SINGITA OF SOUTH AFRICA CONCLUDES
DEAL WITH DUBAI WORLD AFRICA Luke Bailes, CEO of Singita says:
'Working with one of the world's leading global investment
companies bodes well for Singita Game Reserves. Dubai
World has accessed and sourced great opportunities in Africa
and this deal could pave the way for us to explore the
possibilities of more new tourism ventures
together.' Situated at the confluence of the
Nwanetsi and Sweni Rivers, the 15 000 hectare (33 000 acres)
property is situated along South Africa's border with
Mozambique on the far eastern reaches of the Kruger National
Park. Both lodges boast spectacular scenery
teeming with the highest concentration of wildlife in the
entire Kruger National Park. Singita Lebombo offers 15
luxurious, fully air-conditioned wood and glass loft style
suites with light, contemporary interiors, whilst the more
intimate Singita Sweni Lodge has 6 exclusive suites set in
cool, dappled shade on the river bank. The use of African
artifacts, leather and khaki lend a more classic safari feel
to Sweni Lodge. Commenting on the agreement with Singita,
CEO of Dubai World Africa James Wilson said that the
deal affords Dubai World the opportunity of working with one
of the industry's leading brands in one of the most
beautiful parts of the world &endash; Kruger National Park.
'We hope to replicate the synergies that characterise this
deal in future endeavours', Wilson concluded. MORE ABOUT
SINGITA Multi-award winner of virtually every
hotel and travel award both locally and globally, the focus
of Singita is not only game viewing, cuisine, wine, high
design and luxury, but also an uncompromising dedication to
conservation and sustainability, which includes several
significant community projects. Other award-winning Singita properties
include Singita Sabi Sand, Singita Grumeti Reserves in
Tanzania and Singita Pamushana in the Malilangwe Wildlife
Reserve Zimbabwe. Classic Representation provides
international marketing for a selection of Relais &
Chateaux properties and the Classic Retreats portfolio in
Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Each of
these destinations has been carefully selected and are
defined by a commitment to sustainable tourism and
delivering an exceptional guest experience. www.classic-representation.com Issued by: CLASSIC REPRESENTATION Media Enquiries: Suzanne
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Singita
Game Reserves has successfully concluded an agreement that
sees Dubai World acquire 50% of Singita's interest in their
Kruger National Park concession, incorporating two Relais
& Chateaux lodges - Singita Lebombo and Singita Sweni.
The new ownership structure will not give rise to any change
in the management and marketing of the operations, which
will continue to be contracted to Singita's management
company.
Recognised
internationally as providing 'the best safari experience in
Africa', the Singita product offering includes nine iconic,
low-impact, high-end lodges in four destinations including
the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand in South Africa, as
well as in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
