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Fly into Skukuza Airport (approx. 1 hour transfer) or Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (approx. 2.5 hours transfer). Private charter flights can land directly at Singita’s Ebony Airstrip. Self drive to the lodge is also possible.
Ebony Lodge offers River-facing Suites, Bush Suites, Lewis Suites, Family Suites, and the exclusive-use Ebony Villa. The river-facing Suites are our favourite, with private heated plunge pools and uninterrupted views over the Sand River. The Bush Suites offer additional seclusion amongst the riverine vegetation, while the Lewis Suites are positioned closer to the main lodge and work particularly well for families with older children or guests travelling together. The Family Suites feature a second en suite bedroom and generous shared living spaces, ideal for younger families. For larger groups, the Ebony Villa combines the two Family Suites with an additional private lounge, pool, deck, boma, dedicated host, chef, guide, and private vehicle. Following the recent refurbishment, all accommodation blends Singita’s safari heritage with a fresh contemporary design.
Dining is elegant yet relaxed, with seasonal menus inspired by local ingredients and paired with Singita’s renowned wine programme. Meals may be enjoyed on river-facing decks, in the contemporary dining spaces, or around the traditional boma under the stars. There is also a nice interactive kitchen.
Neutral safari clothing, a warm layer for winter mornings, and swimwear for your private plunge pool.
Request a drive focused on the Sand River system. Ebony’s location provides access to some of the most consistent leopard territory in Africa, and the river often produces exceptional predator sightings and photographic opportunities. We also recommend to ask for a wine tasting in their impressive cellar with one of the biggest South African wine collections.
Singita supports extensive conservation initiatives throughout the Sabi Sand and Greater Kruger ecosystem, including anti-poaching operations, wildlife monitoring, habitat protection, and community development programmes through the Singita Lowveld Trust. The reserve itself remains one of Africa’s most successful conservation success stories, with wildlife moving freely across the unfenced Greater Kruger landscape.
