SINGITA SWENI LODGE INTRODUCES GOURMET SAFARIS WITH ACCLAIMED CHEF BRUCE ROBERTSON

29th of July 2010

SINGITA SWENI LODGE is NOW offering guests the chance to enjoy an epicurean safari adventure – spending 4 nights in the magic of the African bush accompanied by award-winning Chef and Restaurateur Bruce Robertson.

Fondly referred to as the ‘Afro-Gastronaut’, both for his vibrant personal style and his penchant for pushing the boundaries when combining ingredients, Bruce Robertson is the Owner and Chef Patron of Cape Town’s acclaimed restaurants theshowroom, thequarter, thestudio and thecafe – and is widely regarded as setting the benchmark for sophisticated dining in South Africa. Robertson has gathered international experience and inspiration from working with culinary greats such as Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing and Anton Mossiman as well as holding head chef positions at South Africa’s award winning Cape Grace Hotel and Singita Boulders. 

Singita Sweni’s Gourmet Safaris will combine a world class bush experience in the Kruger National Park with stimulating conversation and educational activities with this flamboyant foodie. The itinerary features a range of delicious daytime excursions such as 'Bubbly' Tastings, 'Walking with Lions & Herbs' Picnic Breakfast and fun-filled Cookery Demonstrations, whilst evening activities will include Boma Drumming and a mouth-watering 'Sosaties and Stars' Bush Dinner.

Gourmet dinners will be paired with a selection of superb wines from Singita's extensive cellar collection, which boasts some of South Africa's most sought-after private reserves and limited release wines. Best of all, the group will enjoy exclusive use of the award-winning Sweni Lodge which features a chic and contemporary lounge, bar and dining area, 6 secluded suites with stunning views of the Sweni River and a sparkling infinity pool which offers welcome respite from the heat of the bush. For further information please click here.