Game Drives

Journeying into the heart of Africa’s most untouched and remote wilderness areas, Singita’s twice-daily game drives present the opportunity for intimate connections with nature and discovering the raw beauty of the continent’s most magnificent creatures up close.

 

During your stay at Singita, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including cheetah, bearded wildebeest, Bat Eared fox, Maasai giraffe, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and the rare Colobus monkey.

 

When Is the Peak Time to See the Wildebeest Migration?

There is no real beginning or end to the wildebeest’s constant search for food and water. The only beginning is when calves are born – almost 400,000 wildebeest calves are born during a 6-week period usually between late January and mid-March. The migration path varies from year to year depending on weather and other environmental factors.

 

What Time of Year Can We See the Wildebeest Migration and in Which Area?

It's difficult to predict exactly where the migrating wildebeest will be in a given month because movements depend so much on weather patterns. Generally over the year the animals move from the wet southern and eastern plains of the Serengeti from November to March through the western and central region to the dryer north of the Serengeti National Park, both north and south of the Mara River, from the end of May through October.

 

The migration remains one of the musts on safari travellers’ bucket lists, and as such, camps and lodges situated in good proximity of the movement of game are in high demand. It’s worth noting however that, while there are certain highlights – such as significant river crossings – the Great Migration is an annual movement of game, rather than a single ‘event’ and takes place over a series of stages, and months as the herds move from and through the Serengeti, towards the Maasai Mara.

 

As such, there is game to be seen year round, depending on where the herds are in their journey. Our placement in the Serengeti means that the herds’ peak proximity to our lodges and camps occurs yearly between June and September. Due to demand in this season, the general guideline is to book approximately six to 12 months in advance of the time you want to visit.

 

Guided Safari Walks

Walking safaris are an incredible way to experience the bush up close and personal.

Your expert guide and tracker will accompany you as you track animals on foot through the wilderness and explore the magnificent plants and landscapes around you.

 

We suggest a minimum age of 15 years for this activity, but participation is at the discretion of your Field Guide.

 

Wine Experiences

Singita is recognised as one of Africa’s most influential collectors of wine, with an extensive cellar showcasing a premium selection of wines, including some of the continent’s most sought-after private reserves, including exclusive release, limited single vineyard and rare auction wines. It’s safe to say that wine is a key ingredient of the unique Singita experience.

 

Personalised wine tastings within the unique ambience of each lodge’s own temperature-controlled cellar are a true guest favourite, for connoisseurs and casual tasters alike. Singita’s experienced sommeliers are able to guide guests through a variety of wine styles, years and cultivars to find the wines most suited to their individual tastes.