We simply love it when one of our favourite range of safari lodges in Africa wins awards! Condé Nast Traveller held their annual awards where readers vote for their top destinations and hotels across the globe. The readers of Condé Nast Traveller voted the Singita Grumeti Reserves ( Sasakwa Lodge, Faru Faru Lodge and Sabora Tented Camp) the best overseas leisure hotel in the Middle East, Africa & the Indian Ocean.
The Singita Grumeti Reserves were awarded high scores in each category, even when it came to shopping facilities in the African bush! Safari lodges often have great curio shops boasting a range of locally made jewellry and art. We think that is the reason for the high scores in the shopping category.
The Singita Grumeti Reserves comprises three excusive lodges, each offering a different type of experience. Set in a private concession, the trio of lodges are ideally loacted on the famous Serengeti migration route, visited by more than a million wildebeest annually. When the migration happens, there are always predators that lie in wait – the game viewing is nothing short of spectacular. Stay at one of the lodges and find your sense of inner peace. Enjoy game drives, spotting the Big Five, the sunsets over the the savanna and relax in exquisite, unparalled luxury in the African bush.
Sasakwa Lodge from USD 700
Singita Sasakwa Lodge boasts an Edwardian architecture and is built to resemble a stately manor house. Expect to stay in complete luxury surrounded by stone walls, verandas and high ceilings. Colonial, stately furniture and expensive ornaments adorn the interior and there is plenty of silverware. Each cottage has a private infinity-edge pool overlooking endless plains and savanna.
Sabora Tented Camp from USD 700
Sabora is ideal for honeymoon couples as it dishes up more than your fair share of romance, adventure and exploration! Antique mahogony travel kists, rich persian rugs and silk curtains create an opulant old world travel charm inside each canvas tent. With all its five star luxuries at hand, Sabora is hardly tent like in nature !
Faru Faru Lodge from USD 700
Located on a slope frequented by wildlife, Faru offers a modern and contemporary style in the middle of the untamed African bush. Using elements from the outdoors, the lodge designers were inspired by a botanical theme to match its riverside setting. Simple, clean and elegant, it brings a fine touch to the rustic setting.
