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Serengeti House. Serengeti, Tanzania

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Serengeti House as it’s name states it, is a spectacular 4-bedroom house a few miles away from Sasakwa Lodge, available for rent on a private basis for travelers looking for a home-away-from-home in deep East Africa.

The chic contemporary retreat is ideal for a large family or a group of friends offering a home-like atmosphere. The local materials, natural fibers and light tones ooze an understated glamour. The bedrooms are bright and peaceful, ideal to blend in with the peaceful environment of the Serengeti.

The massive outdoor lounging area offers uninterrupted views of the plains and wildlife while relaxing in your own private infinity pool and indulging in one of Tazania’s best cuisine.

Although the safari drives are quintessential in the Serengeti, the morning and afternoon drives can be substituted by a swim, tennis, archery, cooking class, spa treatments and mountain biking among other fun activities.

A great perk of Serengeti House is the proximity to Sasakwa Lodge, which is open to guests staying at Serengeti House, assuring you numerous things to do during your stay.

 

 

Singita Sasakwa. Serengeti, Tanzania

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When you pull up to the Singita Sasakwa Lodge entrance, not only do you realize this is the pièce de résistance of Tanzania, but the best view in Africa acts as a backdrop to the foyer.

As I am walking in, I look down to the plains from the spectacular vantage point  where Sasakwa sits, and quickly realize that this is the most magnificent place to watch the migration in the Serengeti, as millions of wildebeests stampede their way from the dry plains to the wet plains following the rain, which is widely known as the greatest natural spectacle on earth. It still gives me the chills as I write this.

Singita is the belle of the ball of the African lodges, and Sasakwa is the queen of the Singita lodges, so lets just say this is the most incredible lodge in the entire continent of Africa, let alone of Tanzania.

The 10-cottage lodge is the perfect blend between a manor house with East African influences, giving you the typical opulent African experience, without sacrificing the level of comfort, luxury and old-world elegance. The cottages range between 1-bedroom to 4-bedrooms with a private heated infinity pool, making it ideal for anything from a romantic getaway to a family vacation.

Every corner of the lodge is more spectacular than the one before. The infinity pool overlooking the plains, the uber chic tennis house, the old-school billiard room, the tasteful library, the old-world spa and the English dining room. Every room will blow you away.

The best room if you are looking for privacy is the furthest cottage from the lodge. However, if you want to minimize the time you spend walking from your cottage to the main lodge, then cottage next to the main lodge is ideal.

Since every meal is served in a different location, you will feel like you are the only guest at Sasakwa. Make sure you request lunch in the front lawn when you get there!

*Although lodges in Africa do not typically cater to children younger than 10 years old due to the proximity to predators, Sasakwa caters to all ages.