A four-bedroom, eight-guest villa on the Sand River with its own dedicated staff complement separate from the main lodge — private chef, butler and groundskeeper, twice-daily private game drives, and three pools reserved entirely for the villa's own guests.
Singita Ebony Villa is a clear Safari Privé Diamond property. It is offered for exclusive use with its own full staff complement — chef, butler, maid and groundskeeper — kept separate from the main Ebony Lodge, and its own twice-daily open Land Rover safaris and walking safaris led by dedicated guides. Its setting among the enormous trees of the Sand River, within Singita's 45,000-acre Sabi Sand traverse, delivers exceptional wildlife access, particularly for leopard. It sits a notch below Diamond Reserve because it operates as a villa within a broader lodge property rather than as a wholly freestanding private residence — guests share the reserve's traverse and heritage infrastructure with Ebony Lodge next door, even though the villa itself, its pools, staff and vehicle are entirely private.
About the Property
Nestled among enormous trees on the banks of the Sand River, Singita Ebony Villa blends the romance of a tented camp with the comfort of a private bush lodge. Draped four-poster beds, brass accents, timber and stone, and full-length glass windows evoke the golden age of the explorer's camp, reimagined for the modern private traveller.
A private outdoor boma gathers the villa's own guests around the fire each evening, while by day the pools, the wellness deck and the surrounding 45,000 acres of the Sabi Sand — among the most storied leopard country in Africa — belong entirely to those staying within. This is Singita's original 1993 lodge site, continuously reimagined, its heritage held gently within an entirely private, family-scaled retreat.
Property Fact File
- Accommodation
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps up to 8 guests; two family suites, each with a king-size bed and a twin-bedded room; living room and dedicated dining area.
- Staff & Service
- Full staff complement separate from the main lodge; private chef, butler, maid and groundskeeper; dedicated guide for twice-daily open Land Rover safaris and walking safaris.
- Facilities
- Two plunge pools, one at each suite, plus a larger shared pool between them; Wi-Fi, satellite TV, sound system and air conditioning throughout; wellness facilities, fitness centre and yoga offerings; private lounge, pool and deck linking the two suites; private entrance and boma.
- Children
- All ages welcome; infants under two stay free and children aged 2–16 are charged 50% of the adult rate when sharing; babysitting available.
- Included
- All meals and beverages, including premium wines and spirits (French Champagne excluded). Activities include game drives, guided walking safaris, wine experiences, bird watching, stargazing and family-oriented programming, plus a Mini Rangers Course. Guests also have access to Ebony Lodge's wider facilities, including its fitness and wellness centre, boutique and gallery.
Ideal For
- Families or groups of friends travelling together (up to eight guests)
- Multi-generational groups wanting two connected family suites
- Guests seeking heritage tented-camp romance with contemporary comfort
- Wellness-minded travellers wanting yoga, fitness and spa access alongside safari
