Singita Ebony

Our time at Singita Ebony Lodge (August 4–7, 2025) was a dream experience beyond anything we could have imagined. Thanks to our Singita travel advisor, Melissa Connelly, everything was flawless. From the airport pick-up to the warm welcome at the lodge, every part of trip felt thoughtful and filled with genuine care. The incredible food, stunning accommodations, serene atmosphere, and the extraordinary people made this one of the most memorable trips our family has ever taken. The recent renovations are beautiful, open, airy, and full of natural light which enhances the beauty of every space and creates an atmosphere of effortless luxury. Our family of five stayed in two river-facing Lewis Suites, which were perfect for traveling with three teenagers. The configuration of two adjacent suites with an interconnecting entry allowed us to stay close while still giving everyone their own space and privacy. The suites are gorgeous, elegant yet understated, and each features a private heated plunge pool, game-viewing deck, and an abundance of drinks and snacks. Waking up to the tranquil river views and ending the day with wildlife wandering past our deck felt surreal. We were incredibly fortunate to be paired with the most phenomenal guiding team: George (field guide), Timber (tracker), Pat (banakeli), and Ebony (host). They are exceptional at what they do, knowledgeable, warm, intuitive, and genuinely passionate. Thanks to them, our six game drives were unforgettable. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife (well beyond the Big Five) every day, learned so much, and enjoyed the best sundowner experiences of our lives. We absolutely adore them and will forever cherish the memories they helped us create. This stay was especially meaningful as we celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary and my 49th birthday, and Singita went above and beyond to make these milestones feel magical. The thoughtful surprises, celebratory touches, birthday choir and special treats crafted for our kids were so heartfelt and beautifully executed, kind gestures we will never forget. After a long day outdoors, it was wonderful to unwind at the spa. The personalized treatments and relaxing massages made our stay incredibly restorative. What sets Singita apart is not only its luxury and impeccable service but also its deep commitment to conservation. Learning about their work through anti-poaching initiatives, habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and partnerships with surrounding communities made our stay even more impactful. You can feel their purpose woven into every aspect of the experience. Singita Ebony Lodge offers stellar service, exceptional guiding, thoughtful hospitality, world-class food and wine, and a profound conservation mission. This is travel at its absolute finest. Our entire experience felt so private and intimate that at times it felt as though we were the only guests at the lodge, an extraordinary level of attention and care that made our stay truly unforgettable. We left with full hearts, unforgettable memories, and tremendous gratitude for an experience that truly exceeded every expectation. We cannot wait to return.

My husband and I traveled to South Africa for the first time in September. We engaged with our Singita travel adviser Melissa at the very beginning of our planning process. Melissa was extremely helpful in not only planning our safari stay but also planning for our visits to both Cape Town and Gansbaai. Melissa arranged all the hotels, tours, etc. This included a private car and driver for touring in Cape Town. When we arrived at Singita for our safari portion of our trip the staff provided a very warm welcome. We met our guide Marc and tracker Golden. We were quickly checked in to our room and were able to participate in the afternoon safari drive. Within several minutes into our drive we encountered a leopard in a tree having killed an impala earlier in the day. This was quite an amazing experience to see so quickly on our first ever drive. We were there for 4 nights, therefore we were able to do two drives each day (morning and afternoon) as well as an afternoon drive on our first day and morning driver on our departure. During these drives we saw all the "big 5" plus many other amazing sightings of animals and birds. Lions, leopards, zebras, elephants, giraffes, impalas, monkeys, baboons, hippos, grey daiker, steenbok, buffalo, wildebeest, hyenas, African Wild Dogs and so many more! Our suite was beautiful - well appointed, a super comfortable bed, very nice bathroom and amenities, a heated plunge pool, a bar / coffee station fully well stocked. Our Banekali (Celebrate) was extremely attentive and responsive to any requests we had with meals, drinks, our room, etc. She was a ray of sunshine each time we saw her. In addition, the porters that escorted us to our room each night and in the early morning for the safari drives were always prompt, polite and friendly. The food and drinks offered were very good! Singita is truly a 5 star operation in luxury travel. I would highly recommend Singita to anyone looking at doing a safari. We had an amazing experience and are already discussing when we can do another safari in Africa with Singita lodges in other countries. It truly was a trip of a lifetime! Everyone is top notch! Also, Singita as a company does a great job with giving back for conservation efforts, including their own anti-poaching K-9 team. In addition, they offer lots of educational and advancement opportunities for their employees.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Dan as our guide at Ebony Lodge, and he truly made our experience unforgettable. From the moment we met him, his friendly nature put us at ease, and it felt like we were exploring with an old friend rather than just a guide. His knowledge of the wildlife and environment was incredible, and he shared it in such an engaging, passionate way that made every moment exciting and memorable. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows in the care and effort he puts into ensuring every guest has the best possible experience. Thank you for going above and beyond – you made our trip truly special.

Great, super friendly staff, nice view, and amazing rooms. Would recommend for anyone going on a safari it’s the best place. Also has great food and unlimited snacks.

Stayed 2 nights at Singita Ebony Lodge. Words cannot describe the experience that was given to me by Dan. From the reception upon arriving to the constant and thoughtful attention we received throughout our stay made it easily the best, most entertaining and most relaxing getaway I’ve ever had. The venue is breathtaking and, once again, was only amplified by our guide Dan.

Singita Boulders Lodge was recently refurbished.||With new earthly tones and majestic views, it is ideally located along the Sabi river creating a serene and peaceful environment.||Guests are spoiled for choice with dining and relaxing loungers overlooking the watering hole and many of the big 5 passing by.||Fantastic pool area, beautiful spa in the bush and a small but quaint wine cellar. There is no longer a boma at Singita Ebony lodge.||Love the Villa which caters for families. Comes with a pool, your own small private boma and kitchen area with a butler.|The decor is beautiful and traditional.||Service is outstanding and the cuisine and beverages were superb.||Would highly recommend Singita Ebony Lodge.

We have been visiting South Africa since 1998, and have been to the Sabi Sands on several occasions. I would say without a doubt this is one of the best lodges in the world. What makes this place special is the great staff. Let’s start with the lodge that was completely remodeled this year and looks amazing. It offers different areas to gather and have dinner indoors or outdoors overlooking the river. They have a great menu but you can request anything that you like and they will make it happen. The lodge has an incredible wine cellar with the top wines from South Africa and they’re all included. The manager Daniel, who is from South Africa came back after working in different luxury hotels in Dubai and the Emirates. |Our ranger Jonathan was extremely professional and passionate about the bush, one of the best I’ve had in Africa. The rooms are beautiful overlooking the river and you can see many animals right from your room or the lodges lobby. This is our 9th trip to South Africa, we had been to Singita Boulders in the early 90s but this trip was the best! There are many great lodges in South Africa, but what sets Ebony apart is the staff to guest ratio and how accommodating they are. The game viewing is almost the same across the Sabi Sands.

I can offer not 1 criticism The food, wine, location, villa, and the SERVICE is impeccable The safaris indescribable I truly can not offer enough praise Singhu our guide now like family Law, “turn out the lights!!!” Rob, u did everything for us |Hippos in the pond while drinking gin and tonic Lions eating their kill Dogs on the hunt The leopards, cheetah, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, baboons, Rhino’s, monkeys at lunch Fireplace roaring while in our private pool Your premiere wine cellar Truly, one of my favorite places in the world Thank you Ebony family