Singita Grumeti Reserves Sasakwa Lodge

Serengeti, Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
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South Africa's pioneering Singita tourism group revamped a pair of lavish lodges and a tented camp in the Grumeti Reserves of Serengeti National Park. You almost expect to see Teddy Roosevelt behind the wheel of one of the two vintage Chevrolets parked at the entrance to Sabora, a safari camp accessorized with antique mahogany chests, worn-leather folding chairs, and thick Persian rugs. Faru Faru, with six chalets overlooking the Grumeti River, channels a Swahili beach resort; a swimming pool curves in front of an open-air lounge, where guests sip sunset cocktails as elephants gather at the watering hole below. The reserve's flagship is Sasakwa, an East African ranch house set on a plateau with panoramic views of the plains. The lodge's wood-paneled libraries have an English country club feel, and there are seven cottage residences, each with a garden and plunge pool. Tennis courts, a spa, and a yoga center occupy guests between twice-daily game drives, where sightings include wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
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CHALLENGE The design challenge was to create a unique and exclusive sustainable destination consisting of luxury safari lodges in various locations throughout the private Grumeti Game Reserve.

SOLUTION A hilltop lodge was designed in the style of an East African colonial manor home with awe-inspiring views over the Serengeti plains. The resort was positioned on the renowned migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest and home to large herds of resident game that give incredible game viewing all year round. The lodge can accommodate up to 30 people, with one to four bed suites arranged across the seven cottages, each with their own infinity pool and private gardens.

SIZE 120,000 hectares (297,000 acres) Seven free-standing cottages: six suites, and one luxury villa

AMENITIES Lounges; library; wine room; billiard's room; bar; dining room; retail shop; spa; sport's pavilion including archery, tennis pavilion and courts; equestrian centre; verandas with views over the Serengeti plains

CLIENT VIP Safari Club

SCOPE/STATUS New Build

OPERATOR Singita Grumeti Reserves

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