Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a sanctuary symbolizing a new era in luxury South African safari lodges. Sculpted into a slope of the earth, and almost invisible in the landscape. The lodge uses texture, light, and space to present a lodge that is like no other. Taking its cue from the surrounding environment; it is one of the most environmentally sensitive lodges in Africa.
Earth Lodge reveals itself in a series of sensory revelations. On arrival, a hidden corridor leads you down a journey to a unique and unforgettable experience. The unexpected entrance opens to a panorama of uninterrupted bushveld. As in nature, everything at Earth Lodge exists in harmony. You are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restoring spirit.
Sabi Sabi is committed to the conservation; of not just the land but also the culture and people. This is what makes their guest experience so unique and so memorable.
The lodge breaks with the traditional bush lodge style to create a masterpiece of artistry and innovation. Enhancing the sensory oasis, a modern quartz floor that is cool underfoot, solid Kiaat timber vanities and polished stone basins beautifully contrast against the textured walls, immersing guests in a tactile experience.
The natural wooden sculptures by renowned South African artist; Geoffrey Armstrong add powerful magic to Earth Lodge.
Luxury Suite
Each of the 12 x suites at this luxury lodge has an en-suite glass fronted bathroom; and also an indoor and outdoor shower. Each designer suite looks over an expansive indoor/outdoor lounge, a shimmering private pool, and directly into the bush. The organic flow, generously proportioned living areas, and panoramic windows create a flawless balance of cocooned privacy and spaciousness.
Free yourself from the demands of daily life and melt into flawless luxurious comfort. Dream big on a king bed, soak in the views from the splendor of your outdoor lounge, or drift off on your sun lounger lulled by the soothing hum of nature’s song.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Accommodation
Amber Villa (240m2)
With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the Amber Villa is the ideal space for families yearning for complete privacy. The spacious lounge area features bespoke decor pieces. Perfect for luxuriating in understated elegance. The daybed in the lounge can be easily converted into an additional single bed, accommodating even more family members. For those needing to attend to work commitments, a timber desk and swivel chair create a convenient temporary office space.
Leading from the expansive living area, the terrace lounge provides a vantage point to take in the views of the surrounding natural splendor. Complete with timber fans gently rotating above the oversized couches and leather hanging sling chairs, this space invites moments of togetherness and connection while being immersed in the wild. A shimmering plunge pool is refreshing for guests; and on occasion wildlife.
The main suite, with its original carved Matumi headboard, boasts a cozy lounge nook and a dressing table. The en-suite bathroom, which has endless views of the bushveld, features a luxurious freestanding bath and double shower, with walls clad in earthy hues and copper accents.
Adjacent to this, a generously proportioned dressing room leads to a private fitness area equipped with basic workout equipment (including a treadmill, light weights, and spinning bike). Enabling guests to stay active while on vacation.
Amber Suite bedroom
The second bedroom comfortably accommodates two people and includes a dressing and vanity area. Adjacent to the second bedroom is a bathroom equipped with a shower.
The Amber Villa offers exclusive access to a private game vehicle, reserved solely for the suite’s guests. With a dedicated game ranger and skilled tracker, families can enjoy safari adventures tailored to their preferences and interests.
This haven offers its guests the unsurpassed combination of exclusivity and the ultimate safari luxury.
2 bedroom Amber Villa
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Facilities and Dining
Everything at this lodge is created for your indulgence. There is a secluded library, an art gallery, and a meditation garden. In addition, there is also an underground wine cellar with a collection of over 6000 bottles of rare wines. The underground wine cellar makes a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Indoor / outdoor dining areas overlook a waterhole and the unending bushveld.
The Boma at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Earth Lodge’s cuisine philosophy is that dishes are thoroughly conceptualized. They take into account the time of day, weather, the dining venue, and of course; the season. Dishes are prepared to look as good as they taste.
Gym and Amani Spa at Earth Lodge
While on safari renew your spirit and body at the Amani Spa at Earth Lodge. Massages, natural therapies, or classic spa treatments are on offer. The gym facilities at Earth Lodge offer cardio equipment in a safe and air-conditioned environment with views out towards the bush.
Safari Game Drives and Walks
Each morning and evening you depart from the lodge into the wilderness. Either by open Land Rover. Or on foot for a walking safari. No two walks are ever the same. Both are accompanied by your armed and knowledgeable Game Ranger and Shangaan Tracker. Get close enough to share in a thrilling encounter with the ‘Big Five’ as well as wild dogs and cheetahs.
Dung beetles
Birding
The Sabi Sand boasts approximately 350 different species of birds. This makes it a paradise for birdwatchers. Raptors are plentiful, including 11 species of owl, the seldom seen cuckoo hawk, and the rare bat hawk.
There are hundreds of resident species at Sabi Sabi encompassing all types of birds. These range from seed eaters to insect eaters. To those large enough to catch large snakes, small mammals, and even baby antelope! Daily sights include the various glossy starling species, sunbirds, bulbuls, waxbills, canaries, various hornbill species, thick-knees, lapwings, and plovers. To name just a few. One guest saw four different sunbird species in an hour; without leaving the comfort of the lodge!
The typical summer migrants include the following families:
Cuckoos, kingfishers, large raptors, bee-eaters, swallows, swifts, and flycatchers.
Grey heron
Where is Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge and how to get there?
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve; which is the oldest private game reserve in South Africa. This area enjoys one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations; of any area in Africa. Over two hundred different species live in abundance. While the ever changing bird life provides even the most experienced ornithologist with rare finds. The Sabi Sand Reserve enjoys good quality viewing of leopards; the most elusive of predators. In addition, elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebra, and a vast variety of antelope and other species are found here. Wildlife viewing is second to none making this one of the best places for a South African safari.
Sabi Sand Game Reserve safari
There are daily flights from O.R. Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport directly to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip. The lodge does complimentary transfers between the Sabi Sabi Airstrip and the lodge.
Alternatively, there are daily flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) (Nelspruit) or Skukuza Airport. Either from Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town
From KMIA, it is possible to connect to Livingstone (Victoria Falls) and Vilanculos (Mozambique).
A short hop flight can be booked from KMIA to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip. Alternatively, we can arrange your transfer by road to the lodge.
Private air charters or helicopter transfers on request.
Sabi Sabi is 500 km from Johannesburg, which is an easy five hour drive on National Roads.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Accommodation Rates
Valid from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026
Luxury Suites: R 36 000 per person sharing
Amber Villa: R135 000 per 2 bedroom villa*
Valid from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027
Luxury Suites: R 40 000 per person sharing
Amber Villa: R150 000 per 2 bedroom villa*
*Amber Villa rate is per villa up to 4 people. Thereafter a rate of R24,000 from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026, and R26,900 from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027 per person per night will apply. A maximum of 6 people in the villa.
Christmas Peak Period
A Christmas Peak Period surcharge of 15% will apply to all bookings; arriving between 20th December and 5th January annually. The surcharge will apply to the entire booking regardless of the check-out date.
Rates Include / Exclude, Single Supplement and Child Policy ↓
Rates Include
The above rates are per person sharing per night and include:
Open vehicle safaris by day and at night,
Environmental awareness walking safaris,
Breakfast, lunch, and “boma” dinner,
A fine selection of beverages, laundry, WiFi, and transfers to and from the Sabi Sabi airstrip. The rates also include government taxes (VAT).
Optional extras available are:
Spa treatments at Amani Spa,
A selection from the Private Collection of spirits and cellar wine,
Boutique purchases, telephone calls,
Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport.
All rates exclude the Sabie Game Reserve (SGR) Conservation Levy per person per night.
The conservation levy supports conservation, security, access control, and the anti-poaching initiatives of the Sabie Game Reserve NPC; a non-profit company.
Single Room Policy
There will be no single supplement for up to a maximum of 2 suites per booking; except in peak season. This is from the 20th of December until the 5th of January every year. Thereafter; guests occupying a single suite will be levied a supplement of an additional 50% of the specified daily rate.
Child Policy
Children over 13 years are welcome at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge. If you book exclusivity of the lodge, all ages are welcome. Rates are available on request. If you are a small family, we suggest booking Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge which has many family-friendly facilities.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Accommodation Specials
All specials are valid from 1st March until 28th February every year. Excluding the Christmas Peak Period. This is from 20th December to 5th January every year.
Free Night Offer at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Stay for 4 nights, and only pay for 3! Therefore you get a night for FREE!
This offer can be used at all Sabi Sabi Lodges (Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, Bush Lodge, Little Bush Lodge, and Selati Camp). So you can spend 2 nights at each or all nights at one lodge. The lowest priced night will be free. Plus it includes The Claremont in Cape Town from 1st September 2025 which is the latest addition to the Sabi Sabi Collection. We will be adding this to our website once it has opened so we have applicable images etc. Formerly The Andros Hotel, this charming heritage property in Claremont is being carefully refurbished and reimagined with 4 x Classic Rooms, 10 x Deluxe Suites, and the elegant Sauer Villa. Located just minutes from Kirstenbosch Gardens, it will offer boutique wines, craft drinks, and a farm-to-fork dining concept at The Vine & Veld Bistro.
Sabi Bush & Cape Town Combo:
Stay 3 nights at any Sabi Sabi lodge and enjoy 2 complimentary nights in Cape Town
The Claremont room pairing: Classic Rooms (with Bush Lodge, Selati, Little Bush Camp) and Deluxe Suites (with Earth Lodge)
Sabi Sand and Timbavati Combination Safari
From 1st June 2026, N’Weti Camp and Shisaka Camp will open in the newly formed Sandringham Private Game Reserve in the Timbavati (Kruger).
Stay 3 nights at any Sabi Sabi lodge and 3 nights at Sandringham and get free flights between the two reserves – one way (Can be done either way).
Honeymoon Safaris at Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is perfect for a South African honeymoon escape. Let us create extraordinary experiences and lifelong memories with this exclusive offer.
Get 2 nights complimentary for one partner sharing when staying a minimum of 4 nights.
The marriage certificate must be valid and issued within 6 months of travel.
This offer is available for all Sabi Sabi Collection properties. Where lodges are combined, the complimentary nights will be applied to the lowest rated lodge.
Sabi Sand Game Reserve Safari Wedding
Earth Lodge is a luxury safari wedding destination in the Sabi Sand that offers exclusivity and peace of mind. Create your dream wedding at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge.
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