Singita Kilima

The Singita Grumeti Fund anti-poaching team is made up of 120 dedicated scouts who patrol the 350,000-acre concession. They are based in 12 scout camps and 12 observation posts (OPs) across the reserve. Each OP is manned by two scouts who constantly survey the area for unusual activity, whether it’s poachers moving through the protected zone, unauthorised vehicles, cattle entering the reserve, or animals in distress. Their role is to quickly identify incursions and report them to the wider anti-poaching team, who can respond accordingly. Two scouts stay at each OP for a week, sharing duties such as cooking and cleaning while ensuring one person is always on watch. Guests can visit OP 7, located atop a hill with beautiful sunset views over the grassy plains. The experience includes meeting the Singita Grumeti Fund scouts and seeing how they live and work. An infographic board at the OP highlights the Fund’s focus areas and key facts behind their conservation success. Combined with a morning coffee or afternoon drinks stop, it’s an ideal place to appreciate the landscape and the vital work of the anti-poaching unit. Note: The walk to OP 7 is steep; good walking shoes are recommended.

Not your regular curio shop, you will find original treasures that have been gathered from all corners of the African continent. A range of collectable sculptures, homeware and furnishings will allow you to recreate ‘the safari dream’ within your own home. Artefacts, as well as authentic carvings and jewellery created by local craftsmen are just a few of the treasures you may find to take home as gifts. Amongst beautiful museum quality, fine-art prints and works by some of the most respected artists on the continent, there are many pieces especially designed for Singita. Here too you can find a range of quality branded Singita safari wear. We offer a worldwide shipping service so you may make your purchases at the lodges with the option to send them straight home.

Perhaps Africa’s greatest beauty is its people and, as part of Singita’s deep commitment to community development, during their stay, guests are invited to visit the nearby communities. As the custodian of more than 350,000 acres of the world-renowned Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania, Singita’s partnership with Grumeti Fund has had a profound impact on the Serengeti ecosystem. The non-profit Grumeti Fund carries out wildlife conservation and community development programs in and around the Singita Grumeti Reserve. The Grumeti Fund Community Outreach Program works with residents of the 21 villages bordering Singita Grumeti to realise their development goals. We partner with these communities to address issues of education, natural resource management, enterprise development and water management. We encourage guests to visit these communities to experience the success of these projects firsthand.

This elevated African home is designed to showcase the vast beauty of the Serengeti – both from above and up close. The fitness centre at Kilima is an intuitive extension of its natural setting, offering near-panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It’s conveniently located near the lodge’s main communal area for easy access.

Singita’s Mini Game Rangers’ Course Singita’s Mini Game Rangers’ Course is a specially crafted, fun-filled course that teaches young explorers everything from outdoor survival and animal tracking skills to more about the wonders of astronomy and the secrets of tree and bird identification. Other activities Other activities include cooking interactions, board games, stargazing, bush walks (minimum age 16), arts & crafts, movies and swimming as well as activity booklets with a variety of games, quizzes, and puzzles. *In the interest of safety, children may participate in game drives and bush walks at the discretion of dedicated Field Guides. The lodge also offers childminding services.

Tanzania's Serengeti is expansive and untouched, making for an immersive, awe-inspiring safari experience. The Grumeti region is teeming with energy and activity, meaning game drives here are exciting and generally fruitful. Our knowledgeable guides and trackers have a deep understanding of the land and passionately share its abundant wonders with guests through interactive stories. Game drives take place early in the morning and again in the evening. We share Grumeti with a wide variety of wildlife, so there’s a good chance you’ll encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, Bat-eared foxes, Maasai giraffes, and, of course, wildebeest—known for their annual Great Migration—during your stay. You might also come across the rare Colobus monkey. The Great Migration There’s no ‘best’ time to visit the Serengeti to experience the migration. It’s an annual and year-round event, and its path varies based on weather patterns and other environmental factors. Typically, guests at Grumeti can witness it between May and July, as it moves north northwest toward our properties.

Walking safaris in the Grumeti Reserve give guests the opportunity to get to know the landscape from a different angle. Moving quietly through the vast plains and grasslands on foot, one begins to understand the immensity of the landscape from a ground-up point of view. Tuning in all the senses is part of the experience, and our skilled field guides and trackers are happy to share their wealth of information about the wildlife, diverse terrain and incredible variety of habitats that make up the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Learn more about tracking wildlife and how to interpret the fascinating tell-tale signs and signals animals leave behind. Moving away from the well-beaten tracks familiar to game drive vehicles, walking safaris give one a sense of freedom to explore the dynamic natural world at a leisurely pace. We suggest a minimum age of 16 years for this activity, but participation is at the discretion of the Field Guide.

Visitors to Singita Grumeti in Tanzania have the unique opportunity of chartering a hot air balloon for an unforgettable ride over the treetops of the Serengeti. This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes game viewing to new heights and gives photography buffs an amazing new perspective on the world below. You’ll skim above the grasslands and acacia forests, and at other times ascend to 1 000 feet to see the enormity of the reserve. The Singita Balloon Safari is a romantic and evocative way of experiencing the wilderness as you gracefully and silently glide over the plains, observing the wide variety of wildlife below.

This exclusive sanctuary offers expansive views of the Serengeti from multiple elevated perspectives. Guests can look out over the landscape from an infinity swimming pool in the main lodge area or enjoy more private views from heated plunge pools in the main and junior suites.

At Singita, we view wellness through the lens of wholeness and tailor each treatment to how our guests want to feel. Wellness treatments in Grumeti draw inspiration from the region's rich culture and history, and use a range of healing mediums and materials designed to release tension and facilitate a deep sense of peacefulness and restoration. Please note that not all of our Grumeti properties have dedicated wellness spaces. However, we do offer in-room or, in some instances, outdoor treatments upon request.

Our approach to honouring nature extends to celebrating the fruits and joys it yields. Guests at Singita Grumeti can enjoy a range of activities centred around tasting, learning about, and enjoying wine. Our wine menu is meticulously curated to showcase the finest South African wines, with a focus on exclusive releases, private reserves, limited single-vineyard selections, and rare auction wines from producers who support sustainable practices. Enjoy exclusive, personalised tastings led by our sommeliers and wine stewards—either at our properties or in the bush, with a full view of the sweeping Serengeti plains at sunset—or enjoy a dedicated four-course evening food and wine pairing.

You will find a dedicated yoga mat in your suite as well as a card to guide you through a relaxing sequence in the privacy of your room or on your deck. All our lodges also offer Vinyasa and Yin yoga practices with trained practitioners – simply ask our front-of-house staff to check availability, then book and join a session. Known for seamlessly synchronising movement with breath, Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga that moves from one posture to the next using muscular engagement. Yin is a meditative practice focusing on passive, long-held poses – often with the support of props like blocks and bolsters. It helps to improve flexibility, reduce stress, quieten the mind and foster mindfulness.