Singita Boulders Lodge

Highlights

• Singita Boulders Lodge is set along the banks of the Sand River the game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve
• Spacious suites & private plunge pools
• One of South Africa's most exclusive & luxurious safari lodges‍

You should know

• Children aged 10 years and older are welcome at Singita Boulders Lodge
• Baby-sitting services are available and the staff will tailor-make activities to suit each family.
• Families of four or more with children under the age of 10 are guaranteed a private Land Rover at no extra cost.

The detail

The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, extending over 153 00 acres, is part of the largest conservation area in South Africa, and is the oldest of all the private reserves. The reserve borders the Kruger National Park, and with no fences between them, the game moves freely through this vast natural reserve.

Sabi Sands is known for its superior safari lodges and Big Five sightings with the diverse habitats assuring a wide diversity of game. The luxurious Singita Boulders Lodge is carved out of the Earth, and inspired by the boulders on which it rests, harmonising perfectly with its surroundings. The stone and thatch lodge is set along the Sand River, blending seamlessly into the rocky landscape to create a restful and relaxing retreat. Vast expanses of glass walls create a sense of space and light, and assure guests of views of the wildlife filled landscape from all angles,

The beautifully appointed Boulders Lodge offers discerning guests the quintessential African safari, accompanied by flawless personalised service.

Accommodation at the sophisticated Boulders Lodge is in twelve luxury suites. The spacious suites are located to ensure privacy and to maximise views through glass front-facing walls. The opulent suites feature king-sized beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and a sumptuous lounge area.

Each suite features a glass-fronted bathroom, with a huge ball-and-claw tub looking out over the wilderness, and both an indoor and outdoor shower.

All suites offer a double-sided fireplace and an elevated timber viewing deck with heated plunge pool.

The main lodge houses a comfortable lounge, bar area, and reference library. Boulders Lodge is known for its exceptional cuisine and service and magnificent wine cellar. Personalised wine tastings are conducted for guests by the lodge sommelier. During the day, meals can be taken on the deck overlooking the Sand River and the rugged bushveld, or beneath the shady Marula trees. Starlit dinners are served around a log fire in the boma, or in the privacy of your suite. Children are well catered for with a range of activities including games, archery, cooking, and a Mini Rangers’ Course.

The tranquil swimming pool area has comfortable sun loungers, a wonderful way to relax and refresh between activities. For chillier days, there is the option of a heated pool. Alternatively, the Bush spa offers a range of revitalising and relaxing treatments, and guests may enjoy magnificent bush views while working out in the well-equipped gym.

Qualified rangers lead dawn and dusk game drives in open viewing vehicles, assuring guests sightings of both diurnal and nocturnal creatures. Expert guides and trackers accompany guests on walking safaris, which provide a wonderful opportunity to track animals on foot and discover the secrets of the plants and landscapes.

The Sabi Sand region is one of the most prolific wildlife areas in the world. The region is famous for its big cat activity and leopard sightings are common. The area is home to the Big Five, and a huge diversity of other mammals. Night game drives reveal seldom seen nocturnal creatures, including hyena, Black-backed jackal, porcupine and the rare honey badger. Four endangered species can be sighted here – the Wild dog, Black rhino, ten bat species, and the Ground hornbill.

With more than 300 bird species on its list, Sabi Sands is a great birding destination. Notable species include the Bateleur eagle, Black-bellied bustard, Burchell’s coucal, Shelly’s francolin, Red-billed oxpecker and Knob-billed duck. Other specialties include the Black-crowned night heron, Emerald cuckoo, Purple heron, and Verreaux’s eagle owl.

Price includes

• Accommodation, all meals and beverages (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne), twice daily open Land Rover safaris, walking safaris (accompanied by experienced guides and trackers), archery, return road transfers between the Singita airstrip and the lodges, laundry service