South Africa Accommodations: Sweni Lodge

Sweni Lodge ~ Vintage 5 Camp

Singita Lebombo within Kruger National Park, continues to set new boundaries in game lodge living with the opening of yet another design and architectural masterpiece, Sweni Lodge. Voted Hotel of the Year in the prestigious UK Tatler Travel Awards 2004, Singita Lebombo offers guests a rare wilderness experience with spectacular scenery and an abundance of game in an exclusive 15 000ha private concession on the remote eastern boundary of Kruger National Park.

New Sweni Lodge is a collection of 6 intimate suites nestled in dappled shade on the banks of the Sweni River. Its shady location on the water's edge and the use of African artifacts, pots, baskets, dark leather, khakis and greens, convey an earthy tone. Whilst still essentially modernist, the Sweni interiors reflect a typical safari palette. Constructed almost entirely of glass, slatted wood and bleached, woven branches, the suites merge into the intimate vistas of the river and surrounding euphorbia trees. Each suite offers absolute exclusivity and privacy with a wooden game viewing deck and outside shower. Sweni guests also enjoy their own dining room, wine cellar, swimming pool and boma. The opening of Sweni Lodge coincides with the completion of another Singita innovation, the Lebombo Village. Established in the organic, modernist style typical of Singita Lebombo, the Village features a spectacular gym and health spa, a gallery showcasing leading South African works, a wine boutique where guests can taste rare South African wines, and an interactive ranger centre. The Village is tranquility itself where guests can browse at their leisure between game activities and purchase the finest African jewellery, artifacts and exclusive clothing and accessories.

SINGITA PRIVATE GAME RESERV
MPUMALANGA