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November 26th, 2010
Bath with a View
Whether sinking into a froth of bubbles surrounded by the elegance of a Sasakwa cottage or slipping into a sunken tub overlooking the riverine forest at Singita Sweni, all of the Singita lodges promise a bathtime ritual that induces one to unwind, enveloped by picture perfect panoramas.
The claw foot tub at Singita Sabora Tented Camp – Tanzania. There are so many layers to this 1920s-inspired explorers’ camp and the view from the tub is one of staggering beauty – savannah grasslands until the eye can see.
The bath tubs at the contemporary Singita Faru Faru Lodge in Tanzania, are positioned to maximize the opportunity to view the game that comes down to the Grumeti River to drink.
A bath soak at Singita Sasakwa Lodge – Tanzania – is an infinitely luxurious affair. At the end of an exciting day of game viewing there is nothing better than to settle into a candle-lit oasis with a breathtaking view of the plains.
Embracing and intimate, Singita Sweni Lodge – South Africa – is truly cosy. Imagine taking time to lie back in an enourmous bath of bubbles or salt crystals, watching the hippos wallowing around in the river beneath the open window.
September 24th, 2010
Inside Frank’s Kitchen
Recipe Creation by our very own Frank Louw, Sasakwa Chef ~
Something that we always have in abundance in Tanzania is a supply of delicious tropical fruit. Here is one of my all-time favourite dessert recipes: Mango Cobbler
Cobbler Ingredients
1 cup cashews nuts, roughly chopped
1 cup flour
½ cup butter or margarine
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Blend these ingredients in a food processor until they resemble bread crumbs. Spray a non stick pie dish and lightly push your crumble mix into the dish, ensuring that it covers the base and the sides. Bake at 160 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes. Slice enough mangos to fill the pie case. Top off the pie case with the remaining dough mix. Bake for a further 15 minutes
This Mango Cobbler is destined to tantalise your taste buds and the warm sweet juices will leave you dreaming about holidays spent relaxing under the African sun
September 23rd, 2010
Cream Cheese and Lemon Sponge
The pastry section at Singita Sasakwa Lodge has developed a revered status in the Grumeti kitchen hierarchy.
When a day doesn’t go according to plan and you’re left feeling a little flat it’s always a good idea to wander aimlessly into the Sasakwa pastry kitchen. Armed with a suitably forlorn expression you’ll inevitably find yourself rewarded with a feel-better wedge of chocolate tart, a warm-the-soul butter biscuit or a heat-the-heart slice of freshly baked foccacia; and rather miraculously things immediately start to look up.
This Cream Cheese and Lemon Sponge recipe is enough to lift even the Monday blues.
Ingredients:
250g Butter
350g Sugar
15ml Baking Powder
250g Cream Cheese
6 Eggs
350g Flour
5ml Lemon Zest
5ml Vanilla Essence
Instructions:
Pre-heat your oven to 180˚C. Line a 24cm baking tin with baking paper. Cream the butter and sugar until it is pale and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and zest and mix well. Add the eggs one by one and stir continuously while doing so gently fold in the flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and bake for 40 minutes or until the test stick comes out clean. Cool on a cooling rack.
The cream cheese and lemon sponge is best served when fresh and still warm. To make it extra delicious add some vanilla ice cream and, for the garnish, add some fruit coulis and caramelized popcorn.
September 14th, 2010
Canter across the plains of the Serengeti …
Looking for a different safari experience? If the idea of cantering across the plains of the Serengeti alongside herds of game, appeals to you then a Singita Grumeti Reserves riding safari is definitely just right for you. Enjoy the thrill and adventure of a three day riding safari, led by experienced guides, operating between the grand Singita Sasakwa Lodge and breathtaking Singita Faru Faru Lodge.
Choose from an exceptional herd of 18 well-schooled horses – consisting of South African Boerperds, Thoroughbreds and a variety of cross- breeds – ranging from 15hh to 17hh.
Tack made from top quality leather is included and English, Western or South African trail saddles are available. Riding equipment including breeches, Jodhpur boots, gloves, full and half-length chaps, riding hats and back supports are available for use.
The Singita Equestrian Centre offers a bush adventure with a difference and we’ve even designed this experience to ensure that non-riding partners can join in the adventure. Your partner may not ride but they can still experience the magic of the Serengeti through game drives and exceptional lodge facilities while you’re out on horseback.
September 10th, 2010
A must for any bucket list
The Great Migration, which makes its way through the Singita Grumeti Reserves, has to be one of the top 10 awe-inspiring natural phenomenons. The fact that two million wildebeest and zebra make this same journey on an annual basis is mind-blowing. It is definitely something that should be experienced at least once in a person’s lifetime.
This year from the 1st of September until the 30th of November, guests at Singita will be able to fly into the northern Serengeti, where the migration is at its densest during these months, and be guaranteed exceptional viewings. Accompanied by one of our knowledgeable Singita Grumeti Reserve Guides and a delectable Singita lunch, the day-excursion is conducted in true Singita style.
For more information please visit our website.
