Sabi Sands
Singita Ebony Lodge

Opulent, colonial style luxury
Sitting alongside the meandering Sands River, set amidst wild bush and enormous trees in the middle of South Africa’s ‘big cat country’, is Singita’s original Ebony Lodge. Unrivalled hospitality is blended with the heritage of an English county home to create a timeless and most welcoming safari experience.
The 12 suites, two which have two bedrooms and are perfect for families, all feature en-suite bathrooms and indoor-outdoor showers, private heated plunge pools and spacious game viewing decks.
Your suite has been decorated according to a black and white colour scheme in homage to the big ebony trees that surround the lodge and interiors are furnished with vintage campaign furniture from Luke Bailes’ (the founder of Singita) family collection, sepia photography, tribal print murals and imitation leopard and zebra-print fabrics. Interior walls have been replaced by canvas or glass to create a light and airy atmosphere and to capitalise on the amazing views outside, to beautiful effect in the bedroom where you’ll enjoy an uninterrupted view out onto the terrace.
The food here is exquisite yet unpretentious, fitting of the lodge’s homely feel, and is paired with an extensive range of handpicked South African wines. Free time at the lodge can be spent indulging in the Bush Spa, relaxing in the library, using the well-equipped gym or cooling down in the pool.
Of course the highlight here is the rich array of wildlife. Species such as leopard, lion, rhino, large herds of buffalo, elephant, reedbuck, hyena, hippopotamus, nyala, cheetah, wild dogs and many types of birds can be spotted on expertly guided day and night game drives, and thrilling walking safaris. Other activities such as stargazing will get Africa even further under your skin.
Highlights
Day and night game drives
Guided safari walks
Stargazing
12 suites all with private plunge pools
Bush spa and gym
Library
Babysitting services available and tailor-made activities to suit each family
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Dating back to the 1920s, MalaMala is one of the most historic private game reserves in South Africa, the first to make the transition from hunting to photographic safaris, and a model which the rest of the region’s safari industry is based upon.
It is also one of the largest reserves, comprising of some 13,300 hectares (33,000 acres) of wilderness, sharing a long, unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. A decades long period of conservation focused practice has meant the wilderness has thrived, and is a stronghold for the Big Five, African Wild Dog, cheetah, incredible bird life and much more.
Such a vast area ensures low vehicle density (there are just three lodges here – including the Main Camp and luxurious Rattray’s) and, being a private reserve, there’s the chance for day and night drives as well as unforgettable walking safaris.