Situated along the banks of the life sustaining Sand River within the sprawling Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita Boulders Lodge is a sanctuary sculpted by nature, well known for its organic architecture and absolute tranquility.

The lodge design is inspired by raw stone and water, featuring neutral palettes and open layouts with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that welcome the surrounding bushveld and riverscape. It offers 12 fully immersive, glass-fronted suites which comprise 10 Suites and 2 Family Suites, each of which features its own private deck, heated plunge pool, indoor/outdoor showers, and double-sided fireplace.

Singita Boulders Lodge provides exceptional Big Five game viewing via personalized morning and evening game drives, while also offering enriching experiences like guided walking safaris, guided stargazing, and the ‘Canine Unit Experience’ showcasing Singita’s continued commitment to anti-poaching work.

The lodge also boasts a fine signature wine cellar, holistic botanical rejuvenation spa, and a gallery selection of expressive artisanal South African art pieces.

Shamwari Sindile Lodge is a luxurious, secluded, tented retreat set within the expansive wilderness of the Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape region of South Africa.

The lodge’s design is a modern interpretation of a classic tented campsite, utilizing raised decks and canvas walls to perfectly recreate the aesthetic. These remote accommodations feature nine luxury free-standing Premier Tents, each designed to ensure ultimate seclusion and including a private heated plunge pool, lounging deck, fireplace, and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Guests are free to enjoy intimate Big Five wildlife encounters through both morning and evening game drives, along with guided bush walks, plus exclusive access to conservation experiences like the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries.

Overlooking the prominent, life-giving Bushman’s River, Sindile Lodge’s unique elevated structure further allows for exceptional in-suite wildlife viewing from each of the private viewing decks that accentuate it.

Highly lauded among travellers, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is an award-winning, ultra luxurious safari retreat strategically situated right at the confluence of the Sabie and Sand rivers in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

The lodge, meticulously designed and built using natural materials that blend seamlessly into the surrounding bushveld, comprises eight secluded one-bedroom suites and one three-bedroom Fish Eagle Villa ideal for families, each with its own private lounge, patio, deck, and private pool adding to the sense of intimacy and tranquility in nature. Stays are highly personalized with dedicated staff on hand taking care of all guest needs, including laundry and ensuring that maxibars are always fully stocked.

At Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, wildlife experiences offer both morning and afternoon game drives focused specifically on the Big Five, with the region being particularly renowned for the quality of its leopard sightings. Guests can also take in additional activities like guided nature walks, therapeutic spa treatments, and the unique option of spending a wondrous night beneath the stars in the Kingston Treehouse overlooking the untouched wilderness below.

Tucked away within the legendary Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Rattray’s Camp provides visitors with an intimate and exclusive luxury safari experience reflected through traditional British colonial elegance.

Generally welcoming guests aged 16 and older, this sophisticated safari campsite is highly refined, offering only eight luxury suites positioned as front-row seats along the wildlife abundant Sand River. These secluded suites blend both heritage and contemporary comfort, each with their own dedicated butler service, private heated plunge pool, freestanding bathtub, plus expansive viewing deck offering endless panoramas of the untamed bushveld, to name but a few.

The camp always makes sure that guests can enjoy unmatched intimacy by providing a private vehicle and guide for each booking. Personalized game drives mainly focus on Big Five and big cat viewing, yet the camp also offers immersive, slow paced guided bush walks, riverfront wildlife viewing from its private verandas, and unforgettable gourmet wining and feasting under the stars in the boma at the end of each day’s adventure.

Secluded within South Africa’s famed Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge truly redefines eco-luxury through its bold, elemental, avant-garde approach to safari accommodation.

Utilizing organic materials like mud, stone, and thatch, this award-winning lodge is uniquely sculpted directly into a slope of the earth, seemingly disappearing into the surrounding terrain. It features 13 ultra-luxurious suites comprised of 12 Suites and one exceptional Amber Suite. Each “earthy” suite boasts unobstructed glass-fronted walls for seamless integration with the surrounding landscape, as well as a secluded patio, and a private plunge pool overlooking the bushveld.

To promote a more adult-focused safari experience, Earth Lodge doesn’t generally accommodate guests under the age of 12. Experiences at the lodge include dawn and dusk safaris for unhurried Big Five wildlife viewing, as well as unique amenities like the zen-like Amani Spa, a meditation garden, and the dramatic subterranean wine cellar housing over 6,000 bottles of South Africa’s finest wines.

Singita Ebony Lodge, the brand’s flagship property, can be found nestled among the ancient jackalberry trees along the banks of the Sand River which flows through the breathtaking Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.

A true modern reinterpretation of the classic safari lodge, Ebony Lodge artfully blends traditional tented camp inspiration with contemporary opulence. The lodge itself provides 12 luxurious suites, each featuring a private viewing deck, outdoor shower, double-sided fireplace, and a refreshing private plunge pool.

Given its prime location, guests have the benefit of front-row access to phenomenal Big Five game viewing through the lodge’s twice-daily game drives and guided walking safaris. Other sought after experiences include the ‘Canine Unit Experience’ which demonstrates Singita’s tireless anti-poaching efforts, guided stargazing, plus a dedicated ‘Mini Rangers’’ programme for children.

It’s worth mentioning that, apart from being extremely family-friendly, Singita Ebony also offers world-class local cuisine paired with top tier wines from the lodge’s very own private cellar.

Across South Africa’s most celebrated wilderness regions, these exceptional lodges and camps exemplify the defining elements of a Premier Africa safari experience. Each property offers its own interpretation of luxury, shaped by thoughtful design, attentive hospitality, and privileged access to some of the country’s most prolific wildlife areas. Together, they reflect a deep respect for place, conservation, and the art of safari living, inviting guests to experience South Africa’s landscapes in a way that feels both enriching and enduring long after the journey has ended.