The most direct and comfortable flying option to Africa and the flexibility to personalize your time on the ground after your safari.
May 9 - 17, 2019 Join Salvatore Ferragamo, the famously affable and handsome Tuscan winemaker at Il Borro as he takes off toward South Africa on the world’s largest and most luxuriously spacious private charter jet, the brand-new Crystal Skye. This lavishly outfitted Boeing 777 has been completely transformed to the highest standards of aviation design, featuring handcrafted, fully-reclining flatbed seats, a dedicated stand-up bar and social lounge, a team of Crystal Skye Butlers and an Executive Chef preparing exceptional Michelin star-inspired cuisine.
In South Africa, guests of AuthentEscapes will have exclusive access to a once-in-a-lifetime, week-long safari experience at "The Place of Miracles" - Singita, in Singita Boulders & Lebombo Lodges. Having exclusive use of some of the most productive and uncrowded big-game safari areas on the continent is sure to produce exciting and memorable wildlife sightings in gorgeous natural settings. Prepare to be spoiled and to learn. While at Singita you will be in the trusted hands of some of the most accomplished conservationist guides, wildlife photography experts, and food and wine aficionados who will personalize and enhance the experience for you. This is a limited-access experience held for a select group of our valued guests. Only 10 rooms available.
May 9, 2019 - arrive into Sarasota/Tamp/Ft. Myers where you will be greeted and transferred by road to a downtown Sarasota luxury hotel for check-in. This evening join Savatore Ferragamo and the AuthentEscapes team and your fellow Singita Safari + Crystal Skye travelers for a fun welcome reception and review of tomorrows schedule.
May 10, 2019 - Depart Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A. for a direct non-stop to Johannesburg, South Africa. Overnight in your most comfortable surroundings aboard the Crystal Skye.
The world’s newest, largest and most spacious luxury jet. This lavishly outfitted Boeing 777 has been completely transformed to the highest standards of aviation design, featuring handcrafted, fully-reclining flatbed seats, a dedicated stand-up bar and social lounge, a team of Crystal Skye Butlers and an Executive Chef preparing exceptional Michelin star-inspired cuisine.
Malaka Hilton of AuthentEscapes recently enjoyed a personal introduction and orientation of Crystal Skye. Watch the video below to see what she discovered while on-board.
May 11, 2019 - Upon arrival into Johannesburg we will clear immigration and customs formalities before connecting by light aircraft to our first safari location in the Singita Boulders Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Flying time is an easy 1 hour 15 minutes and will be greeted plane-side by our field team who will welcome us and transfer us to the lodge for orientation and check-in for 3 nights.
The nights of May 11, 12 & 13 and their accompanying days while on safari from Singita Boulders Lodge as a Singita guest enjoying the time in the field observing the wildlife, animal behavior and gorgeous landscapes. When not in the field your Singita Boulders Lodge Bush Suite is certain to provide you with all you may need.
Each evening while you are at Singita Boulders Lodge, after gamedrive join Salvatore Ferragamo and the Singita Wine Team for a tasting that is sure to show you unique South African flavors. Singita is home to what is easily one of the the largest and immaculately curated collections of South African wines in the world. Under the decades long stewardship and management of Francois Rautenbach this collect can and will introduce you to a broad spectrum of South African gems throughout your stay.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve - a private 45,000+ acre reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
The original inspiration for Singita Boulders Lodge came from the geometry of the ancient, weathered boulders and the natural curve of the river bed near the lodge. Its design takes its cues from nature, incorporating charcoal and copper colors, and textures of the surrounding landscape, reflecting the four elements of earth, fire, air and water. The lodge blends seamlessly with the shifting light, shapes and moods of the environment, providing a soothing sanctuary for world-weary travellers craving a connection with nature.
May 14, 2019 - After your morning gameviewing activity, transfer by light aircraft to your second Singita safari experience at Singita Lebombo Lodge where you will be greeted and welcomed plane-side by the field team and transferred to the Lodge to check-in for 3 nights.
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Positioned perfectly on a 33,000 acre exclusive use concession within the Kruger National Park.
Inspired by the African landscape, the design, which blends nature with tech, pushes the boundaries of safari style to the limit, while delivering the same light, space, openness and connection to the earth that guests have become accustomed to. Giving guests a front row seat to the 33,000 acre concession with 13 bold, contemporary, open-plan suites suspended above the N’Wanetsi River and a private villa on the river bank, this is the Kruger like never before.
May 17, 2019 - After your morning gameviewing and breakfast, transfer by light aircraft to Johannesburg at end of group tour. You have the option to return home on this day using your included Etihad Business Class ticket. Or you may continue onward to other regional highlights on a personalized itinerary for up to 3 weeks before using your included Etihad Business Class ticket.
Spend up to 3 weeks traveling in the region before returning on your Etihad Business Class ticket. Here are a few of our suggestions for post-tour extensions:
- Visit the Victoria Falls, the only waterfall in the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
- The picturesque wine producing region of the Western Cape.
- Explore the cosmopolitan and contemporary city of Cape Town.
- Additional safari nights in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe or South Africa.
We would be happy to customize an experience for you based on your preferences, interests and current availbility when you are booked and confirmed on this departure.
Whenever you choose to return home from this journey we have included a Business Class ticket on Etihad from Johannesburg through Abu Dhabi to New York (JFK) U.S.A.
Rate: call +1.866.994.9814 for pricing and availability
- May 9 accommodation and welcome reception in Sarasota, Florida
- one-way international airfare on Crystal Skye aircraft from Sarasota, Florida, USA to Johannesburg, South Africa
- May 11 - light aircraft transfer from Johannesburg to your first Singita safari location
- 3 nights accommodation at your first Singita safari location, Singita Boulders Lodge on an all-inclusive basis
- May 14 - light aircraft transfer from your first to your second Singita safari location
- 3 nights accommodation at your second Singita safari location, Singita Lebombo Lodge on an all-inclusive basis
- May 17 - light aircraft transfer from your second Singita safari location to Johannesburg
- One-way Business Class airfare to New York (JFK) from Johannesburg through Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airlines
Excludes;
- travel to Sarasota on May 9, 2019
- Spa Services while at Singita Lodges
- Boutique and Wine Store purchases while at Singita Lodges
- personalized travel itinerary visiting other regional highlights after May 17, 2019