Singita Ebony Lodge, South Africa

Adam Chapman

I visited Ebony Lodge during my stay at Boulder's Lodge. It has more of a 'colonial' feel than Boulder's. It shares the same excellence in service and accommodation common with all the Singita properties. You certainly get what you pay for! It is simply stunning.

  • Adam Chapman

Singita Ebony Lodge is situated next to its sister property Boulder's Lodge in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger. Like the big cats the area is famed for, Ebony Lodge has a commanding presence. Its essence evokes a feeling of familiarity, as if you are visiting a congenial family home. In between game drives, lavish meals and other activities lies a great opportunity for rest and reflection. The secluded thatched suites are the epitome of elegant comfort, with cosy rooms styled with an eclectic mix of colours, fabrics and textures. From the vast wooden deck, with its pool overlooking the Sand River, it's not uncommon to see elephant, buffalo and antelope grazing only metres away at any time of day. Perhaps this is where the notion of an 'armchair safari' was perfected…

Location

Singita Ebony Lodge is approximately 5.3 hour's drive from Johannesburg, 1 hour from Hazyview and 1.45 min from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. Federal Air offers a daily return flight direct to Singita Sabi Sand from Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport. There are daily scheduled flights currently operated by SA Airlink into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA). Federal Air provides air transfers to and from KMIA to Singita Sabi Sand. Private air charters are available on request.

Highlights

  • The Sabi-Sand Game Reserve borders the world-renowned Kruger National Park, but no fences intrude here - wildlife moves and migrates freely throughout the region, providing fantastic game-viewing opportunities from open, four-wheel drive vehicles. Singita offers wonderful opportunities for big five sightings; Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros. The Sabi Sand Reserve has a higher bio-mass of animals per hectare than the internationally renowned Kruger National Park, which borders the Sabi Sand Reserve. The reserve is on the migration routes of many prey species, and sightings of lion, leopard and even the elusive African Wild Dog are common.

Facilities

  • Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the Sand River
  • Bar area and open boma
  • Gymnasium
  • Boutique
  • Health spa
  • Library
  • Wine cellar
  • Swimming pools
  • Internet, satellite TV and fax facilities are also available.

Activities

Early morning game drives; afternoon into spotlit evening game drives in open Land Rovers; guided bush walks; seasonal fishing and community tours. Mountain biking and archery can also be arranged.

Meal Basis

Fully Inclusive accommodation including all meals, teas and coffees, two open Land Rover safaris per day, walking and spotlit night safaris, drinks while on the Land Rover safaris, all beers, spirits, liqueurs, wines, soft drinks and mini bar, laundry and valet services.

Child Policy

Regrettably no children under 10 years can be accommodated unless a lodge or camp is block booked.

Accommodation

Singita Ebony Lodge has 12 double suites, all with own en-suite bathroom and shower, outside shower, private swimming pool, fireplace, mini-bar and fridge, room mini-safe, air conditioning, overhead fans, private lounge, direct dial telephones and game-viewing deck.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

South Africa Review

Only here 24 hours but the tour of Jo'burg was interesting and the Apartheid museum was definitely worth seeing.

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Hayley Allen

South Africa Factfile

Timezone:
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Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
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Year round destination
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