Singita Faru Faru Lodge, Grumeti Reserve
Singita Faru Faru Lodge sits in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, in the western Serengeti National Park, giving you direct access to some of the region’s best wildlife and wide-open landscapes. Faru Faru has a relaxed, contemporary feel, with large windows, open communal areas and views across the waterhole and surrounding reserve. You can enjoy the comfort of the lodge while still feeling closely connected to the bush around you. The lodge has 8 suites and a separate two-bedroom Villa Suite, along with two swimming pools, a full spa and fitness facilities. There is also a wide choice of safari activities, making Faru Faru a strong choice for travellers who want excellent wildlife viewing together with the comfort and service of a luxury safari lodge.
Where Is Singita Faru Faru Lodge Located?
Singita Faru Faru Lodge sits in the Grumeti area of Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem, surrounded by open bush, a nearby waterhole and the Grumeti River. Wildlife is never far from the lodge, so you can still enjoy views of the surrounding landscape and passing animals even when you are not out on a game drive. The lodge is set within a private reserve, which gives your safari a little more freedom than you get inside the national park. Off-road driving and night drives are permitted in the reserve, allowing your guide to take you closer to wildlife and continue viewing animals after dark when conditions are right. The private setting also gives Faru Faru a quieter feel while keeping you in the heart of the wider Serengeti ecosystem. It works particularly well for travellers who want excellent wildlife viewing combined with a more private safari setting.
Suites and Villa at Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Singita Faru Faru Lodge has 8 suites in the main lodge, made up of seven one-bedroom suites and one family suite. There is also a separate two-bedroom Villa Suite for guests looking for more privacy and space. The accommodation is designed to make the most of the setting. Instead of feeling like a conventional hotel, the suites open towards wide views of the surrounding bush and waterhole, with large windows and private outdoor decks bringing the landscape right into the stay.
One-Bedroom Suites
The seven one-bedroom suites are comfortable and spacious, with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms fitted with both a bath and shower. Large picture windows look out towards the bush and waterhole, while each suite has a private deck where you can sit and take in the surroundings. Each suite comes with:
- Air conditioning
- En-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- Large picture window
- Private deck
- Swarovski spotting scope
The Swarovski spotting scope is a particularly useful touch at Faru Faru. Wildlife can be watched from the suites and communal areas, so you do not always have to wait for a game drive to start looking out for animals.
Family Suite
The family suite is designed for guests travelling with children and gives families another accommodation option within the main lodge. The exact room configuration and occupancy can be confirmed when booking.
Two-Bedroom Villa Suite
For families or small groups wanting more privacy, the two-bedroom Villa Suite offers a more secluded stay. It sleeps up to four guests, with two suites connected by a central living area. The villa has its own private infinity pool, giving guests a private space to relax between safari activities. Private dining and exclusive activities are also included, allowing families or small groups to enjoy the lodge at their own pace.
Restaurants and Dining at Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Dining is an important part of a stay at Faru Faru, with fresh ingredients, well-prepared meals and a choice of indoor and outdoor settings. Meals can fit naturally around the day’s safari activities rather than keeping guests tied to one dining room.
Main Lodge Dining
Breakfast is a relaxed start to the day, with meals enjoyed in the morning light. Lunch and dinner can move between indoor and outdoor settings depending on the weather, the time of day and where guests would like to dine. The dining areas sit within the main communal space, keeping the atmosphere comfortable and informal rather than overly formal.
Bush Breakfasts and Private Dinners
You can also take your meals out into the reserve. Bush breakfasts and private dinners can be arranged in special settings, including near dry riverbeds or beneath acacia trees. It is a wonderful way to spend more time in the landscape, particularly after an early morning game drive. Evening dinners can also be arranged beneath the open sky, turning dinner into another memorable part of the safari rather than simply the end of the day’s activities.
Bar, Lounge and Firepit
The main lodge has a bar and lounge, along with a library and satellite television. A café-style bar sits close to the centre of the property and opens towards the swimming pool and firepit. This becomes a natural place to settle in during the evening, whether you want a drink before dinner, a quiet conversation after a game drive, or simply a comfortable seat around the fire as the bush grows quiet.
Swimming Pools, Spa and Lodge Facilities
Faru Faru offers a good range of facilities, giving guests plenty to enjoy between safari activities.
Two Rim-Flow Swimming Pools
The lodge has two swimming pools, both designed with an organic rim-flow style that follows the natural shape of the waterhole below. One is a stone-clad infinity pool overlooking the Grumeti River, creating a beautiful place to cool off while taking in the surrounding landscape. The pool area also keeps you close to the wildlife around the lodge. Giraffes can sometimes come towards the nearby water, while during the migration season, the movement of animals can add another layer of excitement to time spent around the lodge.
Spa and Fitness Centre
Faru Faru also has a full spa and fitness centre, giving guests somewhere to relax or keep active during the quieter hours of the day. It is a useful option between the morning and afternoon safari activities, particularly for travellers who prefer to spend some time at the lodge rather than heading out for another activity. Spa treatments are available at an additional cost and are separate from the standard accommodation rate.
Boutique, Gallery and Other Facilities
The main lodge has several comfortable communal spaces, including a lounge, library, bar and shared areas overlooking the reserve. Guests can also visit the Singita Boutique and gallery for shopping and browsing during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation, and laundry is included as part of the stay, adding practical convenience for travellers spending several days on safari.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge Rates for 2026/27
| Accommodation / Season | Approximate 2026/27 Rate |
|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Suite, green season | $2,210–$2,600 per person/night |
| One-Bedroom Suite, peak season | $2,900–$3,220 per person/night |
What Is Included in the Rate
The standard rate covers your stay and the main services you need for a comfortable safari. It includes:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Premium beverages
- Wines, spirits and liqueurs
- Twice-daily game drives
- Return road transfers from Sasakwa Airstrip
- Telephone calls
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi where available
What Is Not Included
Some costs and activities come separately from the standard rate. These include:
- Wildlife Fee
- Park Fee
- Concession Fee
- Tourism Development Levy
- Carbon Offset Levy
- Boutique purchases
- Wellness treatments
- Activities not specifically included in the rate
- Balloon safari
Safari Activities at Singita Faru Faru Lodge
One of the highlights of staying at Singita Faru Faru is the freedom to enjoy the Grumeti Reserve in several different ways. Alongside the twice-daily game drives, guests can head out after dark, walk through the bush, take a mountain bike ride, or spend time learning about the conservation work protecting this part of the Serengeti.
Game Drives and Night Drives
Twice-daily game drives are included with your stay, giving you time to discover the reserve with an experienced safari guide. Because Faru Faru sits within a private reserve, you have more freedom on game drives than you would inside a national park. Off-road driving is permitted when conditions allow, which can be particularly useful when following wildlife away from the main tracks. Night drives open up a completely different side of the reserve. As the light fades, nocturnal animals become active, and the bush takes on a very different atmosphere, making an evening drive a memorable addition to the usual daytime safari.
Guided Walking Safaris
Walking through the Grumeti Reserve gives you a chance to slow down and notice the smaller details that are easy to miss from a safari vehicle. Your guide can point out tracks, plants, insects, birds and signs of passing animals as you make your way through the bush. From July, when the dry season sets in, some walks can follow sections of the dry Grumeti River bed. Guided walks are available to guests aged 16 and above, so families travelling with younger children will need to choose from the other activities available at the lodge.
Mountain-Bike Safaris
For active travellers, mountain biking offers another way to get around the reserve. Rather than sitting in a safari vehicle, you can cover parts of the landscape on two wheels, taking in the scenery at a slower pace while enjoying a more active outing.
Anti-Poaching Unit Visits
A visit to an anti-poaching observation post gives guests a closer look at the people working to protect the Grumeti Reserve. The post sits on a nearby hill, where guests can learn about the work of the conservation scouts while taking in broad views across the reserve. It is also a beautiful place to watch the sunset, combining an impressive view with an opportunity to understand more about the conservation work that takes place beyond the game drives.
Cultural and Community Visits
Your stay at Faru Faru can also include visits connected with the wider community and conservation work around the Grumeti Reserve. Through the Grumeti Fund, conservation programmes extend beyond protecting wildlife to include initiatives in education, healthcare and community development across more than 350,000 acres of the Serengeti ecosystem. These visits give guests a chance to meet people involved in the communities around the reserve and see how conservation connects with everyday life beyond the lodge and the safari tracks.
