This easy Leek Potato Soup recipe comes straight from Bateleur Tented Camp in Kenya. We were served this wonderful soup while overlooking the Masai Mari. Nothing like the roar of lions as background music while eating. Executive Chef Joseph Nkoyo oversees a remarkable kitchen for this amazing safari camp. A large vegetable garden provides the fresh herbs and […]
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Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges in South Africa’s Kruger National Park provide the ultimate dream destination. Several years ago, our family wanted an exotic African safari experience, so we went to Singita Ebony Lodge. Head Guide, Mark Broodryk, showed us an extraordinary glimpse of Kruger Park’s wild animals.This included driving by a pride of sleeping lions, […]
Thinking about an exotic African safari? Take a look at Tanzania’s luxury safari lodge, just named in Travel + Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards category. Singita Grumeti Reserves in Tanzania is next on my bucket list to visit. Singita Game Reserves set the gold standard for accommodations in Africa if you want to experience a […]
Christian Sperka has captured the essence of the Big Five animals in his wildlife photography, particularly the lions and leopards from the cat family. South Africa is the ultimate life-changing trip and it certainly was for my family. The rich culture, breathtaking landscape and jaw dropping wildlife take one’s breath away. Can you name the “Big Five” wild animals […]
Christian Sperka captures the bond between mothers and babies in South Africa near Phinda Private Game Reserve. Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest mammal on land? It can run as fast as 60 – 70 mph over short distances. It can cover 23 feet in four strides when running, but after a chase, […]
Singita Ebony Lodge in South Africa is the ultimate African safari lodge located adjacent to Kruger National Park. Our family had the trip of a lifetime here. Singita means “the place of miracles” in Shangaan and it lives up to its name. We stayed at Singita Ebony Lodge, which consists of 12 thatched private suites. […]
South Africa has some of the best “Big Five” and wildlife viewing in the world. The cat family provides a multitude of photo opportunities for travelers on safari. My daughter took this photo of a leopard in Zululand, South Africa. One of my favorite animals in Africa is the leopard. This is another photo by […]
Singita’s Executive Chef Lorraine Pienaar shares her exotic recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Amarula Onion Puree that is a featured dish for guests finishing their afternoon safaris in South Africa. I have never come across a recipe that calls for a finely chopped, almost powdered crispy bacon. If you’re […]
What inspires a cocktail in Kruger National Park at Singita Ebony Lodge in South Africa? With thoughts of safari and “Africa’s Big Five,” head bartender, Enuel Sibuyi, shares his favorite signature cocktail recipe named and created by Jurgen E. Falcke. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Dark Rum 3/4 Grand Marnier 1 piece orange peel DIRECTIONS […]
Mark Broodryk is Head Guide at Singita Ebony Lodgein Kruger National Park. We were fortunate to have Mark as our family’s guide for our stay at Singita. Mark would greet us at 5:00 every morning with fresh coffee, homemade pastries and freshly squeezed juice. Then it was off to morning safari. We would greet our tracker, […]