As soon as we landed at Sasakwa, the Grumeti Reserve’s private airstrip, the Singita staff embraced us with their welcoming attitude, putting us in the right mood from the get-go. Holding welcome drinks, we waited a few minutes in the sumptuous lounge tent as our luggage was being taken care of. Before we knew it, we were on our way to the camp.
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“The guest tents are large, air-conditioned, eminently comfortable — and designed in a style that caters to the most style-aware travelers.”
— From our review of Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Singita Sabora is what the bygone-era adventurous explorers of the African savanna could only dream of. The staff is discreetly attentive and maintains a sophisticated atmosphere of contemporary luxury, to which the old-world opulence is only a backdrop.
The camp has a modern character that feels both authentic and luxurious without veering into any “African safari” clichés — even if the concept hints at the “Out of Africa” mythos. The interior decor is of course largely responsible for this impression (See our Singita Sabora Tented Camp Review for more about the design).
Our small favorite of the camp itself was a day bed set outside right on the grass, just outside of our tent. It was a lovely spot for afternoon naps and for game viewing.
Our experience was defined by the camp’s intimate character, the excellent safari drives — and the beautiful setting in the archetypal landscape of the African savanna.
One of the things we liked the most about the camp is how closely it is linked with the wilderness of the African plains. The tents are set up right in the “center of the action”, surrounded by the archetypal landscape of savanna peppered by acacia trees and traversed by herds of animals. Wild zebras graze around Sabora during the day and wander between the tents at night. One morning hyenas woke us up with a frantic cackle. They were trying to shoo off some lions who were after their kill, just on the edge of the camp.
“Singita Grumeti, situated adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is an integral part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, the home of the Great Migration.”
— Singita Sabora Tented Camp
No surprise then that guests are strictly forbidden to venture outside after dark without the assistance of an armed guardian. It’s safe otherwise, as the animals don’t interact with the tents; still, it was thrilling to know that only a thin canvas separated us from the wild outdoors. It made us feel immersed in the pulse of the wilderness.
The camp is situated in the Western part of Serengeti, known as Grumeti, and it is a huge swathe of land: 350,000 acres. That’s almost as vast a territory as the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. All of it is managed by Singita, which has only five small camps and lodges in the area — but what’s remarkable is that only their guests have exclusive access to the Reserve.
All these qualities of Sabora combine and balance each other to create a truly remarkable place. Our stay was defined by the intimate character of the camp, the excellent safari drives — and the beautiful setting in the archetypal landscape of the African savanna.
So has the Singita Sabora lived up to our expectations? We are pretty sure you already know the answer.
Singita has other camps and lodges in the Grumeti Reserve, and it is a great idea to stay at different ones to experience different styles, atmospheres, and landscapes. We combined Sabora with the stay at the Faru Faru Lodge, which is located just an hour away (check out the review from our stay), and we also spent a day at the Singita Explore Mobile Tented Camp — don’t miss the write-up with our photos about the experience!
The best time to visit the Serengeti is during the dry season, from late June to October. This period offers optimal wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, and the grass is shorter, making it easier to spot wildlife. This time coincides with the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and other animals move across the plains in search of food and water. On the other hand, if you’re interested in seeing the wildebeest calving season, consider coming here from January to March.
Alternatively, book Singita Sabora Tented Camp via
Kiwi Collection or see what others think on TripAdvisor.
*All photos in this post are by Laskowski & Zadros. © TravelPlusStyle.com.
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Author: Travel+Style. Last updated: 15/10/2024
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