THE FACTS AND FEATURES OF SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti National Park is the oldest and most famous national park in Tanzania, and possibly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. Its vast plains are home to predator and prey, vying for grasslands and the last watering holes as the dry season progresses. Between December and May, millions of mammals migrate across the plains, and the interaction between species is awesomely entertaining.

Size: 

14,763 sq km (5,700 sq mi).

335km (208 mi) from Arusha, stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west.

Getting to: 

A six hour drive, or one hour flight, from Arusha. There are also flights from Lake Manyara,Musoma and Mwanza.

Best time to visit: 

To follow the wildebeest migration, December-July. To see predators, June-October.

ACCOMMODATION:

The Serengeti features an impressive array of accommodation options ranging from affordable safari lodges to private villas and romantic luxury tented camps that move around according to the animals’ migratory pattern. Whether you are keen to stay in the main park or in one of the exclusive surrounding private reserves, you are sure to find a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs.

Below is a list of properties in the Serengeti.

SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP.

Serengeti Migration Camp offers luxurious tented accommodation that blends into the natural surroundings. This incredible location enables guests to experience an amazing wildlife experience from the comfort of their stone, wood and canvas tents.
Located next to the Grumeti River, with its grunting resident hippos, Serengeti Migration Camp offers luxurious tented accommodation that blends into the natural surroundings. This incredible location enables guests to experience an amazing wildlife experience from the comfort of their stone, wood and canvas tents. Efficient, personalised service at this award winning Camp ensures satisfaction for even the most discerning guests.

Full board accommodation, soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits, Safari activities, including game drives, bush hamper breakfast or lunch, sundowners, Dinner under the Stars. Local airstrip transfers, Laundry.

SINGITA FARU FARU LODGE.

Singita Faru Faru is situated within the magnificent Singita Grumeti Reserves, in Northern Tanzania. The reserves cover 350 000 acres of pristine wilderness, which is adjoined to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti. As there is no fencing, the wildlife migrates freely between the National Park and the reserve. The Grumeti concession was created to preserve the vast biodiversity of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem, and protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration.  Singita now manages this concession, with the objective of ensuring long-term sustainability through low-impact tourism.

Perched low on the Grumeti River, overlooking a natural waterhole, Singita Faru Faru Lodge offers a spectacular vantage point for guests to witness the world's largest animal migration. Annually about two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle make their way north into Kenya's Masai Mara.

Styled as a colonial era African safari camp, Faru Faru exudes a graceful charm and elegance. Luxurious accommodation coupled with flawless service, ensures an unforgettable safari experience. 

SINGITA SABORA TENTED CAMP.

The romantic 1920s-styled Singita Sabora Tented Camp is situated within the magnificent 350 000 acre Singita Grumeti Reserves in Northern Tanzania. The Grumeti concession was created to preserve the vast biodiversity of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem, and protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration.  Singita now manages this concession, with the objective of ensuring long-term sustainability through low-impact tourism.

Sabora offers opulent Bedouin canvas tents, complete with antique mahogany travel chests, Persian rugs and silk curtains. The elegant lodge is located to ensure 360-degree views of the game-filled plains and blends harmoniously with the surrounding African bush. Luxurious accommodation coupled with flawless service, ensures an unforgettable safari experience.

All meals and beverages (excluding Connoisseur wines & French Champagne)
Twice daily open Land Rover safaris, tennis at Sasakwa Lodge & Sabora Tented Camp
Return road transfers between the Sasakwa airstrip and the lodges
Telephone calls
Laundry service.

SERENGETI SERENA SAFARI LODGE .

Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world travel press, it is perhaps the finest venue the Serengeti has to offer.

Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. A series of traditional domed ‘rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams. On the very edge of the ridge is a ‘vanishing horizon' pool, which looks out over the ‘endless plains' after which the Serengeti is named.

All meals

Child Policy:

Children of all ages are welcome.

KIRAWIRA SERENA CAMP.

Kirawira Serena Camp in the Serengeti offers the epitome of classic ‘Out of Africa' safari camp luxury. Styled to replicate the elegant hunting camps of such legendary ‘white hunters' as Denys Finch Hatton and Baron Bror Blixen, it is located adjacent to the famous western corridor of the Serengeti National Park - arena of the ‘Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth', the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.

Designed in typically Edwardian style, this exclusive safari camp features an elegant central meeting tent evocatively furnished with a tasteful selection of chintz-covered chaises longues, Persian rugs, antique escritoire, wind-up phonograms, leather-bound travelling cases, brass shooting sticks, carved rocking chairs, and stud-backed smoking chairs.

All Meals are available.

GURUMETI SERENGETI TENTED CAMP.

Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is part of a huge conservation area, which incorporates the adjacent Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Masai Mara in neighbouring Kenya. Huge numbers of wildlife move freely throughout this vast grassland, allowing for outstanding wildlife sightings.

Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is situated in the remote reaches of the western corridor of Serengeti National Park. Set on the banks of an oxbow lake formed by the Grumeti River, the Camp provides the perfect vantage point for witnessing the Great Migration.

Grumeti offers exclusive tented accommodation tucked under shady palm fronds and overlooking the river, with its resident hippo family. Decks open onto the riverfront, and intimate cushioned spaces around the pool offer guests a comfortable vantage point to watch the river inhabitants. At night, the camp buildings and paths are lit by flaming torches and lamps, creating a magical, romantic, back to nature ambience.

The ten opulent, en suite tents provide a sense of privacy and tranquillity. Each tent boasts a king-size bed and comfortable deck furniture from which guests can admire the breathtaking views. The tents have bright, whimsical Kente-cloth inspired interiors, with beaded curtains and intricate mosaic tabletops. The spacious, private outdoor shower, shaded by a wrought iron dome, affords guests an unusual stargazing opportunity.

Rates include accommodation, three meals, beverages and local liquor. Laundry services and a wide range of activities on offer. 

Children:

• Children under the age of 5 years are free of charge.

• Childminders are available and must be booked in advance. 

• Lodge can cater for a family suite when available.

SINGITA SERENGETI HOUSE.

The Singita Serengeti House is situated within the magnificent 350 000 acre Singita Grumeti Reserves, in Northern Tanzania. The Grumeti concession was created to preserve the vast biodiversity of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem, and protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration.  Singita now manages this concession, with the objective of ensuring long-term sustainability through low-impact tourism.

Serengeti House is an exclusive-use retreat seated on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill. This location affords guests ideal views of the watering hole just below the house, and panoramic vistas of the expansive Serengeti Plains. The house offers guests privacy and flexibility, and ensures friends and families a totally relaxed and carefree stay. The superb staff will tailor make itineraries, meals, and activities in accordance with the needs of the group.

All meals and beverages (excluding Connoisseur wines & French Champagne)  Private guide, house manager, chef and house staff. Private open Land Rover safaris (1 vehicle for up to 8 guests), tennis. Return road transfers between the Sasakwa airstrip and the lodges, laundry service

• The lodge welcomes children of all ages.
• Baby-sitting services are available.
• Tailor-make activities to suit each family.

SINGITA MARA RIVER TENTED CAMP.

The Singita Mara River Tented Camp is located within the Lamai Triangle, a 98 000 acre concession in the northern Serengeti. As there is no fencing, the wildlife migrates freely between the National Park and the concession, including the millions of wildebeest and zebra of the annual migration.

The camp, sited on the northern banks of the Mara River, just south of the Kenyan borders a completely self-sustained eco retreat. The camp runs off solar-power and was built using recycled and natural materials, ensuring a minimal impact on the environment.  The luxurious tents offer guests unsurpassed luxury in a pristine, wildlife abundant location. Flawless service and stunning surrounds ensure an indulgently glorious African safari experience.

All meals and beverages (excluding Connoisseur wines & French Champagne)
Twice daily open Land Rover safaris
Return road transfers between the Serengeti Lamai airstrip and the lodges.