About This Property
Singita Ebony Lodge is where the Singita story began — the founding lodge of one of Africa's most decorated safari brands, set on the banks of the Sand River in the private Singita concession within the Sabi Sand. Ancient jackalberry trees shade the camp, and an unfenced boundary with the Kruger means wildlife moves freely through the property.
Twelve suites blend a bohemian, tented-camp spirit with genuinely contemporary luxury: each has its own private plunge pool, a double-sided fireplace, and walls of glass that keep you in the bush even at your most pampered. The Sabi Sand is famous for relaxed, close-up leopard sightings, and Ebony's guide-and-tracker teams are among the best in the business.
Days are bookended by twice-daily game drives and unhurried meals — the lodge is known for a serious wine cellar, an in-house sommelier, and cuisine that ranges from boma feasts to private dinners on your deck. Rates are fully inclusive.
Why We Love It
This is the rare lodge that delivers equally on wildlife and indulgence. The leopard viewing in the Sabi Sand is some of the most reliable on the continent, and the guiding lifts a drive from sightseeing to genuine field-craft.
Off the vehicle, the wine cellar and sommelier are a destination in their own right, the spa and private plunge pools reward slow afternoons, and the Ebony Villa — two family suites with a private guide, vehicle, chef and host — makes it a surprisingly brilliant choice for families and small groups who want the place to themselves.
Rooms & Details
Luxury Suites
Eight suites for couples and solo travellers, each with floor-to-ceiling glass, a double-sided fireplace, and a private heated plunge pool on the deck.
Family Suites & The Ebony Villa
Two family suites add an en-suite twin beside the master. The exclusive-use Ebony Villa joins two of them around a private lounge, pool and deck — with its own guide, vehicle, chef and host — sleeping up to six adults and four children.
Living Areas & Boma
A communal lounge, a cosy library and wide river decks set the bohemian-meets-contemporary tone, with boma dinners under the stars and a celebrated wine cellar at the heart of it all.
Pool, Spa & Wine Cellar
A gently cascading main pool, a spa for in-deck treatments, a well-equipped gym, and an in-house sommelier guiding tastings of South Africa's best.
Amenities & Features
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and payment terms follow Singita's booking conditions — confirm the current policy when you book.
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Rates
Prices start from $3,055 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.
Rates are per person sharing and fully inclusive. Indicative ZAR equivalent is roughly R51,665 to R60,470 per person. Always confirm current rates and availability before booking.
What's Included
- All meals included (fully inclusive)
- Bush breakfasts & boma dinners
- Private in-suite dining
- Wine-cellar pairings with the sommelier
- Twice-daily game drives
- Guided walking safaris
- Animal tracking
- Bird watching
- Mountain biking
- Spa treatments
- Wine tastings
- Local village visit
Included: accommodation; all meals and beverages (premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, excluding French champagne); twice-daily game drives and guided walks with expert guides and trackers; return road transfers from the Singita airstrip; laundry; and Wi-Fi. Excluded: flights, premium imported items, gratuities, and conservation or community levies where applicable.
Location
How to Get There
Singita Ebony is reached on a fly-in basis via the Singita airstrip, with light-aircraft and road transfers arranged from the regional gateways. For scheduled flights, route through Skukuza (SZK) or Kruger Mpumalanga / Nelspruit (MQP), both within easy reach of the Sabi Sand.
Nearby Attractions
Unfenced access to the greater Kruger ecosystem and some of Africa's most reliable leopard viewing. The Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon are within day-trip reach via the gateway towns.
Things to Do
Twice-daily game drives in open vehicles with an expert guide and tracker, plus guided walking safaris and animal tracking on foot. The Sabi Sand is prime Big 5 country, with standout leopard and excellent general game.
Back at the lodge, fill the in-between hours with birding, mountain biking, a village visit, spa treatments, or a cellar tasting with the resident sommelier.
Good to Know
Rates are fully inclusive of meals and selected premium beverages. Children under 12 are welcome, with family suites and the private villa built for them.
This is a fly-in lodge reached via the Singita airstrip; it sits in a low-risk malaria area, so take the usual precautions and chat to your doctor before travelling.
Who It's For
Couples and honeymooners, families and small groups (family suites and the private villa), wine lovers, and anyone who wants top-tier Big 5 game viewing with faultless service.
Best Time to Visit
May to September for prime Big 5 game viewing; the green summer season brings lush scenery, newborn wildlife and superb birding.
