Ebony Lodge
Singita's Founding Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge has reopened after a magnificent refresh that pays homage to the essence of our founding lodge, while evolving and updating the guest experience.
The refresh has been a delicate balancing act – to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Ebony, while updating the overall spatial design and interiors to align with the generous and free-spirited aesthetic at the heart of the Singita.
The Rhythm of Fluid Spaces
The main lodge has been opened up to create a greater sense of flow and access to views of the Sand River and beyond. While the existing chunky, rounded Adobe architecture (inspired by West and North Africa) remains – it is now beautifully combined with lightweight canvas and timber, giving a modern take on the classic safari lodge look and feel.
Allowing natural light and the greenery of the gardens and bushveld to play a starring role has been intentional, giving Ebony a sense of spaciousness and freedom.
Lodge Information
Conservation in South Africa
In South Africa, the Singita Lowveld Trust employs a dedicated team focused on protecting and conserving the biodiversity of the incredible land under its care.
In South Africa, the Singita Lowveld Trust manages a wide range of conservation projects in Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park – from anti-poaching initiatives to wildlife research & land management, sustainability efforts and community partnership projects such as early childhood development, digital learning and a world-class culinary school.
A highly skilled team of tracking dogs and handlers enhance anti-poaching efforts in the Sabi Sand Reserve, while the Trust’s partnership with the global conservation NGO Panthera has shown that the area is home to the largest density of leopards of any protected area surveyed in South Africa. The Panthera’s Furs for Life project – of which Singita is a partner – has reduced the demand for leopard skins by 50%.
