One of the most storied private-use villas in South Africa, Singita Castelton was once the home of the grandfather of company founder Luke Bailes, the man responsible for introducing Singita’s unique blend of safari chic across the African continent.
The private estate comprising six individual cottages accommodating up to 12 guests, has entered the new decade with a few timely additions, including a new yoga pavilion to complement a state-of-the-art fitness centre and new spa treatment rooms set within the estate’s private gardens. Some of the original antiques and furnishings from the farmhouse have been refashioned and the living areas extended onto covered verandas overlooking the nearby waterhole. Oenophiles will also appreciate the addition of an expanded wine cellar stocked with some of South Africa’s finest labels, where guests can gather for a sommelier-led pre-prandial tasting.
Located in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve surrounded by 45,000 acres of wilderness, Singita Castelton offers guests the chance to plot their own bespoke safari itinerary each day. A private safari vehicle is available for twice-daily game drives, and a team of staff including field guide, private chef, house manager and host are on hand to cater to every whim. All-inclusive rates start from approximately US $17,500 per night for up to eight guests.