Singita Faru Faru – Grumeti Game Reserve, Tanzania
Meaning Rhino in Swahili, Faru Faru sits right in the heart of the migratory route, in the 350,000 acre Singita private reserve. You couldn’t be more far away from anywhere or anyone here – under the immense African sky and surrounded by exceptional game all year round. The elegantly styled lodge blends into a rocky slope, looking out over the wilderness, with large decks with daybeds and firepits, for viewing and relaxing. From here, you can sit back and watch the watering hole, with its visitors including elephant and other game. Faru Faru mixes exceptional luxury with a unique Serengeti experience.
At A Glance
Luxury Lodge
Why We Love It:
For it is safari chic at is finest. It is ideally positioned on a private concession where you can enjoy the Serengeti & its inhabitants away from the crowds.Style:
Contemporary savannah chic.Location:
In the heart of the Serengeti, on the Grumeti River.Rooms:
9 elegant suites.Swimming:
2 heated, in-flow infinity pools.Children:
Children of all ages are welcome.Open From:
All year round.rooms
The contemporary and truly luxurious suites are spread out overlooking the river – seven one-bedroom suites, a large family suite, sleeping two adults and two children, and an exclusive two bedroom villa with a private pool. They are all elegantly furnished, with showers inside and out and oversized windows that open at the touch of a button. Each one comes with a telescope and a private deck for game viewing and sundowners.
food
You can watch the chefs here in the open kitchen, as they create first rate dishes, morning, noon and night. Delicious and creative, they are best enjoyed when discussing the day’s game viewing. Singita is one of the continent’s foremost wine collectors, meaning guests here have an extraordinary choice of rare and single vineyard wines. The team can organise private tastings – a truly memorable bush experience!
activities
At Faru Faru, there are two daily game drives and an unforgettable stargazing safari. The night sky in the depths of the bush is a stunning sight to behold. Guests have their own Field Guide, and no two drives are the same. You explore the grasslands, woodlands and river, encountering a rich diversity of wildlife and game. Don’t miss out on a guided walk and experience the bush close up. Your guide will track animals and explain all about the bush. The lodge is also renowned for its horseback safaris – one of the most wonderful ways to see the Serengeti.
family
Faru Faru is perfectly set up for families, with tailor made activities. The lodge runs a Mini Rangers course, teaching children how to track animals; bush survival techniques; bird-spotting how to identify the stars. Babysitting and child-minding can also be arranged. Children need to be fifteen and over to take part in bush walks (or at the discretion of your guide).
sustainability
The lodge works closely with the Singita Grumeti Fund anti-poaching team, and guests have the chance to visit one of the main outposts to observe this essential work. Singita is also committed to community development with an outreach programme working with twenty-one villages, focusing on education, enterprise and natural resource management. Guests are encouraged to visit these villages to see the work firsthand.
Location
Grumeti Game Reserve, Tanzania
In the heart of the Serengeti, on the Grumeti River in Grumeti Game Reserve – an hour by private plane from Arusha.
