Singita
Singita Sasakwa Lodge features nine private cottages and a villa, each with its own infinity pool. Offering an unmatched vantage point of the endless grasslands, the lodge balances refined splendor and old-world sophistication with casual luxury. This quintessential East African safari experience is enhanced by magical al fresco dinners in the courtyard under Africa’s starlit night sky, with the vast Serengeti plains beckoning below. Guests have a front-row seat to the prolific wildlife in the 350,000-acre private Singita Grumeti Reserve.
The lodge’s grand entrance leads to elegant rooms of generous proportions, wide wraparound verandas and rolling lawns. The traditional glamour of Venetian mirrors, cut-glass crystal, silver candelabras and antiques are combined with animal hides, local artefacts and tribal cushions.
From elegant afternoon teas on the veranda to wine-paired dinners on the lawn, every experience is memorable and overflowing with special details. A spa, gym and tennis courts provide a multitude of activities in between game drives.
Singita Serengeti House, offering a refined yet luxuriously comfortable experience, this contemporary African home on the slopes of Sasakwa Hill was designed for exclusive use. It boasts uninterrupted views over the Serengeti plains and outdoor dining decks provide ideal vantage points from where to observe the daily wildlife activity at the busy waterhole nearby.
Serengeti House allows families or friends the opportunity and space to enjoy shared experiences in nature. It caters for discerning travelers seeking privacy and flexibility and all itineraries, activities and meals are tailor-made as guests decide on the day-to-day pace of their vacation. The full staff complement ensures that every need is catered for intuitively and includes a Field Guide, chef and host.
Each of the four suites feature serene views, spacious en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private terraces. Laid back luxury sets the tone in the spacious in- and outdoor living areas and features include a modern eat-in kitchen, media room, fitness centre, fire pit, outdoor sala and 25-metre lap pool.
Singita Explore Grumeti features custom-designed tents with functional luxury touches, exclusive settings in the Serengeti and a true escape from modern-day distractions, immersing guests in an authentic wilderness experience unlike any other.
The camp accommodates a maximum of six tented suites catering for families or friends, and is pitched and set up based on the requirements of each booking. The full staff complement includes a private Field Guide, chef and host, ensuring that activities, game drives and mealtimes can be arranged entirely according to guests’ preference.
Explore seamlessly embodies the essence of classic safari adventures, interpreted with contemporary tastes in mind. Campaign-style furniture and durable canvas, leather and chrome elements echo the textures and tones of the natural surrounds.
The wilderness offer includes dining under the stars, sleeping under canvas, cooling off in the camp’s inviting plunge pool and a level of closeness to nature that heightens the sights, sounds and smells of the bush.
Singita Faru Faru embodies a fresh take on African bush appeal and ushers in a new era of luxury wilderness safaris. Its contemporary African décor and design and close-up views of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River invite continuous connections with nature, while vast outdoor decks, an interactive kitchen and multiple airy enclaves for dining and drinks add personality to every culinary moment. The café-style bar at the heart of the lodge hums with a subtle sparkle that spills over to the pool area and fire pit, making for magical evenings under starlit skies.
Undiluted natural light and breathtaking views over the river and savanna plains flow seamlessly into Faru Faru’s airy bedroom suites, where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease. A pale-on-pale colour palette is beautifully offset by the soothing hues of winter grasses and pink river clay, while wide, oversized windows open up to welcome the natural surrounds inside.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge is the most modern of three Singita Grumeti Reserves lodges. Suites are spacious and they seem to breath by themselves, no doubt aided by the large electronic windows that open at the touch of a button (technology in the African bush is so much more impressive than technology in the city).
Singita Sabora Tented Camp Grumeti
Situated in Northern Tanzania, in the Grumeti Reserve bordering on Serengeti National Park. Singita Sabora Tented Camp evokes a romantic feel for guests. Sipping sun downers overlooking the waterhole in the middle of the Serengeti plains, you never know what you might see. The vast Singita Grumeti Concession spans 140, 000 hectares of relatively untouched wilderness for you to explore during your stay here.
Reminiscent of a bygone era, Sabora Tented Camp dishes up lavish doses of romance, exploration and intrigue. Creating the feel of a lavish tent, each canvas cocoon offers opulent luxury complete with antique mahogany travel chests, Persian rugs and silk curtains. Sip sun downers on the deck and gaze over the waterhole – you never know what you might see.
At Sabora, we delight in creating delicious feasts using locally grown organic produce, coupled with vintage wines, in surprise settings. Imagine dining beneath a lamp-lit acacia or under the boughs of a large ‘Sausage’ tree, with starlit skies and the distant chorus of nocturnal creatures.
Singita Mara River Tented Camp Lamai
Located on a dramatic river bend in the remote Lamai triangle in Tanzania, this permanent tented camp is a modern take on the classic East African safari.
Singita Mara River Tented Camp consciously seeks to eliminate the unnecessary use of energy and non-biodegradable materials. In keeping with this philosophy, it operates off the grid and relies entirely on a custom-designed solar system for its power and the use of recycled and natural materials wherever possible.
Functional design elements and airy spaces encourage guests to continuously connect with nature, allowing for complete relaxation and an authentic sense of peace and calm.
The untouched wilderness in northern Tanzania includes access to some of the world’s most prized and private game-viewing opportunities, including breathtaking views of the renowned migratory route traversed annually by more than a million wildebeest.
Singita Pamushana Lodge has eight elegant suites all with private plunge pools, is set within the 130,000-acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe’s remote southeast. Perched high on a sandstone ridge. Perched high on a sandstone ridge.
The organic-shaped buildings feature detailed thatch- and stonework, carefully curated interiors, and picturesque views of the landscape and Malilangwe Dam below, while the lodge’s expansive decks deepen connections with nature. A cliff-top fire pit and signature Singita ‘bar-deli’ invite al fresco dining and storytelling under the stars.
The spacious suites include four 1-bedroom suites, one 2-bedroom family suite (perfect for two adults and two children), one 3-bedroom family suite (perfect for two adults and four children) and two 2-bedroom suites (ideal for four adults traveling together).
The Malilangwe Reserve boasts one of the highest concentrations of the endangered black rhino and its abundant wildlife makes for unparalleled game-viewing opportunities. With private access to this untouched wilderness, guests can immerse themselves in nature on twice-daily game drives, bush walks, sun downer boat cruises, excursions to rock art sites and more.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Set along the boulder-strewn banks of the Sand River in Singita’s privately owned reserve within Sabi Sand in South Africa, Singita Boulders Lodge has a unique sense of place and seamlessly merges the light, shapes and mood of its environment.
The lodge was inspired by the ancient boulders on which it rests and its temperature-controlled wine cellar – featuring an award-winning collection and personalized tastings – was built around some of the organic-shaped rocks found on the site during construction. These shapes are echoed throughout the design of this contemporary sanctuary in the bush.
Expansive decks and walkways invite continuous engagements with the surrounding wilderness, while each of the 12 glass-fronted suites features spacious interiors, a fireplace, private deck, outdoor shower and heated pool. Handmade furnishings and luxurious, textured fabrics echo the raw African beauty outside.
Designed communal spaces such as the Copper Bar – serving freshly pressed juices, espressos and cocktails – provide intimate opportunities for guests to connect with each other and share stories of the sightings of the day. Offering a front-row seat to 45,000 acres of untouched wilderness, guests at Boulders Lodge enjoy frequent leopard sightings as well as encounters with a magnificent range of animals like rhino, lion, buffalo, hippos and wild dogs.
Singita Ebony Lodge is set among enormous trees on the banks of the Sand River and offers guests a fresh and contemporary interpretation of classic safaris. Combining the design highlights of tented camps and bush lodges, the original Singita lodge was inspired by the adventure and charm of old-world explorers’ camps and features campaign furniture, natural fibres and polished wood.
Each of the 12 luxurious suites includes its own private plunge pool and almost all external walls have been replaced with glass and canvas to optimize views and space. Outdoor decks suspended off the river banks invite laid back dining and relaxing, allowing guests to be fully immersed in the natural surrounds.
The idyllic family retreat is set in the heart of South Africa’s Big Cat country and the lodge features two Lewis suites right next to each other ideal for families with teenage children; as well as two family suites that are perfect for families with small children. An exclusive-use villa comprising two family suites offers a full staff complement and complete seclusion.
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Suspended high above the N’wanetsi River, the dramatic cliffside setting of Singita Lebombo Lodge’s 13 contemporary glass-walled suites ensures inimitable views of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The lodge’s cutting-edge design is integrated into its wilderness setting, where everything defers to nature and airy spaces welcome the breathtaking surrounds inside.
The sophisticated loft-style suites embody the essence of modern romantic hideaways and their elevated wooden viewing decks allow guests to sleep outside under the stars. These light-filled structures, floating between river and sky, were inspired by the many eagles’ nests built into the cliff face of the river bank.
The lodge boasts communal areas that extend seamlessly into rocky outcrops dotted with giant euphorbia trees. Features include a roof terrace, multimedia room, library, interactive kitchen, espresso bar and an all-day ‘bar-deli’. The exclusive-use villa comprising two 2-bedroom suites, each with their own private pool is set apart from the lodge and offers a full staff complement, private boma, open-plan kitchen and airy living areas that spill onto inviting outdoor spaces with an expansive pool.
Singita Sweni Lodge
Tucked into the banks of the Sweni River, this intimate lodge is a hidden jewel that provides a bold, new African context for contemporary design, architecture and cuisine. Singita Sweni Lodge’s seven suites are hidden among a canopy of trees, each featuring open-plan interiors, a generously stocked minibar, two bathrooms and an outdoor shower overlooking the river adding to the feeling of being enveloped by an ancient forest.
The suites include state-of-the-art amenities such as Bose sound systems and bean-to-cup coffee machines and floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto expansive wooden decks, where daybeds provide the option to fall asleep under the stars.
Gold and bronze ore, polished mud and gleaming recycled timbers add texture, while splashes of vibrant colour are inspired by beetle shells, chameleons and birds’ wings. Neutrals draw in the light. The secluded Pool Suite with its shaded riverfront deck can be connected with the adjacent suite, allowing for a more spacious option with an added layer of privacy that’s perfect for families.
Guests have private access to 33,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, ensuring unforgettable game-viewing experiences. With the lodge’s proximity to the river, guests are also treated to up-close sightings of numerous animals and birds frequenting the area to drink or wallow in the water.
Singita Private Villa Collection offers seven exclusive-use villas across Africa to travelers looking to spend quality time with loved ones, a private setting where they can experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure together in pristine spaces.
More than just ideally located, each villa is designed with the guests’ needs in mind, boasting comfortably spacious interiors with furnishings that strike the perfect balance between luxury and functionality, while exteriors branch out into nature and offer unhindered views of un-spoilt Africa.
Additionally, each is also serviced by a full staff complement, including a chef and host, as well as a guide and private vehicle for games drives on the guests’ own schedule. Singita Private will contribute to an on-going commitment to taking bold action in conserving threatened parts of Africa’s wilderness.
Singita Castleton is designed for exclusive use and its light and airy contemporary interiors include six double en-suite cottages that spill onto tree-shaded lawns.
Set within 45,000 acres of private reserve, Singita Castleton consists of a main house, with communal living spaces, and accommodation located in six individual cottages within the grounds, catering for up to 12 people.
There is a swimming pool on the front lawn overlooking the Castleton dam and the open grassland.
There is a private fitness centre and yoga pavilion.
Private tennis court with tennis pavilion.
Trampoline for children (and adults) to have fun.
An on-site Bocce court.
A wellness centre with treatment rooms. In room treatments are also available for guests.
Television with full satellite/cable with DVD player in the main house.
Private wine cellar housing a curated selection of some of South Africa’s finest wines.
Private Boma with uninterrupted view of the watering hole.
Private Land Rover with experienced field guide and tracker.
Private staff of house manager, chef, housekeeper, guide and tracker.
Our Singita Boutique & Gallery and Premier Wine Boutique is nearby.
Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal.
There is complimentary internet (Wi-Fi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
Electricity/power available: 220V. Converters are also available and hair dryers are supplied in each suite.
Children of all ages are welcome. There are babysitting services available (to be booked in advance) and tailor-made activities to suit each family.
For the interest of safety, children’s’ participation in game activities is at the discretion of your guide.
Kosher and Halaal is available at Singita Castleton at an additional charge so please book in advance.
Singita Ebony Villa
A private villa standing steadfast on the banks of the Sand River in the heart of South Africa’s big cat country. The romance and adventure of a tented safari is captured in sumptuous style as canvas walls and expansive glass immerse guests in the surrounding wilderness.
The villa comprises two family suites, ideal for four adults and four children, or six adults and teenagers. It boasts a dining and lounge veranda area, swimming pool, stone fireplace, private boma and viewing decks as well as heated plunge pools.
Singita Malilangwe House
Set in the remote Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, this elegant exclusive-use villa is perched alongside Singita Pamushana Lodge on a sandstone ridge and offers inimitable views of the surrounding landscape and beautiful Malilangwe Dam.
Designed for families and friends, it includes five expansive bedrooms each with its own private deck and offers guests the relaxed freedom to tailor-make their stay any way they want, with a dedicated private chef, game vehicle, Field Guide and host catering for their every need.
Malilangwe House’s expansive living spaces include an interactive kitchen, a signature Singita ‘bar-deli’, various outdoor decks and a large rim-flow pool with panoramic views. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy wellness experiences such as yoga and soothing massages inside or on the decks.
Singita Lebombo Villa
A light, sculptural and contemporary private villa, ensconced under mature trees on the banks of the picturesque N’Wanetsi River in the Kruger National Park, giving guests a front row seat to a rich and diverse habitat, teeming with game.
Two spacious 2-bedroom suites, each with a private pool link together to create a spectacular 4-bedroom offering with an open plan kitchen and exclusive boma.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unparalleled position puts life-changing gorilla trekking experiences within easy reach. Each of the lodge’s eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, in and outdoor fireplaces and large timber-framed windows that welcome the breathtaking scenery and volcano views inside. Elements like woven ceilings and hand-fired terracotta brickwork crafted by local artisans highlight the authentic East African appeal of this remarkable lodge.
The bar on sustainable luxury ecotourism, Kwitonda’s farm-to-table food journey celebrates Rwandese cuisine and fresh produce from the on-site garden, while the Akarabo Nursery is a fundamental part of Singita’s ambitious undertaking to contribute to the long-term conservation of endangered mountain gorillas by increasing their habitat through reforestation.
Singita Kataza House puts gorilla trekking experiences within easy reach. This exclusive-use villa is located less than ten minutes from the Park’s headquarters, providing families or friends with nurturing spaces in which to appreciate the transformative experience of meeting ‘the gentle giants of the forest’.
Comprising two spacious suites, a junior master suite and a lavish master suite, the villa also includes a two-bedroom staff residence, wine cellar, fitness centre, cinema, massage treatment room, interactive kitchen and fire pit. Kataza House offers a full staff complement and a farm-to-table food journey that celebrates Rwandese cuisine and fresh produce from the on-site garden.
Singita Kataza House raises the bar on environmentally conscious hospitality and exceeds all expectation of modern travelers looking for transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
It is tucked between Tanzania to the east, Uganda to the north and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda a remarkably small country. Comprising two spacious suites, a junior master suite and a lavish master suite, the villa also includes a two-bedroom staff residence, wine cellar, fitness centre, cinema, massage treatment room, interactive kitchen and fire pit. Kataza House offers a full staff complement and a farm-to-table food.
Singita Kataza House raises the bar on environmentally conscious hospitality and exceeds all expectation of modern travelers looking for transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
This contemporary and richly textured private villa was designed in response to its remarkable location in this unique slice of Africa. With four suites, the villa provides a comfortable, reflective and nurturing space in which to appreciate the transformative experience of coming face to face with the forest’s gentle giants.