Africa’s Best Private Villas for Family Safari: Singita Castleton

by Sandy Salle on January 10, 2011

For families who want to experience the ultimate in exclusivity and personalization, the Singita Castleton is one of the most highly acclaimed private accommodations in southern Africa and specifically caters to families. Not sure what the major differences are between private accommodations and a hotel or lodge? Visit our previous blog post, African Safari Houses and Private Villas vs. Hotels, Lodges, and Camps.

Image above taken from the Singita Game Reserve website.

See below for details on the Singita Castleton:

Singita Castleton

Image to the left taken from the Singita Game Reserve website.

Perfect location: Situated on the pristine Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa, the Singita Castleton private villa has everything a family could possibly imagine, or need, to experience the perfect family safari. The villa’s ideal location and superior amenities combine to create an experience that embodies luxury and adventure.

A day at Singita Castleton: With a wildlife-rich waterhole directly in front of the villa’s sprawling deck, your family can spend the mornings sipping hot tea or coffee while residential buffalo and antelope congregate for their morning beverage. When you want to inject some physical activity into your day, your family can enjoy guided bush walks with a private safari guide, a playful game of doubles tennis, a relaxing afternoon fishing, or an adventurous early morning game drive with your private guide.

All-day fun for the kids: While you’re off on an exhilarating game drive, there are plenty of exciting activities for the kids to take part in. **NOTE: Children who are under the age of 6 are not permitted on game drives.

Specifically, children can . . .

  • Play tennis and board games.
  • Cook and bake with the chefs.
  • Watch wildlife shows.
  • Tour a local community school and meet other children.
  • Enjoy mini ranger courses such as frogging, tracking animals, game-spotting, flower-pressing, and much, much more!

Image above taken from the Singita Game Reserve website.

Superior amenities:

  • Safari activities are catered to your specific needs.
  • Private viewing deck equipped with a heated plunge pool.
  • When two family suites are booked and adjoined, they include private dining and lounge areas
  • Option to book a private game vehicle and guide.
  • Option to book a personal chef and butler for the family.
  • VIP services, which include front door, game drive.

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