Fly in luxury safari Tanzania and Rwanda offers a chance of getting out into some of the most remote regions of Africa. Experience the most authentic “roughing-it in great style” experience the Serengeti has to offer and life-changing encounters with mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s misty mountains and forests with comfortable luxury accommodations.
Although Serengeti National Park is located in a rather remote corner of our planet, Serengeti National Park is easily accessible. Most travelers start their Serengeti safari adventure at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or bustling Arusha. From here you may either travel to your preferred lodge by means of a short transfer flight or by safari vehicle. It is also possible to combine the two and enjoy the best of both worlds.
All flights are operated by local airlines such as Grumeti Air or Coastal Aviation. Once landed at the airstrip, the lodge staff will pick you up and transfer you to your final destination where a cold drink will be ready and waiting (please allow another 45 minutes to 2 hours for road transfer – depending on the chosen lodge). More information about flights to Serengeti.
Serengeti fly-in safaris (private airstrips)
If you are looking for a faster and even more convenient option to get to the Serengeti? A scheduled or private charter flight is the way to go. Some of the more exclusive lodges have their own airstrip and are able to arrange direct scheduled and/or private charter flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) to their airstrip.
Grumeti
Grumeti is situated close to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is a vital part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, the home of the Great Migration. The reserve was created by the Tanzanian government in 1994 in order to protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration and the indigenous biodiversity of this vast and important ecosystem.
In 2002, the Grumeti Community and Wildlife Conservation Fund (now known as the Grumeti Fund), a not-for-profit organization, was granted the right to manage and conserve these 350,000 acres, for the benefit of Tanzania, Africa and the world. Four years later, Singita took over the management of the property to enhance low impact, luxury tourism, at the request of the concessionaire.
Lodges in Grumeti
- Serengeti House
- Sabora Tented Camp
- Faru Faru Lodge
- Sasakwa Lodge
- Explore
- Milele
The Serengeti plains teem with wildlife, including vast herds of plains game, a plethora of predators and the spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration.
Singita Explore Luxury Lodge
Featuring a complete escape from modern-day distractions, this authentic tented offering combines the thrill of camping in the most coveted wilderness settings, without forfeiting any of the comforts & intuitive service inherent to the Singita guest experience. Set up based on the requirements of each individual booking, Singita Explore offers up to six 1-bedroom custom-designed tents configured to suit the group. Functional luxury touches and campaign-style furniture, durable canvas, leather and chrome elements feature throughout.
Set in Singita Grumeti, which forms part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem, Singita Explore allows guests access to a 350,000-acre concession on the renowned migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest.
Accommodation
A private-use camp on the Serengeti plains, offering six 1-bedroom tents configured to suit each individual group of travelers. This is an exclusive-use camp so it is pitched and set-up based on the requirements of each booking.
Amenities
- There is a refreshing plunge pool at the camp
- Wellness treatments can be pre – arranged.
- Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal.
- Electricity/power available: 240 VAC in the main lounge tent only. This is suitable for charging electronic devices.
- Children of all ages are welcome as this is an exclusive-use experience. Activities are tailored to suit each family. In the interest of safety, children’s participation in game activities is at the discretion of your guide.
Serengeti House
Serengeti House is a complete Serengeti retreat for family and friends. Positioned on the gentle slopes of Sasakwa Hill, this spacious sanctuary represents casual, carefree living in one of the continent’s most iconic settings.
Boasting endless views of the vast Serengeti plains as well as the nearby waterhole where game regularly gather to drink, this modern African home includes a 25-metre rim-flow pool, expansive outdoor dining decks and fire pit – ensuring continuous engagements with the wilderness.
Accommodation and Amenities
Only up to 8 guests can feel at home at Serengeti House, with 2 suites in the main house and 2 garden suites; and daily onsite staff and management.
Amenities
- There is a 25m infinity swimming pool in front of the main house
- A private tennis court and pavilion
- A tented wellness suite
- A full new fitness centre adjacent to the extended outdoor salsa
- The Singita Boutique and Gallery at nearby Singita Sasakwa Lodge
- Each suite has a television
- Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal
- There is complimentary internet (Wi-Fi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
- Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each suite
- Children of all ages are welcome. There are baby-sitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family. Children’s participation in game activities is at the discretion of your guide
- Please note that there are no Kosher or Halal facilities available at Singita Serengeti House tour our guest suites.
Sabora Tented Camp
Sabora Tented Camp is Africa’s most bespoke safari under canvas. Singita Sabora Tented Camp charts a visionary new course for luxury adventures under canvas. Tanzania is perfect for travelers yearning for an African safari immerse with the continent’s contemporary energy and enveloped in without equal levels of comfort. It features mindfully created interiors with a rich combination of textures, forward-thinking and functional aesthetics, and a modern interpretation of the quintessential elements of a romantic luxury tented safari.
Offering superb game-viewing opportunities all year round, the camp is set on the Great Wildebeest Migration route; and guided game walks on foot further enhance experiencing the Serengeti plains up close.
Accommodation and Amenities
Singita Sabora Tented Camp has nine self-contained suites that all include private pantries, dining and fitness areas, as well as meditation decks, where guests can rest, relax and immerse themselves in wellness activities like outdoor yoga, while outdoor salsa with secluded daybeds overlooking one of Sabora’s two waterholes make for uninterrupted game-viewing.
9 x Sabora Tents with sweeping views out across the Serengeti plains
Amenities
- There is a swimming pool in the main camp area
- Wellness and fitness centre facilities are available
- The Singita Boutique & Gallery
- There is a television in the lounge tent of the camp
- Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal
- There is complimentary internet (Wi-Fi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent
- Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each tent
- Children aged 10 and over are welcome. All normal safari activities are tailor-made to suit each family. However, in the interest of safety, the participation of children in game activities is at the discretion of your guide
- Halal food is available, please book in advance
Faru Faru Lodge
Faru Faru Lodge is a seamless flow between modern comfort and natural connections. Positioned in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the heart of the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge invites continuous connections with its breathtaking surrounds.
A modified approach to luxury forms a golden thread throughout this contemporary African lodge and allows guests to experience the deeply restorative power of nature. Décor & design includes airy bedroom suites, where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease and oversized windows welcome the wilderness inside.
Accommodation and Amenities
Singita Faru Faru Lodge is a mix of contemporary, organic style and the quirky practicality of a traditional botanist’s camp.
Suites
- 7 x 1-bedroom suites.
- 1 x family suite (2 adults and 2 children).
- 1 x 2-bedroom suite (4 adults) with a private pool.
Amenities
- There are two swimming pools in the main lodge area.
- Wellness and fitness centre facilities are available.
- Singita Boutique & Gallery.
- There is a television in the lounge.
- This area does not have mobile phone signal.
- There is complimentary internet (Wi-Fi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
- Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each suite.
- Children of all ages are welcome. There are babysitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family.
- In the interest of safety participation of children in game activities is at the discretion of your guide.
- Halal food is available – please book in advance.
After being filled with the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park, fly to Rwanda for the gorilla safari in the Volcanoes National Park and staying at Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House and then before or after gorilla trek in Rwanda you can relax at Kigali city the hub of Rwanda’s tourism and stay at the 5 star luxury hotel Heaven Retreat with the international fusion hospitality services.
