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Sustainability is key to the future of preserving and protecting large areas of land in Africa. It is a combination of guests staying at our lodges, together with partnerships on various different levels, that enables us to pursue our vision.

– Luke Bailes, Founder & Executive Chairman, Singita

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SINGITA IS COMMITTED TO SAVING AFRICA’S WILDERNESS

We’ve been preserving African wilderness for the past two decades. Through an exceptional safari experience with 15 award-winning lodges and camps across South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Rwanda, Singita is able to partially fund the protection and preservation of pristine land and existing wildlife populations, as well as helping to create economic independence within local communities surrounding the reserves.

Travellers choose to stay at Singita because of the expansive space and beauty of the reserves, limited guest and vehicle numbers, extraordinarily consistent game viewing and the exceptional care that is taken of each guest during their stay. When guests depart after a Singita safari, they are transformed for life, satisfied in the knowledge that they’ve made a contribution to the legacy of Africa.

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CONSERVATION AS A WAY OF LIFE

Built upon a 100-year purpose to preserve and protect African wilderness for future generations, Singita has been championing conservation in Africa from the very beginning. We achieve this with large-scale projects in wildlife management and protection, reserve and ecosystem integrity, sustainable tourism practices and community development.

Through a sustainable conservation model that helps balance tourism with conservation in all regions in which we operate, Singita’s ethos of

“touching the earth lightly” is no longer just a forward-thinking principle; it is imperative to our survival, and that of the land, wildlife and communities under our care.

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By capturing the spirit of the original Castleton Camp, this private-use homestead retains its historical and elegant, comfortable nature. Castleton combines the most coveted elements of a private safari lodge with the rustic charm of a country farmhouse. Many original antiques and furnishings have been refashioned, adding authenticity to the living areas that extend outdoors onto deep, covered verandas that overlook tranquil lawns, a busy waterhole frequented by game, and an expansive swimming pool. Shared spaces encourage relaxation, togetherness and profound engagements with the African wilderness.

WELCOME TO SINGITA CASTLETON

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THE CASTLETON EXPERIENCE

Exciting activit ies• Daily game drives with a private guide and tracker.• Afternoon drives, concluding with spot-lit evening returns to reveal

the elusive magic of the area’s nocturnal wildlife.• Walking safaris (for guests 16 and older).• The property features tennis and boules courts, a fully equipped

fitness centre, yoga pavilion and expansive swimming pool. The ample lawns are also ideal for activities like cricket.

• Soothing massages in double and single treatment areas. • An extentive wine cellar, boasting the finest South African vintages,

allows for world-class tasting with Singita’s sommelier. • The country style kitchen is the heart of the home and guests are

encouraged to participate in informal cooking or baking sessions.

AccommodationSingita Castleton’s six double en-suite guest cottages are located a short distance from the main house. Two of the cottages have an inter-leading door, making them perfect for families with young children.

A unique game viewing experienceDuring your stay, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including the following species: • leopard• lion• rhino• large herds of buffalo• elephant• zebra

• hyena• hippopotamus• nyala• cheetah• wild dogs• a variety of bird species

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PREPARING FOR YOUR JOURNEY

Your packing guideCotton clothing in neutral colours such as green, khaki and grey is recommended for game drives and bush walks. If it rains during a game drive, waterproof ponchos will be provided. No formal wear is required at any of our lodges.

Use the weather as your guide:October–April: Casual summer clothing (shorts and lightweight shirts) with a warm jersey or sweater for the cooler morning and evening temperatures.May–September: Casual lightweight clothing with a very warm parka or windbreaker jacket for the extremely cold mornings and nights.

To ensure a comfortable safari experience, we recommend that you bring the following:• Comfortable walking or track shoes, or hiking boots for walks as well

as sandals to wear around the lodge.• A swimming costume or bathing suit, sun block, sun hat, sunglasses,

lip balm, mosquito repellent. (Lip balm and insect repellent will be provided, but if you prefer a particular brand, you are welcome to bring it along.)

• Video camera, camera, binoculars (these are also provided) and extra memory cards.

Health requirementsSingita Castleton lies in a malaria-risk area; it is therefore essential that you consult your medical practitioner regarding anti-malaria requirements before your trip.

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Location of Singita Sabi Sand [A]Singita Sabi Sand is a privately owned reserve in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Spanning more than 15,000 acres, Singita Sabi Sand is renowned for high concentrations of big game and frequent leopard sightings. This is where you will find Singita Castleton.

OUR LOCATION Location of Singita Castleton [B]Singita Castleton, the original home of the Bailes family is found in a privately owned 15,000-acre game reserve in the Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. This area is fondly known as ‘Big cat country’. Reminiscent of an African farmhouse, richly detailed interiors in a neutral palette contrast with traditional tartans and classic prints creating an unbuttoned, lived-in appeal. In this idyllic lodge setting, gracious service from the staff that includes a private guide, tracker, chef, and housekeeper is finely tuned to the dictates and desires of each guest.

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KILOMETRES

SINGITA PAMUSHANA SINGITA SERENGETI SINGITA SABI SAND & KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Tarime

Musoma

Mwanza

Shinyanga

Bunda

Karatu

Namanga

Narok

Moshi

Mount Meru

Nairobi

Arusha

K E N Y A

T A N Z A N I A

M A A S A I M A R A N A T I O N A L

R E S E R V E

S E R E N G E T IN A T I O N A L P A R K

S I N G I T A G R U M E T I

S I N G I T A L A M A I

Manyara AirstripArusha Airstrip

Kilimanjaro Airstrip

Ndutu Airstrip

Kusini Airstrip

Seronera AirstripMwanza International Airport

Lobo Airstrip

Sasakwa Airstrip

Kogatende Airstrip

Tarime Airstrip

Lamai Airstrip

Mwiba Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater LodgeLegendary Lodge

Little Chem Chem

Chem Chem Safari Lodge

Seronera

Four Seasons Lodge

Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp

Bateleur Camp

Gira�e Manor

The Norfolk

Mara Plains Camp

Little Governors

Governors CampAngama Mara

Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Singita Sasakwa LodgeSingita Faru Faru Lodge

Singita Serengeti House

N G O R O N G O R O

K I L I M A N J A R O

A R U S H A

M A N Y A R A

LakeVictoria

Mara River

Grumeti RiverLake

Victoria

LakeEyasi

Lake Manyara

LakeNatron

Mara River

KrugerMpumalangaInternational

Numbi Gate

Shaws Gate

Orpen Gate

Malelane Gate

Newington Gate

Phalaborwa Gate

Paul Kruger Gate

Punda Maria Gate

Crocodile Bridge Gate

Pafuri Gate

GiriyondoBorder Post

Satara

Balule

Skukuza

Tsendze

Malelane

Roodewal

Bateleur

Olifants

Shimuweni

Lower Sabi

Shingwedzi

Berg-en-dal

Pretoriuskop

Mopani

Sirheni

Punda Maria

Singita Ebony LodgeSingita Boulders Lodge

Singita Castleton

Singita Lebombo LodgeSingita Sweni Lodge

L I M P O P ON A T I O N A L P A R K

K R U G E R N A T I O N A L P A R K

K A R I N G A N IG A M E

R E S E R V E

S I N G I T A K R U G E R N A T I O N A L P A R K

M A N Y E L E T I

B A L U L E

S E L A T I

L E T A B A

M A S S I N G I R

M A P U L A N G U E N E

K L A S E R I E

S A B I S A N D

M A K A L A L I

G R E A T E RL E B O M B O

C O N S E R V A N C Y

T I M B A V A T I

K A P A M A

S I N G I T A S A B I S A N D

K R U G E R N A T I O N A L P A R K

M O Z A M B I Q U E

S O U T H A F R I C A

SabieHazyview

Nelspruit

Hoedspruit

Phalaborwa

Graskop

Limpopo River

MassingirDam

Olifants

White River

M O Z A M B I Q U E

Z I M B A B W E

Chiredzi

Bu�alo RangeLonestar AirstripInternational Airport

G O N A R E Z H O UN A T I O N A L P A R K

M A L I L A N G W E W I L D L I F E R E S E R V E

Singita Pamushana Lodge

Skukuza Airport

Eastgate AirportK R U G E R

N A T I O N A L P A R K

K R U G E RN A T I O N A L

P A R K

S I N G I T AS A B I S A N D

Leopard Hills

SkukuzaHazyview

Acornhoek

Hoedspruit

Bushbuckridge

SAVANNA

NOTTENS

SABISABI

LIONSANDS

KIRKMAN’SKAMP

LONDOLOZISABISABI

LONDOLOZI

GALAGO

NKORHODJUMA

DULI

NI

ULUS

ABA

EXET

ERLD

UBE

INYATI

SIMBAMBILI

CHITWACHITWACHITWA

DJUMAELEPHANT

PLAINS

MANYELETI

T I M B A V A T I

K L A S E R I E

K A P A M A

Singita Ebony Lodge

Singita Boulders Lodge

Singita Castleton

Camp Jabulani

Rattray's

Mala Mala Sable

Royal Malewane

Cape TownInternational

False Bay

Walker Bay

Table Bay

Cape Town

D A N G E R P O I N T

K O G E L B E R G

K L E I N R I V I E R S B E R G

T A B L EM O U N T A I N

C A P E P O I N T

K I R S T E N B O S C HH O T T E N T O T S

H O L L A N D

R O B B E NI S L A N D

Hout Bay

Simon's Town

Somerset West

Grabouw

Caledon

StanfordHermanus

Gansbaai

Muizenberg

Milnerton

Kleinmond

Camps Bay

Botrivier

Betty’s Bay

Green Point

Gordons Bay

Franschhoek

Paarl

Villiersdorp

Stellenbosch

La Residence

Grootbos

Birkenhead House

Babylonstoren

Delaire Gra� Estate

One&Only

The SiloCape Grace

Ellerman House

SINGITA PAMUSHANA

SABI SAND

SINGITA SERENGETI

SINGITA SABI SAND & KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

CAPE TOWN AND WINELANDS D

B

A

C

Airport

Landing Strip

Park gate

Town

City

Lodges/camp

Singita Lodge/Camp

Road

National Park

Private Game Reserve

Singita Concession

Country Border

Airport

Landing Strip

Park gate

Town

City

Lodges/camp

Singita Lodge/Camp

Road

National Park

Private Game Reserve

Singita Concession

Country Border

Key

Front

D

C

B

A

A

B

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By air• We can arrange scheduled flights or private

charters. All flights land at Singita’s airstrip located 10 minutes from the lodge.

• On scheduled flights, luggage is restricted to soft sided bags. Weight allowance: 20 kg (44 lb) for checked luggage and 5 kg (11 lb) for hand luggage.

• Johannesburg – Singita Sabi Sand: approximately one hour.

• Nelspruit – Singita Sabi Sand: approximately 30 minutes.

• Private aircraft pilots land at their own risk and are advised to broadcast their intentions on frequency 124,8 MHz.

By road• From Johannesburg: approximately

6½ hours’ drive (430 km).• From Hazyview: approximately 1 hours’

drive (50 km).

GETTING TO SINGITA CASTLETON

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A LUXURY EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF AFRICA

• Private boma with uninterrupted view of the watering hole.• Private Land Rover with experienced field guide and tracker.• The Singita Boutique & Gallery.• An extensive wine cellar with the finest South African wine collections.• Massage treatments in double and single treatment rooms, or in your

private cottage.• Private staff at each cottage to take care of your every need: house manager,

chef, housekeeper, guide and tracker.• A swimming pool overlooking the nearby waterhole and grasslands.• Fully equipped fitness centre and yoga pavilion.• Private tennis court with tennis pavilion.• Boules court.• Trampoline for children (and adults) to have fun.• Television set with DVD player and full satellite cable service in the main house.• Complimentary internet access (WiFi). Due to the remote location of

the lodge, connectivity can be slow and intermittent.• Electricity supply is 220V AC. Converters are also available. Hairdryers

are supplied in each suite. • Children of all ages are welcome. We offer a babysitting service (to be

booked in advance) as well as tailor-made activities to suit each family. In the interest of safety, childrens’ participation in game activities will be at the discretion of your guide.

• Kosher or Halaal food is available at Singita Castleton at an additional charge – please book in advance.

• Mobile phone signal available dependent on area coverage.

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WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE

Best t ime to go on safari Southern Africa is a year-round destination. Traditionally the dry winter months (April to October) are best for game viewing, due to the shorter grass, lack of foliage and the absence of water which forces the game to concentrate around the remaining sources of drinking water. Annual rainfall, usually in the form of short afternoon thunder showers that clear up within an hour, occur from December to March. Many species give birth to their young around the start of the rainy season which is when the bush comes alive with newborn animals.

Average Seasonal temperature rangesSpring (Sept – Nov)Low 20 °C / 68°FHigh 30 °C / 86°F

Summer (Dec – Feb)Low 23 °C / 73 °FHigh 38 °C / 100 °F

Autumn (March – May)Low 22 °C / 72 °FHigh 31 °C / 88 °F

Winter (June – Aug)Low 18 °C / 64 °FHigh 29 °C / 84 °F

The above temperatures are the monthly averages. The actual

daily temperatures may differ from these.

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THE FINER DETAILS

Our tariffs include• Luxurious en-suite accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner

daily, all drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne).

• Land Rover safaris and bush walks accompanied by an experienced guide.

• Private Land Rover, guide, host, chef and staff.• Laundry and valet services. • Road transfers to and from Singita airstrip.

Our tariffs exclude• Telephone calls.• Air transfers to and from the lodge.• Spa treatments.• Certain special meal requests.• Purchases from the Singita Boutique & Gallery.• Tourism Levy.

Check-in /check-out t imes and lodge closure• The lodge is open year-round.• Check-in time: 14h00.• Check-out time: 11h00.• Please note that guests wishing to check in before 14h00 and/or

checking out after 11h00 are required to book an additional night at the Day Use Rate.

Payment options We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards.

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Providing uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, Castleton’s outdoor boma offers magical fireside dinners under a canopy of stars – as well as the perfect backdrop for a taste of traditional local dishes.

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Tel +27 21 683 [email protected]

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Singita lodges and camps across 6 regions in Africa South Africa • Kruger National Park: Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges• Sabi Sand: Singita Castleton, Boulders and Ebony LodgesTanzania• Grumeti: Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Sabora Tented Camp, Faru Faru Lodge, Serengeti House and Explore• Lamai: Singita Mara River Tented CampZimbabwe• Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve: Singita Pamushana Lodge and Malilangwe HouseRwanda• Volcanoes National Park: Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House

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