Grumeti Game Reserve Lodges

Situated on the north-western border of the iconic Serengeti National Park is Grumeti Game Reserve, on the path of Great Migration in Tanzania. The reserve is a migratory corridor for herds of animals naturally passing through the area.

The remote, lush location of the reserve offers a far greener safari experience than if visitors were to venture further east. Rolling hills, rivers and woodland patchworked into the terrain extend resplendently as far as the eye can see.

There numerous accommodation options at the Grumeti Game Reserve, in this blog we have complied a list of lodges in Grumeti Game Reserve.

1. Singita Faru Faru River Lodge

Built on a gently sloping hills that overlooks the Grumeti River in the Serengeti National Park, Singita Faru Faru River Lodge is a stone-and-canvas lodge reflecting the classic style and colonial elegancy of traditional East African safari camps.

With its riverine located, it is perfectly position to catch herds of game and predators as they come to drink and offers thrilling proximity to the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeests and other game hurtle from southern Tanzania across the Serengeti plains and into Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing.

In addition to incredible game viewing, Singita Faru Faru River Lodge also provides guests with myriad other activities, such as archery, croquet, mountain biking and hot air balloon at dawn. Other experiences to enjoy at the lodge include stargazing, a beautiful spa, swimming in the incredible stone-clad infinity pool that overlooks the Grumeti River and personalized service to each of the only eight suites.

Clearly, Singita Faru Faru River Lodge is the best lodge for safari goers who would like the best of both nature and nurture.

2. Laba Grumeti Art Lodge

Situated on a secluded hilltop, offering elevated views over the western reaches of Serengeti National Park, Laba Grumeti Art Lodge is an exclusive lodge with a secluded setting providing an intimate and peaceful retreat for guests seeking a private safari, away from the crowds.

The region where the lodge is situated is iconic for its scenic landscapes, including riverine forests, rolling hills, and wooded savannah that support a diverse and thrilling wildlife population.

Located in the Grumeti River Valley, the lodge plays host to the annual Great Migration, inviting you to witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebra as they traverse the western corridor into the northern regions of the Serengeti. The rivers, teeming with crocodiles and hippos, provide a dramatic spectacle. The lodge seamlessly blends elements of the natural surroundings with African artistry, creating an elevated atmosphere steeped in culture and reflective of the natural ecology.

 

3. Singita Milele

Singita Milele is an exciting safari lodge in the Grumeti Game Reserve situated in the northern Tanzania’s fabled migration corridor, surrounded by 350,000 acres of the Serengeti’s endless savannah biomes.

The lodge is located along the route of the Great Migration, and visitors have the opportunity to capture a snapshot of this mass exodus, displaying large herds of millions of wildebeests thundering across the vast landscape.

This beautiful villa sprawls out along a gorgeous hillside, creating a sense of omnipresence as you survey the sprawling landscapes while plains game prance in the distance. Whether you are enjoying a lazy afternoon on your private balcony or taking a dip in the infinity pool, you will be in constant awe of the seemingly endless corners of the reserve, with views of grazing green and yellow plains dotted with iconic acacia trees.

4. Singita Serengeti House

Perched on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill in the Grumeti Game Reserve, Singita Serengeti House offers discerning travelers an unsurpassed safari experience. Elegant and refined, the beautiful villa offers up to eight guests a relaxed and private stay amidst nature soaking up both the incredible natural surroundings and the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

The Lodge has four exquisitely – appointed suite bedrooms with private verandahs promising the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Spacious, elegantly-decorated living spaces flow onto a smooth timber terrace overlooking a secluded waterhole while a private swimming pool and tennis court offer opportunities to relax and work out.

5. Singita Explore

Singita Explore is a private tented camp that moves around during the year to provide optimal game viewing in the exclusive Serengeti Grumeti Area.

The camp has been designed to operate on a minimal amount of energy consumption ensuring as little impact on the environment as possible. With your own private game vehicle and experienced guide, activities and itineraries are tailored to suite your personal needs and preferred activities.

 

6. Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is an intimate safari camp situated on the banks of Mara River in the Lamai Triangle of the northern Serengeti. This idyllic location offers front-row seats to the world’s most dramatic wildlife spectacle- the Great Migration.

From July to September, the area is host to over a million wildebeest and zebra on the move to new pastures to the north. The Mara River is one of the barriers they encounter, and despite the enormous crocodiles and big cats that lie in wait, blind instinct drives the herds forward.

7. Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Located on the unfenced slopes of Sasakwa Hill in the Grumeti Game Reserve, Singita Sasakwa Lodge is a turn-of-the-century-style manor house steeped in the grandeur of a bygone area. It enjoys sweeping views over the endless plains of the Serengeti to the blue hills on the distant horizon.

The Serengeti is the scene of one of nature’s greatest spectacles when in excess of a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles migrate through the region on their endless quest in search of fresh grazing and water.

The Lodge has 10 private cottages in 1-2-3 and 4 bedroom configurations, each with their own infinity plunge pool overlooking the plains. Your butler will ensure impeccable service, right down to keeping your favorite white wine on ice for you to enjoy in the wood-paneled bar while playing a game of snooker. Adult guests can unwind in the gym and spa or on the tennis and archery courts while children have a special programme that includes a mini ranger course and baking with the skilled chefs.

8. Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Situated on the Serengeti Plains of the Grumeti Game Reserve, Sigita Sabora Tented Camp is a stylish exclusive luxury tented camp offering the classic style of a bygone era, featuring 1920s safari décor. The camp offers only 9 lavish tents, a private and personalized stay.