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Singita Kwitonda Lodge: The Next Chapter in our Conservation Story

The dense cloud forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, which lies along the Virunga Mountains and its chain of ancient volcanoes, is a place of exceptional natural beauty and great ecological significance. This relatively small protected area is home to one third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas; one of the most critically endangered animal...

A Day Trip to Gonarezhou National Park

The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, which is a protected area in southeastern Zimbabwe covering 130,000 acres of extraordinary wilderness and home to Singita Pamushana Lodge, lies on the border with the Gonarezhou National Park. It is an extremely scenic reserve characterised by beautiful, rugged landscapes and such prominent and enduring natural features as the red sandstone...

Using Technology in the Fight Against Illegal Hunting

Maintaining the integrity of our reserves and the fragile ecosystems that exist within them is the primary concern for Singita’s conservation teams; a dedicated workforce tasked with preserving the vulnerable wildlife and natural habitats under our care. A critical part of their role is managing anti-poaching operations in an effort to stem the tide of...

Reinventing Singita Sweni Lodge

The leafy location of Singita Sweni Lodge, tucked into a verdant riverbank and surrounded by ancient trees, has always been a source of inspiration for the design of this intimate hideaway in the Kruger National Park. The current reinvention of this lodge, set to reopen in late June 2017, takes the rich colour palette of its riverside position...

Stories from the Land of the Long Grass

The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve is set on 130,000 acres of pristine wilderness in southeastern Zimbabwe, bordering Gonarezhou National Park. It is a diverse and beautiful piece of Africa that is home to a healthy population of endangered black and white rhinos, as well as elephant and buffalo herds. There are also plenty of lions, cheetah, leopard, hyena and wild dogs to keep the herbivore population in check, and more than 400 different bird species.

Onwards & Upwards: The Singita School of Cooking Class of 2016

In the years since the Singita School of Cooking (SSC) opened in 2007, the programme has successfully placed nearly 50 chefs into positions at Singita, as well as the other lodges in the Kruger Park region. The students’ level of expertise upon completion of the course is widely recognised, and a fresh new group of graduates has recently earned their NQF Level 4 Certificate in Professional Cookery.

Singita Mara River Tented Camp: In Tune with the Earth

The Mara River flows from the Mau Forest in the Rift Valley, across 13,500 km2 through Kenya and into Tanzania, before draining into Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. The river is a vital source for grazing animals nearby and, as such, forms an important part of the annual migration route that cuts a swathe through the Serengeti.

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