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The words “safari” and “Africa” are deeply intertwined. Travellers come from far and wide to marvel at the continent’s wildlife, but really, a safari is about much more than that. By its Swahili meaning, it’s a journey – something personal, transformative, and different each time. In a place as vast and varied as Africa, your experience greatly depends on where and when you go, what you’re looking for and what you hope to find.
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Where can I go on my first Singita safari?
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Singita’s story began in South Africa, on a private concession in the Sabi Sand known for frequent leopard sightings, where three of our lodges are today. To the northwest, along the border with Mozambique, you’ll find our Kruger National Park properties.
Nestled among four
distinct, biodiversity-rich ecological zones, they’re a gateway to explore one of the most diverse, renowned wilderness regions in the country.
Find out more in our South Africa guide >
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TANZANIA
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The Serengeti is one Africa’s most sought-after safari destinations – a vast expanse of open plains, intersected by rivers and occasional thickets, where striking sunrises and sets cast endless views in colour, and herds of wildlife roam freely. Our properties here span the Grumeti Reserve and Lamai region, two expansive concessions that offer spectacular game viewing, along with many other unique experiences, throughout the year.
Find out more in our Tanzania guide >
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What else can guests do at Singita’s lodges?
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Beyond game drives, we offer a range of activities and experiences to help guests of all ages make the most of their time with us. From bush walks to birdwatching, stargazing to swimming pools, cooking classes, cultural and community excursions, wellness treatments, and more – all designed to bring you closer to the nature and culture of each of our regions, and to each other.
Explore our regional activities >
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WHAT SHOULD GUESTS PACK?
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Because game drives take place early in the morning and in the afternoon, conditions can shift from cold to hot, dry to rainy, relatively quickly, depending on the time of year. To always be comfortable and prepared, it’s best to bring layers. Neutral tones and light colours work best for the bush as they’re the least disturbing to wildlife. They also attract the least number of insects. Closed walking shoes are crucial, and there’s no need for formal clothing or heavy packing – we offer complimentary laundry services. There’s also a pair of binoculars, a sunhat, a shawl, a canvas bag, and a walking stick in each suite for guests to use throughout their stay.
Our Rwandan properties have a gear room stocked with equipment for treks and the outdoors. See what they offer, and what to bring, in our Rwanda destination guide.
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WHAT ELSE SHOULD GUESTS BE AWARE OF?
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All Singita’s properties are situated in malaria-risk areas, so we recommend that your guests consult a doctor or travel clinic about anti-malaria precautions before travelling. Depending on where they go, they may be directed to follow other precautions, as well. This isn’t something to be concerned about, but we always err on the side of caution.
We also recommend double-checking the visa requirements of the countries your guests may be travelling to or transiting through, and that they have a passport valid for six months from their initial arrival date, with at least three blank pages.
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NATURE NOW
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Over the past month in Kruger, green has faded to gold and dusty brown. The bush has dried and thinned, drawing out big cats and elusive wild dogs, emboldened by more exposed prey. As the land holds its breath for the rains, life gathers around remaining water sources, filling the air with guttural grunts, choral calls, and whispers of wind and flowing currents. To be here is to be part of an
ever-unfolding cycle, a shifting tapestry that you can feel as much as see and hear: the bush before renewal.
Soak up the soothing sounds of Sweni.
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