Grumeti Reserves Ltd operates across several concession areas which lie adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, forming an integral part of the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem, the home of the Great Migration.
The reserve was created by the Tanzanian government in 1994 in order to protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration and the indigenous biodiversity of this vast and important ecosystem.
In 2002, American philanthropist Paul Tudor Jones was granted the right to manage and conserve these concession areas and made it his personal mission to rehabilitate and restore the land to its former glory.
In 2006, Grumeti joined with world-renowned safari brand Singita as its hospitality partner. Dedicated to environmentally conscious hospitality, sustainable conservation and the empowerment of local communities, the Singita brand is highly acclaimed for its exceptional safari offering that creates truly life-changing experiences for guests, and in turn transforms lives, sustains conservation efforts and benefits surrounding communities.
Grumeti Reserves is recognised as a benchmark in ecotourism and with ever-increasing wildlife numbers, the area has become a safari destination that showcases the Serengeti as never before. In keeping with the company’s world-class operating standards and its deep commitment to skills development, local staff have become heroes of the guest experience – chefs, housekeepers, waiters, guides, and support staff, all trained and inspired to deliver a truly memorable guest experience.
12beds in 2004 |
144beds in 2024 |
Awards
International awards acknowledge the commitment of the Grumeti teams and shine a light both on Grumeti’s conservation work and its position as a leader in the tourism world, but more importantly on the Serengeti, encouraging travellers to visit Tanzania.
- Sasakwa Lodge named the World’s Leading Safari Lodge at the World Travel Awards 2023, 2022 and 2021
- Sabora Tented Camp selected as Best Adventure Getaway for 2022 at the Kiwi Collection Hotel Awards
- Sasakwa Lodge Hillside Suite awarded Top 100 suites in the World at the Elite Traveler Awards 2021
- Grumeti Reserves ranked 2nd place for Hotel of the Year at the 3rd annual Destination Deluxe Awards 2021
- Singita Grumeti Reserves was voted No.11 in Africa at the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
- Sabora Tented Camp was listed in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Hot List 2021
- Singita Grumeti Reserves voted as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World and one of the Top 10 Safari Lodges in Africa in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best List
"By investing in our communities and prioritising staff welfare, we create a future where growth, stability, and opportunity uplift us all.”
Martha Baare
