Singita Mirele, Tanzania luxury lodge and safari review

Set on 350,000 acres that make up the Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania, Singita Mirele is redefining safari bushland aesthetics and setting a new precedent for contemporary African bushland design. Two years in the making, this 1,200 square foot buyout sanctuary sleeps 10 people and offers panoramic views of the Singita Serengeti Reserve, from hues and tones to iconic animals such as giraffes, lions, cheetahs and zebras. Featuring five distinctly inspired suites and spaces. And the rhinos – call it home. The South African-born pinnacle of luxury safari, the brand, thanks to founder Luke Bales, is an eco-friendly loyalist obsessed with its commitment to environmental protection and the brand’s guiding 100 Years of Purpose Manifesto. It has gathered a large number of followers.

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Adjacent to sister properties Singita Sabora and Singita Explore, this lodge is located in a secluded part of the Sasakwa Hills and is primarily the most unique, personal and private conservation possible in the Grumeti Reserve. It is specially created for the guest experience. Much of its success is due to its design. A sophisticated, contemporary mega-safari retreat with unparalleled views of the African Great Migration. South Africa-based HK Studio was responsible for the project and purposefully designed the entire villa in a way that minimizes visual, acoustic and physical barriers between guests and the bush.

“Milele’s design pillars are integral to the architectural structure,” says Megan Hesse, co-owner of HK Studio. “Minimizing the barriers between guests and the safari experience has always been essential to Mirele’s design. Every aspect, from the guest rooms to the outdoor spaces, has been carefully curated to give an ultra-luxury feel and create the best possible The clever use of geometric patterns, stones dug from the hills, and esoteric shapes also gave it a modern, contemporary luxury and inspired by the place. further enhances the osmotic relationship between noble Africans.

Many of the design cues are borrowed from the lodge’s neighboring landscape, helping to imbue the space with a homely yet expansive feel. Earth tones are combined with gentle grassy tones such as yellows, prints, greens and greys, and natural textures are paramount, designed not to block or draw back the view. Grass-woven wallpaper in all main rooms gives the impression of being immersed in a savannah grassland. Particularly at sunrise and sunset, the light refracts and reflects off the walls, creating a perfect geometric silhouette soirée. The effect is a symbiotic relationship between Mother Nature and design, giving each carefully selected room of the villa a 360-degree sense of immersion.

Furniture is designed by Anatomy and sourced from across Africa. Laurie Wid designed a cork-top chair in the crowded American style. A rotating top and two lampshades were also specially ordered for Mirele. The textured wool rug is the work of Hoffmann Rugs, and Marguerite Roux curated the villa’s artwork from across the continent. This includes a rare, specially commissioned color portrait by artist Trevor Steurman. Interior and exterior effects extend the traditional game drive experience with ambient power and aesthetics. Villa Manager Donna Lu says: “Everything from the napkins to the chairs to the tableware is designed to be touched and felt. Guests will feel like they are part of the savannah in every space.”

In every room, Africa’s creative energy and excellence is showcased through a full range of locally sourced style elements, created to celebrate the whole breathing and living spirit of the African continent. Textiles, linens, towels and throws from South Africa’s Plettenberg Bay. Marvin Jars pottery based in Cape Town. The artwork is spun from WomenCraft, a Fair Trade certified social enterprise in Tanzania, and uses gwenya glass sourced from across Swaziland. Other totems are works by Shanga, a collective near Arusha that highlights artists with disabilities, and Shanga incorporates the use of recycled materials in many of the villa’s vases and glassware. Biomimicry is at the heart of this ethos, with grooved and carved textures to evoke a feeling of being in the bush and a sense of place.

The rest of the retreat is very open to nature and is surrounded by canvas windows made to give Grumeti a keen perspective. The expansive indoor/outdoor lounge features a log fireplace, book-filled table, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an infinity deck complete with a telescope, hot tub, and pool table. All this alongside the traditional boma offers stunning views. , a cascading fountain and fire pit, a cozy movie room, an outdoor sala and the star of the show, and a huge infinity pool overlooking the great outdoors. savannah plains.

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