Singita improves on its original South African safari lodge.

Why Go: Fresh from a major reconstruction, Singita Ebony Lodge has not looked better since opening 22 years ago. Back then, the stand-alone property was an experiment for Singita founder Luke Bailes, who built the lodge on his family’s former hunting concession. With Ebony, Bailes and his team raised the bar in South Africa for safari services, interior design, guiding, food, and wine. On that reputation the brand has grown to encompass 12 lodges …