Singita Ebony Lodge
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Singita Ebony Lodge <br/> South Africa

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“Reconnect with nature in a soulful sanctuary where every view, roar and sunset transforms you.”
Conservation Focus
Safari
Solo
Honeymoon
Family & Generational
Luxury
Long Run Member

Stays

River‑facing suites with private plunge pools and decks.<br/>Bush suites secluded in the bush with immersive views.<br/>Lewis suites adjacent for families or groups sharing.<br/>Family suites with twin and master bedrooms, private pools and shared villa access.<br/>

Adventures

Guided game‑drives through Big Five territory.<br/>Walking safaris with expert trackers.<br/>Cultural wine‑tasting in the newly unveiled wine‑cellar.<br/>Spa treatments and wellness programs.<br/>Night drives and stargazing under pristine skies.<br/>

Features

Each suite blends glass, canvas and local craftsmanship to frame the bush.<br/>Vintage furnishings and local artworks curated from the Bailes family collection.<br/>State‑of‑the‑art spa, gym, and Conservation Room.<br/>Complimentary Wi‑Fi in remote wilderness.<br/>Main lounge with new fluid design flowing toward the Sand River.<br/>

Only Here

Solo travelers, couples, families and eco‑minded explorers will find an authentic safari sanctuary here. From waking under riverine trees to sliding into your plunge pool after a lion sighting, Singita Ebony blends immersive bush adventure with deeply personal luxury. It's a place to slow down—with high‑quality service, private vehicles, curated dining and community‑driven conservation at its heart.

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“Where Wild Heritage Meets Elevated Design”

Singita Ebony is the founding lodge of Singita, designed for travelers who seek intimate riverfront luxury, frequent leopard sightings, and eco‑mindful safari experiences.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

Singita Ebony Lodge is unique in its blend of heritage style and modern openness—where the original spirit of African safari meets thoughtful conservation design. From wildlife drives to vineyard tastings and wellness by the riverbank, guests enjoy experiences rooted in this private 45,000‑acre sanctuary, zoned for frequent leopard encounters and luxurious yet sustainable immersion.
Game Drives
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Legendary Sabi Sand wildlife

Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.

Guided Bush Walks
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Safari on foot

Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.

Wine Tastings
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Savor South Africa’s best

Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.

Family Safari Adventures
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Wild fun for all

Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.

Boma Dinners
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Dine under the stars

Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.

Spa and Wellness
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Restore by the river

Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.

Singita Ebony - Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Safari legacy, riverside wilderness and soulful design <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring Sabi Sand’s ancestral pathways</span> with purpose</h2>

“Rooted in thirty years of wilderness stewardship.”

Singita Ebony Lodge is the original lodge where Singita’s ethos began in 1993, nestled in the Sabi Sands and offering direct access to a private 45,000‑acre Big Five reserve. The lodge operates in close partnership with the Singita Lowveld Trust and local communities, delivering social uplift through jobs, conservation education and habitat regeneration. Guests can visit the Conservation Room to explore interactive biodiversity exhibits and the ongoing vision of the Long Run‑aligned brand. Singita is a member of The Long Run, championing sustainability, community benefit, and nature‑first protection over the long term.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Us <br/> Now
Our Team is Ready to Craft Your Personal Safari

Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

Singita Ebony Lodge is unique in its blend of heritage style and modern openness—where the original spirit of African safari meets thoughtful conservation design. From wildlife drives to vineyard tastings and wellness by the riverbank, guests enjoy experiences rooted in this private 45,000‑acre sanctuary, zoned for frequent leopard encounters and luxurious yet sustainable immersion.
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Legendary Sabi Sand wildlife

Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.

Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Safari on foot

Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.

Wine Tastings
Details +
Less -
Savor South Africa’s best

Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.

Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Less -
Wild fun for all

Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.

Boma Dinners
Details +
Less -
Dine under the stars

Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.

Spa and Wellness
Details +
Less -
Restore by the river

Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.

Singita Ebony - Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Safari legacy, riverside wilderness and soulful design <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring Sabi Sand’s ancestral pathways</span> with purpose</h2>

“Rooted in thirty years of wilderness stewardship.”

Singita Ebony Lodge is the original lodge where Singita’s ethos began in 1993, nestled in the Sabi Sands and offering direct access to a private 45,000‑acre Big Five reserve. The lodge operates in close partnership with the Singita Lowveld Trust and local communities, delivering social uplift through jobs, conservation education and habitat regeneration. Guests can visit the Conservation Room to explore interactive biodiversity exhibits and the ongoing vision of the Long Run‑aligned brand. Singita is a member of The Long Run, championing sustainability, community benefit, and nature‑first protection over the long term.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Us <br/> Now
Our Team is Ready to Craft Your Personal Safari

Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.

10 Suites
10 Suite
2 guests | King Bed or Twin Beds
From $1600 pp/night

Luxury suite with private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, fireplace, river views, and classic safari design.

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2 Family Suites
2 Family Suite
4 guests | King Bed or Twin Beds plus extra beds
From $3200 pp/night

Spacious two-bedroom suite with private plunge pool, lounge, river views, and family friendly amenities

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2 River Suites
2 River Suite
2 guests | King Bed
From $3020 pp/night

Rate is per person, per night.

These per‑night rates include:

  • Luxurious accommodation with heated plunge pool
  • All meals and select beverages
  • Twice‑daily guided bush drives and walking safaris
  • Transfers between airstrip and lodge, game activities
  • Laundry service and most in‑house experiences

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2 Lewis Suites
2 Lewis Suite
2 guests | King Bed
From $3020 pp/night

Rate is per person, per night.

These per‑night rates include:

  • Luxurious accommodation with heated plunge pool
  • All meals and select beverages
  • Twice‑daily guided bush drives and walking safaris
  • Transfers between airstrip and lodge, game activities
  • Laundry service and most in‑house experiences

Details +
Less -
6 River Suites
6 River Suite
2 guests | King Bed
From $3167 pp/night

Rate is per person, per night.

These per‑night rates include:

  • Luxurious accommodation with heated plunge pool
  • All meals and select beverages
  • Twice‑daily guided bush drives and walking safaris
  • Transfers between airstrip and lodge, game activities
  • Laundry service and most in‑house experiences

Details +
Less -

Choose Your Experience

Singita Ebony Lodge is unique in its blend of heritage style and modern openness—where the original spirit of African safari meets thoughtful conservation design. From wildlife drives to vineyard tastings and wellness by the riverbank, guests enjoy experiences rooted in this private 45,000‑acre sanctuary, zoned for frequent leopard encounters and luxurious yet sustainable immersion.
Game Drives
Details +
Legendary Sabi Sand wildlife

Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.

Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Safari on foot

Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.

Wine Tastings
Details +
Savor South Africa’s best

Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.

Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Wild fun for all

Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.

Boma Dinners
Details +
Dine under the stars

Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.

Spa and Wellness
Details +
Restore by the river

Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.

Singita Ebony - Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Safari legacy, riverside wilderness and soulful design <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring Sabi Sand’s ancestral pathways</span> with purpose</h2>

“Rooted in thirty years of wilderness stewardship.”

Singita Ebony Lodge is the original lodge where Singita’s ethos began in 1993, nestled in the Sabi Sands and offering direct access to a private 45,000‑acre Big Five reserve. The lodge operates in close partnership with the Singita Lowveld Trust and local communities, delivering social uplift through jobs, conservation education and habitat regeneration. Guests can visit the Conservation Room to explore interactive biodiversity exhibits and the ongoing vision of the Long Run‑aligned brand. Singita is a member of The Long Run, championing sustainability, community benefit, and nature‑first protection over the long term.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Us <br/> Now
Our Team is Ready to Craft Your Personal Safari

Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.

Singita Ebony - Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Safari legacy, riverside wilderness and soulful design <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring Sabi Sand’s ancestral pathways</span> with purpose</h2>

“Rooted in thirty years of wilderness stewardship.”

Singita Ebony Lodge is the original lodge where Singita’s ethos began in 1993, nestled in the Sabi Sands and offering direct access to a private 45,000‑acre Big Five reserve. The lodge operates in close partnership with the Singita Lowveld Trust and local communities, delivering social uplift through jobs, conservation education and habitat regeneration. Guests can visit the Conservation Room to explore interactive biodiversity exhibits and the ongoing vision of the Long Run‑aligned brand. Singita is a member of The Long Run, championing sustainability, community benefit, and nature‑first protection over the long term.

View Fact Sheet
Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.
Contact Us <br/> Now
Our Team is Ready to Craft Your Personal Safari

Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.

Choose Your Experience

Singita Ebony Lodge is unique in its blend of heritage style and modern openness—where the original spirit of African safari meets thoughtful conservation design. From wildlife drives to vineyard tastings and wellness by the riverbank, guests enjoy experiences rooted in this private 45,000‑acre sanctuary, zoned for frequent leopard encounters and luxurious yet sustainable immersion.
Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.
Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Legendary Sabi Sand wildlife

Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.

Twice daily drives for Big Five, leopards, elephants, and iconic safari sightings.
Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.
Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Safari on foot

Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.

Track animals, birds, and learn about the bush with skilled guides and trackers.
Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.
Wine Tastings
Details +
Less -
Savor South Africa’s best

Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.

Explore the award-winning cellar and enjoy tastings with the lodge sommeliers.
Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.
Family Safari Adventures
Details +
Less -
Wild fun for all

Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.

Activities, games, and learning programs for children and families.
Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.
Boma Dinners
Details +
Less -
Dine under the stars

Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.

Memorable outdoor dinners around the fire, with local flavors and stories.
Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.
Spa and Wellness
Details +
Less -
Restore by the river

Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.

Massages, yoga, and wellness rituals in peaceful riverside spaces.
Why you'll stay forever
Singita Ebony <br/> Top Features
Private Plunge Pools

Each suite features its own plunge pool overlooking the river or bush.

Each suite features its own plunge pool overlooking the river or bush.
Gourmet Dining and Wine

Enjoy creative cuisine and award-winning wine from the extensive cellar, with indoor and outdoor dining options.

Enjoy creative cuisine and award-winning wine from the extensive cellar, with indoor and outdoor dining options.
Spa and Wellness

Indulge in massages, yoga, and wellness therapies in serene spaces beside the river.

Indulge in massages, yoga, and wellness therapies in serene spaces beside the river.
Family and Kids Friendly

Dedicated family suites, kids’ activities, and flexible schedules for all ages.

Dedicated family suites, kids’ activities, and flexible schedules for all ages.
Private Safari Guide and Vehicle

Flexible game drives and bush walks with your own expert guide and tracker.

Flexible game drives and bush walks with your own expert guide and tracker.
Conservation and Community Impact

Every stay supports conservation, local schools, and eco projects in Sabi Sand.

Every stay supports conservation, local schools, and eco projects in Sabi Sand.
MEET
YOUR HOST
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Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Ebony Lodge is the definition of classic safari luxury. Our suite was stunning and the wildlife was nonstop.

Cathy L,
July 2023,
TripAdvisor

Loved the pool, food, and family activities. Saw lions from our deck. Staff made us feel like old friends.

Hannes M,
June 2023,
Expedia

Timeless, romantic, and perfectly run. Every moment at Ebony Lodge felt special and authentic.

Sindi P,
August 2022,
Trustpilot
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Location
South Africa / Africa
-24.981234, 31.392345
Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga 1350, South Africa
NEAREST AIRPORT
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP); OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
MQP is ~45 minutes drive by road charter; JNB is ~5 hours by road or short internal flight to the reserve. MQP is the best entry point for convenience and efficiency.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May - September
These cooler, dry winter months bring optimal wildlife visibility, high concentrations of game along riverbanks, and crisp evenings perfect for fireside dinners and stargazing.

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Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.
Contact Us <br/> Now
Our Team is Ready to Craft Your Personal Safari

Our Safari planners connect you with your personal guide live during the planning stage—an exclusive Wild Earth Stays offering designed to craft your safari with expert insight, care, and connection from the very start.

Singita
Singita
Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Singita Ebony Lodge
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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icon-chevron-right

Ebony Lodge is the definition of classic safari luxury. Our suite was stunning and the wildlife was nonstop.

Cathy L,
July 2023,
TripAdvisor

Loved the pool, food, and family activities. Saw lions from our deck. Staff made us feel like old friends.

Hannes M,
June 2023,
Expedia

Timeless, romantic, and perfectly run. Every moment at Ebony Lodge felt special and authentic.

Sindi P,
August 2022,
Trustpilot