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Singita Sabora. Serengeti, Tanzania

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Three thousand zebras, that is the amount of zebras Herman (general manager at Singita Sabora) estimated were right in front of the camp a day before we arrived.

When my husband and I decided to visit Sabora, we didn’t know that besides visiting the quintessential African camp, we were going to be sharing our personal space with lions, zebras and buffalo’s. An experience I cannot put into words.

The camp is located in the Serengeti Plains, with no wall to separate your tent from the wild Serengeti, the lions roar and hyenas laugh right outside your tent. The thrill of knowing there isn’t much separating the comfort inside from the wildlife outside is a constant adrenaline rush.

Sabora’s style is reminiscent to a 1920’s British explorers camp. The opulence of the decor mixed with the canvas tents are utterly dreamy. Everything from sterling silver serving ware and Persian rugs, to crystal drink ware, the camp sets the bar high for any other camp across the African continent.

Sabora is conveniently located only 45 minutes away by car from Sasakwa private Airport, Faru Faru Lodge and Sasakwa Lodge. It has 9 identical tents (two of them connected for families) that are decorated with antique memorabilia from the first British settlers in the Serengeti.

Sabora is perfect for the adventure travelers. The location and style of the camp make it uniquely dangerous compared to other African camps (my favorite trait about it), so children under the age of 10 are encouraged not to go. No one is allowed to walk alone around the camp, a security ranger will escort you with a rifle everywhere you go, which made my African adventure even more wild.

 

 

 

What to Wear for a Safari

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Packing for a safari trip has to be the easiest, most laid back packing I have ever done in my life.

When taking a safari trip, whether its in Africa, India or Asia, there are a few rules to keep in mind: Do not use bright colors, long sleeves and pants are a must and no formal clothes.

I was once told that when you are packing you should use a base color, brown or black. After that you can create your wardrobe based on that. For this trip I decided to do brown and accessorize with whites, khaki and green colors.

Yes, we all know the typical safari outfits. However, I decided to put a twist with some fun pants and backpacks to make your mornings a tad more exciting.

Singita Sweni Lodge. South Africa

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Aside from the luxury that is truly apparent at this lodge, Singita orchestrates an interdependent relationship between communities, wildlife, and tourism that ensures true sustainability therefore blazing a trail that is rarely achieved anywhere else. Located on 33,000 acres of tranquil and private ground, Singita Sweni Lodge is nestled in the trees of Kruger National Park. This Lodge was designed to be intimate and luxurious while also keeping the African culture alive in every aspect of the Lodge.

There are six one-bedroom suites, each with locally handcrafted art and furniture. The Lodge is modern yet rustic, everything is open-air to give you the feeling that you are connected with the wildlife and that any adventure is possible. One of the most amazing aspects of Singita Sweni Lodge is their spa. They have a holistic and healing approach to their treatments, which can be enjoyed on your private deck or at the spa. Do not miss their two signature treatments Monkey Orange and Ndzi Lorhe Africa, which translates into “I Dreamed of Africa”.

One of the key components of Singita is their collection of wine, including some of the continent’s most sought-after private reserves. Their wine list encompasses approximately 222 labels and 20,000 bottles in the Singita cellars alone. This is an amazing thing for anyone who decides to stay at any of the Singita Lodges because they are all-inclusive (i.e. wine all-day, every-day).

At Singita, there is a never-ending list of activities. One of the most rewarding activities would be visiting The Singita School of Cooking. It is a unique community development program where guests can go and cook traditional dishes taught by local young men and women. Their stargazing safaris are also one-of-a-kind. There is perhaps no more inspiring experience than looking up at a full sky of sparkling stars while being surrounded by wildlife. The must-do activity, of course, is the Game Drives. While nighttime drives reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa, daytime game drives provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals. During your stay at Singita Kruger National Park, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife including elephant, leopard, famously large prides of lion, white and black rhino, buffalo, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.

 

Photographs courtesy of the property.