Serengeti Sunglasses: Top 5 Models - Bassol Optics

The title may seem exaggerated, but once you put on the Serengeti sunglasses you will see that the statement is true. The feeling is that until that moment you did not know what sunglasses were .

From the invention of driving glasses to the new virtues of its organic lenses, the brand is trending. In this article you will discover all the wonders that Serengeti lens technology provides for your eyes.

Quality and visual protection

The word Serengeti comes from the Masai language (Serengeti) and means "the land without end". It evokes a panoramic view of the African savannah where the sun seems larger on the horizon. A feeling of needing sunglasses to appreciate what surrounds you in all its splendor and without straining your eyes.

The Serengeti eyewear brand was founded in 1982. It is related to the development of driving glasses. The technology was launched by Corning Inc. , an American company that is at the forefront of research in precision glass and ceramics.

Engineers had been experimenting with the idea of ​​photochromic glass until the company came up with a 3-in-1 glass formula. These are photochromic lenses that filter out harmful shortwave blue light, glare, and polarization . This makes them ideal for everyday use.

The brand is currently owned by Bollé Brands. Since 2022, they have moved all manufacturing of Serengeti eyewear to Italy. The brand has thus made a name for itself in the world capital of luxury eyewear.

Serengeti Drivers sunglasses are specially designed for driving and feature 3-in-1 protection. According to experts, they still make the best sunglasses for driving today. In fact, their 2018 campaign and the " 24 Hours of Le Mans by Serengeti " collection featured former Italian Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella.

The company researches and develops technology such as photochromic lenses, polarized lenses, spectral control, ecological and lightweight frames, among other fundamental advances for sports.

Discover Serengeti's innovative technology

One of the latest collections is Serengeti Sport , which features the most advanced organic sports lenses, called " Saturn " lenses. Here are its innovative aspects:

• Photochromic and Spectral Control® : The lens adapts to the light conditions. Pigment molecules in the lens expand or contract, causing it to absorb more or less light. The effect is that the lens darkens or lightens with intelligent light control.
  
  Let's say it acts as an "HD" visual equalizer to achieve the perfect blend of colors. Thus, allowing you to see everything more clearly and effortlessly.
• Anti-scratch and anti-reflective treatment.
• The lenses are twice as light as mineral lenses - perfect for outdoor activities.
• Polarization : filters the sun's UV rays, eliminates glare and allows for better visibility.
• Drivers is the original Serengeti lens : amber in colour, it naturally enhances contrast and definition. It provides a warm technicolour feel, ideal for driving, as it enhances colours and optimally regulates light in all conditions.
• 555nm® – When Serengeti eyewear descriptions include this mark, it means that the lenses feature 555 nanometer technology and allow visibility between yellow and green. In other words, they provide better, more relaxed vision.

New models of Serengeti glasses

Serengeti is not only about safety for your vision, it is also up to date with its models. It offers a wide variety of styles for different face shapes . It has bold, elegant and classic frames and colors.

These are some of the new models and their features. Almost all glasses are category 2 to 3, highly safe for your eyes.

KINGMAN model