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East African safari experience, Singita – a South Africa’s safari brand, has undertaken a number of new developments at its Singita Grumeti Reserves in Tanzania. The exclusive 350,000-acre reserve is located on the Western corridor of the Serengeti. Three new suites are currently being added at Singita Grumeti’s flagship Sasakwa lodge, while at Singita Faru Faru lodge, a two-bedroom unit, as well as two new suites are under construction and are due for completion in February 2009.

In addition, stables are also being built at Faru Faru to facilitate the introduction of Singita’s first overnight horseback safaris, which will be on offer to experienced riders from mid-2009.

One of the distinctive attractions at Singita Grumeti Reserves is its Equestrian Centre, located at Sasakwa Lodge. Here, a diverse range of horses are stabled, including South African Boerperde. The new facility has also resulted in the introduction of a three-night horseback safari for experienced riders.

With accommodation provided at Sasakwa and Faru Faru, experienced riders will be accompanied by seasoned Singita guides through the vast, game-rich plains. Two new double or twin suites and a two-bedroom unit with cool, relaxed interiors will augment the current six suites at Singita Faru Faru, which will at completion accommodate a total of 21 guests.

For families or groups traveling together, the new two-bedroom unit with its private pool may be booked along with the two new suites as a “lodge within a lodge” to accommodate up to eight guests in complete privacy, overlooking a watering hole and the Grumeti River. At flagship Singita Sasakwa lodge the three new suites will boast their own private rim-flow swimming pools.

Each suite will display typical African influences with touches of wood, leather and grass, alongside crisp linens, imported chandeliers and exotic furniture. Singita Sasakwa is a member of Relais & Chateaux and currently accommodates 28 guests, which will increase to 34 beds with the addition of the three new suites.

Plans are also being finalized to increase the number of luxury tents at Singita’s third lodge within the Grumeti Reserves, Sabora Tented Camp.

For more information, email Reservations@singita.co.za , 011-27-21-683-3424 or visit www.singita.com