Amanyara vs Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Aman vs Four Seasons — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti scores 9.3. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2012 |
| From | $1,800/night | $1,500/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 77 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Maasai-inspired lodge design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 3 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- The Great Migration typically passes near the lodge between roughly May and July, and again for the calving season January–March — worth building a trip around either window.
- Fly-in access via light aircraft to the Kogatende or Seronera airstrips is standard; road transfers from Arusha run 6+ hours.
- Game drives and a resident naturalist programme are included in the nightly rate, unusually for the region.
Summary
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti scores higher on our rubric.

