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Sustainability is key to the future of preserving and protecting large tracts of land in Africa. It is a combination of guests staying at our lodges, together with partnerships on various different levels, that enables us to pursue our vision.– Luke Bailes

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SINGITA IS COMMITTED TO SAVING AFRICA’S WILDERNESS

We’ve been preserving African wilderness for the past two decades. Through an exceptional safari experience with 12 award-winning lodges and camps across South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, Singita is able to partially fund the protection and preservation of over a million acres of pristine land and existing wildlife populations, as well as helping to create economic independence within local communities surrounding the reserves.

Travellers choose to stay at Singita because of the expansive space and beauty of the reserves, limited guest and vehicle numbers, extraordinarily consistent game viewing and the exceptional care that is taken of each guest during their stay. When guests depart after a Singita safari, they are transformed for life, satisfied in the knowledge that they’ve made a contribution to the legacy of Africa.

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CONSERVATION AS A WAY OF LIFE

Built upon a 100-year purpose to preserve and protect African wilderness for future generations, Singita has been championing conservation in Africa from the very beginning. We achieve this with large-scale projects in wildlife management and protection, reserve and ecosystem integrity, sustainable tourism practices and community development.

Through a sustainable conservation model that helps balance tourism with conservation in all regions in which we operate, Singita’s ethos of

“touching the earth lightly” is no longer just a forward-thinking principle; it is imperative to our survival, and that of the land, wildlife and communities under our care.

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Inspired by the fusion of traditional African craft with a Danish simplicity, Singita Faru Faru Lodge has been re-imagined within its wilderness setting in the Serengeti.

The main living and dining areas are moreexpansive, with new enclosed dining and lounge areas creating cool places of retreat. An interactive kitchen adds a new dynamic to the dining experience, while open seating areas will have been pulled forward for closer engagement with nature.

New central areas, including a Singita signature ‘bar-deli’ encourage guests to come together to drink, eat and enjoy the breath-taking views.

Shaped organically with its main focus on the waterhole, the new architecture makes a bold, but magical statement enhanced by the creative use of locally sourced natural materials.

The revitalised lodge boasts a back-to-basics colour palette of bone, ivory, nude and clay, perfectly combining rustic and real bush appeal brushed over with a fresh and clean-lined modernity allowing animals and nature to take centre stage.

WELCOME TO SINGITA FARU FARU LODGE

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THE FARU FARU LODGE EXPERIENCE

Exciting activit ies• Daily morning and afternoon game drives with your field guide.

Afternoon drives conclude with a spot-lit evening return to reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa.

• For the adventurers, there are walking safaris (for guests 16 and older).

• Stargazing, swimming and board games can be arranged.• Join in a community visit – it is the perfect way to experience Tanzanian

culture and learn about the positive impact that tourism has made in the region.

AccommodationSingita Faru Faru Lodge has 9 suites in total. • 7 x 1-bedroom suites• 1 x family suite (2 bedrooms, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children)• 1 x 2-bedroom suite (ideal for 4 adults, also includes a private

infinity pool)

A unique game viewing experienceDuring your stay you are likely to see a great variety of wildlife including:

• bat-eared fox• buffalo• cheetah• Colobus monkey• eland• elephant• gazelle

• leopard• lion• Maasai giraffe• topi• wildebeest• zebra

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PREPARING FOR YOUR JOURNEY

Your packing guideCotton clothing in neutral colours such as green, khaki and grey is recommended for game drives and bush walks. It is advisable to avoid white and dark colours as they tend to attract bugs. If it rains during a game drive, waterproof ponchos will be provided. No formal wear is required at any of our lodges.

Use the weather as your guide:• October – April: Casual summer clothing (shorts and lightweight

shirts) with a warm jersey or sweater for the cooler morning and evening temperatures.

• May – September: Casual lightweight clothing with a very warm parka or windbreaker jacket for the very cold mornings and nights.

To ensure a comfortable safari experience, we recommend that you bring the following:• Comfortable walking or track shoes, or hiking boots for walks as well

as sandals to wear around the lodge. • Activewear if you plan on using the gym facilities.• A swimming costume or bathing suit, sun block, sun hat, sunglasses,

lip balm, mosquito repellent. (Lip balm and insect repellent will be provided, but if you prefer a particular brand, you are welcome to bring it along.)

• Video camera, camera, binoculars and extra memory cards.

Health requirementsPlease consult your doctor or physician before travelling: • Singita Faru Faru Lodge is situated in a malaria-risk area; it is

therefore essential that you consult your medical practitioner regarding anti-malaria requirements prior to your trip.

• Vaccinations: Guests are strongly advised to check the latest information with regard to vaccinations for Travel to Tanzania with their local travel clinic or travel agent.

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Location of Singita Grumeti [A]Spanning over 350,000 acres of untouched wilderness, Singita Grumeti is located in northern Tanzania, forming part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem. Singita Grumeti offers visitors a front row seat to the Great Migration as well as countless other wildlife experiences all year around. With a landscape that combines grassy plains with riverine forests and thorny scrubland, the area is home to a huge variety and vast numbers of big game and other iconic African animals.

OUR LOCATION Location of Singita Faru Faru Lodge [B]This riverside lodge is built on a gently sloping hill, perfectly positioned on the renowned migratory route – a place where you can quite literally, expect the unexpected. Informal, unconventional and surprising at every turn, Singita Faru Faru Lodge is a mix of contemporary, organic style and the quirky practicality of a traditional botanist’s camp. Such close proximity to the river and the plains affords guests the unique opportunity to experience a very close interaction with the wilderness.

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Mwanza

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Namanga

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Lobo Airstrip

Sasakwa Airstrip

Kogatende Airstrip

Tarime Airstrip

Lamai Airstrip

Mwiba Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater LodgeLegendary Lodge

Little Chem Chem

Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Seronera

Four Seasons Lodge

Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp

Bateleur Camp

Gira�e Manor

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Mara Plains Camp

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Singita Sabora Tented Camp

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Singita Sasakwa LodgeSingita Faru Faru Lodge

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Punda Maria Gate

Crocodile Bridge Gate

Pafuri Gate

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Tsendze

Malelane

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Bateleur

Olifants

Shimuweni

Lower Sabi

Shingwedzi

Berg-en-dal

Pretoriuskop

Mopani

Sirheni

Punda Maria

Singita Ebony LodgeSingita Boulders Lodge

Singita Castleton

Singita Lebombo LodgeSingita Sweni Lodge

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Singita Boulders Lodge

Singita Castleton

Camp Jabulani

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La Residence

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Birkenhead House

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By airWe can arrange scheduled flights or private charters. All flights land at the Singita Sasakwa airstrip. For detailed information and bookings, please contact Singita Reservations.• On scheduled flights, the weight of luggage

is restricted to 15 kg (44 lb) for checked baggage.

• On arrival, guests are met by a Singita staff member and driven to Faru Faru Lodge (45 to 60 min).

• Private aircraft pilots land at their own risk and must adhere to strict aviation protocols.

Flight duration• Kilimanjaro – Singita: approximately

1 hour 15 minutes (if direct)• Arusha – Singita: approximately 1 hour

(if direct)

GETTING TO SINGITA FARU FARU LODGE

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A LUXURY EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF AFRICA

Every creature comfort is taken care of with these great amenities and services:

• Singita Boutique & Gallery. • Pamper treatments available at the spa or

in your room. • Two swimming pools in the main lodge

area.• A gym with basic fitness equipment.• A television in the lounge tent of the camp.• Complimentary internet access (WiFi).

Due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.

• Mobile phone signal available but it is very limited.

• Electricity supply is 220V AC. Converters are also available. Hair dryers are supplied in each suite.

• Children of all ages are most welcome and we offer activities tailor-made for families. In the interest of safety, childrens’ participation in game activities will be at the discretion of your guide.

• Halaal food is available – please book in advance.

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WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE

Best t ime to go on safari East Africa is equatorial, so the climate is fairly constant, making Singita Grumeti a perfect year-round destination. The Green Season, from November to May, offers long warm days with short downpours of rain transforming the landscape to lush green teeming with diverse wildlife. From June to October is traditionally the migration season and days are warm, sunny and dry.

Average Seasonal temperature ranges

Spring (Sept - Nov) Autumn (March - May)Low 20 °C / 68 °F Low 22 °C / 72 °FHigh 30 °C / 86 °F High 31 °C / 88 °F

Summer (Dec - Feb) Winter (June - Aug)Low 23 °C / 73 °F Low 18 °C / 64 °FHigh 31 °C / 88 °F High 29 °C / 84 °F

The above temperatures are monthly averages.

The actual daily temperatures may differ from these.

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THE FINER DETAILS

Our tariffs include• Luxurious en-suite accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner

daily, all drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne).

• Land Cruiser safaris and bush walks accompanied by an experienced guide.

• Return road transfers between the Sasakwa airstrip and the lodge.• Telephone calls.• Laundry service.

Our tariffs exclude• French Champagne.• Air transfers to and from the lodge.• Transport to and from Singita Grumeti or Singita Lamai. Please see

our flights & access documentation.• Any day trips or transfers from Singita Grumeti into the Serengeti

National Park.• Spa treatments.• Certain special meal requests.• Purchases from the Singita Boutique & Gallery.• Wildlife fee or park fee.• Tourism Development Levy.

Check-in /check-out t imes and lodge closure• The lodge is open year-round.• Check-in time: 13h00.• Check-out time: 11h00.

Payment optionsWe accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards.

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This is a place where putting one’s feet up and ‘living in the now’ is achieved without any persuasion, especially while lounging around sandy river banks. Use this down-to-earth lodge as a base to connect freely with the environment.

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Tel +27 21 683 [email protected]

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14 lodges and camps across 5 regions in Africa South Africa • Kruger National Park: Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges• Sabi Sand: Singita Castleton, Boulders and Ebony LodgesTanzania• Grumeti: Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp, Faru Faru Lodge, Serengeti House and Explore• Lamai: Singita Mara River Tented CampZimbabwe• Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve: Singita Pamushana LodgeRwanda• Volcanoes National Park: Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House

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