Press Releases

February 2020 – Singita Kwitonda Lodge in Rwanda has been selected in the Travel + Leisure 2020 ‘It List’ of Best New Hotels in the World. Opened in August 2019, the lodge, named after a legendary silverback gorilla, is set on 178 acres on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, with which it shares a…

February 2020 – Since its inception in 2017, the Serengeti Girls Run has become a highlight on the events calendar. Singita has just released the dates for the third annual event, which is held in partnership with the Grumeti Fund in Singita Grumeti, a private 350,00-acre concession in Tanzania. Entries are now open for this…

January 2020 – Surrounded by 45,000-acres of untouched wilderness in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita Castleton, the former home of the grandfather of Singita’s Founder, Luke Bailes, is steeped in history. A recent design refresh will ensure that future guests benefit from the utmost exclusivity and comfort in the African bush. With lighter interiors…

December 2019 – For the past 26 years, high-end design and effortlessly chic safari style have been trademarks of Singita’s hospitality experience. The Boutique & Gallery offering at the lodges has always provided guests with a range of bespoke items that echo Singita’s award-winning interior design and this experience has now been elevated with a…

November 2019 – Singita is delighted to announce the appointment of Inge Kotze as General Manager: Conservation. Inge replaces Neil Midlane, former GM: Conservation Projects and Mark Witney, Singita’s former CEO: Conservation in the role. She will be overseeing the all-woman Conservation team, which is responsible for Singita’s Biodiversity and Sustainability initiatives, as well as…

September 2019 – Singita was honoured this month with two coveted awards that celebrate exceptional achievements in eco-design and wildlife protection. Sustainable conservation and eco-friendly tourism are at the heart of the brand’s commitment to its 100-year purpose to preserve and protect large areas of African wilderness for future generations, and the awards acknowledge key initiatives that…