Singita Ebony Lodge

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Singita Ebony Lodge is located in the oldest private game reserve in South Africa – the Sabi Sands. The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve extends over 45 000 acres, and is part of the largest conservation area in South Africa. The reserve borders the Kruger National Park and, with no fences between them, the game moves freely between the two reserves.

Sabi Sands is known for its superior safari lodges and Big Five sightings with the varying habitats ensuring a wide diversity of game. The elegant Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding lodge of the premier Singita brand. Nestled beneath old jackalberry trees on the banks of the Sand River, the award-winning Ebony Lodge is characterised by a sense of homeliness and inspired by traditional African colonial style. The unassuming appearance of the lodge belies the sumptuous luxuriousness imbued with understated glamour and elegance. Soft colours and rich textures create a sense of warmth and tranquillity. Ebony Lodge offers discerning guests the quintessential African safari, accompanied by flawless personalised service.

Accommodation at the elegant Ebony Lodge is provided by twelve luxury suites. Two of these have two bedrooms, and the remaining ten have one. The opulent suites are located to ensure privacy and maximise views.

All of the bedrooms are en-suite, with both indoor and outdoor showers. All suites offer double-sided fireplaces and a spacious living area that opens onto an elevated timber viewing deck with heated plunge pool. The two bedroomed suites are ideal for families, and offer an additional dining and lounge area. They can also be secured as ‘a lodge within a lodge’; an option that includes a private Land Rover and guide, as well as a chef and butler.

The main lodge houses a comfortable lounge, bar area, and reference library. Ebony Lodge is known for its exceptional cuisine, service, and magnificent wine cellar. Personalised wine tastings are conducted for guests by the lodge sommelier. During the day, meals can be taken on the deck overlooking the Sand River and the rugged bushveld, or beneath the shady Marula trees. Starlit dinners are served around a log fire in the boma, or in the privacy of your suite. Children are well catered for with a range of activities including games, archery, cooking, and a Mini Rangers’ Course.

The tranquil swimming pool area has a gently cascading waterfall and comfortable sun loungers. The Bush Spa offers a range of revitalising and relaxing treatments, and guests may enjoy magnificent views while working out in the well-equipped gym.

Qualified rangers lead dawn and dusk game drives in open viewing vehicles, ensuring sightings of both diurnal and nocturnal creatures. Expert guides and trackers accompany guests on walking safaris, which provide a wonderful opportunity to track animals on foot and discover the secrets of the plants and landscapes. At night, crystal clear skies allow for stargazing.

More active guests can participate in mountain biking through the reserve and angling guides share local fishing methods on fishing trips.

The Sabi Sand region is one of the world’s most prolific wildlife areas. The region is home to the Big Five and famous for its big cat activity. Leopard sightings are common and there is a huge diversity of other mammals. Night game drives reveal seldom seen nocturnal creatures including hyena, black-backed jackal, porcupine, and honey badger. There are also endangered species to be sighted here, including wild dog, black rhino, Ground hornbill, and ten bat species.

Sabi Sands is a great birding destination, with more than 300 bird species on its list. Notable species include the Bateleur eagle, Black-bellied bustard, Burchell’s coucal, Shelly’s francolin, Red-billed oxpecker, and Knob-billed duck. Other specialties include the Black-crowned night heron, Emerald cuckoo, Purple heron, and Verreaux’s eagle owl.

Visas

• Please check visa requirements before your visit.

Children

• The lodge welcomes children of all ages.

• Baby-sitting services are available and staff will tailor-make activities to suit each family.

• Children under the age of 18 pay 50% of the rate if sharing a room with an adult.

• Families of four or more, with children under the age of 10, are guaranteed a private Land Rover at no extra cost.

Rates

Suite

From $ 2,355 Per Person Sharing

Single: $ 2,355
Unit sleeps: 2

Includes : Accommodation, all meals and beverages (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne), twice daily open Land Rover safaris, walking safaris (accompanied by experienced guides and trackers), archery, return road transfers between the Singita airstrip and the lodges, laundry service

Special offer:

Book a combination of 5 nights at any Singita Sabi Sand (Singita Ebony & Singita Boulders) and Singita Kruger National Park lodges (Singita Sweni & Singita Lebombo) , and receive 1 night free as well as 1 inter-lodge flight free (per person)

Valid until 14 December 2021 & 6 January to 14 December 2022, minimum 2 nights in each region required, The complimentary night applies to the lowest rated night

Dates	Rates (PPS)	Rates (SINGLE)
01 Jul 2022 — 31 Aug 2022	$ 2,756	$ 2,756
01 Sep 2022 — 31 Oct 2022	$ 2,567	$ 2,567
01 Nov 2022 — 14 Dec 2022	$ 2,355	$ 2,355
15 Dec 2022 — 05 Jan 2023	$ 2,756	$ 2,756

Lewis Suite

Unit sleeps: 2

Reviews

"Our first stop on a ten day four property family safari! Beyond words. The lodge has just been redecorated in a chic Ralph Lauren-ish Safari Style, and is very comfortable. The food is top of the line - as good as any restaurant in the world. The staff and guides could not have been more professional and friendly. All I can say is: You must stay at this property at least once in your lifetime!!"

- Lisa

"What a wonderful weekend we had at Singita Ebony Lodge. We were treated like royalty and the level of service, service, service and more service are absolutely amazing. This has to be the best place I have been to thus far. Nothing can match Singita style!"

- Carol

"You could not ask for more, seriously the best accommodation I have ever stayed at. The food was phenomenal, the staff was outstanding, the accommodations are breathtaking, the scenery extraordinary, if there is a trip of a lifetime to save for, this is it!"

- Liz D

"I have never experienced such a wonderfully inviting place to stay. The staff were so welcoming and the guide and tracker were both phenomenal. It has to rank in my top 5 places ever. The accommodation was stunning with glorious views, The food was immense in both amounts and flavours. I cannot praise it higher and would go back tomorrow. The feeling on departure was one of great sadness as we felt we'd really made friends.Thank you for such a fantastic Singita Ebony Lodge - worth every single penny."

- Liz C

"Too much to say in one review. Animals beyond belief, a facility of great beauty, a staff that is so attentive, so friendly, everything you could wish for is already thought of. Amazing food. Private pools. We said to someone how much we loved the little library, next thing we know the staff set up a private dinner for us In the library !! Who does that ? It's not inexpensive, but quality isn't cheap, especially with so few rooms, and it is worth EVERY PENNY."

- Bob W

"My wife had been on safari while on a business trip a few years ago, and when we planned our honeymoon she pushed for safari. I'd say she 'won', but really, I won too. The experience of staying at Singita Ebony was outstanding. Having never been on safari myself, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. We were met at the landing strip by our tracker, who drove us through Sabi Sands to our lodge. We were greeted by the wonderful staff and shown to our room. The accommodations were exactly what you'd expect for a safari lodge...very rustic and traditional, but everything was top notch. The setting was perfect. We ate our meals outside overlooking the river, enjoying the most amazing food. And, the food never ended. There was an early-morning breakfast before the game drive, a light snack while on the drive, breakfast right after the drive, lunch (we skipped) about an hour later, another snack before the evening game drive, a snack on the evening game drive and dinner afterwards. The game drives were amazing. Our guide and tracker were enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and they always tried to make sure we had the best possible experience. We had some good luck and saw four of the big five throughout our four game drives, plus lots of other animals along the way. Having now also visited Singita Sweni, I can say that Singita Ebony is a really great "safari for rookies". It's exactly what you'd want from a luxury safari experience in every possible way. Sweni was amazing too, but very different One of the things that made the Singita experience so great was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, excited to share in our safari experience and ensure that we had the best possible time during our short stay. It really made for such an amazing trip and we can't wait to go back on another safari trip...likely in another location, but most definitely at another Singita property."

- David S

"This lodge is perfection because of excellent, hands on management and a truly dedicated staff! Outstanding food! Every meal was delicious and individually prepared and then served by one's personal butler. We had an elegant dinner with wine pairings set up on the air strip which had been turned into a wonderland of white sparkling lights. One of the game viewing highlights for me was a lonely ostrich who joined us for sun downers one evening. She approached with no fear but fluttered her wings and delicately bowed her head like a ballerina en pointe. It was magic. Believe it or not we went back another day and she approached us again! for anyone looking for the unusual and unique the gift shop is unbelievable. This is the Neiman Marcus of the bush. Fabulous! I had my first female guide after many years of safari and she was top notch. Thank you Daniella."

- Sarah

"We went the first time for a safari and were so happy that we chose Ebony. The stay was part of our honeymoon and we will never forget it. The staff was just excellent, friendly and very competent - this includes service, chef, sommelier and of course the guide and tracker. We so much enjoyed the room with the little private pool and the luxury in the lodge. The design of the lodge is great and was just renovated - held in the traditional old safari/colonial style. The room was very spacious and overlooking the river where one day elephants showed up another day some monkeys and a rhino. What more can you want?!?!"

- Janine

"Having recently spent a few days at Singita Ebony Lodge I can say that anyone who wants to visit the African bush should have this lodge as their number 1 destination. The setting was extraordinary and the best hotel room ever. Having a private pool and such opulence in the bush was very special. The staff from Matt at the front desk through to the rangers were great friends who made the whole experience even more memorable. Highlights were the decor of the rooms, the fresh food especially the Boma dining, the game drives with drinks served by the rangers, the service in every section and the sheer indulgence allowed throughout the property. Very opulent experience!"

- John

"Ebony is just restyled so it was even more beautiful than we could have seen on the pictures. The view from the lodges over the river is like a dream, just sitting on the veranda of your lodge and you will see so many animals passing. We had Adries and Martin as our ranger and tracker and the did a wonderful job to see so many beautiful animals."

- Erik

Singita Ebony Lodge

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Lewis Suite

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