Singita, means 'the Miracle' in the local Shangaan language. By any standard, Singita is tranquility and pure five star luxury in one of the world’s most exotic environments. Situated on 18000ha of prime game viewing land, Singita’s unrivalled guest experience and abundance of Africa’s Big Five offers guests a luxurious private sanctuary that has been voted No. 1 in the world for two consecutive years by no less than two prestigious international publications, Conde Nast Traveler (USA) and Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report (resorts with less than 50 rooms).

Each of Singita’s five lodges has it’s own unique décor and ambiance while rigorously maintaining an overall world class level of comfort, style, cuisine and guest service. Singita Lebombo, the celebrated South African game lodge in Kruger National Park, was named Hotel of the Year in the prestigious UK Tatler Travel Awards 2004 in London.

In addition to Singita Lebombo clinching the overall prize, Singita Boulders situated in the Sabi Sand Reserve adjoining Kruger National Park, was once again included in the 101 Best Hotels, while Singita’s Castleton Camp was named one of the world’s five best house-style destinations.

The interiors of the two award winning Singita lodges, Ebony and Boulders, have been tweaked with new splashes of color to reflect the rich African canvas and a new state-of-the-art gym and spa facility has been added. At Boulders Lodge, fresh new hues of blues and greens create a greater sense of space and simplicity that blend in well with the many layers of natural color of the surrounding plains. Beadwork and rich colors of the African savanna have brought a vibrant sense of cultural Africa to Ebony Lodge where colonial pieces offset well against plush new ochre and orange furnishings. While still retaining its warm colonial heritage, the refurbishments bring a fresh contemporary luxury to the lodge.

Sweni Lodge, set in dappled shade on the banks of the Sweni River, heralds a new era in safari with it’s six exclusive suites. Constructed of glass, slatted wood and bleached branches, Sweni Lodge maintains the modern lines of Lebombo rationalized with classic lines and a time-honored palette.

The Singita bush spa experience helps to nurture the body while the African wilderness uplifts the mind and spirit. For Charlize Theron, South Africa’s own Hollywood celebrity, Singita encapsulates the peace and untamed beauty of her homeland. “Becoming one with the land, its sunsets and majestic animals … with a longing for more,” is how she related her 4-day Singita experience.