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March 7th, 2011
One hundred unique moments
A Singita stay is naturally wrapped up in hundreds of unique moments of thrill and awe. Romance overflows from Africa’s most iconic locations outdone only, perhaps, by the sheer beauty of our exquisite properties and wildlife.
The sun dips slowly behind the distant hills as the Chiredzi River flows gently by….the perfect setting for an intimate evening, deep amongst the mopanes, illuminated only by the soft golden glow of lanterns set amongst the trees.
The local people will tell you fables about the stone walls found in the area around Singita Faru Faru; and they will also share with you the myths and legends of the bush, tales of great warriors and fearless wild animals.
Sabora Tented Camp is renowned for thrilling its guests with surprise venues – and menus – for dinner. Imagine dining beneath the boughs of a large ‘Sausage’ tree (Kigelia africana) or under a lamp-lit acacia, or around the campfire with star-lit skies.
Venetian mirrors, chandeliers, crackling fires, fresh flowers, beautiful book collections, leather armchairs, collectors’ pieces and candelabra add to the elegance and grandness of Singita Sasakwa Lodge.
Creativity of special moments extends to dinner bomas at Singita Sweni and Lebombo, with the stars as your ceiling and the sounds of the bushveld as the background music. Scores of lamps and the campfires illuminate the enclosure, setting a warm and unhurried tone bidding you to unwind and dream.
Singita Ebony is a place with time-worn attitudes, welcoming embraces and an indefinable aura of majesty, where serendipitous events unfold before your very eyes. So much of the magic at Boulders is created by the sincerity of its people, who do their utmost to paint a vivid chapter in your life that you are certain to remember forever.
A solitary lion…a group of elephant…a lone rhinoceros…the menacing laughter from a skulking hyena…or the formidable glance from a stalking lion…there are countless moments that make you realise what drew you to the wilderness – moments that will stay with you forever, no matter how many times you share your stories with others.
For more information about the romantic experiences at Singita’s 9 lodges in 4 iconic destinations and in 3 countries in Africa, read more on our website.
December 30th, 2010
Heralding the New Year – Singita Awards
At Singita we are always honoured when our lodges are included in the best of the best awards worldwide – and immensely grateful for the support and applause from our trusted travel trade, media and guests. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for singing our praises in your spheres of influence this past year – as a result we are listed in some of the top international hot lists and we are thrilled.
~ Conde Nast Traveller – The Gold List 2011 – Singita Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
~ Conde Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards 2010, Top 100 – Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa
~ Tatler Travel Guide 2011 – 101 Best Hotels in the World – Singita Pamushana, Zimbabwe
It is our endeavour to continue to provide the most excellent guest experiences in some of the world’s most pristine locations for many years to come.
Hope you will plan your journey for 2011, so we may welcome you.
December 23rd, 2010
Holiday Cheer at Singita
Celebrating the holiday season in Africa means all kinds of exquisite and rustic innovations to create festive cheer. The Singita team gathers all of its creative resources to magically transform the Singita lodges into places of holiday celebration. From skillfully crafted ornaments, to Christmas trees in the most natural style, to table decorations inspiried by each unique, local setting – and the result is beauty not found in many places on earth. No snow to worry about or flight delays, December in our part of the world is serene, calmly lulled by the sounds of the African bush and plains.
We wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season.
December 13th, 2010
Singita School of Cooking – an update
Recently Wynand Reiman, Singita Lebombo’s Senior Sous Chef (and Regional Chaine de Rotisseurs, Young Chef of the Year 2010 winner) carried out a teaching session on ‘how to make stocks and sauces’ with the Singita School of Cooking students. The students thoroughly enjoyed Wynand sharing his skill, knowledge and expertise with them.
Enthusiastically taking notes during the session.
Eight students were enrolled in the new cooking course that began on the 15th September 2010. This is an 18 month long program which prepares students selected from the local community, for a career as a professional chef.
If you would like to consider sponsoring a full scholarship, or be a co-sponsor please email the General Manager of Singita Kruger National Park at gmsknp@singita.com. To read more about the ambitious efforts of the Singita School of Cooking, please click here.
December 9th, 2010
Wildlife – the News in Pictures
From Singita Guide, Marlon du Toit – Singita Kruger National Park
November has to be one of the most exciting months. The dry dusty landscape changes into a lush and green savannah. Within two weeks of the first rains it all transforms. The grasses are an intense green and all the trees spread their fresh young leaves. To add to this there are thousands of impala lambs. They are born towards the end of November and the population almost doubles. Seeing these little things on their tall, wobbly legs is a sight to behold. All of the beautiful and colourful migratory birds have arrived as well.
For more uniquely fascinating tales from the African bush, read our November Guides’ Diaries
