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Singita Sweni

Kruger National Park, South Africa

With only six riverside rooms, this intimate safari lodge on the banks of the Sweni river offers true seclusion. The Kruger National Park surrounds you, offering some of the world's best safari experiences, but the luxurious rooms at Singita Sweni don't compromise on comfort, offering game-viewing decks, indoor/outdoor showers and complimentary minibar.

Need to know

• Rooms Six riverside rooms.
• Rates Double rooms from $2569.44 (ZAR21,491), excluding tax at 14 per cent.
  Prices have been converted from the hotel's local currency (ZAR21,491), via XE.com, using today's exchange rate.
• More details Rates include all meals and drinks, two game drives a day, walking safaris and transfers to the airstrip.
• Facilities The riverside rooms have air-con, fireplaces, a game-viewing deck, outdoor and indoor showers and complimentary minibar. Suites have iPod docks.
• Poolside The pool is surrounded by sunloungers and shaded areas.
• Check-out 11am, but guests may use the lodge facilities until their departure.
• Children All children are welcome.
• Also The hotel spa in Lebombo village offers a full range of treatments. Safaris are conducted in six-seater Land Rovers but private vehicles are available on request for a fee.

Food and drink at Singita Sweni

• Hotel restaurant African fusion cuisine includes delicious game dishes, such as ostrich, to tempt the adventurous. Dishes make extensive use of local fresh fruit and vegetables. The wine cellar is also exceptionally good.
• Dress code Safari classics.
• Top table By the fire on the terrace, with a view over the river.
• Last orders There are no last orders but early starts make late nights a rarity; wake up calls are usually at 5am.
• Room service Always available; meals can be served in your room and the lodge endeavours to meet all guests wishes.
• Hotel bar All drinks at the bar are complimentary, except champagnes.

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