An eco-luxury retreat in the heart of Africa's wilderness

Located within the Sabi Sabi Reserve, the Earth Lodge stands as a beacon of environmentally sensitive luxury, seamlessly blending cutting-edge design with the rugged beauty of the African bush. This avant-garde lodge, with its innovative bunker-style architecture, mimics the natural folds of the landscape, creating a harmonious and serene retreat that feels both sophisticated and intimately connected to its surroundings.

The lodge features twelve ultra-modern suites and a luxury villa, each a testament to contemporary elegance and minimalist design. These suites offer a unique blend of luxury and nature, providing a warm, almost burrow-like ambiance that enhances the sense of tranquility and sophistication. The Earth Lodge’s state-of-the-art design ensures that its presence is both subtle and respectful to the environment, aligning perfectly with its rich, wild surroundings.

Guests of the Earth Lodge can embark on extraordinary safari experiences within the Sabi Sabi Reserve, renowned for its rich concentration of wildlife, including the legendary Big Five.

Highlights

Discover spacious and elegant suites, each with its unique connection to the environment
Relax in your private plunge pool while enjoying breathtaking views of the bush
Savour gourmet meals crafted by expert chefs using locally sourced ingredients
Enjoy a dining experience under the stars with their outdoor boma and bush dinners
Discover a selection of South Africa’s finest wines at the wine cellar
Join expert rangers on exhilarating game drives to witness the Big Five in their natural habitat
Take guided walking safaris to learn about the smaller creatures and plant life of the bush
Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the on-site Amani Spa

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The impact of your stay:

As a guest, you help support wide range of conservation efforts to safeguard local flora and fauna, such as rhino de-horning, employing an anti-poaching team, implementing water conservation programmes and monitoring biodiversity and environmental impact.
Your stay directly contributes to the Sabi Foundation, which partners with local non-profit organisations to provide ongoing targeted support to initiatives such as the Swa Vana Children’s Project and the Dreamfields Sports Programme. Through these partnerships, they are actively engaged in community development, education, hospitality and conservation.
The Sabi Sabi Ranger Academy offers local students the opportunity to be trained in the art of guiding and tracking, providing a platform for them to become conservationists and enter the hospitality industry.

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