We flew to the Grumeti reserve in Tanzania which forms part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem. We headed to Singita Sabora Tented Camp, an outstanding property steeped in character!
We were in the midst of the African wilderness with 5-star service and luxurious accommodation, with the added thrill of knowing there isn’t much separating the comfort inside from the wildlife outside as there’s no fencing. The food and complimentary wine served was fabulous!
As we entered the lodge, we were greeted by the sight of a pride of lions sitting under the tree outside one of the guest tents! Spellbound at their proximity, we couldn’t take our eyes off them while we devoured a fantastic lunch on the deck.
That afternoon we were fortunate to see some amazing wildlife. Across grasslands that stretch to distant horizons, we were amongst wildlife of every description. We spied lions galore, big prides with their cubs within a couple of feet of our jeep. We were fortunate to see a lioness nursing her two cubs and watching the bigger cubs playing with the smaller ones as if they were toys. I enjoyed just observing their shenanigans!
The next morning, our guide Edward stopped our jeep just short of a herd of elephants drinking water from a watering hole. It was comical seeing the baby elephant trying to retain the water in his trunk while trying to drink it. As they glided silently through the grass it felt like we were in the midst of them. Sitting silently among these gentle giants was a fantastic feeling ! When one of the big elephants came literally to our jeep, we were rooted to our seats in nervous silence.
At dusk, we came upon a male lion sleeping. He woke up with a stretch and a huge yawn. It was as if we were destined to experience this beautiful moment !As he got up to walk, we drove alongside him and heard his mighty roar! It’s unlike anything one can imagine. The sound is loud, ear-splitting and downright terrifying but the moment itself is so majestic, it should definitely be on everyone’s bucket lists!
The landscape in the Serengeti is beautiful, with vibrant energy and wildlife second to none. Waking to another glorious African Sunrise and gazing at the Serengeti expanse is truly one of the best experiences in the world. Although we got only two nights at the Singita Sabora camp, it was a unique experience and truly the essence of high-end glamping! Definitely a luxurious ‘Out of Africa experience’ not to be missed!