Singita is a conservation and ecotourism brand that has been helping to preserve Africa's untouched natural spaces for almost three decades, offering guests exceptional safari experiences at 15 award-winning lodges and camps across four countries. In partnership with non-profit Funds & Trusts who implement strategic conservation projects in each region, Singita’s 100-year purpose is to protect and preserve large areas of African wilderness for future generations.
The Singita brand represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury African safari travel and their dedication to delivering the ultimate safari experience has long been recognized with countless awards - Singita has won "Top Hotel in the World" over 15 times in travel publications and reader surveys.
Travellers choose to stay at Singita because of the expansive space and beauty of its remote locations. They value the restorative serenity of these pristine wilderness areas, as well as the limited guest and vehicle numbers, extraordinarily consistent game viewing and exceptional & intuitive care that is given to each guest during their stay. When they depart, they are transformed for life and deeply moved by their connection and contribution to the legacy of this continent.
Singita offers an unparalleled wine selection among African safari companies, featuring expert sommeliers to match wines with your meals or lead tastings of top South African varieties.
Best time to visit Singita Lodges & Camps
South Africa
For South Africa, traditionally the dry winter months (April to October) are best for game viewing, due to the shorter grass, lack of foliage and the absence of water which forces the game to concentrate around the remaining sources of drinking water. Annual rainfall, usually in the form of short afternoon thunder showers that clear up within an hour, occur from December to March. Many species give birth to their young around the start of the rainy season which is when the the bush comes alive with newborn animals.
East Africa
East Africa is equatorial so the climate is fairly constant and it is a year-round destination. Tanzania has a light rain season from November to March. The Green Season, from November to May, offers long, warm days with short downpours of rain, which transforms the landscape into lush green grasslands teeming with diverse wildlife. June to October is traditionally the migration season, when the days are warm, sunny and dry.
Rwanda
Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate, with lower temperatures than are typical for equatorial countries due to its high elevation. Rwanda can be visited at any time of the year and gorilla trekking is a year-round activity. The long rainy season lasts from March to May, when the rain is heavy and persistent. The long dry season is from June to mid-September. October to November is a shorter rainy season; followed by a short dry season from December to February.
Singita Lodges & Camps locations
Singita Lodges & Camps are situated across 4 countries within Africa:
South Africa
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Boulders Lodge
Singita Castleton
Kruger National Park
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge
Zimbabwe
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Singita Pamushana Lodge
Singita Malilangwe House
Tanzania
Grumeti
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Singita Serengeti House [Private Villa Collection]
Singita Explore [Private Villa Collection]
Lamai
Singita Mara River Tented Camp
Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Kwitonda Lodge
Kataza House
Featured Singita Lodges
Singita Sabi Sand, South Africa
Rated against the finest hotels around the globe, flagship Singita Sabi Sand in South Africa – home to its founding lodges Singita Ebony and Singita Boulders, as well as the exclusive-use Singita Castleton – was ranked as No. 4 in the “Top 10 Safari Lodges in Africa” in the coveted 2020 Travel + Leisure award.
As Singata's founding lodge, the Singita Ebony lodge is inspired by the adventurous charm of old-world explorers’ camps, and embodies the thrill of the African bushveld. 12 luxurious suites featuring glass and canvas walls open onto expansive private decks with plunge pools – and uninterrupted river views ensure continuous connections with the wilderness.
About 200m away, you'll find the Singita Boulders Lodge set along the boulder-strewn banks of the Sand River. Designed to echo Africa's raw natural beauty, guest will find themselves completely immersed in nature. This contemporary retreat features 12 glass-fronted suites that offers the utmost privacy, ultra-spacious interiors, heated pools, with handmade furnishings and soft, natural fabrics mirroring the breathtaking scenery outside.
Sharing an unfenced border with the iconic Kruger National Park, Singita’s Sabi Sand’s 30,000-acre private concession offers inimitable game-viewing experiences and is renowned for its high concentrations of big game and frequent lion and leopard sightings.
Singita Grumeti, Tanzania
Singita Grumeti, in Tanzania, encompasses five distinct properties – Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp, Faru Faru Lodge, Singita Explore as well as Serengeti House. Singita Grumeti is one of the jewels in the crown of its iconic safari destinations. It is situated adjacent to the Serengeti National Park and forms an integral part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, the home of the Great Migration. Guests have exclusive access to a 350,000-acre concession, which is protected by the dedicated conservation team at the Grumeti Fund
Set in a 350,000-acre concession in the Serengeti in Northern Tanzania, Singita Sabora Tented Camp has captivated guests for more than a decade with its inimitable setting. Exquisite craftsmanship of the private 10 custom-designed tents is evident in every chosen piece, while the placement of the camp has been subtly reorganised to capture the best views. This is a destination perfect for travellers yearning for an African safari experience.
Located in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the heart of the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge features a relaxed approach to luxury throughout their contemporary African lodge, allowing guests to experience the deeply restorative power of nature. The décor & design of this intimate 9 suite property features airy suites where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease and oversized windows welcome the wilderness inside.
Singita Grumenti's enviable location in the western corridor of Tanzania gives guests exclusive access to the Serengeti Mara ecosystem – the renowned migratory route of the Great Migration. The Serengeti plains teem with wildlife, including vast herds of plains game, a plethora of predators and the spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration.
Your stay at your Singita Accommodation will include the following:
Luxurious en-suite accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne).
Land Cruiser safaris and bush walks accompanied by an experienced guide.
Return road transfers
Telephone calls
Laundry service
Experiences
Game Drives
Whether standing in awe of the Great Migration, experiencing the African wilderness with loved ones or finding relief and escape from everyday life, this epic landscape and the astonishing diversity of animals within it will leave you humbled and restored.
Journeying into the heart of Africa’s most untouched and remote wilderness areas, Singita’s twice-daily game drives present the opportunity for intimate connections with nature and discovering the raw beauty of the continent’s most magnificent creatures up close
Each tailor made exploration with your personal Field Guide celebrates the freedom to spend unfiltered time in wide-open spaces and while no two Singita game drives are ever the same, you are bound to be enchanted by vivid encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife – which flourish and thrive through the tireless efforts of Singita’s non-profit conservation Funds & Trusts.
Imparting a wealth of knowledge and intuitively responding to each guest and group’s interests, Singita’s expert Field Guides and Trackers exude an unlimited passion for Africa’s wildlife and wilderness. Their in-depth knowledge of the area – and the inherent role of every plant, insect, bird, mammal, predator and season in its unique ecology – makes every encounter and sighting all the more meaningful, and elevates each connection with nature.
During your stay, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including Africa's Big Five - leopard, lion, rhino, large herds of buffalo, elephants, and other species such as reedbuck, hyena, hippopotamus, nyala, cheetah, many types of birds, amongst many other wildlife depending on your lodge's location.
Stargazing
There is perhaps no more transcendent experience than looking up at a full sky of sparkling stars.
Man has had a love affair with the nighttime sky for centuries and with very little pollution and no city lights to detract for the stars, your view of the heavens here will be crystal clear – nothing between you and the vast African sky above.
Wellness
Offering the luxury of unfiltered time and space, the African wilderness is the ultimate setting for complete unwinding, while the continent’s healing energies are encapsulated in rituals that nourish and nurture. The massage menu has been designed to immerse guests into their beautiful surroundings, and all treatments incorporate that peace and vibrant energy to revitalize and nourish the soul.
Families at Singita
Designed to specifically suit the interests of each group, our family safaris awaken the senses and the Singita experience encourages an appreciation of the wilderness from a very young age. Africa’s untouched landscapes offer a rich environment for learning which cannot be found anywhere else and our Field Guides and Trackers take immense pride in sharing their vast knowledge – about everything from bird calls to fascinating plant species – with our guests, instilling a sense of awe and respect for the infinite beauty of the bush.
Children’s activities offered at the lodge include:
Cooking interactions
Board games
Stargazing
Bush walks (minimum age 16)
Activity booklets with a variety of games, quizzes and games
Arts & crafts
Movies
Swimming
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