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When multimillionaire financier Lyndon Lea married model Sophie Dickens this past summer, the couple skipped the traditional church setting and opted for a serene, al fresco resort wedding in Tanzania. From their jaw-dropping perch at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, they overlooked a nearby watering hole frequented by wandering elephants, and in the distance the majestically wild landscape.

Though not everyone can hold an exotic destination wedding, this resort is equally alluring for all travelers in search of a picturesque, one-stop getaway, where every need is within easy and pampered reach.

The secluded location is its most winning factor. No other structure can be seen from the lodge, lending itself to unspoiled panoramas of the gold-colored terrain, where zebra and wildebeest roam. Those seeking relaxation can lounge for hours poolside with food and drinks hand-delivered while soaking in the views and enjoying a tranquil silence punctuated only by the sounds of rustling wildlife.

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Take a peek inside the luxe Four Seasons Safari Lodge in Tanzania. Courtesy Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Courtesy Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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If additional privacy is the primary objective, the property’s 77 rooms are even more tucked away. For a special splurge, book one of the lodge’s 12 roomy suites, which boast private infinity-edge plunge pools on their terraces (from $2,000/night). Even more indulgent are the five free-standing villas, which come with kitchens, living rooms, outdoor showers and their own infinity pools.

Of course, the Serengeti is known for the incomparable thrill of safari, and it shouldn’t be missed. Private game drives organized by the lodge can be done as half- or full-day jaunts the latter promise trips to Lake Victoria and the Ngorongoro Crater with all offering up-close views of Africa’s most magnificent creatures.

Courtesy Four Seasons Safari Lodge SerengetiCourtesy Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

You’ll return hungry, so take advantage of the lodge’s multiple dining options.

They include pan-African fare at Boma Grill, where Maasai tribesmen hold dances around the open-air fire pit. But the best interlude on offer is a private dinner in the bush.

After a brief drive, resort staff builds you a campfire with cozy seating to watch the spectacular sunset, then lead you to a candelit table for wine-paired courses under the brilliant canopy of stars.

Getting there

Qatar Airways flies from NYC to Dar es Salaam via Doha. Charter carrier Luxury Short Safari then whisks travelers to the Serengeti.

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