What is a Singita?

Singita is a Tsonga word that means “place of miracles”. Singita began in 1925 when Luke Bailes’ grandfather bought a piece of land in what would later become the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa.

Who owns Singita lodges?

Luke Bailes
LUKE BAILES MUST have the best job in the world. As the founder of ultra-luxury safari lodge operator Singita, he owns 15 exclusive properties from South Africa to Tanzania, Zimbabwe and his latest in Rwanda – where his super wealthy guests get up close and personal with gorillas in their natural habitat.

Which Singita Lodge is best?

Top 5 Singita Lodges in the Kruger & Sabi Sands

  1. Singita Boulders Lodge. One of the most incredible things about Singita Boulders Lodge is its position and views of the Sand River, and of course the sunsets that come standard with this view.
  2. Singita Ebony Lodge.
  3. Singita Castleton.
  4. Singita Lebombo Lodge.
  5. Singita Sweni Lodge.

How many Singita lodges are there?

Singita is now a conservation and ecotourism brand offering guests exceptional safari experiences at 15 luxury, award-winning lodges and camps across four countries.

Is there a Singita in Kenya?

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is the most exclusive luxury safari camp to launch in the Lamai Triangle, overlooking the game-rich Mara River. 98,000 acres with the highest concentration of game in the Great Serengeti. Africa’s most dramatic Big Cat Safari.

Who owns Sabi Sands Reserve?

When Rael Loon was just seven years old his parents, Hilton and Jacqui, bought Sabi Sabi. That event transformed his life and drew him into a lifelong love affair with the African bush, its wildlife, its people and its history.

Who started Mala Mala?

In 1964, Michael Rattray pioneered the concept of the photographic safari in South Africa and together with his wife Norma, they have built MalaMala into one of the most recognised game reserves in Africa.

Where is Singita safari?

The Singita luxury safari lodges are located in: South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Five unique locations in game-rich areas: Singita Game Reserve – Sabi Sand, South Africa.

Which is the best game reserve in Kruger National Park?

Best Private Game Reserves in Kruger

  • Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
  • Thornybush Private Game Reserve.
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
  • Kapama Private Game Reserve.
  • Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.
  • Manyeleti Private Game Reserve.
  • Makalali Private Game Reserve.

Who is Michael Rattray?

Who is the owner of MalaMala Game Reserve?

In November 2013, in a ground-breaking land restitution transaction, the South African Government acquired MalaMala’s ‘land and buildings’ from Michael Rattray and transferred the ownership thereof to the claimant community, represented by the Nwandlamhari Communal Property Association (CPA).