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Luxury Safari Lodge
Tanzania

Singita Sasakwa
Grumeti Reserve

Singita Sasakwa, Serengeti, Tanzania
Singita Sasakwa, Serengeti, Tanzania
Singita Sasakwa, Serengeti, Tanzania
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Singita Sasakwa, Serengeti, Tanzania

Highlights

  • Location: Set atop a hill in the exclusive Grumeti Reserve, Singita Sasakwa offers sweeping views over the Serengeti’s unspoiled wilderness, ensuring total privacy and seclusion.
  • Accommodation: Lavish manor-style villas with spacious living areas, private infinity pools, and personal butler service, blending Edwardian elegance with modern luxury and comfort.
  • Wildlife: Unparalleled game viewing in a private reserve teeming with wildlife, including prolific big cats, elephants, rhinos, and direct access to the Great Migration.
  • Activities: Private, expert-led game drives, guided walking safaris, night drives, and hot air ballooning, providing exclusive encounters with the Serengeti’s extraordinary wildlife.
  • Cuisine: Gourmet, farm-to-table dining complemented by a world-class wine selection from Singita’s private cellar, served in breathtaking settings across the lodge.
  • Sustainability: A leader in conservation, supporting anti-poaching efforts, wildlife rewilding projects, and community initiatives focused on education, enterprise, and sustainable development.

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How to get there

From Arusha, you will take a light aircraft flight to Sasakwa Airstrip, a flight of around 1 hr 15 mins.

Are children welcome?

Yes, Singita Sasakwa Lodge welcomes children of all ages and offers a luxury safari experience tailored for families.

Family-Friendly Features:

  • Dedicated Child-Friendly Safaris: Private game drives can be tailored for younger guests, with flexible timings and engaging activities.
  • Mini Rangers Programme: Interactive activities including animal tracking, bush survival skills, and nature walks designed for children.
  • Babysitting Services: Available on request for younger children.
  • Private Villas: Spacious family-friendly accommodations with private pools and plenty of space for children to play.
  • Dining: Special menus and flexible meal times to suit younger guests.

Age Restrictions on Activities:

  • Game Drives: No minimum age for private game drives, but shared game drives may have a minimum age of 6 years.
  • Walking Safaris: Typically restricted to children 16 years and older, but shorter nature walks can sometimes be arranged for younger children.

Giving back

Singita Sasakwa Lodge is deeply committed to sustainability, conservation, and community development through the Singita Grumeti Fund, which protects the 350,000-acre Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania. Their sustainability policy focuses on three key areas:

1. Conservation & Wildlife Protection

  • Anti-Poaching Initiatives: A dedicated anti-poaching unit with trained rangers, sniffer dogs, and aerial surveillance to combat illegal hunting.
  • Habitat Restoration: Rewilding degraded areas, managing invasive species, and ensuring the long-term health of the Serengeti ecosystem.
  • Endangered Species Protection: Efforts to protect rhinos, big cats, and elephants, supporting genetic diversity and population growth.

2. Community Development & Empowerment

  • Education & Skills Training:
    • Singita Community Culinary School: Trains local students for careers in hospitality.
    • Scholarship Programmes: Supports students in conservation, tourism, and business studies.
  • Enterprise Development: Supports local businesses by sourcing supplies and services from surrounding communities.
  • Employment & Upliftment: The majority of staff are from nearby villages, promoting local employment and economic stability.

3. Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Operations

  • Low-Impact Lodges: Energy-efficient design, minimal footprint, and eco-conscious construction materials.
  • Solar Power & Renewable Energy: Reducing reliance on fossil fuels with solar installations and energy-efficient systems.
  • Water Conservation: Responsible water usage, waste treatment, and rainwater harvesting initiatives.
  • Plastic-Free Commitment: Eliminating single-use plastics and promoting biodegradable alternatives.

Through proactive conservation, community partnerships, and responsible tourism, Singita Sasakwa Lodge ensures that the Grumeti Reserve thrives for future generations while providing guests with a luxury safari experience rooted in sustainability.

What wildlife can you expect to see?

Singita Sasakwa Lodge, located in the private Grumeti Reserve, offers some of the most exclusive and diverse wildlife viewing in the Serengeti ecosystem. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, the area supports thriving populations of iconic African species.

Key Wildlife Highlights:

1. The Great Migration (Seasonal)

  • Wildebeest & Zebra: Hundreds of thousands move through the reserve (typically May–July) as part of their annual migration.
  • Predator Action: Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the herds, creating spectacular predator-prey encounters.

2. Big Cats

  • Lions: Large prides dominate the Grumeti plains, often seen hunting or resting on rocky outcrops.
  • Leopards: Frequently spotted in trees or stalking prey in the woodlands.
  • Cheetahs: Often seen sprinting across open grasslands in pursuit of gazelles.

3. Elephants & Rhinos

  • Elephants: Large herds roam the reserve, particularly near water sources.
  • Black Rhinos: Thanks to conservation efforts, rhino numbers are increasing, though they remain a rare and special sighting.

4. Plains Game & Other Herbivores

  • Giraffes: Towering Maasai giraffes browse on acacia trees.
  • Buffalo: Massive herds graze across the savannah.
  • Topi, Eland & Impala: Frequently seen grazing in open plains.

5. Rare & Unusual Sightings

  • Patrolling Hyenas: Spotted hunting, scavenging, or interacting with lions over kills.
  • Bat-Eared Foxes & Aardwolves: Nocturnal predators that thrive in the reserve’s protected environment.
  • Colobus & Vervet Monkeys: Found in the riverine forests.

6. Birdlife (Over 400 Species)

  • African Fish Eagle: A striking bird of prey, often seen near water.
  • Secretary Bird: Tall, crane-like birds that hunt snakes on the plains.
  • Kori Bustard: One of Africa’s largest flying birds, frequently spotted in the grasslands.

The Grumeti Reserve’s exclusivity means low visitor numbers and uninterrupted wildlife encounters, making Singita Sasakwa one of the best places for a luxury, conservation-focused safari.

Why we love Singita Sasakwa

Sasakwa is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious lodges in Tanzania, and when you have a property like that in this location you really do have something very special indeed. Gazing out over the plains from here is an incredible experience.

Aisha Gross

Destination Expert

Africa and the Indian Ocean
Singita Sasakwa, Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania

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