Laba Grumeti Art Lodge: The Slow Safari Experience in the Serengeti
Nestled on a secluded hilltop in the western Serengeti National Park, Laba Grumeti Art Lodge provides an intimate escape for art and nature lovers.
Set away from other Laba Laba lodges, this secluded camp treats guests to elevated panoramic views across the rolling plains of the Grumeti ecosystem. This pristine wildlife and conservation area plays a crucial role in protecting the annual Great Migration route, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra pass through the western corridor of the Serengeti.
African Art Meets Luxury Safari Chic in Tanzania
Laba Grumeti Art Lodge is ideal for guests looking to combine a cultural and artistic environment with slow luxury safari experiences in Africa.
Featuring forty-six pieces of contemporary art from renowned African artists, Laba Grumeti Art Lodge embodies bold elegance with its artistic interpretation of wild Africa. When the lodge owners, Xavier Marie and Julie Brisson, discovered the stunning sculptures of South African artist Zizipho Poswa, they were inspired to incorporate local artistry into the soul of the lodge. As a result of their passion for art, the lodge functions as a living gallery, showcasing curated artworks from contemporary African artists, with special inspiration drawn from South African sculptor Zizipho Poswa’s large-scale totems. The lodge integrates art into its architecture and guest experiences, with luxury tented safari suites decorated with original art pieces, which are complemented by the Serengeti’s panoramic views.
Experience a Slow Luxury Safari in the Serengeti
Life is busy enough, which is why many of our clients are drawn to the serenity of a slow safari experience. Laba Grumeti Art Lodge is a trailblazer in mindful luxury safari experiences. The philosophy behind a slow safari is to experience Africa’s wilderness at a leisurely, immersive pace. In doing so, guests have time to focus on creating a deep connection with wildlife and local cultures, rather than rushing from one animal sighting to another. Slow safaris invite you to linger, observe and reflect in an unhurried and uncrowded environment that provides the space for your mind to wander and for greater appreciation of your surroundings.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge, Grumeti, Serengeti, Tanzania. Agency HKLM. Art Director: Paul Henriques. Stylist/Producer: Janine Fourie. Photographer: Mark Williams. 16/02/12.
Slow safaris enable guests to spend extended periods in the bush, absorbing the landscape and the subtle movements of animals, flora and fauna. Guests may also choose to spend more time on guided walks, birdwatching, or enjoying the serenity of the lodge over faster-paced game drives and activities.
Whether you are a family, a couple, a solo adventurer or newlywed honeymooners, the Laba Grumeti Art Lodge is the perfect choice for those who appreciate luxury, privacy, contemporary African art and immersive wildlife experiences. Grumeti has no crowds thanks to its carefully chosen, isolated location.
Luxury Tented Safari Suites with Vintage Charm
With only twelve tented suites, staying at Laba Grumeti Art Lodge invites you to feel as though you have the Serengeti to yourself. Every tent offers breathtaking views of the Grumeti Plains with floor-to-ceiling windows and private decks for prime wildlife viewing. Tents are designed with natural materials, where natural stone, wood and fabrics help you blend seamlessly with the landscape.
Singita Explore, Grumeti, Serengeti, Tanzania. Agency HKLM. Art Director: Paul Henriques. Stylist/Producer: Janine Fourie. Photographer: Mark Williams. 10/02/12.
Tents feature ceiling fans, WiFi, USB ports, luxury cotton satin bed linen and bath robes, indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub for unwinding after a long day exploring the wilderness. For larger groups or families, the family suite offers two large bedrooms which are connected by a joint living room.
Serengeti Safari Activities: Wildlife, Art and Wellness
Following the lodge’s slow safari ethos, activities at Laba Grumeti Art Lodge provide a unique combination of adventure, cultural immersion, artistic inspiration and relaxing wellness.
Game Driving and Walking Safaris
The lodge offers private game drives in Grumeti’s eco-conscious hybrid vehicles, which ensure guests are treated to an uncrowded safari experience that can accommodate personal interests and varied schedules. Guided walks (when conditions allow) are available for guests looking for an up-close wilderness experience. On foot, guides can highlight smaller details which may be missed when travelling by vehicle, such as animal tracks and smaller plant life. In addition, walking quietly disturbs animals less, which can lead to exceptional photographic opportunities.
Wellness in the Wilderness
Thanks to Laba Grumeti Art Lodge’s partnership with Healing Earth, an award-winning luxury African spa brand, guests can enjoy organic wellness treatments obtained from Africa’s rich natural resources. Healing Earth skincare products are made with pure, sustainably sourced ingredients for a luxurious, sensory connection to Africa’s natural healing traditions.
The lodge features a twenty-two metre infinity pool which is built into the ledge of the hilltop where the lodge is situated. The pool provides a serene space for guests to relax and enjoy panoramic views of the Serengeti between safari activities.
Singita Sabora Camp, Grumeti, Serengeti, Tanzania. Agency HKLM. Art Director: Paul Henriques. Stylist/Producer: Janine Fourie. Photographer: Mark Williams. 14/02/12.
View the Serengeti from a Hot Air Balloon
A hot air balloon ride is one of the best ways to view wildlife, as they are peaceful, non-intrusive and panoramic. Hot air balloons allow guests to see large herds of wildlife, such as wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and hippos from above, which reveals herd patterns and the scale of migrations in ways that ground safaris cannot. Anyone who has ever been on a balloon safari will tell you it is absolutely unforgettable. Rides are usually an extra activity and are subject to weather conditions, but should the moment be right, this is an unmissable way to watch herds interact.
Luxury Cuisine that Puts Your Health First
Laba Grumeti Art Lodge offers a dining experience that is deeply committed to health, sustainability and organic quality. The food served is largely organic, with most ingredients sourced from local farms. The owners of the lodge are committed to avoiding industrial agriculture practices that harm the environment and people’s health, ensuring that meals are free from artificial additives and harmful chemicals.
The lodge chef focuses on serving wholesome and delicious meals that align with the philosophy of responsible and healthy eating. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and fine dining dinners either indoors or under the starlit night on the veranda, accompanied by organic wines.
The culinary experience at Laba Grumeti Art Lodge is part of the broader commitment of Laba Laba to craft a high-quality, healthy and environmentally conscious luxury safari experience that combines art, nature and sustainability.
How to Get to Laba Grumeti Art Lodge
Guests usually fly into one of Tanzania’s main international airports, where domestic flights connect to the nearby Grumeti Airstrip. The lodge is then just a half-hour game drive away from the airstrip.
Staying at Laba Grumeti Art Lodge enables you to experience a truly slow and luxurious safari in the Serengeti, where art, nature and exclusivity come together. If you would like to plan a safari experience unlike any other in Tanzania, designed for travellers who value authenticity, artistry, and refined comfort, our passionate team of African safari specialists are happy to plan your next adventure!
