Overview of Singita Ebony Lodge

Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding lodge of the premier Singita brand and has award-winning safari lodge status. The bohemian lodge is placed in the beautiful and game-rich location of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, on the banks of the Sand River and in the shade of jackalberry trees.

Choose from morning or evening game-viewing drives or walks in the company of skilled guides and trackers as you search for Africa’s Big 5, as well as an incredible variety of smaller game.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?

Set in the exclusive Sabi Sands reserve on a private concession
Great area for leopard sightings
Boast some of the best safari guides
Exceptional personal butler service

Spacious, luxurious safari suites each with its own plunge pool
Extensive wine cellar with South Africa's top wines
An in-house sommelier choosing the best wines to accompany Ebony's magnificient cuisine
Be pampered at the Singita spa, offering an extensive range of treatments

Animal tracking experience

Animal tracking experience

Biking

Biking

Bird watching

Bird watching

Game drives

Game drives

Guided walking safaris

Guided walking safaris

Guided walks

Guided walks

Local village visits

Local village visits

Specialist guides

Specialist guides

Rooms at Singita Ebony Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury

Luxury Suite

With only 12 Suites at Singita Ebony, you can enjoy the peace and solitude of the forest and plains beyond your patio as you relax alongside your private plunge pool or inside beside the double-fireplace.rnrnEach suite is configured slightly differently, but all suites feature huge windows, so you really get the feeling of being in the bush while being surrounded by luxury. There are 8 suites which are ideal for singles and couples travelling together.rnrnOne inter-leading unit is available for groups travelling together. The 2 Family Suites are ideal for families with small children. These beautiful family suites include an en-suite master bedroom and an en-suite twin bedroom as well as a dining and lounge veranda area with a stone fireplace, and a private viewing deck with heated plunge pool.rnrnThe Villa comprises of two Family Suites with access to an additional private lounge, swimming pool and deck area, which connects these two individual suites.rnrnThe Ebony Villa includes a private guide and vehicle, chef, host and banakeli (personal waiter). There is a private entrance and boma, so small groups searching for complete seclusion will be at ease. The Ebony Villa is suited for up to four adults and four children under 12 years, or up to six adults and teenagers.

General Facilities

Singita Ebony gives a bohemian take on a traditional bush lodge, with large wooden decks overlooking the river.The lodge also has a lovely communal lounge and a cosy library area – perfect for some quiet time. The décor features authentic tribal masks, colonial furniture and vibrant ethnic weaves with bright splashes of saffron, amber and crimson.

The swimming pool area has a very peaceful feel with a gently cascading waterfall and comfortable sun loungers. Workout in the well-equipped gym and be sure to set aside a few leisurely hours for an aromatherapy massage on your private deck.

Babysitting service

Babysitting service

Computer facilities

Computer facilities

Curio shop

Curio shop

Gym

Gym

Laundry service

Laundry service

Library

Library

Spa

Spa

Swimming pool

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

Wi-Fi available

Dining

Singita Ebony Lodge is known for its first-class cuisine, world-class service and fantastic wine cellar. Food is plentiful, and dishes are always elegantly presented. For breakfast you can have Eggs Benedict with a twist of biltong and chilli-infused hollandaise, or a berry and yogurt brûlée if you prefer something lighter.

Breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed on the lower deck overlooking the Sand River and the rugged African savannah. The lodge will also arrange a bush breakfast beneath the Marula trees, a star-lit supper alongside the boma fire, or even a romantic private dinner in your Suite.

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DB

Singita Ebony was terrific. Everything from the room, the food, the wine and of course the game drives were absolutely tops.

David Beever
RP

Trip was amazing! Ebony Lodge was the best recommendation you could have ever made! Not only the lodge itself but the people working there – amazing service and very, very friendly.

Raynard Picard
AA

Singita Ebony totally blew us away. We were torn between wanting to stay in our room, enjoy the lodge facilities and going on game drives although the latter always took precedence and we wouldn’t have missed them for anything. We were really lucky with all the animals we saw including some of the rarer ones such as wild dogs and striped jackal. Daniella our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable and all the staff at Singita looked after us so well but in a very friendly and unobtrusive manner. We had an excellent wine tasting with the sommelier Chantelle who certainly opened our eyes to the vast variety of South African wine (no more thinking that South African wine is just Chenin blanc!).

Alison Adams
NH

A highlight was Singita Ebony Lodge. The best that money can buy, great animal sightings, amazing hospitality.

Nicole Hansen
CT

Singita was our favourite. They were very professional and the room was wonderful. They couldn’t do enough to help with anything we requested and their attention to the smallest detail was appreciated.

Carole Tate
CL

We had an absolute wonderful time in Singita and the safary was outstanding. The Ebony lodge was fantastic and the service was excellent. I would recommend this safari to anyone.

Christian Lenoble
CL

We had an absolute wonderful time in Singita and the safary was outstanding. The Ebony lodge was fantastic and the service was excellent. I would recommend this safari to anyone.

Christian Lenoble
CL

We had an absolute wonderful time in Singita and the safary was outstanding. The Ebony lodge was fantastic and the service was excellent. I would recommend this safari to anyone.

Christian Lenoble
SP

Singita Ebony Lodge was everything we hoped for. The lodging was amazing, the staff were super friendly and accommodating and the food was outstanding.

Shamir Patel
SP

Singita Ebony Lodge was everything we hoped for. The lodging was amazing, the staff were super friendly and accommodating and the food was outstanding.

Shamir Patel
SP

Singita Ebony Lodge was everything we hoped for. The lodging was amazing, the staff were super friendly and accommodating and the food was outstanding.

Shamir Patel
BM

We had a great time at Singita Ebony Lodge. It was our first time in the Kruger area and we fully enjoyed it. Great services, food, wines, etc at the lodge.

Bertrand Meyer
BM

We had a great time at Singita Ebony Lodge. It was our first time in the Kruger area and we fully enjoyed it. Great services, food, wines, etc at the lodge.

Bertrand Meyer
BM

We had a great time at Singita Ebony Lodge. It was our first time in the Kruger area and we fully enjoyed it. Great services, food, wines, etc at the lodge.

Bertrand Meyer
ML

Singita lived up to our expectations, it was all around an extraordinary place. It is quite evident why it was voted the Number 1 hotel in the world. We were blown away.

Mary Lennon
ML

Singita lived up to our expectations, it was all around an extraordinary place. It is quite evident why it was voted the Number 1 hotel in the world. We were blown away.

Mary Lennon
ML

Singita lived up to our expectations, it was all around an extraordinary place. It is quite evident why it was voted the Number 1 hotel in the world. We were blown away.

Mary Lennon
JD

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Ebony. The public areas and suites are delightful. I found the staff amazing, they strike the perfect balance between friendliness and professionalism. I found the food to be of the highest standard but found Singita’s nouveau cuisine difficult to feel comfortable with in the bush but that’s subjective. Fantastic – well received by guest relations – all inclusions such as wine from the cellar, laundry and bountiful room drinks and snacks make an impact. I had probably my best guide / tracker experience (Nicky and Shadrick – request them) at Singita. It was apparent they were a team with a relationship founded on mutual respect. The guide – Nicky – was a fantastic communicator who always informed you of her thoughts and intentions; this meant as guests we moved from passengers to participants.

Joanne Dickson
JD

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Ebony. The public areas and suites are delightful. I found the staff amazing, they strike the perfect balance between friendliness and professionalism. I found the food to be of the highest standard but found Singita’s nouveau cuisine difficult to feel comfortable with in the bush but that’s subjective. Fantastic – well received by guest relations – all inclusions such as wine from the cellar, laundry and bountiful room drinks and snacks make an impact. I had probably my best guide / tracker experience (Nicky and Shadrick – request them) at Singita. It was apparent they were a team with a relationship founded on mutual respect. The guide – Nicky – was a fantastic communicator who always informed you of her thoughts and intentions; this meant as guests we moved from passengers to participants.

Joanne Dickson
JD

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Ebony. The public areas and suites are delightful. I found the staff amazing, they strike the perfect balance between friendliness and professionalism. I found the food to be of the highest standard but found Singita’s nouveau cuisine difficult to feel comfortable with in the bush but that’s subjective. Fantastic – well received by guest relations – all inclusions such as wine from the cellar, laundry and bountiful room drinks and snacks make an impact. I had probably my best guide / tracker experience (Nicky and Shadrick – request them) at Singita. It was apparent they were a team with a relationship founded on mutual respect. The guide – Nicky – was a fantastic communicator who always informed you of her thoughts and intentions; this meant as guests we moved from passengers to participants.

Joanne Dickson
DS

The Kruger was awesome. Saw all the big cats very close up and were even there when lions took down a buffalo.

Douglas Sinclair
DS

The Kruger was awesome. Saw all the big cats very close up and were even there when lions took down a buffalo.

Douglas Sinclair
DS

The Kruger was awesome. Saw all the big cats very close up and were even there when lions took down a buffalo.

Douglas Sinclair