Rwanda & Tanzania

Key Areas of Interest

1. Singita Kataza House, Volcanoes National Park
2. Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Northern Serengeti
3. Singita Faru Faru Lodge, Grumeti Reserves
4. Thanda Island, Thanda Island

Singita Kataza House

Property Overview

Singita Kataza House is set within a landscape of wetlands and lush meadows with magnificent views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. Designed around local materials, the use of volcanic rock, river stone, handmade ceramic tiles and oven-red clay bricks made by surrounding communities connect the villa to the landscape and its culture. These influences are interpreted in a contemporary style and entirely unique architectural layout.

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Mountain bamboo, ferns, giant lobelias and forest trees provide a natural backdrop that over time will engulf the buildings and reclaim them back into the forest. Dramatic stone walls rise out of the volcanic boulders and a combination of green-roofed, stonewalled, organic cabin-like structures set alongside light verandas offers a dynamic play on shape and texture.

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Singita Kataza House’s two heated plunge pools, in- and outdoor fireplaces and large timber-framed windows continuously welcome the breathtaking scenery inside, ensuring a guest experience unlike any other. Set right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, it puts gorilla-trekking experiences within easy reach and the villa’s four luxurious suites provide comfortable, reflective and nurturing spaces in which to appreciate the transformative experience of coming face to face with the gentle giants of the forest.

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Experience & Activities

Spending time tracking and sitting with mountain gorillas is the ultimate wildlife experience and the reason why most people visit Rwanda on holiday. The location of Kataza House puts gorilla trekking within easy reach, and daily hikes to observe gorilla groups in their natural habitat in the Volcanoes National Park are led by expert guides. Gorilla trekking permits need to be secured in advance. Daily trek groups allow for eight people per gorilla family per day, and the age limit for trekking is 15.

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There are several activities available to guests staying at Singita Volcanoes National Park. These range from pursuits within Volcanoes National Park, to spending time around the lodge or discovering the neighbouring communities or town. Guests can experience these activities at their convenience with their driver-guides. Vehicles are always available. 

Accommodations

• Kataza House

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With features like a fully-equipped fitness centre, a two-bedroom staff residence, a cinema and a wine cellar, this modern African home caters intuitively for guests’ every need, and the massage treatment room, interactive kitchen and convivial fire pit – making for magical fireside evenings – ensure complete comfort. The onsite Akarabo Garden’s abundant fresh produce add to the appeal, culminating in a nourishing farm-to-table food journey that celebrates fresh flavours.

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The interiors have been carefully curated with a focus on handcrafted details. By layering texture and colour and introducing detail through artisanal and handmade pieces like woven panels, handmade tiles, and clay feature pots, the spaces are both reflective and interactive. All elements combine to create a rare and richly textured experience that is true to this extraordinary place.

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Highlights

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• Gorilla trekking
• Spectacular setting and views
• Cultural experiences
• Indoor and outdoor fireplaces
• Cinema room
• Fitness centre
• Small wine cellar
• Larger heated pool and smaller heated pool off master bedroom
• Indoor and outdoor showers

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Amenities

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• Full staff complement (private chef and host)
• Interactive open-plan kitchen
• Open living and dining spaces
• Massage treatment room (guests can also enjoy in-room treatments)
• On-site Akarabo Nursery and farm-to-table garden
• Complimentary WiFi
• Access to all facilities and amenities at Singita Kwitonda Lodge

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Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Property Overview

Located on a dramatic riverbend in the remote Lamai triangle in the Serengeti, this permanent tented camp is a modern take on classic East African safaris.

Cool & contemporary elegance sets the tone for the laidback luxury that underpins the experience in this intimate setting, with natural fabrics, canvas, stone and raw leather blending in with primary Masai colours and elegant art pieces by young African designers. Functional design elements and airy spaces encourage guests to continuously connect with nature, allowing for complete relaxation and an authentic sense of calm. 

The camp operates off the grid and relies entirely on a custom-designed solar system for its power and the use of recycled and natural materials wherever possible.

Experience & Activities

Mara River Camp’s remote and unspoilt setting in 98,000 acres of untouched wilderness in northern Tanzania includes access to some of the world’s most prized and private game-viewing opportunities, including breathtaking views of the renowned migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest.

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Journeying into the heart of Africa’s most untouched and remote wilderness areas, Singita’s twice-daily game drives present the opportunity for intimate connections with nature and discovering the raw beauty of the continent’s most magnificent creatures up close. Each tailormade exploration with your personal field guide celebrates the freedom to spend unfiltered time in wide-open spaces and while no two Singita game drives are ever the same, you are bound to be enchanted by vivid encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife.

Accommodations

• One-Bedroom Tent

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Each tent is river facing with an inside and outside shower, an outside bath, can be either be made up as a double or a twin, and has a deck area. No triples are possible. All tents are equipped with standing fan, minibar (cooler box), tea/coffee station, safe, bathroom amenities and game-viewing deck.

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• Two-Bedroom Tent

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Each tent is river facing with an inside and outside shower, an outside bath and can be either be made up as a double or a twin. The deck area is shared between the two tents on a shared platform. No triples are possible. All tents are equipped with standing fan, minibar (cooler box), tea/coffee station, safe, bathroom amenities and game-viewing deck.

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Activities

• Game Drives
• Wellness
• Swimming (Plunge pool in the main camp.)
• Wine Experiences

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Highlights

• There is no television at this camp.
• There is complimentary internet (WiFi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
• Electricity/power available: Solar-powered, with international plug points and gently-powered.
• Children aged 10 and over are welcome. There are babysitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family.

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Property Overview

Located within Singita’s 350,000-acre private reserve in northern Tanzania, Faru Faru embodies a fresh take on African bush appeal and ushers in a new era of luxury wilderness safaris. Set in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the heart of the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge invites continuous connections with its breathtaking surrounds. A relaxed approach to luxury forms a golden thread throughout this contemporary African lodge and allows guests to experience the deeply restorative power of nature. 

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Décor & design includes airy bedroom suites, where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease and oversized windows welcome the wilderness inside. Vast outdoor decks and multiple airy enclaves allow for intimate dining and drinks, while the café-style bar at the heart of the lodge hums with a subtle sparkle – spilling over to the pool area and firepit, and making for magical evenings under starlit skies.

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Experience & Activities

Activities here include day and night game drives, guided safari walks, wine experiences, community visits, a swimming pool, anti-poaching observation post visit, a boutique & gallery, a wellness spa & fully equipped fitness centre.

Accommodations

• One Bedroom Suite

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge is a mix of contemporary, organic style and the quirky practicality of a traditional botanist’s camp. A pale-on-pale colour palette is beautifully offset by the soothing hues of winter grasses and pink river clay, while wide, oversized windows open up to welcome the natural surrounds inside. Each suite has air-conditioning, overhead fans, minibar and fridge, tea/coffee station, digital safe, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, direct dial telephone and small game-viewing deck as well as inside bath and outdoor shower.

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• Family Suite

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The family suite is comprised of a master bedroom (double or twin) and en-suite bathroom with inside bath and outside shower. The smaller second bedroom (twin split) en-suite with outside bath and shower can only accommodate children. The rooms are not inter-leading but separated by a small passage each with own entrance and share an outside deck area.

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The suites have air-conditioning, overhead fans, minibar & fridge, tea/coffee station, digital safe, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, direct dial telephone and small game-viewing deck.

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• Two-Bedroom Suite

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The Two-Bedroom Suite is comprised of two river facing suites that can be made into either a double or twin. They share a central lounge, spacious deck, both are en-suite with inside bath and outside shower, and a private plunge pool. The unit is under one big canvas roof with stone walls.

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Each suite has air-conditioning, overhead fans, minibar & fridge, tea/coffee station, digital safe, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, direct dial telephone and small game-viewing deck.

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Amenities

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• Amazing views
• Contemporary and airy design & decor
• Set in front of a busy waterhole
• Vast outdoor decks
• Two swimming pools in the main lodge area.
• Wellness and fitness centre facilities 

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Highlights

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• This area does not have mobile phone signal.
• There is complimentary internet (WiFi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
• Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each suite.
• Children of all ages are welcome. There are babysitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family.

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Thanda Island

Property Overview

Thanda Island started with a dream to find a small, remote, uninhabited Tropical Island off the coast of East Africa. Today, it is one of the world’s most exclusive island getaways, a paradise for you to enjoy in complete privacy with family and friends. A secluded island with a single luxurious villa and two traditional Bandas (beach chalets) in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Tanzania.

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Situated in ones own marine reserve, guests can swim with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark, and watch sea turtles nesting. Here, guests can rest, rejuvenate and enjoy adventure sports in a world where shades of turquoise infuse days and tropical spice nights.

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Experience & Activities

Guests have an incredible choice of thrilling water adventures, excursions and activities, including swimming with whale sharks, scuba diving, island tennis and exploring ancient Arabic history. At the same time, enjoy Thanda Island's natural pleasures:  strolling along the private 1100 metre beach, dining on ocean-fresh seafood or exploring the 8-hectare island where the only sign of human habitation is the occasional, traditional fishing dhow in the distance.

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Infuse one's being with the warmth of the sunshine, the glitter on the water and the character of the people. Swim with the gentle whale shark; dive in the largest marine protected reserve in the Indian Ocean; ride the trade winds on a traditional Arab dhow; explore the region in the 1930s classic cruise yacht; indulge in a Swahili or Arabian feast; have a massage or copper bath on the beach.

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Accommodations

• Bandas

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For guests seeking a more traditional Tanzanian experience, the beautiful, double-story Bandas offer unique beachside accommodations. Air-cooled and designed for comfort, these authentic island lodgings provide a truly immersive stay

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• Villa

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The Villa offers relaxed living and sleeping areas, with everything one would want from an extraordinary beach house, including an indoor aquarium, a variety of musical instruments, magnificent wine collection, glass rim-flow swimming pool, air-conditioned gym, library, including an extensive Ernest Hemingway book collection, and a wraparound dining area with its 180-degree view of the ocean. 

The five en-suite bedrooms are air-conditioned with king-size beds, and an idyllic island feel. 

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Highlights

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• Nestled within Tanzania's Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve
• Children of all ages are welcomed

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Amenities

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• Exclusive use of Thanda Island and the surrounding marine reserve
• Wifi
• Air conditioned
• Swimming pool
• Spa

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