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  • Explore: What happens to us in the wild

    Explore: What happens to us in the wild
    2026/08/28
    Deep in the Serengeti, camouflaged amongst tall grass, Explore is one with the plains. Every moment at this pared-back, private camp is guided by the environment. Wind cools you. Heat nudges you toward shade. Curiosity calls you into each unhurried day. You wake to a human voice announcing sunrise, and at night, wildlife calls from the nearby dark.

    Free to roam, you feel the earth crunch beneath every step, share meals over open flames, and end days trading stories around embers, under star-filled skies. It’s simple, yet holds everything you need: a comfortable bed, a warm bucket shower, and those who matter most.

    We recently reimagined Explore’s design and guest experience to create something simpler and more elemental, centred on a deeper connection with the wilderness and with one another; on presence in every moment, the freedom to follow your curiosity, and a sense of time falling away.

    In this episode, Georgina Pennington, Singita’s Chief Creative Officer; Braya Masunga, Explore’s Operations Manager; and Michael Schapiro, Singita’s in-house writer, speak about what happens to our bodies, minds, and relationships when we spend time immersed in wild spaces, the evolved Explore experience, and what we might discover when we step away from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Find out more about Explore · Read ‘Humans, Being’, a reflection on the evolved Explore · Listen to the dawn chorus at Explore · Read about the ecological recovery of the Grumeti Reserves · Read a first-hand account of the Explore experience · Browse the Explore brochure · Explore our Serengeti guest experiences · Browse our Serengeti destination guide · Singita website
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    49 分
  • From Kigali to Kwitonda: Exploring Rwanda’s subtle magic

    From Kigali to Kwitonda: Exploring Rwanda’s subtle magic
    2026/07/30
    Singita's properties in Rwanda lie in the country's mountainous northwest, right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park.

    This region is one of the most biodiverse on Earth, home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, forest elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species, along with rich plant and insect life, and communities who have lived alongside these forests for generations.

    Framed by sweeping views of three volcanoes, Kwitonda and Kataza House are designed to help you slow down, offering moments of stillness and deep rest alongside meaningful and adventurous experiences.

    In this episode, Ngoni Mtizwa, Lodge Manager at Kwitonda; Donatha Kabangwa, who supervises the on-site Akarabo Nursery; and Michael Schapiro, Singita's in-house writer, discuss the conservation efforts currently underway in the region, how this landscape shapes the guest experience, and why they believe everyone should stay longer at Singita Volcanoes National Park. Explore Kwitonda · Explore Kataza House · Read about the region's ongoing rewilding · Find out more about the soon-to-launch Ubumwe Women's Trail · Follow the story of Kwitonda's resident potter · Soak up the sounds of the Rwandan rainforest · Learn more about the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund · Singita website
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    43 分
  • Introducing Elela — Singita’s first property in the Okavango Delta

    Introducing Elela — Singita’s first property in the Okavango Delta
    2026/06/29
    For years, Singita has dreamed of bringing its approach to conservation and hospitality to Botswana. That dream is now a reality.

    In this episode, we sit down with Rob Morrison, Elela’s Manager, Kemmonye Wright, Operations Manager for Singita Okavango Delta, and guide Nthophang ‘Tops’ Xani to tell the story of Elela, our first property in the Okavango Delta.

    From a 420,000-acre concession that shifts with the seasons to eight entirely private camps designed around freedom and flow, to a hub that invites guests into the heart of the ecosystem — Elela offers a unique and extraordinary experience.

    In this conversation, we explore the landscape, the experience, how Elela came to be, and what makes it unlike anything else in our collection of properties.

    We hope you enjoy. Browse Elela's webpage · Explore Singita's Okavango Delta concession · All you need to know about Elela · Useful sales tools and information on Elela · Check availability for Elela · Enquire about Elela · Singita website
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    40 分
  • Inside Lebombo’s Gallery of Treasures: The Artists’ Perspective

    Inside Lebombo’s Gallery of Treasures: The Artists’ Perspective
    2026/04/23
    Nestled at the entrance to Lebombo, one of Singita’s properties in the Kruger National Park, the Gallery of Treasures is a multi-sensory space designed to reveal the often-unseen elements of this remarkable landscape. Created in collaboration with artists and creatives from across Southern Africa, it brings together art, nature, and storytelling.

    In this roundtable conversation with Tatenda Chidora, Laurie van Heerden, Christopher Parker, and Jack Fillery, we explore the thinking behind the Gallery of Treasures, the natural world as a source of inspiration, and each artist’s creative process — as well as what they hope guests take away from the experience.

    At its core, the Gallery is about noticing the beauty, complexity, and interconnectedness of all life, from seed pods to wildlife, and everything in between. Discover Lebombo · Discover Singita Kruger National Park · Explore Tatenda Chidora's work · Explore Laurie van Heerden's work · Explore Christopher Parker's work · Explore Jack Fillery's work · Explore Metamorphosis, a collaboration between Singita and Tatenda · Singita website
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    49 分
  • Tastes of Home - Honouring Nature and Culture on Every Plate

    Tastes of Home - Honouring Nature and Culture on Every Plate
    2026/03/25
    At Singita, food tells the story of the people and cultures of Africa and the generations who came before them.

    It’s a portal to the diversity of the continent and the richness of its traditions. A way for guests to deepen their understanding and experience of where they are. A means to bring people together, to soften them, and help them grow closer.

    In this episode, Mia Neethling, Executive Chef and Guest Experience Lead at Singita Grumeti, speaks with Mbhali Khoza, Sous Chef at Singita Kruger National Park, and Michael Matera, Head Chef at Sasakwa.

    Their conversation explores how Singita’s chefs honour Africa’s varied natural and cultural heritage on the plate, the impact of the Singita Community Culinary School, how our food offering differs across regions and properties, and what the future of cooking looks like on the African continent.

    If you enjoyed this episode, you can read more about the confluence of culture and culinary craft at Singita Grumeti in the latest volume of the Singita Magazine. Read the story · Find out more about the Singita Community Culinary School · Explore Singita Grumeti · Explore Singita Kruger National Park · Browse our website
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    41 分
  • Exploring Ebony with Mmangaliso Nzuza

    Exploring Ebony with Mmangaliso Nzuza
    2026/02/05
    Across countries and cultures, art forms an integral part of African identity – shaped by our natural and cultural heritage and expressed in powerful, distinctive ways. Through our 'Africa Is…' series, we’re exploring art, design, craftsmanship, and storytelling from across the continent to showcase the depth and diversity of talent found here.

    In this episode, Singita’s in-house writer, Michael Schapiro, speaks with South African artist Mmangaliso Nzuza ahead of his artist-in-residence programme at Singita Sabi Sand. Their conversation moves through stillness as a creative necessity, the multi-faceted importance of community, Mmangaliso’s process in the context of his debut solo exhibition, and nature as a teacher rather than a subject.

    Recorded in two parts – before and after Mmangaliso’s two-week stay at Ebony – the episode reflects on how his time in the Sabi Sand unfolded beyond expectation, and how those experiences transformed into a new body of work, marked with oil paint, patience, and stories drawn from the people and landscapes that shaped it.

    Mmangaliso was joined along the way by videographer Julian Robinet, who captured his experience in a video that will be released as part of our upcoming 'Africa Is… Mmangaliso Nzuza' series. You can stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter, Stories from Africa.

    If you enjoyed this episode, you can read more about Mmangaliso’s experience in his own words in the latest volume of the Singita Magazine, themed around Symbiosis, and follow his journey on Instagram. Read the Singita Magazine · Browse our Africa Is... series · Explore Singita Ebony · Follow Mmangaliso on Instagram · Singita website
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    35 分
  • Saving a Species: Leopards - Spot on. Panthera's Mission to Protect Leopards

    Saving a Species: Leopards - Spot on. Panthera's Mission to Protect Leopards
    2026/01/01
    Big cats always captivate guests on safari, but they’re disappearing from the wild. In this episode, Lucy Stofberg (field guide at Singita Sabi Sand) chats to Dr Nikki Balme of Panthera (coordinator of the Sabi Sand Leopard Project) about leopard conservation. They explore why leopards are thriving in the Sabi Sand while drastically declining elsewhere.

    Did you know leopards have disappeared from about two-thirds of their African range and a shocking 85% in Eurasia? Or that there are seven other subspecies spanning from Arabia to Russia and China?

    Leopards are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Nikki breaks down the major threats: prey depletion, over-harvesting, and poaching for ceremonial garments. She highlights how the Sabi Sand research informs global conservation and the vital role that ecotourism plays in protecting these shy cats.

    Learn more about Panthera’s incredible work with DNA technology, genetic profiling, and long-term research. The innovative Furs For Life project (synthetic fur skins) has saved 18,500 leopards to date!

    The Sabi Sand success story is built on Panthera’s research. In 15 years, over 850 leopard life histories have been reconstructed here, along with 90,000 data collections from leopard sightings (it’s the best-studied population worldwide). Singita Lowveld Trust supports Panthera’s leopard research in the Sabi Sand and more.
    Learn more: https://www.singitalowveldtrust.org/project/panthera-partnership-leopard-research/

    Panthera helped change national policy to protect leopards from poor hunting practices - that was a direct result of the Sabi Sand work. Nikki highlights that conservation interventions can work quickly, which gives us all hope! Who is Panthera? · Panthera Sabi Sand Leopard Project · To Skin a Cat · Singita Lowveld Trust · Donate to Singita Lowveld Trust - USD500 - sponsor the · Conservation at Singita · Singita Sabi Sand · Jane Goodall - Reason for Hope · Singita website
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    22 分
  • Conscious Travel - A Ripple Effect That Continues After Your Visit to Rwanda

    Conscious Travel - A Ripple Effect That Continues After Your Visit to Rwanda
    2025/12/03
    Every great story is made up of many smaller ones.

    Ross Couper (Singita’s Resident Content Creator) chats to Martin Tuyisenge (Singita’s Community Liaison Manager) about the ripple effect of every guest’s stay on local livelihoods and conservation at Singita Kwitonda and Kataza House.

    Rwanda is truly a bucket list destination, for gorillas, golden monkeys, the food, and culture. But what really captures your heart is the spirit of its people. This is where Martin’s work comes in - as the Community Liaison Manager, he leads projects across six nearby villages, benefiting nearly 5,500 people. 18 years on - from schoolteacher to park ranger – he’s found his passion.

    Ross and Martin discuss some of the long-lasting community projects, made possible by Singita guests.
    Some highlights:
    - Rainwater tanks for 84 households and three schools
    - Upgrading volleyball and basketball pitches for young people
    - Supporting a chicken farming cooperative – contributing 800 chicks, a coup and training
    - Training a dance troupe (35 people) to celebrate traditional song and dance, while creating new income
    - Singita Community Culinary School – empowering students through culinary training. 23 students employed at Singita
    - Annual donation of a fully furnished house and two cows to a local family
    - Reforestation efforts – transforming ex-farmland to a thriving buffer zone, seeing wildlife returning
    - Providing access to health insurance for 2,571 people
    - Since 2005, every gorilla trek in Rwanda contributes 10% to communities, as well as a new tourism levy introduced in 2025.

    This is a ripple that continues outwards long after a Singita guest leaves Rwanda. Tune in to explore how ecotourism has the power to change lives — far beyond one gorilla trek. Singita website
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    26 分