Four Seasons Safari Lodge is located in one of the planet’s most incredible and precious habitats. Through our efforts we seek to contribute to the conservation of the Serengeti National Park and support the long-term well-being of the communities connected to it.

Discovery Centre Fund

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    Our Goal

    Through contributions from every Four Seasons game drive, walking safari, select boutique items and guest donations, the Lodge is able to support a number of community and wildlife projects in and around the Serengeti. For your chance to find out more, or to get involved, join the team at the on-site Discovery Centre during your stay.

  • Protecting Wildlife

    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti supports wildlife conservation initiatives in the Serengeti ecosystem, including long-term support for the Rhino Conservation Project and the Frankfurt Zoological Society’s Serengeti De-Snaring Project.

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    Care for our Community

    To support children from vulnerable circumstances in the surroundings of the Serengeti, the Discovery Centre Fund provides aid and assistance to a Safe House in Mugumu, which provides shelter to girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM).

A Sustainable Future for Serengeti

The Lodge works with local suppliers and supports training and tourism education opportunities for young people from surrounding communities. These initiatives form part of the Lodge’s broader approach to sustainability and community engagement in the Serengeti region.
Sourcing Locally
Nearly 75% of our overall suppliers are from Tanzania, and within the Lodge’s Boutique, 90% of items are from Africa, with 60% being specifically from Tanzania. Throughout the Lodge, Four Seasons is proud to showcase products from Shanga Shangaa – a socially conscious for-profit enterprise that employs local people with disabilities to create unique artistic pieces from recycled glass and other recycled materials. In our Lodge’s boutique, there are a number of products from other Arusha-based social enterprises, including handmade beaded jewellery and accessories from Sidai Designs and Maasai Women Development Organisation, who employ the talents of Maasai women to assist them to support and sustain their families.
Developing Local Talent
To develop and empower the future leaders of Tanzania tourism, the Lodge created an apprenticeship program for young people ages 18 to 21 from neighbouring communities, providing a year of hands-on training and career development opportunities in hospitality and tourism. The Lodge also offers educational visits and internships to students from local institutions, including the National College of Tourism, Serengeti Tourism College (SETCO), IBES, the Vocational Education and Training Authority and the College of African Wildlife Management.