Family Safaris at Singita

Going on safari with the family can be quite difficult, especially when you have young kids, finding a place that includes fun, time consuming and educational activities is going to be a winner. Enter Singita Private- always fabulous and has entertainment for the little ones too –what a relief!

Singita private consists of 6 villas across Africa and all perfect for your next family getaway. All the villas are comfortable, spacious and luxurious additionally all villas include a full and private team consisting of a chef, host, guide and vehicle allowing the holiday to run on your time.

Singita – Lebombo Lodge, South Africa

Set in the North – East of the Kruger National Park Singita Lebombo sits on the N’wanetsi River and teeming with wildlife. This 4- bedroom villa blends together the organic African scenes with cutting edge modern designs and boasts the following; wine studio, roof terrace, library, multi-media room, espresso bar, help yourself deli and a 25m lap pool. Children’s Activities include;

– Baking with the lodge chefs

– Mountain biking

– Mini rangers course which includes tracking animals, a cosmic safari (astronomy), learning bush survival techniques, flower pressing (in summer) frogging, butterfly capture and release, tree and bird spotting competitions, nature quizzes and ranger tests. Once the course is completed they will be awarded a certificate to recognize their accomplishments.

– Archery

– community visits

– Game drives

Singita Castleton –Sabi Sand, South Africa

Castleton is the former family home of Singita founder Luke Bailes’ grandfather set in 45,000 acres of private reserve. Six individual cottages are scattered within the grounds around the communal living spaces catering for groups of up to 12 people. The house is steeped in history yet has extensive luxury facilities and privacy. Children’s Activities include;

  • Archery
  • Baking with chefs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Board games
  • Astronomy and stargazing
  • Bush walks around camp
  • Mountain biking for older children
  • Mini rangers course which includes tracking animals, a cosmic safari (astronomy), learning bush survival techniques, flower pressing (in summer) frogging, butterfly capture and release, tree and bird spotting competitions, nature quizzes and ranger tests. Once the course is completed they will be awarded a certificate to recognize their accomplishments.

Singita Ebony Villa – Sabi Sand, South Africa

Ebony villa is located on the Sand River and combines the 2 quintessential safari styles; tented camp and bush lodge chic. 12 suites each with their own private plunge pool, amazingly close to the wilderness.

Children’s activities include;

  • Archery
  • Baking with chefs (pizza/cookie making)
  • Arts and crafts
  • Board games
  • Astronomy and stargazing
  • Bush walks around camp
  • Mountain biking for older children
  • Mini rangers course which includes tracking animals, a cosmic safari (astronomy), learning bush survival techniques, flower pressing (in summer) frogging, butterfly capture and release, tree and bird spotting competitions, nature quizzes and ranger tests. Once the course is completed they will be awarded a certificate to recognize their accomplishments.

Singita Pamushana – Malilangwe, Zimbabwe

Singita Pamushana is set on a 130,000-acre reserve with 11 rooms in total split between a large villa and 6 palatial suites. The villa has 2 pools, a Jacuzzi and luxury spa and gym, Children activities include;

  • Bush walks around camp
  • Baking with chefs
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Stargazing
  • Community visits

Singita Explore – Grumeti, Tanzania

Camping without forfeiting luxury and being able to get up-close to wildlife, this exclusive- use camp is set up depending on requirements of booking. Children of all ages are welcome, being a temporary camp there is no swimming pool. Children’s activities include;

  • Archery
  • Baking with chefs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Board games
  • Astronomy and stargazing
  • Bush walks around camp
  • Mountain biking for older children
  • Mini Rangers’ Course which includes tracking animals, a cosmic safari (astronomy), learning bush survival techniques, flower pressing (in summer) frogging, butterfly capture and release, tree and bird spotting competitions, nature quizzes and ranger tests. Once the course is completed they will be awarded a certificate to recognize their accomplishments.

Singita Serengeti House – Grumeti, Tanzania

Serengeti House can accommodate up to 8 people, with 2 suites and 2 garden suites with views of game at the waterhole directly in front of the house. Children’s activities include;

  • Private tennis court
  • Archery
  • Private 25m swimming pool
  • Baking with chefs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Wildlife DVDs
  • Board games
  • Spa face painting
  • Mini Rangers’ Course which includes tracking animals, a cosmic safari (astronomy), learning bush survival techniques, flower pressing (in summer) frogging, butterfly capture and release, tree and bird spotting competitions, nature quizzes and ranger tests. Once the course is completed they will be awarded a certificate to recognize their accomplishments.

Singita private has children’s activities covered, but this does not mean that everything is focused around the kids. Walking safaris, spa treatments, wine evenings and game drives are just a few of the activities the adults can enjoy.