Description
Grumeti Reserves is a private 340,000 acre (140,000 hectare) safari destination bordering the Serengeti National Park to the north east. It is part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and sits in the path of the great wildebeest migration, producing excellent game viewing.
Sabora is a small and very stylish tented camp set on the plains of Grumeti Reserves. Decorated in 1920s grand campaign style, each of the nine tents comes fully equipped with four-poster bed, flush loo, rolltop bath, air-conditioning and telephone. Every two tents share a ‘library’ with a desk and two chaises longues.
In addition to day and night game drives, guests can play tennis on the outdoor court, take a dip in the pool and enjoy short drives in Sabora’s two vintage cars, as well as make use of the facilities at Sasakwa Hill Lodge. Sabora is completely unfenced so animals are free to wander through and around the camp and they come to drink at the nearby watering hole which the camp overlooks. This is the ideal base for couples and families, with just nine safari vehicles (for three camps) covering an area almost the size of the Maasai Mara.
Accommodation
9 luxury air-conditioned safari tents each featuring an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower, dressing area, reading area, viewing deck with Swarovski spotting scope and a library lounge tent.
Childcare
Children over the age of 10 are welcome at Sabora Plains Tented camp. It should also be noted that in the interest of safety, participation of children in any game activities (drives/walks/bike rides) is at the discretion of their guide. Babysitting can be arranged for those that require it.
Facilities
The main area of the camp offers a dining room, bar lounge with satellite television, DVD player and library, elevated viewing deck and a swimming pool. There is also a tennis court and guests here can enjoy the use of facilities at Sasakwa Hill Lodge. Guests can go to Singita Sasakwa to horseride as no riding can take place in the area around Singita Sabora Plains.
Activities
The main activities include twice daily game drives with professional guides. There is an Equestrian Centre adjacent to Sasakwa Lodge which 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. Other activities such as archery, stargazing safaris, mountain biking and tennis are all available.
When to travel
Tanzania is a large country, with a varied climate. Generally, the long rains run from March to May - the temperature is warm and the humidity is high. June to October is the long dry season, and the short rains are in November and December, much lighter than the long rains. January and February are again dry (the short dry season) so this is another good time to visit.
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Location and directions
Grumeti Reserves, greater Serengeti, Tanzania
Singita Grumeti Reserves is located in northern Tanzania and forms part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, bordering on the Serengeti National Park. The Singita Grumeti Reserves concession spans a vast 350,000 acres (140,000 hectares) of relatively untouched wilderness.
How to get there
Sabora Plains Tented Camp is near the Sasakwa airstrip, where scheduled flights arrive regularly from major airports via the Tanzanian city of Arusha. For guests who prefer to drive, Arusha is approximately eight hours away.
