Elewana Collection debuts Explorer brand

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Elewana Collection has launched its new Explorer brand, as the first lodge opens in the Serengeti.

Africa boom

Serengeti Explorer offers a central yet private location with panoramic views, extensive facilities and a competitive price point catering to an underrepresented market between budget and full luxury.

For almost two decades, Elewana has been delivering experiences through its collection of 15 luxury properties across East Africa.

The new Explorer by Elewana collection of upscale safari lodges will cater to a wider audience through a more moderate price point as well as an increased range of activities on property.

The first lodge, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, opened its doors in January 2025. Ngorongoro Explorer will follow in 2026, and Tarangire Explorer is also scheduled for the future.

Location, location

Serengeti Explorer is exemplified through its remarkable location. Situated high up on the Nyaboro Hills, the views stretch for miles across the iconic plains of the Serengeti, whilst its central, yet private location makes it the perfect hub from which to see the Great Migration.

The 68 explorer rooms and six suites of Serengeti Explorer are built on the site of the previous Serengeti Sopa Lodge, and reconstruction has not caused unnecessary disruption to the environment. The room count is exactly the same, so as not to add additional population pressure to the fragile ecosystem.

All rooms have a private balcony offering famed Serengeti views, and configurations will cater for couples, friends, families and special groups of all sizes with interconnecting rooms and rooms with wheelchair access.

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