A Natural Continuation in the Okavango Delta

Overview

Opening in 2026, Elela is Singita's year-round Okavango Delta retreat, created as a place of rest and restoration that immerses guests in the Delta's diverse landscape and abundant life.

Elela, meaning water in Swahili, is an exclusive-use camp nestled along a tranquil river corridor in Tanzania's iconic Serengeti. This intimate four-tent sanctuary represents the pinnacle of private safari luxury, offering discerning travelers an untouched wilderness experience where the rhythms of nature unfold undisturbed. The camp's sophisticated design seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with the raw beauty of the African landscape, featuring expansive tents adorned with handcrafted furnishings, private plunge pools overlooking the river, and outdoor showers beneath ancient baobab trees. Guests at Elela enjoy unparalleled game viewing opportunities from the comfort of their secluded decks, where elephant herds frequently pass and hippos grunt their evening chorus from the water below. The camp's dedicated staff of expert guides and butlers provide impeccable service, ensuring every detail of the stay is meticulously curated. Culinary experiences showcase the finest East African ingredients, with bush dinners served beneath star-lit skies and intimate picnics arranged in secluded river glades. The surrounding Serengeti plains offer extraordinary wildlife encounters, from the great migration's thundering hooves to solitary leopards draped across riverine fig trees. Activities include guided game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles, romantic hot air balloon safaris at dawn, and immersive nature walks that reveal the smaller wonders of this pristine ecosystem. Elela represents Singita's commitment to conservation and community partnership, with every stay directly supporting local initiatives and wildlife protection efforts. This is not merely a safari camp—it is a private realm where water brings life to all who gather here, where ancient traditions meet modern luxury, and where memories are forged that transcend time itself.