Singita Grumeti

Our three nights at andBeyond Grumeti Lodge were wonderful, though we felt the Singita properties nearby were more exclusive.

The andBeyond team was fantastic about communication and logistics throughout our trip. We noticed most staff had worked for the company for years and seemed genuinely happy. The lodge itself was comfortable and well-appointed, but we kept hearing about the Singita properties just down the road that offer more exclusivity and private concession access. AndBeyond does excellent work supporting local communities, which we appreciated.

I'd easily rank this as a top 3 hotel experience — maybe only second to Singita Grumeti, but hard to top safari.

This was my first Six Senses and it had that magic factor that's so rare to find. The topography at Zighy Bay is stunning with mountains surrounding a beachfront haven, but even that pales compared to what we experienced at Singita Grumeti. There's something about being in the Serengeti with elephants wandering past your infinity pool that just can't be replicated anywhere else in the world.

We're staying at Legendary Lodge, then three nights each at Singita Sabora and Sasakwa — but confused about flight logistics.

Our travel agent booked us on Auric Air instead of Grumeti Air, which seems weird since Singita partners with Grumeti. I'm already nervous about small African planes and Auric doesn't have great reviews. I don't care about saving money — I want safe, comfortable transfers to these incredible properties we're paying so much for.

Even though we missed the migration herds by about two weeks, our January Tanzania safari was incredible.

We focused on the Northern Serengeti Circuit and the experience exceeded expectations. The wildlife viewing was still excellent despite missing the main migration. The scale of the landscape is almost unbelievable, and having access to Singita's private concessions makes all the difference — you're seeing these vast herds without the vehicle congestion that plagues the national parks.

We stayed at Faru Faru last year and it was incredible — absolutely beautiful lodge with top-notch guides.

The accommodations are so comfortable and the service is outstanding. Most importantly, the guides are exceptional and we saw everything they promised we would. You can off-road and get super close to the animals, which honestly made the trip. We're big foodies and were really impressed by how fresh and delicious everything was, given that you're literally in the middle of a wildlife reserve.

We paid $36,200 per night for Milele during the Great Migration, and honestly, it exceeded our sky-high expectations.

I've never seen such a well-oiled machine — the service was dare I say perfect. Every preference was noted and seamlessly communicated to the entire team. I mentioned wanting hot sauce with my eggs the first morning, and it appeared at every meal after that without asking. The food was top-notch, and the staff genuinely felt like family — they knew all our names from moment one and even braided our kids' hair. For a group of 9, this worked out to about $4,000 per person per day, and we left feeling it was worth every cent.

Singita all the way — it's the difference in your game drives, guides, and overall experience.

I think Singita is the ultimate multi-country luxury brand. I've stayed at all their properties across Africa and they export culinary talent from their cooking schools and management talent to other luxury brands. When I went to Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia, I was surprised to see the assistant manager was someone I knew from Singita. When I went to Amantaka in Laos, the manager was the ex-GM of Singita Sabi Sands.

After our week-long Serengeti safari, I can say Faru Faru exceeded every expectation we had.

Our guide met us right at the private airstrip and immediately I felt taken care of. The 45-minute drive to Faru Faru gave us our first taste of the reserve — just endless plains without another tourist vehicle in sight. The lodge sits atop a hill overlooking a watering hole where elephants and antelope gather throughout the day. With only 9 rooms, the common spaces never felt crowded even during peak season, and our suite had this incredible outdoor deck with a bathtub overlooking the savannah.

We've stayed at the spectacular Sasakwa Lodge twice, but Serengeti House was a dream come true for our group of eight.

The house has a junior master suite and master suite, plus two separate beautiful guest houses on either side. A large infinity pool and multiple seating areas look out at the savannah where various animals saunter by day and night. Our staff — Moses, Betty, and Ngolo — were totally dedicated to meeting our every need. A highlight was the evening they arranged for nearby village dancers to perform, but instead we all joined in dancing until we dropped. Our guide Peter was incredible — we've used him three times now and he's a huge part of why we keep returning.

We were returning guests and the house remains an incredible place, though Singita has more than doubled prices since 2017.

Service from Moses and Ngolo is excellent and warm, while Gertrude produces delicious food with huge variety. We didn't get the same surprises as our first visit like breakfast in the bush, maybe because we'd stayed at Explore. The product is exactly the same but prices have doubled, so I left feeling underwhelmed compared to our first visit. It still remains one of the most incredible places to visit, but this time it didn't feel like good value for money.

After eight exhausting days climbing Kilimanjaro, Serengeti House was the perfect luxurious recovery.

The house and cottages are truly spectacular in design and setting, with gorgeous furnishings throughout. Our guide Kim was fantastic — expertly explaining all the animals and their behaviors. But what really stood out was Gertrude's cooking. Every meal was served family style with outstanding variety and quality, and she created special dining experiences like a surprise BBQ feast under a canopy of trees during our morning safari. The creativity was exceptional and probably the most beautiful settings we've ever dined in.

Our six nights at Singita, with two spent at Serengeti House, were absolutely outstanding.

I stayed in one of the cottages alongside the main house with two other couples. The cottage alone would have been spectacular, but having an entire private house for our group was incredible. Our staff — Kara, Isaac, and Felix — were not only professional and efficient but funny and informative. The house is gorgeous, with elephants wandering by and sometimes drinking from the pool. The food was delicious and every table was beautifully set with rose petals. There was a fire set in the back fire pit each night for drinks before dinner.