About This Property
Singita Sweni is the intimate sibling in the Singita concession — just a handful of suites raised on stilts above the Sweni River, tucked into riverine forest in the remote eastern Kruger. The architecture takes its cue from the dens and lairs of the surrounding bush, and floor-to-ceiling glass dissolves the line between suite and wilderness.
With room for only a dozen guests, it is one of the most personal lodges in the park. The soundtrack is running water, hippo and birdsong; the wildlife, on the same 33,000-acre private traverse as Lebombo, is exceptional and exclusive.
Days run on twice-daily game drives, guided walks and slow riverside afternoons, with fully inclusive fine dining, boutique wine tastings and the option of archery or the Singita Cooking School.
Why We Love It
Sweni is for travellers who want the Singita concession at its most private. Six suites means it feels less like a lodge and more like a hidden retreat, which is exactly why it is such a honeymoon favourite.
We love the riverine setting — the deck day beds for sleeping under the stars, dinner for two in the wine cellar, and the easy access to the gallery, spa and ranger centre at the nearby Lebombo village.
Rooms & Details
Riverside Suites
Six air-conditioned suites raised on stilts over the Sweni, with floor-to-ceiling glass, an en-suite bathroom, and a private deck with a day bed and outdoor shower — sleep out under the stars if the mood takes you.
Living Areas
An open-sided lounge with a fireplace and easy couches flows onto a timber deck dining area above the verdant riverbanks.
Pool & Deck
A sparkling pool and broad timber decks look over the river, with huffing hippo and prolific birdlife for a soundtrack.
Spa, Wine & Cooking School
Spa treatments, a wine cellar with boutique tastings at the nearby Lebombo village, and classes at the Singita Cooking School fill the hours between drives.
Amenities & Features
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and payment terms follow Singita's booking conditions — confirm the current policy when you book.
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Rates
Prices start from $3,055 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.
Rates are per person sharing and fully inclusive. Indicative ZAR equivalent is roughly R51,665 to R60,470 per person. Always confirm current rates and availability before booking.
What's Included
- All meals included (fully inclusive)
- Fireside & deck dining
- Private wine-cellar dinner for two
- Boutique wine tastings
- Twice-daily game drives
- Guided walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Archery
- Spa treatments
- Wine tastings
- Singita Cooking School
Included: accommodation; all meals and beverages (premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, excluding French champagne); twice-daily game drives and guided walks with expert guides and trackers; return road transfers from the airstrip; laundry; and Wi-Fi. Excluded: flights, premium imported items, gratuities, and conservation or community levies where applicable.
Location
How to Get There
Sweni is reached on a fly-in basis, with return transfers between the Satara / Singita airstrip and the lodge. Route via Kruger Mpumalanga / Nelspruit (MQP) or connect by light aircraft from Johannesburg.
Nearby Attractions
The same 33,000-acre private concession as Lebombo, with exclusive traversing and the wider Kruger beyond. The shared Lebombo village offers a wine boutique, art gallery, spa and ranger centre.
Things to Do
Twice-daily game drives across the private concession with expert guides and trackers, plus guided bush walks. Birdlife along the river is prolific and game viewing is consistently excellent.
Between drives, try archery, book a spa treatment, sit in on a boutique wine tasting, or join a class at the Singita Cooking School.
Good to Know
Rates are fully inclusive of meals and selected premium beverages. Children of all ages can be accommodated with babysitting and tailored activities, though the lodge's scale and mood lean toward couples.
This is a remote, fly-in lodge in a low-risk malaria area — take the usual precautions and seek medical advice before travelling.
Who It's For
Couples and honeymooners above all, plus small groups wanting exclusivity and wildlife and birding enthusiasts who value an intimate camp.
Best Time to Visit
May to September: For prime Big 5 game viewing
