Singita Sweni

Singita gave one of its most beloved lodges a stylish makeover this year when it debuted the newly renovated Singita Sweni. Here, nature’s boldest colors—think citron, pink, and emerald—take the beloved camp in South Africa’s Kruger National Park from earthy to audacious, with accents in recycled wood, polished marble, and mud. The re-creation of this […]

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Singita Sweni

Photo: Courtesy Singita Sweni

Singita Sweni

Photo: Courtesy Singita Sweni

Singita Sweni

Photo: Courtesy Singita Sweni

Colorful accents at Singita Sweni

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Swimming pool

Singita gave one of its most beloved lodges a stylish makeover this year when it debuted the newly renovated Singita Sweni. Here, nature’s boldest colors—think citron, pink, and emerald—take the beloved camp in South Africa’s Kruger National Park from earthy to audacious, with accents in recycled wood, polished marble, and mud. The re-creation of this jewel of a lodge is the work of longtime Singita collaborators Cécile & Boyd, who have once again confounded the competition with unconventional touches, such as dip-dyed indigo linen (instead of the traditional crisp white sheets) and other colorful accents inspired by the local iridescent beetles and the brightly colored butterflies and birds of the region.