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Singita Castleton Lodge

Boasting over 18 000 hectares of protected untamed land, Singita is an owner-run luxury concession within Sabi Sands. The privately-owned Sabi Sand Game Reserve lies adjacent to Kruger National Park making the area some of South Africa’s most incredible and pristine territory. Singita Castleton Lodge comprises a main house, with luxurious communal living spaces, and six individual cottages within the grounds accommodating up to 12 people. Luxury living at Castleton is managed by a private staff complement of house manager, chef, housekeeper, guide, and tracker. A private Land Rover is also available for personally scheduled safari drives with the ranger.

At Singita Castleton Lodge a large veranda and pool on the front lawn overlook a waterhole frequented by game and the outdoor boma, with scenic landscape views, is perfect for family dinners under the stars beside crackling fires. This perfect Sabi Sands safari escape for families and friends includes a host of fun on-site activities such as boules, tennis, cricket, a trampoline, private fitness centre with yoga pavilion, and wellness centre. Babysitting services are available on prior booking. Top off perfect days in the African bushveld with a glass of vino from the private wine cellar.

Singita Sabi Sand is renowned for high concentrations of big game and frequent leopard sightings. Wildlife including rhino, lion, buffalo, hippos, elephant, giraffe, zebra, antelope, and wild dogs can be seen from the lodges various private and communal viewing decks. Game drives at Singita Castleton Lodge are conducted by expert rangers and trackers working together to track the most amazing close-up animal sightings for guests. Home to fascinating flora and a large variety of birdlife, guided bushwalks give one a chance to see the smaller intricacies of the bush. In addition to Castleton, the Singita Game Reserve in Sabi Sands is also home to 5-star Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge, an exclusive use villa.

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Wildlife:

Highest population density of the Big 5 in South Africa and it is estimated that 1500 lions, 1000 leopards, 17000 elephant, 48000 buffalo and an excess of 2000 rhinos live in the Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
Approximately 147 mammal species.
Over 500 bird species.

Game Drives:

Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted
6-seater vehicles.

Activities & Facilities:

Game drives
Guided bushwalks
Stargazing
Birdwatching
Swimming Pool
Bocce court
Country style kitchen
Tennis court
Open-air Boma
Fitness centre
Yoga pavilion
Massage treatment rooms
Wine cellar
Mini Rangers program

Highlights:

Exclusive-use experience with private staff, chef, housekeeper, guide and tracker
Consists of a main house with communal living spaces and six double en-suite cottages
Stonewalled homestead feel with comfortable furnishings and unique facilities
Swimming pool on the front lawn overlooking the Castleton dam
An exceptional private open-air Boma overlooking the reserve and watering hole
Perfect for families and small groups seeking exclusive-use
Renowned Singita brand, known for its ultra luxurious offerings and attention to detail
Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers

Location:

Located in the western side of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares unfenced borders with the Londolozi, Simbambili and Elephant plains game reserves
Sabi Sands is a 65 000-hectare private game reserve and lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.

Getting There:

Singita private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
Skukuza (SKU) is the closet commercial airport to Singita Sabi Sands, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Singita private airstrip: 60 minutes
Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess
Road transfers from Skukuza to Singita take 90 minutes.

Child Policy:

Singita Castleton welcomes children of all ages

Inclusions & Exclusions:

Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, premium branded alcoholic beverages and wines, and private airstrip transfers. Additionally a private guide and vehicle, house manager, chef and house staff are included.
Excluded: Conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Rates:

Rates are quoted for 1-8 guests
Rates for 9-12 guests available on request
Rates displayed are valid to 05 January 2025

Seasons:

Peak season: 01 July – 31 August & 15 December – 05 January
High season: 01 May – 30 June & 01 September – 31 October
Low season: 06 January – 30 April & 01 November – 14 December

Packages:

For extended safari holiday packages, we have a selection of exceptional properties in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
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Accommodation Options

Castleton

Sleeps Max 12 guests

Units at Castleton are elegantly furnished and feature en-suite bathrooms with a free-standing bath and shower. Units also include fans, air-conditioning, coffee facilities, and a mini-bar.