Dining

South Africa, a country of diverse cultures and cosmopolitan influences, inspires the unique culinary experience at Ebony and Boulders Lodges, and Castleton Camp. Juxtaposing global cuisine with traditional African ingredients, Singita's style combines simplicity with an abundance of flavour. Excellent produce, well prepared and presented, is accompanied by truly inspirational surroundings.

Complementing the exceptional cuisine, each Singita lodge has a unique and comprehensive wine cellar. Singita's wine program consists of approximately 35,000 bottles of the finest South African wines. Newly released red wines are matured in our temperature-controlled Cape Town cellar for up to 5 years, to ensure that they reach full potential.

Spa

The epitome of every stay at Singita's lodges is the luxurious care one indulges in at the health spa. Your Therapist offers treatments from the more conventional European massages to reflexology, manicures, facials and aromatherapy, or indulge in an uplifting body treatment. Gaze across the endless wonders of the African bush while working out in the modern fitness centre.

SNOWBUSH GLOW - A natural Fynbos scrub is used to smooth and polish the body with dry body brushing, friction massage and gentle cloth buffing to get you gleaming all over.

BODY WRAPPING - After full body exfoliation, be enveloped by one of the following spicy aromatic gel wraps: 'Buchu' to detoxify, 'Restore' to replenish lost moisture, or 'Zinziba' to heal and comfort dry skin.

SYNERGYSTIC RASUL STEAM EXPERIENCE - Lather yourself in re-mineralizing clays and relax in warm steam to aid detoxification of the skin. After rinsing off with Cape Chamomile Body Wash, be lavished with an application of Fynbos lotion.

AFRICAN HEAD MASSAGE - Enjoy a relaxing head massage combined with hair treatment using hair treatment oil or hair treatment mask to help treat dry hair and scalp. It is Africa's version of the ancient art of head massage, incorporating the head, neck and shoulders - the ultimate in relaxation.

REFLEXOLOGY - Treat your whole body through our balancing pressure point foot massage, releasing areas of congestion and tension in the body by working on the reflex points in the feet.

HOT STONE MASSAGE - Enjoy the healing power of Mother Nature with various types and sizes of hot stones, combined with traditional massage, which helps to melt away tension. Due to the nature of this treatment it will be performed in the spa.

HOT REVIVAL THERAPY - Experience a treatment inspired by Traditional African healers. The treatment consists of a Body polish, followed by the application of a re-mineralizing heated poultice on pressure points and allowing for the deeper manipulation on aching muscle tissue, completed with a revitalizing massage.

ROMANTIC LUXURY BATH - Enjoy a dry body buffing followed by the application of a grape wrap that will gently exfoliate providing your skin with luminosity and vitality. Accompanying the treatment you have a choice of a head massage or reflexology. Complete the treatment by relaxing in a romantic chardonnay bath.

THE ULTIMATE BUSH ESCAPE - Escape into a ½ day retreat where you are pampered with a Body Polishing, awaken your senses with an Aromatherapy massage, followed by a Rejuvenating Facial and end with a refreshing Spa Pedicure. The package includes lunch from the restaurants menu.

HAKUNA MATHATHA - Are you fatigued and stressed? Let this treatment revitalize you so that you can experience Singita at its absolute best. The treatment will smooth and soften your skin with a spa exfoliating salts, followed by the application of a revitalizing roasted coffee wrap to relieve fluid retention. The treatment ends with an energizing lymphatic drainage massage.

BODY BLITZ - Detoxify and soothe your back with a crystal exfoliation and Dynamic self heating marine pack, while your legs are massaged with revitalizing body cream. Melt away any remaining tension with a scalp and back massage.

THE BIG FIVE RETREAT - Retreat into the tranquility of Africa and experience the ultimate in mind, body and soul relaxation pampered by two therapists. This treatment incorporates a choco scrub and decadent chocolate moisturizing body wrap that will provide your skin with energy and vitality, during which you receive a head massage and reflexology simultaneously. You can choose to experience the treatment in the privacy of your suite where a milk mousse bath will be incorporated or should you opt for the comfort of the spa; an inhalation steam is an alternative. Unwind with a relaxing massage.

Activities

The Sabi Sands gets its name the perennial Sand River that bisects the reserve and the fine, sandy substrate found throughout. Globally renowned for its diversity and concentration of big game, the Sabi Sands features broad, open savannah interspersed with acacia thornveld, rocky outcrops and riverine forest.

Herds of buffalo and elephant, large prides of lion, majestic leopard and antelope by the thousands make the 18 500 hectare Singita Private Game Reserve, at the heart of the Sabi Sands, one of the finest locations for viewing the Big 5 anywhere in the world.

Awards

• Singita Private Game Reserve voted "Best in Africa" & "No. 2 in the World"
• Travel & Leisure 500 "World's Best Hotels" (January 2006)
• "#2 in the Africa Resorts Top 20"
  Conde Nast Traveler (USA) Readers Choice Awards 2005
• "World's No. 1 Destination"
  Conde Nast Traveler (USA) 2001/2002/2004
• "World's Best Awards" - "Best Hotel in the World"
  Travel & Leasure Magazine 2004

Facilities

A typical day at Singita

05h30 - After senses are awakened by the sounds of the bushveld, guests congregate with the rangers at the main lodge for tea, coffee and light snacks in anticipation of the early morning game drive.

06h15 - As the early morning sun rises over the horizon, rangers and trackers head out with guests into the African bushveld. One can sense the excitement… who knows what to expect? A herd of ever-cautious impala huddled together, a leopard in the branches of a knobthorn tree with a kill from the last hours of darkness, a herd of elephant feeding in the lush vegetation or a pride of lion in the shade of an acacia. The sound of creatures awakening to a new day stirs your passion for Africa and its many wonders.

08h30 - The fresh aromas of Singita's signature breakfast entice guests back to the lodge. Overlooking the African plains from the main deck, a spectacular breakfast follows your return from the morning game drive, with a buffet of seasonal fruits, cereals, yoghurts and fruit juice, followed by a delectable hot breakfast.

10h00 - At your leisure - whether an indulgent massage or beauty treatment at the spa, relaxing under an African sun on your sundeck, a workout at the gym or some superb shopping at the trading store, any number of discoveries await.

13h00 - Lunch at Singita - after spending the morning at leisure, Singita's talented chefs prepare a medley of culinary delights, inspired by African flavours yet guided by western cooking tradition.

16h00 - As the endless African day starts to cool and the shadows are forming across the plains, guests enjoy afternoon refreshments, which are served in the main lodge before the evening game drive.

16h30 - A vivid sunset sky forms the backdrop of an unforgettable wildlife experience. As darkness approaches, the animals become more active, rarely seen nocturnal creatures emerge and incredible interactions are the order of the day. Pause midway for drinks and conversation as the sun disappears at one of the many vantage points hidden in the bush. The lions stir from their slumber to begin the night's hunt and the leopard slinks through the long grass in the twilight. The evening drive is the apex of the African adventure, moments that will define forever your memories of Africa.

20h00 - One by one, the drivers return to the lodge, the fires are lit and the night's entertainment begins. Return to the lodge for dinner around the fire in the Boma under a starlit sky, or a gourmet meal by candlelight in the dining room. A fusion of venison dishes, fresh fish from the South African coast, pastas, soups and vegetables, dinner at Singita is a sumptuous affair, where you will be enchanted by the rhythm and harmony of a local choir. Retire to your suite for a restful nights sleep in preparation for the next exciting day!

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