Singita Ebony Lodge Fact Sheet

Arrival / Departure
Suggested arrival time is after 12 noon with check-in from 13.00pm. Suites must be vacated by 11.00am for the convenience of arriving guests. Late departure times can be arranged at the lodge, subject to availability of suites.

Private Land Rovers
The sole use of Land Rovers can be arranged upon request, subject to availability, and will be at an additional charge.

Winter Months (May to September, ± 3ºC- 22ºC / 37ºF- 72ºF)
Very warm insulated parkas and scarves for the night safaris.
Light sweaters, jeans and shorts for everyday wear

Summer Months (October to April, ±15ºC- 38ºC / 59ºF- 100ºF)
Cool cotton clothing, T-shirts and shirts (preferably in neutral colours)
Jeans or trousers for evening wear (temperatures can drop to around 18ºC / 64ºF)

Tariffs Exclude
Telephone calls and boutique purchases.
Champagne
Transfers to and from the lodges.
Health spa treatments.
Use of a private Land Rover.

Facilities at Each Lodge (Sabi Reserve)
Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the Sand River, bar area and open boma, gymnasium, health spa, library, wine cellar and swimming pools

Facilities at each lodge (Lebombo Concession)
Lounge and timber-deck dining areas overlooking the N’wanetsi / Sweni Rivers, bar area and open boma, gymnasium and health spa, library with internet facilities, wine cellar and swimming pool.

Activities
Early morning game drives; afternoon into spotlit evening game drives in open Land Rovers; guided bush walks, seasonal and community tours.

Internet, satellite TV and fax facilities are available to our guests at all lodges.

Children and Extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome but please contact reservations prior to making a booking as certain terms and conditions apply. Extra beds in the suites cannot be provided.

The seasons at Singita
November through December
Our summer months are very hot and humid with either continual rains or very typically afternoon thundershowers which generally clear before the game drives depart. Lots of young animals are born during this time notably the Impala lambs, which are beautiful but vulnerable to predators.

January to March
These are normally drier months with very hot days. There are lots of beautiful migratory birds during this Summer period. Early morning drives with early returns to escape the heat, are typical.

Please remember to bring hats, sunscreen and to take malaria prophylaxis (see our note on Malaria precautions, which we recommend be taken throughout the year) as well as rain protection gear (we do provide ponchos). Please note umbrellas are not taken on the game drives when it’s raining.

April
The vegetation starts changing from thick lush green bush to a slightly sparser browning bush during this Autumn period. The temperatures start cooling down at night but daytime is still warm. Potential scattered thundershowers can be experienced in the afternoons.

May to June
Cold temperatures are experienced at night and at dawn during our winter months. Warm clothing is recommended such as gloves, scarves, beanies (knitted caps) and insulated jackets. Large herds of elephants start moving back into the area. The vegetation becomes totally brown and trees start losing leaves. Visibility during drives is enhanced due to sparser vegetation. The N’wanetsi River becomes a major game attraction

July to September
This period is very dry in the bush with very cold night temperatures and therefore chilly during the early morning and late afternoon game drives. Game viewing is generally fantastic as the visibility is good and the game is concentrated around any water source.

September to October
Spring is the height of the dry season boasting hot dry winds and colourless, sparse vegetation. Because the rivers and dams are low, high concentrations of game can be viewed at these areas and game viewing in general is very good. The first rains may start towards the end of October and the signs of spring and a new wet season are evident.