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Infinity swimming pool at Singita Sasakwa Lodge overlooking the Serengeti plains in Tanzania

Singita Sasakwa Lodge Safari and Price Guide (2026

 Singita Sasakwa Lodge is the flagship property of Singita’s western Serengeti portfolio high up on Sasakwa hills in Grumeti Game Reserve. Designed like a grand Edwardian manor house overlooking the endless plains, it delivers one of the most opulent safari experiences in Africa — with private plunge pools, butler service, and front-row seats to the Great Migration.

Key Facts About Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Singita Sasakwa Lodge is a 5-star ultra-luxury safari lodge in Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem, offering year-round Big Five viewing and seasonal Great Migration drama across 350,000 acres of private wilderness.

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  • Location: Grumeti Reserve, Serengeti, Tanzania

  • Accommodation: 10 private cottages + 1 Hillside Suite

  • Style: Colonial manor elegance with private plunge pools

  • Best For: Ultra-luxury safaris, families, honeymooners

  • Wildlife: Big Five, cheetah, migration herds (seasonal)

  • Access: Fly-in (private airstrip 10km away)

Singita Sasakwa Lodge Price 2026

 

From $2,575 – $3,560 per person per night (sharing)

Game Package – Fully Inclusive

 

What’s Included:

  • Luxury accommodation in private cottage or suite

  • All meals & beverages (including premium wines & spirits)

  • Twice-daily game drives

  • Guided walking safaris

  • Tennis & lodge-based activities

  • Laundry service

  • WiFi

  • Return transfers from Sasakwa airstrip

What Does a 4-Night Stay Cost?

High Season Example ($3,560):

$3,560 × 4 nights = $14,240 per person
$28,480 per couple

 

This positions Sasakwa correctly — not as “expensive,” but as an elite, fully inclusive private reserve experience with world-class guiding, conservation impact, and unmatched privacy.

 

Accommodation -Private Cottages And Hillside Suite

 

  Each Cottage Includes:

  • Private infinity plunge pool overlooking the Serengeti plains

  • Expansive veranda & manicured garden

  • Separate lounge with fireplace

  • Grand four-poster beds

  • En-suite bathroom with rain shower & claw-foot bathtub

  • Wood-panelled dressing room

  • Butler service

Singita Sasakwa Lodge features 10 private cottages in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom configurations, plus the ultra-exclusive Hillside Suite.

   

  Hillside Suite (Ultimate Privacy)

  • Private vehicle access

  • Rim-flow pool

  • Dedicated field guide & game vehicle

  • In-room dining

  • Personal “bar-deli”

The design mirrors a colonial manor house with chandeliers, antique furnishings, Persian rugs, marble fireplaces and panoramic migration views.

Hillside suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge with uninterrupted views over the Serengeti plains in Tanzania

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Wildlife And Activities

 

Safari Activities Include:

  • 4×4 Game Drives (morning & afternoon)
    Enjoy expertly guided morning and afternoon 4×4 game drives across vast plains and riverine landscapes, where prime wildlife viewing unfolds during the cooler, most active hours of the day.

  • Night Drives
    Head out after sunset for thrilling night drives that reveal elusive nocturnal species, predators on the hunt, and the magic of the African bush under a canopy of stars.

  • Guided Walking Safaris
    Discover the finer details of the wilderness on immersive guided walking safaris, where expert trackers interpret animal signs, bird calls, and the rich ecology of the savannah on foot.

  • Hot Air Balloon Safaris (extra cost)
    Drift silently above the sweeping plains at sunrise on a hot air balloon safari, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of wildlife herds before a champagne bush breakfast upon landing.

  • Seasonal Great Migration Viewing (June–August peak)
    Witness the dramatic spectacle of the Great Migration during peak season, as vast herds of wildebeest and zebra traverse the plains in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife events.

  • Birdwatching
    Delight in exceptional birdwatching opportunities with hundreds of resident and migratory species thriving across diverse habitats, from open grasslands to riverine woodlands.

  • Specialist Guides
    Benefit from the knowledge and insight of highly trained specialist guides, whose deep understanding of wildlife behavior, conservation, and local ecosystems enhances every safari experience.

  • Star Gazing
    Unwind in the evenings with mesmerizing stargazing experiences, where clear African skies reveal brilliant constellations, planets, and the Milky Way in remarkable clarity.

Morning 4x4 game drive at Singita Sasakwa Lodge in the Serengeti, Tanzania

Wildlife sightings regularly include:

 

  • Lion

  • Elephant

  • Buffalo

  • Cheetah

  • Giraffe

  • Hippo

  • Wildebeest & Zebra (migration herds)

The Grumeti ecosystem is known for open plains and predator-rich habitats.

Who Is This Lodge Perfect For?

Honeymooners

Private plunge pools, romantic candlelit dinners, personal butler service.

Ultra-Luxury Travelers

One of the most opulent lodges in Africa — ideal for elite safari collectors.

Affluent Families

Multi-bedroom cottages, children’s programs, babysitting, private vehicles.

 

 

Wildlife Enthusiasts

Seasonal migration, strong cheetah sightings, year-round Big Five.

Experiential Travelers

Horse riding safaris, tennis courts, archery, gym & spa

Wildlife Photographers

High game densities and access to a hide make this a dream location.

Why Singita Sasakwa Lodge Is So Famous?

  • Singita Sasakwa Lodge is famous because it combines iconic architecture, unmatched Serengeti views, elite wildlife experiences — including proximity to the Great Migration — and ultra-luxury amenities within a conservation-focused private reserve

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Facilities And Experiences

  • Singita Sasakwa Lodge blends safari adventure with manor-house elegance.

Dining Excellence

  • World-class cuisine

  • 222-label wine cellar

  • Indoor & outdoor dining

  • Afternoon tea on the veranda

Spa & Wellness

  • Bush Spa with signature treatments

  • Fully equipped gym

  • Yoga space

  • Jacuzzi

Swimming Pools

    • Private plunge pools at every cottage

    • Main lodge swimming pool

Activities at the Lodge

  • Tennis courts

  • Archery

  • Billiards room

  • Library

  • Children’s mini ranger programme

 

Singita Sasakwa Lodge Sustainability And Conservation Impact

  • Singita Sasakwa operates within the Grumeti Reserve, managed through the Singita Grumeti Fund.

Since conservation management began:

  • Wildlife populations have quadrupled

  • Elephant numbers increased by over 400%

  • Buffalo populations rose from 600 to 6,000

Guests can visit anti-poaching posts and learn about conservation initiatives supporting local communities.

Luxury here directly funds wildlife protection and community development