Overview
Overlooking a busy waterhole beside the Grumeti River, Faru Faru is a contemporary African lodge in Singita's 350,000-acre private reserve, designed around natural light, relaxed luxury and restorative wilderness living.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge, named for the Swahili word meaning rhino, celebrates the magnificent creatures that roam the distinctive landscapes of Tanzania's Grumeti Reserve. This refined nine-suite retreat occupies a prime position along a rocky ridge overlooking the vast savanna, offering guests commanding views across one of East Africa's most exclusive wildlife territories. The lodge's architecture masterfully integrates contemporary design with traditional African building techniques, featuring stone and thatch structures that echo the timeless beauty of the landscape while providing every modern comfort demanding travelers expect. Suites are havens of sophisticated safari elegance, with climate-controlled bedrooms, expansive viewing decks with private plunge pools, and outdoor showers set within intimate garden courtyards. The culinary program showcases the finest seasonal ingredients, with produce sourced from Singita's own organic gardens and wines selected from an award-winning cellar housing exceptional South African and international labels. Faru Faru's location within the Grumeti Reserve places guests in one of Tanzania's most successful conservation landscapes, where black rhinos have been carefully protected and thrive under the reserve's vigilant stewardship. Guided game drives in custom Land Cruisers reveal exceptional wildlife encounters, from tower of giraffes gracefully navigating the acacia woodlands to lion prides feasting on recent kills. The lodge's wellness centre offers transformative treatments inspired by African healing traditions, while the interactive kitchen invites guests to learn the secrets of traditional Tanzanian cuisine. Faru Faru Lodge delivers an authentic safari experience infused with the spirit of the noble rhino—powerful, ancient, and enduring.