Singita Serengeti House

Singita Serengeti House, located on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill in the expansive 350,000 acre Grumeti Reserves, is an exclusive-use retreat. The property is specifically designed to welcome families and friends and create an environment of total relaxation for a carefree stay. Up to eight guests can feel at home at Serengeti House, with two suites in the main house and two garden suites situated on either side with daily onsite staff and management.

Accommodation

• 2 x suites located in the main house
• 2 x suites located on either side of the main house

Amenities and Services

• There is a 25m infinity swimming pool in front of the main house
• A private tennis court and pavilionIn-room spa facilities at the house or at nearby Singita Sasakwa Lodge Spa
• The Singita Boutique & Gallery at nearby Singita Sasakwa Lodge
• Each suite has a television
• Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal
• There is complimentary internet (WiFi) 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 tailormade 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 Halaal facilities available at Singita Serengeti House

Check In and Check Out

• Check-in time: 13h00
• Check-out time: 11h00

Located on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill with breathtaking vistas of the endless, open plains of the Serengeti, the house is Singita’s response to a growing demand from discerning travellers for privacy and flexibility. Itineraries, activities and meals are tailor made and tweaked as guests dictate the day-to-day pace and rhythm of their vacation according to their interests and needs.

Early morning and late-afternoon game drives may be interspersed with vigorous swims or lazing around the pool with a good book, a game of tennis, a cooking lesson in the private kitchen from the resident chef, spa treatments or mountain biking. Making it up as one goes along is part of the magic of taking up residence at Singita Serengeti House. There is a waterhole right in front of the house, which is a favourite drinking spot for general plains game as well as a breeding herd of elephant.

The house accommodates eight people in two suites in the main house and two further guest suites on either side of the main house, connected by pathways from a central pool deck with a 25-metre rim-flow lap pool. There is also a private tennis court, mountain biking and archery.

Refined yet comfortable interiors by Cécile & Boyd’s are complemented by a relaxed, unpretentious ambience and warm-hearted service, adding up to a luxurious home environment in the bush. It is a place that encourages a wealth of shared experiences – thrilling game viewing, memorable outdoor feasts, storytelling and impromptu celebrations – from which to shape priceless memories.

The house may only be booked on an exclusive-use basis and includes all staff, a private vehicle and a safari guide. Besides guided game drives in an open-sided 4×4 vehicle, guests can also do guided walks and horseback safaris. At Singita Sasakwa Lodge, situated an easy 1.5km drive away, there is also a fully equipped gym, yoga room, spa and Boutique & Gallery.

Getting there – By Air

• Scheduled flights or private charters for your trip can be arranged upon request. All flights land at the Singita airstrip located 10 minutes from the lodge
  
• On scheduled flights, the weight of luggage is restricted to 15kg (33lb) for checked baggage and 5kg (11lb) for hand luggage
  
• Kilimanjaro – Singita: approximately 2 hrs 15minutes
• Arusha – Singita : approximately 2hrs
• Private aircraft pilots land at their own risk, runway information available upon request

Getting There – By Road

• From Arusha: approximately 7 hours (+/- 300km)
• From Kilimanjaro: approximately 8 hours (+/- 350km)

Key Species You are Likely to See

During your stay at Singita Serengeti House, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including cheetah, bearded wildebeest, Bat Eared fox, black rhino, Maasai giraffe, lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard.

When is the Peak Time to See Migration Season

There is no real beginning or end to the wildebeest’s constant search for food and water. The only beginning is when calves are born – almost 400,000 wildebeest calves are born during a 6-week period usually between late January and mid-March. The migration path varies from year to year depending on weather and other environmental factors.

What Time of Year Can We See the Wildebeest Migration and in Which Area?

It’s difficult to predict exactly where the migrating wildebeest will be in a given month because movements depend so much on weather patterns. But generally over the year the animals move from the wet
southern and eastern plains of the Serengeti from November to March and to the dryer north of the Serengeti National Park, both north and south of the Mara River, from the end of May through October.

Health Requirements

Singita Serengeti House is in a malarial zone so it is essential to consider taking appropriate prophylactics. Yellow fever is present in Tanzania and inoculations are compulsory prior to entering East Africa. We recommended that you consult your doctor/physician before travelling.