Sweeping golden savannahs, a leopard draped over a tree like last season’s Versace, and you, stepping out of your private charter like you own the place (because you sort of do for the week). If season four of HBO's White Lotus does end up being filmed in Africa, there’s one place we think will be especially fabulous to host all the drama: Tanzania’s Serengeti.
And no, this isn’t your aunt’s dusty camping trip. We’re talking full glam safari – from bubble baths under the stars to game drives with G&T breaks, all with enough intrigue, eye candy, and existential crises to make the iconic Tanya McQuoid proud.
Bring your best White Lotus energy – Serengeti edition
White Lotus But Wilder: Why the Serengeti is the Perfect Stage
If the White Lotus taught us anything, it’s that luxury isn’t just about thread counts and truffle pasta – it’s about the drama. And the Serengeti delivers this in delicious abundance.
The Great Migration: Millions of wildebeest thundering across the plains like a dramatic cast exit. It’s messy, primal, and utterly iconic.
Predator Politics: Lions, leopards, cheetahs – it’s all teeth, tension and top billing in this unscripted soap opera.
Scenery for the Gods: Vast horizons that scream “final scene monologue”. Sunsets so sultry they deserve a soundtrack (possibly SZA).
Nature’s fiercest runway as wildebeest strut across the Serengeti like they’ve got somewhere dramatic to be
Stay Like The Star You Are
Your lodgings? Oh, honey, think beyond five stars. Consider a cast reunion special at a safari camp dripping in luxury. Some of our favourite stays include the following.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti: A-list all the way, baby. Elevated walkways, an infinity pool with elephants casually strolling past, and spa treatments that’ll have you sobbing into your champagne flute (in a good way).
Asilia Africa’s Namiri Plains: Once a cheetah research base, now transformed into a sleek sanctuary for those who like their luxury with a side of exclusivity. Think contemporary style, open-plan suites, and some of the best big-cat action on the planet. It's giving feline fierce, and we're so here for it.
Kaskaz Mara Camp by Nasikia: If your idea of luxury includes roaring lions as your morning alarm and a gin bar in the bush, look no further. Perched perfectly for migration drama, it’s romantic, remote, and ready for its close-up.
Floating in the Four Seasons Serengeti infinity pool, with front-row seats to the savannah's wildest soap opera, Image Credit: Four Seasons Serengeti
What Would Tanya Do? (WWTD)
Would Tanya meditate at sunrise on a deck overlooking the plains? Yes.
Would she fall in love with a ranger who’s suspiciously handsome and unavailable? Absolutely.
Bring your biggest sunglasses and your smallest emotional boundaries. This is your moment.
The Tea: LGBTQ+ and Loving it in the Serengeti
Yes, darling – while Tanzania has a tricky relationship with LGBTQ+ rights, your Out2Africa experts have curated safari experiences that are lush and discreet. We work with trusted LGBTQ+-friendly lodges, queer-aware guides, and private camps that know how to keep things fabulous and safe.
Because, let’s be honest – no one can dim that spark you've got going.
Swirling, sipping, and silently judging… because the only thing richer than this wine is the safari gossip
Wrap-Up: Pack the Drama (and Caftans)
Whether you’re seeking soul-searching, soulmates, or simply a chance to stunt for the 'gram with giraffes, the Serengeti is your stage. Come for the Big 5, stay for the big emotions. And remember: in the Serengeti, as in White Lotus, someone’s always watching... usually from behind a bush with binoculars.
Ready to Star in Your Own Safari Series?
Let Out2Africa plan your entrance. Your tent is waiting, the champagne’s on ice, and your zebra-print kimono is calling.
