Singita, meaning "Place of Miracles" in Shangaan, offers an unparalleled luxury safari experience in South Africa. With a focus on sustainability, conservation, and community upliftment, Singita combines exceptional wildlife viewing with signature luxury. Singita's 10 lodges and 9 villas are located in Africa’s most sought-after wilderness areas and serve as the backdrop to transformative encounters with nature that travellers won’t find anywhere else.
A Singita South Africa Safari offers one of the most exclusive and meaningful luxury safari experiences in Africa. Spend 3 nights in Singita Sabi Sand, an iconic private game reserve and 3 nights in Singita Kruger National Park, on a private concession. These areas are all part of the Greater Kruger Park and share unfenced borders.
Singita is truly sustainable, with a finely tuned balance between local communities, tourism and protecting the wildlife. Singita places emphasis on wellness, tranquillity and a holistic approach to a safari experience. The activities and cuisine reflect this, with spas, quiet spaces, bush walks and a farm to table menu.
A key highlight of a Singita South Africa safari is the ability to seamlessly combine these lodges, ensuring a diverse and unforgettable journey.
Singita's story began in 1925 on a piece of land in the Sabi Sand, owned by the Bailes family. This was the start of a legacy that has unfolded over decades - and the origin of a brand inspired by these same family values and an abiding sense of purpose that offers guests profound wildlife encounters in Africa.
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Dedicated to environmentally conscious hospitality, sustainable conservation, and collaborating with local communities since 1993. The Singita experience is an invitation to share in our love and care for the natural world, to be part of something meaningful, far-reaching, and much bigger than ourselves. Telling Africa’s stories.
Our people are an integral of the Singita experience, sharing their passion for Africa's natural spaces and rich cultures through stories and experiences designed to bring you closer to both. In doing so, we hope to show you the incredible diversity and inspiration that can be found here, and remind you that you always have a home to come back to in Africa.
From slow safaris to soulful treks with endangered mountain gorillas, a golden thread throughout every Singita experience is a deep reverence for the wild and its power to heal. Our lodges, camps and private villas across Africa have been intentionally designed to offer guests the freedom to reflect and feel their senses awaken, inviting in wonder and a wholeness that comes from truly leaning into nature. Watching Nature Recover at Singita Volcanoes National Park.
When the world's wildest places are yours to explore, meaningful bonds and memorable moments come naturally.
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Singita Sabi Sand Lodges
In the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Singita is home to two award-winning lodges:
Singita Boulders Lodge
A masterpiece set in the boulders of the Sand River, Singita Boulders Lodge is simply exquisite. Taking inspiration from the massive boulders in the area, the lodge is a contemporary retreat that blends the beautiful light, colours and textures of its surroundings into vast interiors that spill onto the expansive wooden decks. Large stone packed fireplaces, a stylish lounge, an excellent bar and a swimming pool are found in the main areas. The lodge also boasts an indulgent spa and gym area.
Each sublime suite is glass-fronted, ultra-spacious and adorned with handmade furnishings and soft, natural fabrics mirroring the breathtaking scenery outside. Each suite has a heated pool with a lounge area outside to enjoy the surrounding bush and river views.
Singita Boulders Lodge is found on the boulders-strewn banks of the Sand River. The lodge provides a continuous connection with the prolific wildlife and birdlife for which Sabi Sand is so well known. Open to the elements or separated from the outdoors by glass walls, guest suites feel close to the river so guests can closely engage with the magnificent setting.
Each suite has an ensuite bedroom, private sitting room and game viewing deck with private plunge pool overlooking the untouched wilderness, creating the perfect sanctuary for guests during their stay.
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Rustic, handmade furnishings made from fossilised tree stumps, slabs of solid stone, wrought iron and leather are balanced with the soft, sensual feeling of a sheep-skin rug, natural flax bed linen and cloud-like cotton towels. These subtle layers of luxury blend soulful, sensual Africa with high design to instill a sense of tranquillity, to ease guests into the rhythm of safari life.
- 7 x River suites are found along the river facing stretch of the property.
- 3 x Bush suites. Two of which overlook a well visited watering hole and the third set back from the river in pristine natural surrounds.
- 2 x Family suites each include an ensuite main bedroom and an ensuite twin bedroom. There’s an extensive outdoor dining and lounge area with a stone fireplace, and a private viewing deck with a heated plunge pool.
There is a swimming pool in the main lodge area. Wellness and fitness centre facilities are available. The Singita Boutique & Gallery and Premier Wine Boutique. There is a television available in the library at the main lodge. Dependent upon area coverage, there is mobile phone signal. There is complimentary internet (WiFi) access, however due to the remote location of the lodge, the wireless connection can be slow and intermittent.
Note: Children over the age of 10 are welcome. There are babysitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family. In the interest of safety, children's participation in game activities is at the discretion of your guide. Electricity / Power available 220V.
Singita Ebony Lodge
Nestled under giant trees along the Sand River, Singita Ebony Lodge offers a contemporary safari experience. Taking inspiration from the charm of an old-world explorers’ camp, Singita Ebony is surrounded by the colours, sounds and rhythm of the surrounding Sabi Sand bush. The main area boasts a large swimming pool, relaxing spa and a gym. There is a library, wine cellar and numerous sitting spaces for a quiet moment.
Each of the gorgeous suites has a private plunge pool and deck area, suspended over the river bank. The decor is a curated collection of artefacts and antiques, vintage furniture and textures of wood, iron, bronze set in a canvas and glass suite. The spacious ensuite bathroom has a soaker tub with a view and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Singita Kruger Park Lodges
Located in the Kruger National Park, on a large private concession, Singita Kruger Park nestles at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains, near the border to Mozambique. This concession is truly remote, untouched and with just the two Singita lodges on it, completely exclusive. Both lodges overlook a river and offer fabulous lion sightings, along with glimpses of the rare white lions, rhino, elephants and more. The birdlife is excellent.
The Singita Kruger National Park concession covers four distinct ecological zones, where the wildlife of the area thrive.
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Perched on a remote cliff in the Kruger National Park lies Singita Lebombo Lodge. Dramatic landscapes, modern and contemporary suites and impeccable service can be found at Singita Lebombo. The main areas enhance the natural beauty of the area boasting a lovely swimming pool with a 25m lap pool, various sitting areas, a library, gym and health spa.
Each of the loft-style suites are light-filled structures inspired by the eagle’s nests built into the cliff face. The glass-walled suites are romantic hideaways leading outdoors onto elevated wooden viewing decks where guests may sleep out with nothing more than mosquito netting between them and the stars.
Singita Sweni Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge is an intimate lodge tucked into the banks of the Sweni River and is alive with vibrant colours and bold patterns. Floor to ceiling glass walls throughout the lodge ensure that the riverine forest surrounding the lodge is in full view. The main area has an inviting pool and private sitting areas where you can watch the game come down to the river to drink.
Singita Sweni Lodge is an intimate lodge with just 7 suites. Each of the contemporary suites are hidden in the canopy of trees and have been designed to maximise the river views. Each suite has a large sitting area outside decks and an indoor sitting area. All suites have outdoor showers that overlook the river, and outdoor day beds where you can spend a night under the stars.
Conservation and Community
Our biodiversity projects focus on maintaining healthy, well-functioning ecosystems and habitats in the reserves in which Singita operates. These ecosystems are vital for the protection of a diverse range of wildlife, including species of conservation concern, such as rhinos, leopards, lions, wild dogs and vultures.
As we strive for the restoration and regeneration of our rich wilderness landscape, we can’t do this without the support and in collaboration of our communities. Together we're committed to ensuring that people living alongside wilderness areas not only benefit from tourism and conservation jobs but also experience lasting socio-economic growth.
Here is a summary of the key features of each lodge:
| Lodge | Location | Unique Features |
|---|---|---|
| Singita Boulders Lodge | Sabi Sand Game Reserve | Contemporary design, boulder-inspired architecture, river views, private plunge pools |
| Singita Ebony Lodge | Sabi Sand Game Reserve | Old-world explorer camp charm, riverfront location, curated decor, private plunge pools |
| Singita Lebombo Lodge | Kruger National Park | Cliffside location, modern suites, glass-walled rooms, elevated viewing decks |
| Singita Sweni Lodge | Kruger National Park | Riverbank setting, vibrant colors, bold patterns, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, outdoor showers |
Inspiration behind Singita Boulders Lodge
Singita South Africa Safari Rates 2025 & 2026
Special Offer: Book a combination of 6 nights at any Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park Lodges and receive 1 night on us!
- Valid: 6 January to 14 December 2025
- Minimum 3 nights in each region required
- The complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night
- Excludes Singita Castleton
Please note: For the offers to apply, the arrival and departure date must fall within the validity period. These offers are mutually exclusive. Reduced rate or complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night. This offer can be revoked without notice.
The rate is per person sharing and includes all meals and drinks, except French Champagne, airstrip transfers, laundry, twice-daily game drives, bush walks and charter flights from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg and the conservation levies.
Days 1 to 4 - Singita Sabi Sand - Singita Boulders or Singita Ebony Lodges
From Johannesburg, you will board your charter flight directly to Singita Sabi Sand. Upon landing at the airstrip your team from the lodge will be waiting to whisk you into the heart of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. With 45000 acres of pristine wilderness to explore, you can be assured of exceptional game viewing. Frequent leopard sightings, lions, cheetah, rhino, elephant and much more can be found in this part of the Greater Kruger Park.
Days 4 to 7 - Singita Kruger Park - Singita Lebombo or Singita Sweni Lodges
You will be dropped at Singita Sabi Sand airstrip for a charter flight in a Cessna Caravan to the Satara airstrip.
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