Singita comprises five luxury safari lodges in two South African game
reserves.
The Singita Private Game Reserve is located in the heart of the
world-renowned Sabi Sands, a vast expanse of pristine wild Africa that
thunders to the sound of the migrating herds.
Ebony Lodge exemplifies the traditional safari and the luxury of
colonial styling.
Boulders Lodge is the epitome of unperturbed refinement in
Africa. Thatch and coarse stone stacks against cool white,
leather, linen and highly shone floors.
Castleton Lodge, once the private home of the Bailles family, is
a quaintly opulent farmhouse lodge available for single groups
of up to twelve guests.
In the Kruger National Park's southeast, on the border with
Mozambique, Lebombo concession is pristine, unexplored expanse
of surreal flora, sweeping valleys and breathtaking splendour.
Lebombo Lodge is a tour de force of glass, water, steel and
timber with cliff-side lofts that are light and meditative.
Sweni Lodge combines dark timber, smooth textures, fine finishes
and vibrant flashes of avocado, kiwi and lime like slivers of
sunlight in the shade.
Singita Private Game Reserve - An unsurpassed location
The Singita Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of the Sabi
Sand Reserve, a world-renowned wildlife Mecca on South Africa's
glorious eastern escarpment, in the Province of Mpumulanga. Sabi
lies adjacent to the Kruger National Park, though no fences
exist between the two, allowing the animals free roam across the
wild expanses.
Wildest Africa Wildlife in the Sabi Sand Reserve lives up to its
international reputation. Abundant in the Big Five and myriad
smaller creatures, the reserve is bisected by the Sand River, an
important source of water and a consistent place of refuge on
the animals' endless migration. The lie of the land is perfectly
suited to game viewing. Groves of acacia thornveld, Marula trees
and flatcrowns give way to open expanses of grassland, where
zebra, antelope and wildebeest graze, ever wary of the threat of
the large cats. Drainage lines and dry river beds are leopard
territory, these majestic cats are often spotted poised in the
fork of a tree with a good vantage of the ground below.
Deposit A payment of 25% of the accommodation charge is required
upon receipt of confirmation voucher. Receipt of stipulated
deposit will confirm booking.
Suggested arrival time is after 12 noon with check-in from
13.00pm. Suites must be vacated by 11.00am for the convenience
of arriving guests. Late departure times can be arranged at the
lodge, subject to availability of suites.
Groups and
Incentives Kindly contact our Groups and Incentives Department at the
Cape Town office for details.
Catering
Requirements
Please inform Reservations of any special dietary requirements
and we will do our utmost to oblige.
Private Land
Rovers The
sole use of Land Rovers can be arranged upon request, subject to
availability, and will be at an additional charge.
Winter
Months (May to September, 3°C- 22°C / 37°F- 72°F) Very warm insulated parkas and scarves for the night
safaris. Light
sweaters, jeans and shorts for everyday wear
Summer Months (October to April, 15°C- 38°C / 59°F- 100°F)
Cool cotton clothing, T-shirts and shirts (preferably in neutral
colours)
Jeans or trousers for evening wear (temperatures can drop to
around 18°C / 64°F)
Tariffs Exclude Telephone calls and boutique purchases.
Champagne
Transfers to and from the lodges.
Health spa treatments.
Use of a private Land Rover.
Facilities
at Each Lodge (Sabi Reserve) Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the Sand
River, bar area and open boma, gymnasium, health spa, library,
wine cellar and swimming pools
Facilities at
each lodge (Lebombo Concession)
Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the N'wanetsi /
Sweni Rivers, bar area and open boma, gymnasium and health spa,
library with internet facilities, wine cellar and swimming pool.
Activities
Early morning game drives; afternoon into spotlit evening
game drives in open Land Rovers; guided bush walks, seasonal and
community tours.
Internet, satellite TV and fax facilities are available to our
guests at all lodges.
Children and
Extra beds We
regret that we are unable to accommodate children under 10 years
of age unless either lodge is block-booked by the same group or
family. Children under 12 sharing with adults: less 50% of
tariff, only if the lodge is block-booked. Extra beds in the
suites cannot be provided.
The seasons at Singita November through December
Our summer months are very hot and humid with either continual
rains or very typically afternoon thundershowers which generally
clear before the game drives depart. Lots of young animals are
born during this time notably the Impala lambs, which are
beautiful but vulnerable to predators.
January to
March These are normally drier months with very hot days. There
are lots of beautiful migratory birds during this Summer period.
Early morning drives with early returns to escape the heat, are
typical.
Please remember to bring hats, sunscreen and to take malaria
prophylaxis (see our note on Malaria precautions, which we
recommend be taken throughout the year) as well as rain
protection gear (we do provide ponchos). Please note umbrellas
are not taken on the game drives when it's raining.
April The
vegetation starts changing from thick lush green bush to a
slightly sparser browning bush during this Autumn period. The
temperatures start cooling down at night but daytime is still
warm. Potential scattered thundershowers can be experienced in
the afternoons.
May to June
Cold temperatures are experienced at night and at dawn
during our winter months. Warm clothing is recommended such as
gloves, scarves, beanies (knitted caps) and insulated jackets.
Large herds of elephants start moving back into the area. The
vegetation becomes totally brown and trees start losing leaves.
Visibility during drives is enhanced due to sparser vegetation.
The N'wanetsi River becomes a major game attraction
July to
September
This period is very dry in the bush with very cold night
temperatures and therefore chilly during the early morning and
late afternoon game drives. Game viewing is generally fantastic
as the visibility is good and the game is concentrated around
any water source. September to October Spring is the height of the dry season boasting hot dry
winds and colourless, sparse vegetation. Because the rivers and
dams are low, high concentrations of game can be viewed at these
areas and game viewing in general is very good. The first rains
may start towards the end of October and the signs of spring and
a new wet season are evident.