Guests at Singita’s two private concessions in South Africa – one in the Kruger National Park and one in the adjacent Sabi Sand Reserve – have a front-row seat to some of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. These unforgettable encounters with the continent’s most iconic animals are the result of the dedicated work of Singita’s...
At Singita, making a tangible difference in the lives of the people living and working in and around our properties, conserving the fragile biodiversity of our continent and building towards ever-greater sustainability standards underpins everything that we do. It is the context behind every moment spent in our lodges and camps; the foundation of a far-reaching...
Together, South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the adjoining Sabi Sand Reserve make up some of the most breathtaking wilderness areas in the country. The natural beauty and abundant wildlife of this region is carefully protected by skilled conservation teams, making any safari here richly rewarding for travellers. With five award-winning Singita lodges between the two...
“Singita is my home and my colleagues are my family” – Wildlife Tracker, Ruel Ngwenya The iconic sounds of the African bush – the throaty call of a territorial lion, the warble of an emerald spotted dove, the sing-song chirp of the cicadas – are ever present on safari. At Singita Sabi Sand, there is...
Singita Field Guide, Ross Couper, is one of the most well-known and -respected wildlife photographers in Africa. He is the man behind the lens of many of the images that you see on this blog and his stunning black-and-white prints adorn the walls of our head office in Cape Town. Ross’ lifelong passion for the...
Guests travelling to Singita Sabi Sand lodges in South Africa now have the opportunity to travel in style as part of a newly launched and luxurious Private Jet Service offering direct non-stop access from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The exceptional care that is taken of each guest during their stay with us is...
Many of the visitors to Singita’s five reserves and concessions across Africa are budding shutterbugs, if not experienced wildlife photographers in their own right. Capturing the many extraordinary moments that come with exploring the kind of pristine wilderness areas under our care is one of the best parts of any Singita safari, but it can...
There are a few iconic species which tend to dominate the headlines in wildlife conservation circles. Rhino and elephant are extremely deserving of the world’s attention, threatened as they are by poachers looking to meet international demand for their horn and ivory, but Africa’s big cats – lion, cheetah and leopard – are equally at...
Singita’s property in the Sabi Sand is one of the most well-protected wildlife areas in South Africa. According to a recent study by Panthera, it is also home to the highest density of leopards of any area surveyed in the country. The region has always been well-known for its big cats and we are privileged...
Illegal hunting –of animals like antelope, wildebeest and zebra for “bush meat” is a challenge in Africa’s protected areas. Hunters cross into wildlife reserves from nearby villages and lay snares, which are usually nothing more than a rudimentary piece of wire shaped into a loop, along game paths in the hope of catching the wild...
