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Singita Tanzania Horseback Safari

Singita Tanzania Horseback Safari - Guided horseback safari in the Grumeti Reserve, on the western corridor of the Serengeti for a unique safari experience on exclusive use basis.

Situated in over 340,000 acres of exclusive use concession in the Serengeti, Singita Grumeti Reserves will offer Africa’s most exclusive mobile-tented safari experience on horseback. The Singita equestrian mobile safaris will take guests on a journey of exploration to some of the Reserve’s most remote and romantic sites.

Distinguishing features:
The mobile camps only operate within Singita Grumeti Reserves. There are no set camp sites; the best location is selected in terms of game viewing and scenery for the time of the year.
The camp comes with the service of a private game viewer for game drives and will be hosted by our equestrian specialists, private guide, chef and camp staff.
Guests will be accommodated at one of the permanent Singita Grumeti Reserves lodges for 2 nights while the camp moves location.
Each of the six tents is appointed to Singita standards with separate en-suite facilities.
The itinerary will be tailored to the group’s needs.
Access via the Singita Sasakwa airstrip.

Exclusive Use Singita Tanzania riding safaris are available for a minimum of 2 people for 2 nights in any one mobile location.
Each itinerary will be individually tailored in line with guests’ personal interests, preferred safari activities and the amount of time the guests would like to spend in the saddle.

2012 Rates*:
Mobile Tented Camp Per adult per night Per child per night
01 Jan – 15 Jan
01 June – 31 Aug
16 Dec – 31 Dec
US$1300 US$650
16 Jan – 31 May
01 Sep – 31 Oct
01 Dec – 15 Dec
US$925 US$462.50

Rates are:
Exclusive of Government of Tanzania Wildlife Fees of US$50 per person per night.
Quoted per person per night based on a minimum of two adults and maximum of eight riders.
Quoted in US Dollars (US$) and subject to change.
Inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

A minimum stay of two nights is required in any one mobile location.
Between mobile camp locations a minimum stay of two nights is required at one of the permanent Singita Grumeti Reserves lodges, at the ruling rate.
Single supplement only applies if three singles or more are booked. Tariff is the sharing rate plus a surcharge of 25% per person.
Children of all ages are welcome and bookings are subject to availability. In the interest of safety, participation of children in any game activities is at the discretion of their guide. When booking a double room, children 18 and under pay 50%.
Each of the mobiles will have the use of a private game viewer for game drives and be hosted by a an equestrian guide, camp host, chef and camp staff.

Tariffs include :
Luxurious accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, teas, coffees.
Private Land Rover, equestrian guide, camp host, chef, camp staff, horses and tack.
All drinks, including wines, spirits and liqueurs (excluding connoisseur wines and Champagne).
Return surface transfers from the Sasakwa airstrip.

Tariffs exclude:
Government of Tanzania Wildlife Fees of US$50 per person per night, purchases from The Singita Shop, connoisseur wines and Champagne, air transfers to and from the lodges, health spa facilities and services.

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An example Singita Tanzania horseback safari itinerary
Day 1:
2pm Arrive at Singita Sasakwa Lodge, check in and relax.
3.30pm  Visit the stables for afternoon tea followed by a briefing on the afternoon ride. Depart on a 2 hour ride to ensure riders are comfortable with the selection of horse and tack. Return to the stables for sundowners and snacks and a chat about the following days riding and expectations.
8pm Dinner at the lodge.
Day 2:
7.30am Depart from the lodge and ride across the wide open plains with a short stop along the way for a leg stretch and snack.
12pm Arrive at the mobile camp in time for a shower before lunch followed by a welcome siesta.
3.30pm Enjoy afternoon tea before setting out on an afternoon activity of either a short ride around the camp or a game drive.
7pm Return to camp to freshen up and relax around the fire before dinner while reliving the days adventures.
Day 3:
6.30am An early morning wake up with tea and coffee brought to the tent. Watch the sunrise while you enjoy a light breakfast of cereals, toast, muffins and fresh fruit.
7am Set off to explore the area for 5 hours with a short snack and leg stretch along the way.
12pm Return to camp for a well earned lunch.
3.30pm Enjoy afternoon tea before setting out on the afternoon activity. This is a short ride for approximately 1.5 hours around the camp enjoying the evening light. The ride ends with sundowners and snacks in the bush near to camp. The horses are returned to camp by the staff. Guests also have a game drive option and horses and game viewers can meet up at the sundowner location.
7pm Guests are driven back to the mobile camp in time for showers before dinner.
Day 4:
6.30am An early morning wake up with tea and coffee brought to the tent. Watch the sunrise while you enjoy a light breakfast of cereals of toast, muffins and fresh fruit.
7am Set off to Singita Faru Faru Lodge. This is a long morning ride as there is a lot of ground to cover.
1pm The ride ends with a bush brunch/lunch near Faru Faru and the horses are taken back to Faru Faru by staff.
2pm After lunch the guests will be transferred to Faru Faru by game viewer. Due to the longer morning ride there will be no riding in the afternoon to allow the horses to rest. Afternoon activities available include time in the spa, a game drive or relaxing by the pool overlooking the waterhole.
3.30pm Afternoon Tea will be available and an optional game drive / bush walk.
7pm Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and snacks around the fire.
8pm Dinner at the lodge.
Day 5:
7.30am Depart Singita Faru Faru Lodge and explore the riverine area around the lodge. The ride is around 4.5 hours with a short break to stretch legs and enjoy a packed snack.
12pm Return to Singita Faru Faru Lodge for lunch and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. There will be no riding in the afternoon to allow the horses to rest. Afternoon activities available may include time in the spa, a game drive or relaxing by the pool overlooking the waterhole.
3.30pm Afternoon Tea will be available at the lodge & and an optional game drive/bush walk.
7pm Enjoy relaxing and well earned pre dinner drinks and snacks around the fire.
8pm Dinner at the lodge.
Day 6:
7am Depart Faru Faru and ride out towards the second location for the mobile camp site. Enjoy a packed snack stop along the way.
12pm Arrive at the new mobile site in time for a shower before lunch.
3.30pm The afternoon activity is a short ride 1.5 hours around the area, enjoying the evening light. Alternatively an evening game drive, returning to camp in to freshen up and enjoy a drink at the fireside before dinner.
Day 7:
6.30am An early morning wake up with tea and coffee brought to the tent. Watch the sunrise while you enjoy a light breakfast of cereals, toast, muffins and fresh fruit.
7am Set off to explore the area for approximately 5 hours with a short break for a leg stretch and snack on the trail.
12pm End the ride at a bush brunch/lunch site. Guests enjoying a leisurely meal and then transferred to the mobile camp in a game viewer. The horses return to camp with the staff.
3.30pm The afternoon activity is a short ride 1.5 hours around the area enjoying the evening light. The ride ends with sundowners and snacks in the bush near to camp and the horses are returned to camp by the staff.
7pm Guests are driven back to camp in time for showers before dinner.
Day 8:
6.30am An early morning wake up with tea and coffee brought to the tent. Watch the sunrise while you enjoy a light breakfast of cereals, toast, muffins and fresh fruit.
7am Guests depart directly from the mobile camp to Sasakwa airstrip for departure. If guests are departing later, they can enjoy a short morning ride before departure.

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