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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Location

Sabi Sabi lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800 km north-east of Durban and 200 km west of Maputo. It lies on the same latitude as Sao Paulo and Brisbane and the same longitude as Cairo, Istanbul & St.Petersburg. Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoilt part of Africa, ecologically and geographically integrated with the world famous Kruger National Park. It lies on the banks of the Sabie River within one of South Africa's oldest and largest proclaimed private reserves - the renowned Sabie Sand Game Reserve.

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Sabi Sabi brings its store of knowledge, professionalism and understanding of the African wilderness to Earth Lodge. And then, to add to the magic, it stirs in lavish portions of inspiration and grace to create a haven that may, in the space of one short visit, change your life forever. Architectural Perspectives Your entrance takes you through a subterranean corridor that opens out onto an uninterrupted bushveld panorama. The natural sculptures of Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic to your private retreat. Each suite is sculpted deep into the earth making it one with the landscape. Every suite has its own plunge pool. Place of rediscovery There is peace here. Everything has been designed and created to give your mind the freedom to wonder; your body the time to relax; your lifeforce the power to renew itself again. The lodge itself has been sculpted deep into the earth and is unique for its oneness with the natural landscape. Your entrance takes you through a subterranean corridor that opens out onto an uninterrupted bushveld panorama. Glorious. Infinite. Free. Wilderness is vital to mankind. For in the wilderness we strengthen our bonds with the Earth and find peace with ourselves. So many of the answers we are searching for lie hidden in these places. But the wilderness is disappearing at an alarming rate. It is up to us to provide a sanctuary for our flora and fauna - not only for our children, but for their children too - in a manner that creates employment, earns foreign currency and contributes to the growth of the country through the development of eco-tourism. Sabi Sabi's philosophy is based on two principles. The first is the need to conserve our rapidly dwindling wilderness areas and to provide a sanctuary for fauna and flora as part of our heritage. The second is the belief that the only way a wildlife sanctuary can survive the onslaught of socio-economic pressures is by employing labour, earning foreign currency, paying tax and promoting sustainable tourism. Failure to do so would inevitably make it "available land" for agriculture or commercial development.

You arrive. At once, you are moved. In everyone lives the faith that, eventually, we will find ourselves in a finer place. As our guest at the 5-star Earth Lodge, a Private Butler attends to your every whim. You shall want for nothing. Your own Game Ranger and Shangaan Tracker will guide you deep into the bushveld on private safaris. They’ll share with you their knowledge and understanding of Africa’s beautiful wild creatures and bring you close to them. After all, this is “big five” country as it was a million years ago. Then there’s the Earth Nature Spa. Its sole purpose: to lift the weight of the world off your shoulders and leave you feeling completely rejuvenated. Sometimes, inspiration comes also from the minds of others. Which is why you’ll find the Earth Library, or our private art gallery, captivating places in which to lose yourself. As you would expect, the cuisine at Earth Lodge is extraordinary. Lunch and dinner are accompanied by wines chosen from a list that offers you thousands of choices, drawn from our cellar deep underground. Be at peace with yourself Earth Lodge respects the notion that man’s great journey began right here, beneath this ancient African sky. It is a sanctuary that inspires the contemplation of our beginnings. It has been planned to stimulate the intellect, the imagination, the heart and the soul. Such aspects are brought to life in the avant garde architecture of the lodge, which is dramatic and unexpected. It has been designed to reflect a communion with the environment. Even the specially created furnishings have been inspired by nature. Imagine a perfect place of rest Each of the twelve suites has a private plunge pool, and an observation patio with a stirring view of the bushveld. The natural sculptures of Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic to your private retreat. Earth Lodge also features the Amber Suite, resplendent in presidential luxury. An invitation The Earth plays music that can be heard only in the Wilderness. There comes a time in your life when you are ready to experience something new. When something within you is prepared to be touched by a greater force than you have yet encountered. This is the power of Earth Lodge. The magic of Africa. Come. Let it move you.

Safaris at Sabi Sabi are a UNIQUE African experience. Guided by your personal qualified ranger and skilled Shangaan tracker, you will be shown all the natural wonders of Sabi Sabi. As the best time of the day to enjoy game activity is in the cooler hours, our safaris go out at first light in the morning and again an hour or two before sunset. Continuing after dark, as this is a unique opportunity to watch nocturnal predators on the hunt. During the heat of the day, we encourage you to siesta in the comfort of our lodges or beside our filtered pool. You have the chance of seeing a myriad of wild animals including, but not limited to, the Big Five - leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The graceful impala, dazzling zebra, giraffe and other unique African game will be encountered. SAFARI STAFF Our rangers and trackers, who are accredited by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), are trained to understand the needs of our guests. They will go to great lengths to ensure that your safari at Sabi Sabi is an unforgettable experience - that you leave our game reserve with a wonderful knowledge of the flora and fauna, that you will have taken award-winning photographs of our creatures and that you will have had close, unlimited encounters with our wildlife. WALKING SAFARIS While most animals will be viewed from the comfort and security of open Land Rovers, our safari team will encourage you to spend a few hours on foot to experience the true pulse of Africa. Walks are tailored to individuals and are not supposed to be route marches but rather an opportunity to examine the smaller creatures of the bush often overlooked from the Land Rover. BIRDING HIDES Sabi Sabi is home to over 350 species of bird. These species include some of the world's most magnificent raptors, to ornately coloured bee-eaters. These species may be spotted from your Land Rover or from our birding hides (blinds) in the game reserve. The birdlife around the lodges is also prolific. Other services include:- Art gallery, boutique/curio shop, conference facilities, a cellar, full bar facilities, health/wellness centre, library, lodge swimming pool, meditation retreat, a non-smoking lounge, T.V., telephone & fax facilities. Suites offer fans, hairdryers, safes, private pool, etc.

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Children Policy
Children 13 years and over welcome.

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