Jan
GoodWildlife: Calving season on the southern plains
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania · Private concession
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board+ (FB+)
All meals and beverages, Game drives and 6 more
11 rooms
Cottage, Two-Bedroom Cottage, Three-Bedroom Cottage and 2 more · Sleeps up to 20 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
10 min from Sasakwa Airstrip
Limited Wi-Fi
Power around the clock
From about A$3,650
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Sasakwa Lodge overlooks the Serengeti plains from a manor-house setting in the Grumeti concession. Ten cottages range from one to four bedrooms, each with a private plunge pool, while the separate Hillside Suite pairs its own pool with a private guide and vehicle. Twice-daily game drives are included alongside meals, drinks, laundry and airstrip transfers. Between drives, guests have a main pool, gym, tennis courts and wellness treatments. Children of all ages are welcome, with childminding and a Mini Rangers programme. The larger cottages give families room to stay together.
“Private pools, wide Serengeti views and cottages with up to four bedrooms make Sasakwa a strong choice for families wanting space alongside a fully serviced safari.”
Best for
FamiliesMultigenerational tripsLuxury seekers
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionCheetahLeopardBuffaloElephantGiraffeWildebeestThe migration
Game drives explore Grumeti for lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants, with the wildebeest migration typically passing through between May and July.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay four nights and receive the lowest-priced night free, plus 50% off a private vehicle, from 1 October to 14 December 2026. The offer also runs from 6 January to 15 May and 1 October to 14 December 2027, excluding Milele. Arrival and departure must fall within the offer period. Private vehicles depend on availability; offers cannot be combined.
Included
- All meals and beverages
- Game drives
- Airstrip transfers
- Laundry
- WiFi
- Tennis
- Tennis courts
- Singita Boutique & Gallery
- Walking safaris
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Transfers
Travel to and from Grumeti, the Wildlife Fee, Tourism Development Levy and Carbon Offset Levy are extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Wellness treatments, boutique purchases and additional guest experiences cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Nanny service
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- Private plunge pool
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 20 guests
- Cottage6 at the property · Private plunge pool
- Two-Bedroom Cottage2 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · Private plunge pool
- Three-Bedroom Cottage1 at the property · sleeps 6 adults · Private plunge pool
- Four-Bedroom Cottage1 at the property · sleeps 8 adults · Private plunge pool
- Hillside Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private swimming pool, Private game drive vehicle, Dedicated butler
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sasakwa Airstrip
- 10 min transfer
- Singita Sasakwa Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 10 min from Sasakwa Airstrip
- Transfers
- Return transfers between Sasakwa Airstrip and the lodge are included.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- No single supplement
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Tanzania
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Higher levels apply in some areas, including Mtwara.
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Tanzania (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodWildlife: Calving season on the southern plains
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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