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Superb spas in the Kruger National Park
Singita Spa
Gym at Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni
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Did you know?
Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges were voted best in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine (US) for 2008 and 2009
The Singita Spa in the Kruger National Park is found at 2 award-winning lodges, namely Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni. The lodges are an architectural masterpiece based on the very deliberate theme of ‘touching the earth lightly' and every effort is made to ensure an authentic experience that is kind to the natural environment.
Situated in the Lebombo concession of the Kruger National Park, close to the border of Mozambique, Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni are located in pristine locations with incredible views of the wilderness. Singita Lebombo represents the blues and whites of the sky, while Singita Lebombo represents the greens and browns of the earth. In-between these two exquisite properties, you'll find the Singita Spa - a tranquil haven of quiet space with extraordinary views of the African bush.
The aim of the Singita Spa is to allow guests the space to relax and unwind (on top of all the other relaxing and unwinding they are doing on the game drives and guided walks). Therapists use superbly natural Dermalogica products and the basic spa philosophy is based on the holistic, all-natural approach. The treatment menu is extensive at this Kruger Park Spa, with some of the holistic therapies including: African Head massage, African Hot Rock Therapy, and the Power of Heat and Touch therapy.
Singita's signature treatments are unique and include the Monkey Orange Massage (using monkey oranges combined with Marula oil); the Nkondzo wa Ndlopfu (‘Elephant footprints' treatment) which is a crystal foot exfoliation aimed at relieving tired or jetlagged feet, and the N'weti ‘Touch of Moonlight' therapy - aimed at melting away tension in the scalp and neck areas.
There is also a gymnasium and fitness centre using Technogym equipment as well as a novel Inhalation Room (a sauna experience utilising aromatherapy oils). The spa area offers up a perfect space to relax and take time out ‘just to be'.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
How to get here
One can either drive or fly to get to Singita Kruger Park. There are charter flights daily to the lodges, or one can take the self-drive option which takes approximately four hours from Johannesburg. The recommended route from Johannesburg is along the N12/N4 to Nelspruit.
Around the area
Organised game drives and bush walks are on offer in this Big Five Reserve.
Tours to do
Book your space on a local village tour.
Length of stay
A minimum of two nights.
What to pack
The usual bush gear - a hat, sunblock, warm jacket for evening, binoculars and camera. Casual wear for the spa and excercise shoes for the gym.
Where to stay
Stay either at Singita Lebombo, or Singita Sweni. Both lodges have exquisite locations, fantastic décor and design and offer up every luxury.
What to eat
The Singita chefs are renowend the world over for exquisite cuisine using the freshest local ingredients.
Best buys
Singita has a wonderful shop where you can buy all sorts of wonderful African curious from all over the continent.