Conservation levy
The compulsory SGR levy funds conservation, security, access control and anti-poaching work in the reserve.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaLodge
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board+ (FB+)
Game drives, Night drives and 7 more
13 rooms
Luxury Suite, Amber Villa
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Sabi Sabi Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$3,770
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge sits in a private reserve in Greater Kruger, with curved buildings and natural textures set into the bush. Its 12 Luxury Suites each have a private plunge pool, outdoor lounge and deck, while the two-bedroom Amber Villa adds a private fitness area. Day and night game drives and guided walks explore the reserve, with time between outings for the gym, library or Amani Spa. Meals are served in settings including the wine cellar and outdoor boma. The standard tariff covers meals, selected drinks, safari activities, limited laundry and Sabi Sabi airstrip transfers.
Best for
Groups
Conservation
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three for new bookings until 29 February 2028, excluding 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 and 20 December 2027 to 5 January 2028. All Sabi Sabi lodges qualify; when combining lodges, the free night is at the lowest-priced lodge. Group bookings and combinations with other packages are excluded. Names and dates cannot be changed after booking. Consecutive Pay Stay reservations across the collection require at least four nights at each property and are not interchangeable.
Included
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Selected beverages
- Limited laundry service
- Sabi Sabi airstrip transfers
- Walking safaris
- Game drives
- Night drives
Not included
- Concession fees
- Gratuities
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
Christmas surcharge
Arrivals from 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 attract a 15% accommodation surcharge for the entire booking, including nights after 5 January.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Wine cellar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Suite12 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private plunge pool, Private deck, Indoor and outdoor showers, Air-conditioning, Mini bar
- Amber Villa1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults · Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms, Private plunge pool, Private fitness area, Terrace lounge, Private deck
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Safari outings
Day and night game drives and environmental walking safaris are included. Walking safaris have a minimum age of 12; lodge admission conditions also apply.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sabi Sabi Airstrip
- Transfer
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Sabi Sabi Airstrip
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 12:30
- Check-out
- By 10:30
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
Practical details
Single travellers
For travel from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, the first two single suites in a booking carry no single supplement outside 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027. Additional single suites carry a 50% supplement; during that Christmas period the 50% supplement applies.
Laundry and connectivity
Limited laundry is included; dry cleaning is unavailable. Wi-Fi is available in suites and main areas, with intermittent signal in this remote setting.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Dry season, best game viewing
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Green season
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
Mar
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
Apr
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier conditions and thinner vegetation draw animals to waterholes.
The dry season brings thinner vegetation and more visits to waterholes.
Sep
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Green, thicker bush and newborn animals.
The bush is green and thick, with newborn animals and visiting migratory birds.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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