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Fly into Skukuza Airport (approx. 1 hour transfer) or Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours transfer). Private charter flights can land at Singita Airstrip. Self-drive into the park is also possible.
All six cottages are positioned separately from the main homestead, creating a wonderful sense of privacy while remaining close to the communal areas. Two cottages feature interleading rooms, making them particularly well suited to families with younger children. Expect spacious bedrooms, large bathrooms, private verandas, and interiors that feel more like a refined country home than a traditional safari lodge.
Dining at Castleton feels like staying in a private country home rather than a lodge. Meals are tailored entirely around guest preferences by a dedicated private chef and can be enjoyed on the verandah overlooking the waterhole, around the boma under the stars, or in the farmhouse-style kitchen. Cooking and baking experiences can also be arranged, making food a particularly interactive part of the stay.
Neutral safari clothing, a warm layer for winter mornings, swimwear, tennis attire if you plan to use the court, and comfortable shoes for bush walks.
Castleton is one of the few safari properties where guests genuinely spend time between activities. Make use of the tennis court, bocce court, trampoline, country kitchen, and private wine cellar. The waterhole in front of the homestead is often active throughout the day, making wildlife viewing possible without leaving the property.
Located within Singita's 45,000-acre private reserve in Sabi Sand, Castleton contributes to the protection of one of Africa's most celebrated leopard habitats. Through the Singita Lowveld Trust, conservation efforts focus on anti-poaching operations, biodiversity monitoring, habitat restoration, and community development programmes that support neighbouring communities.
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