Safari South Africa with Singita!

Singita, meaning Place of Miracles in Shangaan, is first and foremost a conservation brand whose mission is to preserve and protect Africa's wilderness for future generations.  One way it achieves this mission is by operating sustainable and environmentally-conscious luxury lodges in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Rwanda. 

At Singita, this mission is not just lip service, their mission is authentically lived at their lodges through their biodiversity, community, and sustainability projects including the wildly successful Singita Community Culinary School, which trains members of the community in the culinary arts. Once graduated, the students are placed at Singita properties and other lodges. Additionally, the Canine Anti-poaching unit protects Singita’s Sabi Sands from the threat of illegal hunting.

When you stay at Singita, luxury is in the invisible details. No request is too big or small. Not into cucumbers? You’ll never see a menu with cucumbers as an ingredient. Into yoga? Your morning game drive might conclude with yoga and a sound bath in a secluded scenic location. Beyond the game drives, their schedule is your schedule and Singita aims to surprise and delight you at every turn. 

You can safari year-round in Southern Africa. That said, May through October is dry season which means that animals are concentrated around the fewer water sources and are easier to spot as the vegetation has thinned out.  This doesn’t mean the rest of the year is a bad time to go. The green season, November through April, means better availability and rates on safari, and the ideal time to visit Cape Town, Winelands, and Victoria Falls will be a full flood.  There is plenty of game viewing year-round as you can see from a recent visit in April! 

For a southern Africa trip, ideally, plan to visit at least two parks with no less than ten days on the ground. 

Bring the kids?

Yes & Yes! An African Safari is a unique and rewarding experience for families and allows kids the opportunity to learn and directly connect with nature.  Experiencing wildlife out in the bush is an excellent opportunity to learn about different species in their natural environment and the importance of conservation. Singita guides are exceptional in providing rich details about animals, how they behave, and why.   

Additionally, the exposure to different cultures and customs of local people is incredibly educational. One of the highlights of our trip was the opportunity to visit a local community, where Julius, the head of the family continues to preserve the hunter-gatherer ways of living. The ladies in the village taught us how to make necklaces using color codes to denote Married and committed; or single and ready to mingle! 

PRO TIP:  Some lodges have minimum age restrictions, while others don’t. Our team will be able to guide you on the best-suited lodges based on the ages of your kids. Make sure to inquire about  Singita Villas, as these are ideal for families with young kids.