Travelling in style across Africa means staying at the luxury safari lodges that speckle the continent, where designer dwellings are nestled within the spectacular landscape. One company that knows a thing or two about both is Singita, the luxury safari lodge, reserve and private villa company whose hideaways in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Rwanda are dedicated to environmentally-conscious luxury.
Working with local artisans, arists and designers, the lodges features textiles, furnishings and artwork that reveal a flavour of their destinations; items that guests often long to take home with them. The good news is that now they can, thanks to the launch of the Singita Boutique & Gallery, an online store where guests can find the company’s award-winning design products available to order, that echo Africa’s diverse natural landscapes, reflect the beauty of the continent’s cultures and celebrate local traditions. Highlights include hand-woven mosaic tapestries from Rwanda, hand-made furniture from South Africa and wildlife sculptures by late artist David Schaefer. Many of the items are handmade, and help to support and empower local artists and communities by providing employment and opportunities.