Faru Faru Lodge, Western Serengeti - (Tanzania)

Location:

The Grumeti Reserve is located adjacent to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, bordering the national park, and encompasses over 350,000 acres of unrivalled wilderness. The concession is privately and exclusively owned by Singita Grumeti Reserves.

The Grumeti area forms part of the famous migratory route, which is travelled by hundreds of thousands of animals every year. Singita Grumeti Reserves consists of three properties: Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp and Faru Faru Lodge; all unique properties that celebrate this incredible landscape.

Accommodations:

Situated on a slope, basking in the abundance of animal species and birdlife around it, Singita Faru Faru Lodge lends a contemporary signature style to safari. Inspired by a botanical theme, this riverside lodge offers barefoot elegance in a laid-back rustic setting. The organic lines of two rim-flow swimming pools echo those of a watering hole that lies just below.

The elevated viewing decks over the watering hole allow guests to view game without even leaving their lodge, and a Swahili-inspired ‘beach’ offers the opportunity for some serious rest and relaxation. The contrast of stone and canvas against cutting-edge design and comfortable furnishings is integrated in nine open-style suites, each with an outdoor shower or bath.

Nine air-conditioned en suite suites, with a bath and outdoor shower. There is a dedicated family suite suitable for a family of four.
Faru Faru can accommodate 22 guests

Each suite has a reading area, a huge picture window, personal bar and fridge, and a deck with Swarovski spotting scope.
Suites have electronic safes, overhead fans, hairdryers, direct dial telephones with US lines and wireless internet access.

Facilities:

The main lodge area offers a dining room, bar lounge with satellite television, DVD player and library, outdoor barbeque area and The Singita Shop.
Viewing decks overlooking the waterhole are positioned alongside the heated swimming pool.

Available services at Faru Faru Lodge include:

Spa.
Singita Shop.
Wireless internet access.
Satellite television in the main lodge.
Fun activities such as archery, stargazing safaris and mountain biking. Other facilities available at nearby Sabora Tented Camp (8km) and Sasakwa Lodge (10km):

Game Viewing / Activities:

All our safaris are conducted in open Land Rovers with a maximum of six guests per vehicle. However, should you want complete privacy it is possible to hire a vehicle on a private basis. Sole use of Land Rovers will need to be reserved well in advance. Prices available on request.

Singita Grumeti Reserves forms part of the world-famous migratory route. The Great Migration traditionally moves through Grumeti Reserves between June and August. However, there is an abundance of wildlife year-round. The Serengeti, which is Africa’s No. 1 World Heritage Site, is also home to 25 species of large carnivores, 40 herbivore species and over 600 types of bird - including five endemic species, with an impressively large number of raptors that form the highest concentration on the continent. This is also where you’ll find a wide range of primates, such as the rare Patas and Colobus monkeys and prolific plant life and species.

The Equestrian Centre is situated adjacent to Sasakwa Lodge and is home to sixteen horses. Experienced riders can enjoy out-rides on the Serengeti Plains. Tack is English style and guests have the choice of English or Western saddles.

There are tennis courts at both Sabora Tented Camp and Sasakwa Lodge with a variety of surfaces.
Yoga and gym facilities are available at Sasakwa Lodge.

   
Rates: 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2009 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2010
Luxury Suites (Per Person Sharing)
USD 995
USD 1,045
Single Supplement
USD 249
USD 261
  Villa Suite (4 adults or 2 adults & 2 children age 10+)
USD 4,500
USD 4,500
  Family Suite (2 adults & one child age 10+)
USD 2,490
USD 2,615
  Family Suite (2 adults $ 2 children age 10+)
USD 2,985
USD 3,135

• Rates include: Transfers to the camps from Sasakwa Airstrip • Luxury accommodation • morning tea, breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea, bush snacks, game drive snacks and canapιs • laundry and valet services • all beverages, fine wines, sparkling wines, selected champagnes and cognacs as well as cigarettes and cigars • wireless internet access and dial direct telephone in all rooms • Satellite television, DVD player, Play Station and an array of board games in the library / lounge • all local taxes • emergency evacuation insurance • park and concession fees are fully included in the tariffs • two Landrover safaris a day accompanied by experienced guides • mountain biking, horse riding, tennis & archery.
  Villa Suite and Family Suite rates are per villa per day.
• Rates exclude: Travel and medical insurance • non-emergency Flying Doctor service • selected wines, champagnes and spirits from the Connoisseurs Wine Card • Spa treatments • Singita Shop purchases • Hot air ballooning • Scheduled and private charter transfers to the property • Road transfers from Seronera – USD 150 per person one way (subject to change).
• Children under the age of 10 are not accepted unless the lodge is booked on an exclusive use basis. No single supplement applies for groups with fewer than three singles in the group.

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