of game year-round and is a prime location for spotting big cats such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. The diverse landscape of rocky outcrops, vast plains, swamps and rivers is a haven for a number of animals, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and jackals.
The 20 standard Safari Rooms are all positioned on elevated decking with hardwood floors and an outdoor verandah that overlook the sweeping Musabi Plains. The light and airy rooms feature large floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views from the comfort of your plush four-poster king-size bed. Of the 20 safari rooms, 3 of them offer a family option where a single bed and king-size bed are provided. Guests can also choose to have two twins instead. All beds are equipped with mosquito nets. The bedrooms lead on to an en-suite bathroom where you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the large bathtub. The bathrooms also feature twin basins and lead out to your outdoor shower with incredible views.
Each of the 5 Luxury Safari Rooms is named after one of the Big 5, who can all be spotted within Serengeti National Park. Like the standard Safari Rooms, the luxury rooms rest on elevated decking and overlook the Musabi Plains. The verandahs are larger, more spacious and feature comfortable outdoor furniture. The luxury rooms also include a private lounge with large surround windows that offer panoramic views. The bedrooms feature a king-size bed, with one of the luxury rooms offering an additional single bed if required, and two of the luxury rooms offering two additional beds. All beds are equipped with mosquito nets. The bedrooms lead on to a spacious bathroom with a flush toilet, bidet, twin basins and a large bathtub. Additional an outdoor shower is provided.
Guests can enjoy three delicious meals each day from the lodge’s kitchen. Meals are served out on the elevated restaurant deck, which peeks over the acacia treetops to offer sweeping views of the plains and grasslands. Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti’s professional chefs use fresh ingredients to prepare a range of classic and comforting dishes, which can be enjoyed alongside a variety of refreshing beverages.
Venture out on an exciting game drive with professional guides who will teach you fascinating facts about the amazing animals that live within Serengeti National Park. Travel across the Musabi Plains and witness lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra in their natural habitat from the comfort of a specially designed safari vehicle. Serengeti’s incredible wildlife is not just limited to the Great Migration and year-round guests can expect incredible game viewing including Central Serengeti’s thriving cheetah population. Tailor your day around your own schedule and choose between a morning drive, afternoon drive and day-long drive.
Balloon safaris offer guests a chance to have a bird’s eye view of Central Serengeti, allowing you to take in the vast landscape and view the incredible wildlife from above as you follow herds of wildebeest across the plains. Float silently over prowling predators and grazing impala without the noises of an engine to disrupt the wildlife, and view Serengeti from an entirely new perspective.
Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps support a number of initiatives focused on providing local communities with much-needed facilities such as schools and hospitals. Mbali Mbali has established schools and hospitals in Tanzania, built community centres, and provided access to clean water by creating boreholes. Mbali Mbali also employs local people, offering training opportunities so that families can receive an income and be supported. These projects have helped the local communities to develop and given economic empowerment.
Children of all ages are welcome at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti