APPOINTMENT

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Appoints Mary Bowens as General Manager

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has announced the appointment of Mary Bowens as General Manager. She brings more than 25 years of experience with Four Seasons to the role and will oversee operations at the property located within Serengeti National Park.

Bowens joins the lodge from Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, where she most recently served as Resort Manager. Her career with the brand spans multiple regions, including Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Indian Ocean.

She began her tenure with Four Seasons in 2001 at the former Four Seasons Hotel Dublin and has since held roles across front office, housekeeping, and rooms divisions. Her experience includes assignments at properties in Chicago, Seattle, Maui, Toronto, Sydney, and Bali, where she has been involved in operational management and team development.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is located within Serengeti National Park and features accommodation overlooking a wildlife watering hole. The property offers safari-based guest experiences, dining, and programming focused on conservation and community engagement.

In her new role at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Bowens will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of lodge operations, including guest experience, team leadership, and day-to-day management. She will also support ongoing initiatives related to conservation, responsible tourism, and community engagement within the region.

 

Excited for her new role, Mary said, “Stepping into the Serengeti feels both humbling and deeply meaningful,” says Mary Bowens. “In a place defined by wilderness, hospitality becomes an act of listening – to the land, to the people, and to the moments that stay with guests long after they leave.

Working with teams in a place like the Serengeti is about trust, respect and shared purpose. I am deeply committed to developing and empowering our people – creating a culture of continuous growth where every team member feels confident to bring their best, and where exceptional guest experiences are delivered naturally through genuine care, knowledge and connection. If guests leave feeling calmer, more present and more connected to the world around them, then we’ve done something meaningful. The Serengeti has a way of quietly shifting perspective, and that is one of its greatest gifts.”

“Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is a place that asks for humility, respect and vision,” says Martin Cody, Regional Vice President and General Manager. “Mary brings an extraordinary depth of global experience and a genuine passion for people. She has a natural ability to connect teams to purpose, and I have full confidence that under her guidance, the lodge will continue to inspire guests while honouring the land and communities that make the Serengeti so special.”

The appointment reflects Four Seasons’ focus on leadership continuity and operational management across its global portfolio.