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Singita Explore. Serengeti, Tanzania

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A 45-minute game drive from Sasakwa Lodge and we had arrived to what I consider to be the most authentic “glamping” experience Serengeti has to offer. Explore Singita is a private camp on the plains of Serengeti that moves around according to where the migration is happening.

The camp can take anything from two people to twelve people depending on how big your group is. Since the camp is private, it gives you the freedom to choose anything you want at whatever time you desire, with the authenticity of a safari and a great attention to detail.

Although the camp is the most rustic option of the 5 Singita lodges in the Serengeti, it does not compromise luxury nor service. It is appealing to the travelers looking to connect with the wildlife in a way they have never done before.

With a private guide, chef, camp host and camp staff, activities can be arranged on a whim, game drives may be as long or as short as you choose. This is particularly important for wildlife lovers and photographers.

All the food is cooked in an open fire and it is widely known among Singita regulars that the food has a decadent flavor and it is usually the favorite cuisine between all the camps.

The Grumeti reserve where the camp is located was created by the Tanzanian government in 1994 in order to protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration. In 2002, the Grumeti Community and Wildlife Conservation Fund, a not-for-profit organization owned by Paul Truder Jones, was granted the right to manage and conserve 350,000 acres, for the benefit of Tanzania, Africa and the world. Four years later, Luke Bailes from Singita, took over the management of the property, at the request of the concessionaire.

Luke Bailes took on the challenging task of generating (via low impact tourism) the funds necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the reserve through conservation and community partnerships.

Not only is the camp fantastic, but the passion behind the preservation of this beautiful corner of the world is as infectious as the people’s smile.

 

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.