Singita – Castleton

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Kruger National Park–>Singita Sabi Sands
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Couple/Romantic, Family |

Formerly the family home of Singita founder Luke Bailes’ grandfather, Singita Castleton is an exclusive use lodge. Set within 45,000 acres of private reserve, revitalised spaces encourage relaxation, togetherness,
and a deep engagement with the African wilderness

Singita Castleton has been designed to combine the best elements of a private safari lodge with the rustic charms of a country farmhouse, with the added benefit of extensive high-end facilities, including a vast garden, swimming pool, wine cellar, gym, tennis court and spa treatment room. Guests can relax together in the courtyard, gather around the traditional ‘boma’ or meet in the country-style kitchen, yet the individual cottages allow guests to retreat to the privacy of their own space as and when it’s needed. All of this is overlooking a waterhole where animals regularly gather to drink.

Accommodation

Capturing the spirit of the original Castleton Camp, the lodge retains a historical and comforting nature. Singita Castleton consists of a main house with communal living spaces, and accommodation located in six individual cottages within the grounds, catering for up to 12 people. It is steeped in history, capturing the spirit of the original Castleton house, giving the lodge a historical and comforting nature.

Botanical art references, luxurious bedding, country furniture and flagstone floors add a nostalgic and time-honoured ambience.

Wildlife

The Sabi Sand region is one of the most prolific wildlife areas in the world. The region is famous for its big cat activity and leopard sightings are common. The area is home to the Big Five, and a huge diversity of other mammals. Night game drives reveal seldom seen nocturnal creatures, including hyena, Black-backed jackal, porcupine and the rare honey badger. Four endangered species can be sighted here – the Wild dog, Black rhino, ten bat species, and the Ground hornbill.

With more than 300 bird species on its list, Sabi Sands is a great birding destination. Notable species include the Bateleur eagle, Black-bellied bustard, Burchell’s coucal, Shelly’s francolin, Red-billed oxpecker and Knob-billed duck. Other specialties include the Black-crowned night heron, Emerald cuckoo, Purple heron, and Verreaux’s eagle owl.

More Info

Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children may participate on game drives, at the guide’s discretion.

Excludes:
Tourism Levy and Conservation Contribution

Directions

• BY ROAD:

Recommended route from Johannesburg:

• N12/N4 to Nelspruit.

• R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview.

• R536 from Hazyview towards Paul Kruger gate.

• After 36 km, pass Lisbon Store, then turn left onto gravel road.

• Pay R160 per vehicle (ZAR) for vehicle entrance fee and R40 per person (subject to change). The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation.

• Enter Sabi Sand Reserve at Shaw’s Gate. Follow Singita signs to lodge (approximately 28 km).

• BY AIR:

• Federal Air offers a daily return flight direct to Singita Sabi Sand from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.

• There are daily scheduled flights currently operated by SA Airlink into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), situated between Nelspruit and White River.

• Federal Air provides air transfers to and from KMIA and Singita Sabi Sand.

•  Download Federal Air’s flight schedules and rates for further details.

• Private air charters are also available, on request.

• Pilots are advised to broadcast their intentions on frequency 124.8 MHz.

• Runway: 01/19

• Transfers to lodge are available

GPS: -24.786400 (latitude) and 31.423800 (longitude)