Singita sets the standard when it comes to luxury safaris in Africa… I have visited all of their safari properties (most numerous times) and love each one for distinct reasons!

 

With increasing interest in private / exclusive trips for small groups of friends and family we are happy to suggest the following all inclusive safaris to East and southern Africa. They focus on exclusive use villas with private vehicles and an emphasis on the finer things in life! Safety, security, and health are of course priorities.

 

If you have any specific questions or want to check availability please don’t hesitate to call me in Seattle  1 800 461 0682 (intl 425 222 4060).

 

PRIVATE TANZANIA AND RWANDA – Exclusive access for 8 guests to the best of East Africa
7 NIGHTS AT SINGITA SERENGETI HOUSE & 5 NIGHTS AT KATAZA HOUSE

 

EXCLUSIVITY GUARANTEED

• Safe arrivals at and departures from small, quiet or private airports and helipads with appropriate runways and aprons to accommodate private jets and charters.
• Minimal touchpoints.
• Dedicated airline crews.
• Limiting commercial airports, queues and crowds to the absolute minimum.
• Quick and efficient management of immigration and customs.
• Completely private and exclusive accommodation.
• No interaction with other guests.
• Your own private space within which to create your dream holiday.
• Private vehicles and Field Guides for duration of your stay.
• Dedicated staff to look after you and your family.
• Tailored activities designed especially for you.
• All the highlights and unique experiences of a region at one property.
• Seamless flights & transfers
• Departures from small, quiet or private airports.
• VIP meet-and-greet on arrival.
• Customs & immigrations assistance.
• Catering and private lounges where applicable.
• Grand Caravan-aircraft seating up to 12 guests.

ON ARRANGEMENT

• Aircraft hangarage.
• Crew accommodation and arrangements.
• 24/7 airplane availability (or on short notice).
• International handling facilitated by selected charter company.

From US $205,000 (just over US $2,000 per person per night)
12 nights for 8 guests
Rate will vary depending on season of travel & individual group requirements

 

ARRIVAL AT SINGITA SERENGETI HOUSE

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). (Hangarage available.)
• Met by Equity Aviation on tarmac and escorted to VIP lounge outside main terminal building.
• Clear immigrations and customs at VIP lounge. Well-managed process to avoid queues and any coinciding with other commercial flights.
• Relax in lounge and enjoy refreshments.
• Escorted by Singita Host to Grumeti Air private charter flight on Grand Caravan-aircraft.
• Direct flight (1 hr 15 min) to Singita Sasakwa Airstrip.
• Met by dedicated Singita Field Guide in open safari vehicle.
• Short 10-minute transfer to Singita Serengeti House.

 

7 NIGHT STAY INCLUDES:

• Accommodation at Singita Serengeti House, Tanzania
• Wildlife fee and tourism development levy.
• VIP meet-and-greet arrival; access to VIP lounge.
• Assistance with immigration and customs.
• Private Charter return flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Singita Sasakwa Airstrip.
• All meals, drinks and game drives.
• Specially curated onsite activities and guest experiences.
• Private guide, private host, chef and full house staff.

Offering refined yet luxurious comfort, Serengeti House boasts uninterrupted views over the Serengeti plains and its extensive outdoor dining decks provide ideal vantage points from where to observe the daily wildlife activity at the busy waterhole nearby. A calming neutral palette of sun-bleached blonde, beige and grey reflects the surrounding wilderness throughout this luxurious modern-African home, which is perfectly suited for friends or families seeking the utmost exclusivity and flexibility – and the space to reconnect with each other and nature. Laidback luxury underpins the de?cor and design and each of the four boldly proportioned suites feature serene views, spacious en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private terraces.

Activities & experiences

• Private dinners tailored to specific guest/group preferences.
• Guided bush walks.
• Private cooking classes with the onsite chef in Serengeti House’s modern eat-in kitchen.
• Cocktail-making sessions in Serengeti House’s private bar.
• Guided yoga and mindfulness sessions.
• Learning the art of tracking animals in the bush.
• Guided hikes to one of Singita Grumeti’s Observation Points (OPs), where the Grumeti Fund’s Anti-Poaching Scouts are based. Each OP features spectacular views of the sweeping Serengeti Plains and makes for a perfect setting to enjoy a picnic.
• Outdoors cross-fit training sessions with the anti-poaching scouts.
• Private onsite facilities for guests: yoga, fitness centre, 25-metre lap pool, private tennis court and pavillion, tented treatment suite and media room.
• Tailormade no-touch wellness treatments combining soothing, pampering products and carefully curated rituals. Guests are guided to connect with nature as they revive body, mind and soul and the treatments include sound therapy, aromatherapy, as well as harnessing the nurturing properties of Africa’s unique textures and tastes.

 

Departure from Serengeti House to Kataza House at Singita Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda

• Private charter flight from Singita Sasakwa Airstrip to Kigali International Airport in Grand Caravan-aircraft.
• Meet-and-greet by Akagera Aviation and assistance with clearing immigration and customs. Well managed process to avoid
• coinciding with arrivals of other commercial airlines.
• Direct private helicopter transfer (30 min) in Agusta-helicopters to helipad at Singita Volcanoes National Park.

 

5 NIGHT STAY INCLUDES:

• Accommodation at Singita Kataza House, Rwanda
• Tourism Development Levy.
• Emergency Medical Evacuation Service.
• VIP arrival meet-and-greet arrival; private lounge access.
• Assistance with immigration and customs.
• Private charter flight from Singita Sasakwa Airstrip to Kigali International Airport.
• Private return helicopter transfers from Kigali International Airport to Singita Volcanoes National Park.
• Daily Driver Guides and vehicles for duration of stay.
• All meals and drinks.
• Specially curated onsite activities and guest experiences.
• Private host, chef and full house staff.
• 2 private gorilla treks as well as a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, situated right next to Singita Volcanoes National Park.

 

Set right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Kataza House puts gorilla-trekking experiences within easy reach and the villa’s two heated plunge pools, in-and outdoor fireplaces and breathtaking mountain views ensure a guest experience unlike any other. Comprising two spacious suites, a junior master suite and a lavish master suite, Kataza House also includes a wine cellar, full staff complement and a farm-to-table food journey celebrating Rwandese cuisine and fresh produce from the on-site garden.

 

Activities & experiences

• Private dinners tailored to specific guest/group preferences.
• Onsite Akarabo Garden & Nursery tour and introduction to local plants.
• Experiences with local artisans in the Akarabo Garden: Rwandan seam-stress (learn more about local styles and order your own tailormade item); stick carver (see how these beautifully carved traditional items used on treks are made and commission your own as a memento); basket weaver (try your hand at weaving lovely local patterns and purchase items if you wish). Private cooking lessons our expert chefs in Kataza House’s fully equipped interactive kitchen and learning how to make typical Rwandan dishes.
• Golden monkey-trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• Guided birding walks on perimeter of Volcanoes National Park.
• Tailormade no-touch wellness treatments combining soothing, pampering products and carefully curated rituals. Guests are guided to connect with nature as they revive body, mind and soul and the treatments include sound therapy, aromatherapy, as well as harnessing the nurturing proper- ties of Africa’s unique textures and tastes.
• Exclusive onsite facilities for guests: yoga, private fitness centre, private heated swimming pools, media room and cinema, private treatment room.

 

Final departure from Kataza House

• Direct private helicopter transfer (30 min) from helipad at Singita Volcanoes National Park to Kigali International Airport.
• Meet-and-greet arrival assistance by Akagera Aviation.
• Clear immigration and customs at Kigali International.
• Depart from Kigali International Airport for onward journey.

 

PRIVATE SOUTH AFRICA AND ZIMBABWE – Exclusive access for 8 guests to the best of Southern Africa
7 NIGHTS AT SINGITA CASTLETON & 7 NIGHTS AT MALILANGWE HOUSE

 

EXCLUSIVITY GUARANTEED

• Safe arrivals at and departures from small, quiet or private airports and minimal touchpoints.
• Exclusive airport lounge access.
• Dedicated airline crews.
• Limiting commercial airports, queues and crowds to the absolute minimum.
• Quick and efficient management of immigration and customs.
• Completely private and exclusive accommodation.
• No interaction with other guests.
• Private vehicles and Field Guides for duration of your stay.
• Dedicated staff to look after you and your family.
• Tailored activities designed especially for you.
• All the highlights and unique experiences of a region at one property.

 

INCLUSIVE SERVICES:

• Seamless flights & transfers.
• Departures from small, quiet or private airports.
• VIP meet-and-greet on arrival.
• Customs & immigration assistance.
• Catering and private lounge where applicable
• King Air 200-aircraft (or aircraft of choice, depending on landing restrictions).

ON ARRANGEMENT:

• Aircraft hangarage.
• Crew accommodation and arrangements.
• 24/7 airplane availability (or on short notice).
• International handling facilitated by selected charter company.

From US $206,000 (just over US $2,000 per person per night)
14 nights for 8 guests
Rate will vary depending on season of travel & individual group requirements

 

ARRIVAL AT SINGITA CASTLETON:

• Depart for Singita from Fireblade Aviation at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (Fireblade Aviation is an independently owned, state-of-the-art luxury Fixed Base Operation).
• Met by pilots and ground staff on arrival.
• Clear immigration and customs at Fireblade Aviation.
• Optional use of Fireblade private lounge, or connect directly with private charter plane to Singita.
• Short 40-minute flight to Singita Sabi Sand.
• Met by dedicated Singita Field Guide in open safari vehicle.
• Short 15-minute transfer to Singita Castleton.

 

7 NIGHTS INCLUDES:

• Accommodation at Singita Castleton.
• Conservation contribution and tourism levy.
• VIP meet-and-greet arrival and access to VIP lounge.
• Assistance with immigration and customs.
• Direct private return charter flights to Singita’s private airstrip from Fireblade Aviation at
  OR Tambo International Airport.
• All accommodation, meals, drinks and game drives.
• Specially curated onsite activities and guest experiences.
• Private guide, private host, chef and full house staff.

 

Steeped in history and set in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita Castleton is the former home of the grandfather of Singita’s Founder, Luke Bailes. This stately African farmhouse overlooks a busy waterhole where game regularly gathers to drink and provides a bush experience characterised by an intimate and welcoming warmth, the utmost comfort, unrivalled luxury and complete exclusivity. A private outdoor boma with uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape allows for magical fireside dinners under the stars – completing this quintessential safari experience. With its full staff complement, including a Field Guide, chef and host, every preference is catered for and guests have complete freedom to set the pace of their days.

 

Activities & experiences

• Private dinners tailored to specific guest/group preferences.
• Guided bush walks.
• Private cooking classes with the onsite chef in Castleton’s home-style kitchen.
• Learning the art of tracking animals in the bush.
• Learning more about ancient African bush remedies.
• Yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions (guided options available).
• Visit to K9-anti poaching unit.
• Beginner/intermediate birding course at the Khoza Pan hide.
• Tailormade no-touch wellness treatments combining soothing, pampering products and carefully curated rituals. Guests are guided to connect with nature as they revive body, mind and soul and the treatments include sound therapy, aromatherapy, as well as harnessing the nurturing properties of Africa’s unique textures and tastes.
• Private onsite facilities for guests: yoga pavillion and room, fitness centre, private treatment rooms, tennis court, swimming pool and boules court.
• Private wine cellar and wine tastings.

 

Departure from Castleton to Malilangwe House in Zimbabwe:

 

• 10-minute private charter from Singita Sabi Sand (Castleton) to Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport to clear customs.
• Assistance with immigration and customs.
• Continue to Buffalo Range International Airport (Zimbabwe); approximately 55-minute flight.
• Assistance with immigration and customs at Buffalo Range Airport before departing to Lonestar Airstrip at The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve – a short 5 minute flight away.
• Met at airstrip by dedicated Singita Field Guide in open vehicle.
• Short 10-minute transfer to Singita Pamushana and Malilangwe House.

 

7 NIGHTS SINGITA MALILANGWE HOUSE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation at Singita Malilangwe House.
• Private charter flights: directly from Singita’s private airstrip in Singita Sabi Sand via Kruger Mpumalanga International to Buffalo Range International in Zimbabwe (to clear customs), and then to the Lonestar Airstrip.
• All accommodation, meals, drinks and game drives.
• Private guide, private host, chef and full house staff.
• Specially curated onsite activities and guest experiences.

 

Set in Zimbabwe’s remote Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, this elegant exclusive-use villa is perched on a sandstone ridge and offers inimitable views of the surrounding landscape and beautiful Malilangwe Dam below. Designed for families and friends, it includes five expansive bedrooms – each with its own private deck – and offers guests the relaxed freedom to tailor-make their stay any way they want, with a dedicated private chef, game vehicle, Field Guide and host catering for their every need. Malilangwe House’s expansive living spaces include an interactive kitchen, a signature Singita ‘bar-deli’, various outdoor decks and a large rim-flow pool with panoramic views.

 

Activities & experiences

• Private dinners tailored to specific guest/group preferences.
• Guided bush walks.
• Workout/training sessions with scouts (subject to availability).
• Guided hikes to visit the 110+ rock art sites.
• Bespoke boat picnics on the Malilangwe Dam among the hippos and Pamushana’s magical birdlife.
• Tigerfish and bream fishing on the dam.
• Guided photography sessions at the Whata Hide where animals gather to drink close-by on eye level.
• Night-sound safaris.
• Private onsite facilities for guests: yoga, fitness centre, interactive kitchen, rim-flow pool.

 

Final departure from Malilangwe House

• Depart from Lonestar Airstrip at The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve on private charter to Buffalo Range to clear immigration and customs. Fly onwards to Fireblade Aviation at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
• Assistance with immigration and customs and optional use of private lounge at Fireblade Aviation at OR Tambo International Airport.

 

Stay well,

Ian Proctor
Ultimate Africa President
“I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal to create an African travel company that was all about authentic wildlife experiences. Many years later we are one of the top African travel companies in the Americas – known for arranging custom safaris to East and Southern Africa; personal trips, no cookie cutter stuff.”