EXCLUSIVE: Idris and Sabrina Elba Honeymooned In Safari Bliss At One Of The World's Best Hotels

By Paula Rogo · Updated October 23, 2020

Idris Elba and his beautiful wife Sabrina Dohwre brought their love back to Africa, choosing to spend their honeymoon in the stunning Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

After saying “I do” in a romantic three-day ceremony in Morocco —and hitting up the Met Gala soon after — the newlyweds jetted to the East African nation for an eco-friendly safari honeymoon at the award-winning Singita Grumeti lodges. Grumeti is located in northern Tanzania and spans 350,000 acres of untouched wilderness that is home to countless African wildlife.

The Elbas stayed at two locations: the Singita Sasakwa and Singita Faru Faru lodges, a source tells ESSENCE.

Both Idris and Sabrina shared several photos on Instagram, giving glimpses into their time in the African paradise.

The Singita brand is well-known for its conservation wildlife efforts, while also offering unparalleled glamour in the wild. Not only has Singita Grumeti won Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel award multiple times, but the lodges are also a favorite of animal-lover Ellen DeGeneres.

The Elbas were recently chosen to cover British Vogue‘s July bridal issue.

Check out the stunning Singita Grumeti lodges.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Singita Sasakwa Lodge is built in the style of a stately Edwardian manor house with nine private cottages and a villa, each with a private infinity pool.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

With a sense of grandeur woven throughout the turn of-the-century manor house and private cottages with a blend of authentic European style and typical East African influences, this is a place that holds special appeal for those with a passion for refined splendour.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

From the vantage point of Sasakwa Hill, panoramic views of the Serengeti plains merge with the horizon and provide a sense of immense space and freedom.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

The hotel’s gorgeous decor brings you back to a different time.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

A honeymooner’s dream.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

The view from the spacious veranda surrounding the lodge is almost endless across the Serengeti plains to the distant horizon.

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The Elbas

The newlyweds learned more about Singita’s strong commitment to wildlife conservation.

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The Luscious Serengeti

A trio of zebra march across the great plains of the Serengeti at Singita Grumeti Reserve.

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Sabrina Dhowre Elba

Idris captured his gorgeous bride while out on Safari.

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The Serengeti wildlife

These lionesses find the shade of a tree in the hot African sun on the Singita Grumeti Reserve in the heart of the Serengeti.

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Sabrina Dhowre Elba

The new Mrs. Elba is ready to hit the road for a safari adventure.

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Singita Faru Faru Lodge is inspired by the fusion of traditional African craft with Danish simplicity.”

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge Suite

The main living and dining areas are more expansive to create cool retreats.

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Sabrina Dhowre Elba

A portrait of the bride on her honeymoon.

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge

A lush retreat in the wilderness.

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Singita Faru Faru Lodge

The revitalized lodge boasts a back-to-basics color palette of bone, ivory, nude and clay, perfectly combining rustic and real bush appeal brushed over with a fresh and clean-lined modernity allowing animals and nature to take center stage.