Exclusive-Use Mobile Safari Camp in the Serengeti
Grumeti Private Game Reserve, Tanzania
Imagine drifting off to sleep under canvas, surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti. Singita Explore is an exclusive-use tented camp set within the private Singita Grumeti Reserve, offering one of the most immersive safari experiences in East Africa. This is true wilderness living with all the comfort, service and refinement that Singita is known for.
Designed for families and private groups, the camp combines the intimacy of sleeping under canvas with the exceptional guiding, service, food, and wine for which Singita is renowned. With just six luxury tents accommodating up to 12 guests, the experience is highly personalized and shaped around your group.
Set within 350,000 acres of protected wilderness, days are spent exploring the reserve on private game drives and guided walks, while evenings unfold around the campfire beneath the Serengeti sky. During certain months, the Great Migration also moves through Singita Grumeti, adding another dimension to an already exceptional year-round wildlife experience.
Please note: Singita Explore is closed annually from March to May.
Highlights and Activities at Singita Explore
ROOMS: 6 luxury canvas tents, accommodating up to 12 guests
BEST FOR: Families • Private Groups • Multi-generational Families • Couples Traveling Together • Adventurous Safari Travelers
ACTIVITIES:
- Private game drives
- Guided walking safaris
- Great Migration viewing, seasonally
- Hot-air balloon safaris
- Bird-watching
- Community excursions
- Wine and culinary experiences
- Wellness treatments
- Anti-Poaching Observation Post visits
WHY WE LOVE SINGITA Explore
Singita Explore is set within 350,000 acres of protected wilderness in the private Singita Grumeti Reserve, part of the greater Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. This remote location offers incredible year-round wildlife viewing and, during certain months, the chance to witness the Great Migration—away from the crowds of public parks.
It is one of the few places where luxury and true wilderness coexist so beautifully. With a private guide, dedicated staff and complete privacy, your group enjoys a safari that feels deeply personal and wonderfully adventurous.
Insider’s Tip: Take time to visit Singita Grumeti’s Anti-Poaching Observation Post. Beyond the incredible views across the reserve, it provides valuable insight into the conservation work required to protect this remarkable ecosystem.
Singita Explore FAQs
Is Singita Explore suitable for families and private groups?
Yes. Singita Explore is exclusively booked on a private-use basis, making it ideal for multigenerational families and small groups seeking a fully personalised safari. Your camp, guide, chef and staff are dedicated solely to your group, offering complete privacy, flexibility and a truly tailored experience.
Children of all ages are welcome, which makes this an excellent option for families who want space, comfort and the freedom to create their own safari rhythm. (Note: children’s participation in game activities is at the discretion of your guide.)
How “luxury” is the mobile camping experience?
Singita Explore offers one of the most comfortable and refined luxury camping experiences in Africa. Each tent is custom-configured for your group and includes high-quality linens, plush bedding, an ensuite bathroom with hot water, private relaxation areas, and beautifully considered luxury details that elevate the entire experience.
Despite being in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness, you’ll enjoy exceptional cuisine prepared by a private chef, a dedicated camp team, and seamless service throughout your stay. Evenings are spent dining under the stars, warming by the fire, or listening to the sounds of the plains from your canvas suite.
It is the perfect balance of adventure and comfort — a way to feel completely immersed in nature without sacrificing the refinement and hospitality Singita is known for.
What is included in a stay at Singita Explore?
A stay includes exclusive use of the camp, all meals and selected beverages, private game drives, guided nature walks, full camp staff, a dedicated chef, a portable plunge pool, and in-camp wellness treatments (pre-arranged). Hot-air balloon safaris and community visits can be organised separately through your Ubuntu Travel specialist.
When is Singita Explore open?
Singita Explore operates for most of the year but closes annually from March 15 to May 14. Outside of this period, the experience changes beautifully with the seasons, from the drier wildlife-rich months to the greener landscapes later in the year.
Can you see the Great Migration from Singita Explore?
Yes. Singita Grumeti forms part of the Great Migration’s annual route through the Serengeti ecosystem. The herds typically move through this western region around May to July, although exact timing varies each year according to rainfall and grazing conditions.
June and July are particularly rewarding months for travelers hoping to combine Singita Explore’s private safari experience with the possibility of witnessing large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra.
What accommodation is available at Singita Explore?
Singita Explore accommodates up to 12 guests across six luxury canvas tents.
- Six one-bedroom tents offer an intimate under-canvas safari experience.
- Two tents can be configured for families, providing greater flexibility for parents traveling with children.
- Exclusive use means the camp, team, and experience are centered around your private group.
- Private safari vehicles provide greater flexibility when planning game drives and daily activities.
What makes Singita Explore different from Sasakwa, Faru Faru and Sabora?
Singita Explore offers the most intimate under-canvas experience within the Singita Grumeti portfolio. Unlike the permanent lodge settings of Sasakwa, Faru Faru, and Sabora, Explore is reserved exclusively for your group and places a greater emphasis on privacy, flexibility, and immersion in the wilderness.
You still enjoy the exceptional guiding, service, food, and attention to detail associated with Singita, but in a more pared-back safari setting. For families or groups wanting their own private camp within the Serengeti ecosystem, Explore is particularly special.
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