# Kruger National Park with Singita Lebombo Lodge Switches to Solar Powered Lighting

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/04/kruger-national-park-plus-singita-lebombo-lodge-switches-to-solar-powered-lighting/
- Published: 2019-04-04T00:03:43-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Ever progressing Singita Lebombo Lodge has once again taken a leap forward conserving
the **_March Solar Power Switch_** at the Lembombo and Sweni Lodges in Singita Kruger
National Park.
 [⌊Singita Lebombo Lodge⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wpid-wp-1427504644480.jpeg?quality=52&ssl=1)

Solar provider, New Southern Energy, has designed a bespoke solar park to use the
available [sun energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/solar-energy-fast-facts-stats-and-trends-you-need-to-know/)
and generate enough [renewable power](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/environmental-concerns-keep-global-attention-focused-on-renewable-energy-sources/)
to give the luxury safari lodge with 52% of its energy requirements and significantly
cut the site’s environmental impact.

To date, Singita Lebombo Lodge and Sweni Lodge have been dependent on diesel-powered
generators. Yes that’s due to the national grid not extending to the N’wanetsi concession.

[⌊image⌉⌊image⌉[

## Sustainable Ethos

So Singita Lebombo Lodge, has an [environmentally conscious](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/houseplans-com-acquires-freegreen-online-source-of-environmentally-conscious-building-plans/)
hospitality company continually aims to cut its [carbon emissions](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/fast-facts-about-greenhouse-gas-emissions/)
and run with a sustainable ethos in mind that supports the local community and its
surroundings. After a two-year design project, New Southern Energy is completing
installing two solar parks that will cut Singita’s current diesel consumption by
close to 80,000 gallons.

These two solar power parks installing to power the main lodges and the staff village.
The solar parks are made from 1,500 solar panels. All these have a combined area
of two square miles and will produce 636,000 kilowatt-hours of power per annum. 
The farms have been carefully positioned so as not to harm any protected trees in
the local area. Also and are fully game-proof with solar-powered electric fencing.

[⌊image⌉⌊image⌉[

## Accommodations

Therefore, these solar-powered lodges, Lebombo and Sweni located at the heights 
of the Lebombo Mountains. That’s along the far eastern reaches of the Kruger National
Park. [Singita Lebombo Lodge](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/addressing-water-contamination-the-role-of-animal-agriculture/)
accommodates up to 30 guests in just 15 rooms.

In addition, Singita Sweni Lodge accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 rooms. As well,
guests have the option to sleep under the stars. Also on their own private decks
with the suites on the sides. Sides of gentle cliffs and banks of the river. Singita
Lebombo Lodge built on stilts. Therefore creating the feeling of an eagle’s nest
in the bush. Likewise, it is also in keeping with Singita’s principle. A principle
of leaving no footmark on nature. Singita Sweni Lodge is built a similar way along
the banks of the majestic Sweni River. Both designs are highly contemporary and 
Singita Lebombo Lodge includes one of the most iconic swimming pools in Africa. 
The lodges are situated in an exclusive game-rich 33,000 acres, with concession 
on the border with Mozambique. Boasting the highest concentration of wildlife in
the entire park, including the Big 5. So the area is also known for its regal Mountain
Pride of lions and unique Euphorbia trees.

[⌊image⌉⌊image⌉[

## African Lodges

Singita, Africa’s most inspiring safari specialist, run 12 unique lodges and camps
in five regions across three countries – South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

Most noteworthy, Singita is the trusted guardian of over half a million acres of
pristine land in Africa. It also is responsible for successful community development
projects, making a tangible difference in the lives of the people living and working
in and around its lodges. Its key aim is to protect and keep the incredible African
wildlife and the habitat, thinking long-term about how to work with local communities
to ensure the best safari experience can continue for decades to come.

At Singita Grumeti in Tanzania, Singita is working in close partnership with ‘One
Planet’. All to develop a challenging [sustainability action plan](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/02/how-to-write-a-sustainable-action-plan-for-your-business/).
One with the aim to set a new standard of sustainable tourism and conservation. 
Finally for all of this in Africa by 2020.

[⌊Ever progressing Singita Lebombo Lodge has once again taken a leap forward conserving
the March Solar Power Switch at the Lembombo and Sweni Lodges in Singita Kruger 
National Park.⌉⌊Ever progressing Singita Lebombo Lodge has once again taken a leap
forward conserving the March Solar Power Switch at the Lembombo and Sweni Lodges
in Singita Kruger National Park.⌉[

In conclusion and for more information on Singita plus their dedication to conservation
please visit at [http://singita.com/.](https://singita.com/)

![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641?
s=300&d=monsterid&r=g)

 greenlivingguy

 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author,
Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The
Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides
and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant
and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green
Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow.

 [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [  ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)
