Ebony Lodge has a commanding presence and an essence that evokes an intense feeling of familiarity - as if visiting a congenial family home. Sumptuous coziness is simply the order of the day - tempting you into relaxation and reflection.
The secluded thatched suites are the epitome of elegant comfort, with rooms styled with an eclectic mix of colours, fabrics and textures. A colonial feel with Egyptian linen, African throws, antiques and modern luxuries combine to create a homely, lived-in feel. From the vast wooden deck to the 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...
Singita Ebony Lodge offers twelve suites, all with their own en suite bathroom and shower, outside shower, heated private swimming pool, double-sided fireplace, mini bar and fridge, room mini safe, air-conditioning, overhead fans, private lounge, direct dial telephones and game-viewing deck.
Location
Singita Ebony & Boulders Lodges and Castleton Camp are located in the Sabi Sand on 18 000 hectares (45 000 acres) of private land in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
How to Get to The Singita Ebony Lodge
By road
Not Recommended
Distances by road
- Johannesburg/Singita Sabi Sand (5 hours 30 min) 500 km
- Hazyview/Singita Sabi Sand (1 hour) 75 km
- Nelspruit/Singita Sabi Sand (1 hour 45 min) 150 km
By air
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), situated between Nelspruit and White River. Federal Air provides air transfers to and from KMIA and Singita Sabi Sand.
Please note that the luggage allowance per person on these flights is 20kg preferably packed in soft sided bags.
Activities and Facilities
Singita Ebony Lodge rates include:
- Twice daily game drives with professional guides and trackers.
- Guided safari walks on request.
- Mountain biking and archery.
- Luxurious all-suite accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, teas, coffees. All drinks, including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs (excluding champagnes).
- Laundry and valet services.
Other available services at Ebony Lodge include:
- Community tours into neighbouring villages.
- Shopping – the Singita Shop stocks a range of African artifacts and curios.
- Premier Wine Boutique.
- A spa complete with a fully-equipped gymnasium.
- A swimming pool at the main lodge.
- Internet and fax facilities, and a well-stocked library.
Accommodation
- 12 luxurious suites (24 beds). Two of the suites are double family suites.
- Each luxury air-conditioned suite consists of sumptuous bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and an expansive living area with double-sided fireplace, mini bar and fridge and private wooden leisure decks with a heated private plunge pool. All the suites have direct dial telephones, and the library has two computers and direct internet links.
- The main lodge has lounge and timber deck dining areas overlooking the Sand River, a bar area and traditional open boma, gymnasium, health spa, library and wine cellar.
- Tariffs include all-suite accommodation, three meals per day, all drinks, including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs (excluding champagnes) and open Land Rover safaris accompanied by experienced guides and trackers.
- Children over 10 years old, sharing with 2 full paying adults, in a family suite, are accommodated at 50% of the rate. Children under 10 years old can be accommodated if the 2 family suites or the lodge are booked on an exclusive use basis.
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Singita Ebony Lodge
Special Rates based on 3 nights stay
from ZAR 18,450 per villa per night double/twin share, full board
from ZAR 12,350.00 per single per night
Valid: 01 January 2011 – 15 December 2011
from ZAR 58,800 per night - 4 adults & 2 children (6+)
Valid: 01 January 2011 - 15 December 2011
Note:
- Rates are based on minimum stay of 3 Nights.
- Rates are in South African Rand, inclusive of 14% Value Added Tax (VAT) and Tourism Levies.
- Rates are subject to availability, changes and currency fluctuation.
- For rates in other currencies, use Currency Conversion as a guide only, confirm with our specialist at time of booking.
- Rates are not applicable for Peak Periods including hristmas /New Year/ Easter, public holiday, special events periods.
Rates include:
- Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, teas and coffees all day.
- All drinks including premium wines, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. The only drinks excluded are French champagne.
- Two open Land Rover safaris a day and walking safaris accompanied by experienced guides and trackers.
- Return surface transfers from the airstrip to the lodges/camp.
- Laundry and valet services: Singita operates a small on-site laundry for the convenience of our guests.
Rates exclude:
- French champagne, purchases from The Singita Shop, telephone calls, air transfers, and health spa treatments.
- Road transfer to the lodge or flights to airstrip on premises. Please note that the luggage allowance on flights to the lodges is 20kg per person preferably packed in soft sided bags
- Children under 10 years can be accommodated if the lodge is block booked or if the family suites are booked at Singita Ebony or Boulders. Children of all ages are welcome at Singita Castleton Camp.
Special Offers
SINGITA'S BEST OF BOTH
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is offering the ultimate Kruger 'BEST OF BOTH' combo safari in two exclusive and different wildlife areas. Guests combining 2 nights at each Singita Ebony and Singita Sweni, before the 31 May 2011, will enjoy one free night and a complimentary flight between lodges.
SINGITA FAMILY SAFARI
Book exclusive use of the family suites at Singita Ebony Lodge or Singita Boulders Lodge in the Sabi Sand and enjoy the services of a personal butler, private dining and a private Land Rover.
SINGITA SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI
Book two nights at Singita Kruger National Park, two nights at Singita Sabi Sand and three nights at Singita Pamushana and all flights between Johannesburg and the lodges in South Africa are complimentary.
HONEYMOONERS
- One complimentary Swedish massage spa treatment each for the bride and groom.
- A bottle of South African sparkling wine to await the couple on arrival or placed on ice in their suite on their first night.
- A romantic honeymoon dinner and a personalised gift.
Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
To view rates in other currencies, please use currency converter as a GUIDE ONLY.
Your specialist will confirm at time of booking.
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Past Comments >>
We traveled to Sabi Sand for Game Drives, first time in my life! Singita has won numerous awards, I can honestly say that they deserve it! It's easy for me to fault any hotel, but at Sigita, I was constantly met with nice surprises.. heated plunge pools, electric blankets, evening sweets in your room.. sunset cocktails in the bush before finishing evening game drives.. romantic tent dinner (not that I needed it as I travelled with a girlfriend!) .. the meals were fantastic, more than 3 times a day.. you couldn't but help and overindulge every day, the temptation of so much good food was irresistible!
We stayed at Singita Sabi Sand Reserve as well as Kruger National Park. There are two lodges at the Sabi Sand Reserve, Ebony Lodge and Boulders Lodge. I personally preferred Boulders, the layout was just a bit wider and brighter than Ebony and also features Infinity pool. That said, Ebony was also beautiful! Both of the Lodges have a heated plunge pool in each villa and Ebony has more traditional African furnishing.
Singita has two properties south of Kruger National Park, Singita Sweni and Singita Lebombo Lodges. Both of these lodges have contemporary designs, Singita Lebombo has a white/blue tone and Singita Sweni has more of a brown/green earthy tone. Lebombo has a more open view. Neither Sweni nor Lebombo have private pools as water supply is limited in this area. Both do have communal pools however; the pool in Lebombo is in front of dining area, so I preferred the pool in Sweni, as it is more private.
It's easy to fly between the Sabi Sand Reserve and the Kruger National Park with Federal Air (a local carrier). Alternatively you can transfer between the two by road, it takes about 3 hours and part of the road is bumpy.
I personally felt the safari experience was better in Sabi Sand, as we saw everything in the short 2 days we were there; lions, leopard, cheetah, hyena.. We were told we were extremely lucky however, we had 11 lions around us on the first night and witness a leopard kill; also there are only about 100 cheetah left in Kruger and I met a local who's gone on game drives many times and never seen a cheetah or leopard kill... On our second day at Ebony, a leopard actually came on to the deck next door when we were at breakfast! Apparently last time a leopard visited the lodge was about 2 years ago. The lodge does have 24 hr camera monitoring system, and staff would alert all guests not to return to the rooms till it leaves the property... During our close encounter with the dangerous animals, I didn't at any given time feel unsafe, we were told animals usually don't attack unless feel threatened, these animals have become customed to the safari vehicles and visitors, and carried on their business as if we were not even there...
After Sabi Sand and Kruger, I was actually planning to visit Tanzania, cos I heard from other guests there that Migration already started there, and its amazing to watch, with lots of actions! Sigita has two lodges built on the migration route. Another recommendation for accommodation was to stay in &Beyond's (another premium lodge operator) Ngorongoro Crater Lodge... Unfortunately the flights from South Africa to Arusha is a nightmare, you have to go Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dar es salaam or Kilamounjara airport, finally arriving in Arusha, then followed by a couple of hours by road !! And then of course the same route back!! It is not recommended to combine South Africa with Tanzania, its better to go direct from say Dubai to Nairobi as a seperate trip, next time!
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