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The fairy lights on the tables and trees RIGHT: COURTESY OF SINGITA
complemented the blanket of stars twinkling
in the sky, with the moon as its centrepiece
Impalas are the most the savannah: the harshest land coupled with the softest leopards. This time we did not share the jeep with
hunted pray in the mattresses, wild beasts alongside an extremely genteel other safaristas. Later we were to find out that Reckson’s
African wild - Singita staff are just some of the place’s amazing contradictions. knowledge about the animals, birds and park wildlife
Lebombo lodge’s We feel perfectly safe in our suite that is elevated were quite impressive, as was his ability to find his way
open air eating area - about 50 metres off the ground and the only thing in the night with the guidance of the stars! During the
A local at Shangana- that disturbs the silence is the cries of wild animals. typical safari break we got out of the jeep to stretch our
Tsonga village plays his Other suites (15 in total) and the main lodge building, legs and celebrate with champagne. The sun was setting
vuvuzela for the dance with the restaurant and the reception where safaristas when we arrived at the border with Mozambique. We
of the miners meet and exchange experiences, are within a radius stood in awe and admired the view of the Sweni River
Tα ιμπάλα αποτελούν of several metres. Going out alone at night is out of while Reckson embellished our experience with exciting
το βασικό θήραμα στη the question. We have to call the lodge reception to stories about Nelson Mandela.
διατροφική αλυσίδα have an armed escort arrive and lead us safely to the Night was fast approaching and so was the secret surprise
της Αφρικής - Ο restaurant. Evgnosia, protected by a mosquito net, we had been promised earlier in the day; our ranger
χώρος του δείπνου had fallen asleep on the veranda’s double bed while I led us to a wonderful location where we had dinner
στο Singita Lebombo decided to charge my camera batteries. under the stars. The fairy lights on the tables and trees
Lodge - Χωρικός The rain woke us up the following day, cancelling our complemented the blanket of stars twinkling in the sky
από το Shangana- plans for the morning safari. Bursting with enthusiasm above, with the moon as its centrepiece, while the scent
Tsonga παίζει με we set off in the afternoon, this time with Reckson of nature blended with heady, food aromas, literally
τη βουβουζέλα τη as ranger in charge, with the aim of locating the two bombarded the senses. The night was magical – the
μουσική για τον χορό members of the Big Five we had yet to see: lions and ideal way to end our stay at the Singita Lebombo Lodge.
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complemented the blanket of stars twinkling
in the sky, with the moon as its centrepiece
Impalas are the most the savannah: the harshest land coupled with the softest leopards. This time we did not share the jeep with
hunted pray in the mattresses, wild beasts alongside an extremely genteel other safaristas. Later we were to find out that Reckson’s
African wild - Singita staff are just some of the place’s amazing contradictions. knowledge about the animals, birds and park wildlife
Lebombo lodge’s We feel perfectly safe in our suite that is elevated were quite impressive, as was his ability to find his way
open air eating area - about 50 metres off the ground and the only thing in the night with the guidance of the stars! During the
A local at Shangana- that disturbs the silence is the cries of wild animals. typical safari break we got out of the jeep to stretch our
Tsonga village plays his Other suites (15 in total) and the main lodge building, legs and celebrate with champagne. The sun was setting
vuvuzela for the dance with the restaurant and the reception where safaristas when we arrived at the border with Mozambique. We
of the miners meet and exchange experiences, are within a radius stood in awe and admired the view of the Sweni River
Tα ιμπάλα αποτελούν of several metres. Going out alone at night is out of while Reckson embellished our experience with exciting
το βασικό θήραμα στη the question. We have to call the lodge reception to stories about Nelson Mandela.
διατροφική αλυσίδα have an armed escort arrive and lead us safely to the Night was fast approaching and so was the secret surprise
της Αφρικής - Ο restaurant. Evgnosia, protected by a mosquito net, we had been promised earlier in the day; our ranger
χώρος του δείπνου had fallen asleep on the veranda’s double bed while I led us to a wonderful location where we had dinner
στο Singita Lebombo decided to charge my camera batteries. under the stars. The fairy lights on the tables and trees
Lodge - Χωρικός The rain woke us up the following day, cancelling our complemented the blanket of stars twinkling in the sky
από το Shangana- plans for the morning safari. Bursting with enthusiasm above, with the moon as its centrepiece, while the scent
Tsonga παίζει με we set off in the afternoon, this time with Reckson of nature blended with heady, food aromas, literally
τη βουβουζέλα τη as ranger in charge, with the aim of locating the two bombarded the senses. The night was magical – the
μουσική για τον χορό members of the Big Five we had yet to see: lions and ideal way to end our stay at the Singita Lebombo Lodge.
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