A Christmas in Africa conjures up images of bright sunshine, a festive table in the shade of a large tree, and splashing about in a swimming pool while a family feast is prepared on the barbeque. By mid-December, with summertime in full swing, Singita’s guests soak up the warmth of long, languid days, while exploring...
Platters piled high with family favourites, the fizz and clink of bottles being popped, and the heady aroma of sugar and spice hanging in the air – the festive season is in full swing. Like most families, Singita celebrates it with mouthwatering food that honours local ingredients and traditional recipes, and creates memorable mealtimes. Extraordinary...
If there is one thread that runs through Christmas celebrations across countries and cultures, it is the sense of sharing and connection that comes with spending this special time of year with your loved ones. The love of family is universal and is often expressed through food – what is more symbolic of Christmas than...
The African notion of ubuntu – literally meaning “humanity” but philosophically expressing the idea that we exist for connection and community – beautifully sums up the spirit of an African Christmas. At Singita, the holidays mean long, hot summer days spent in the company of those we love, sharing a festive feast under the stars...
Late afternoon at Singita’s lodges and camps is such a special time of day, especially at this time of year. In the Serengeti, where we are currently enjoying the lush grasses of the summer Green Season, thunder rumbles in the distance as the clouds gather for one of the brief rain showers that sustain the...
Reindeer might have the monopoly on sleigh-pulling in traditional, snowy Christmas scenes, but here in the Serengeti, it’s the prolific plains game that are Santa’s preferred mode of transportation! Luckily, he has plenty of animals to choose from; the current Green Season sees thousands of antelope and wildebeest enjoying the lush grasses, and game drives...
The smell of gingerbread and cinnamon wafting from the kitchen is usually the first hint that the Singita team is gearing up for Christmas. Behind the scenes, recipes are being tested, decorations are being dusted off and carols are being hummed in preparation for the 25th of December. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be...
What do you think of when you imagine the smell of the holiday season? For many of us, it’s the rich aroma of Christmas baking; cinnamon-dusted cookie dough, spiced fruits and freshly baked gingerbread. It’s not much different in the kitchen at Singita during December, as the chefs prepare to welcome visitors and families from all over the world to our uniquely African Christmas table.
