Singita Sweni Lodge, South Africa

Location

Drive time from Johannesburg to Singita Lebombo is 8 hours, from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (KMIA) 4 hours, from Hoedspruit Airport 2-3 hours and from Skukuza 2-3 hours. Federal Air offers a daily return flight direct to Singita Kruger National Park from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. Federal Air also provides air transfers to and from KMIA. Federal Air is currently connecting all flights arriving and departing into KMIA that fall into the operating period for Satara, the airstrip in Kruger National Park that Singita uses, as set by the Parks Board. There are daily scheduled flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban currently operated by SA Airlink into the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Private charter flights can be arranged.

Highlights

• The Lebombo Concession is exclusive to guests at Singita and lies within the boundaries of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The area boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in the entire Kruger National Park which is home to many prey species, and sightings of lion, leopard and even the elusive Wild Dog are common. Characteristic animals in the area also include: elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, hippo, wildebeest, kudu, crocodile and an abundance of bird species.

Facilities

• Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the N'wanetsi/Sweni Rivers
• Bar area and open boma
• Gymnasium and health spa
• Library with wireless internet facilities
• Wine cellar and swimming pool

Activities

Early morning game drives; afternoon into spotlit evening game drives in open Land Rovers and guided bush walks.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, all teas and coffees, two open Land Rover safaris per day, walking, drinks while on the Land Rover safaris, all beers, spirits, liqueurs, wines, soft drinks and mini bar, laundry and valet services and return transfers from the Satara airstrip to the lodges.

Child Policy

Children under 10 years old can be accommodated if the lodge is booked on an exclusive use basis.

Accommodation

Singita Sweni Lodge offers 6 river side suites. All suites have their own en-suite bathroom and shower, outside shower, mini bar and fridge, room mini-safe, air-conditioning, overhead fans, direct dial telephones and game-viewing deck, as well as wireless internet.