Earth Lodge is Sabi Sabi's highest-priced lodge. The rate includes day and night drives, walking safaris, three meals and most drinks. The Amber Villa sleeps up to six and comes with its own vehicle.
Sabi Sabi's highest-priced lodge
Villa with a private vehicle
Day and night game drives
Most drinks included
AccommodationLuxury suites and the Amber Villa with a private safari vehicle
OperatorSabi Sabi
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children13 years and up
Traversing areaAbout 5,400 ha of traversingLodge or concession figure · source · What's this?
Spa (extra)Laundry (limited)
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 12 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- No children under 13
- Conservation levy on top: €146 for your group
- Among the pricier Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Luxury suites and the Amber Villa with a private safari vehicle. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 | 1 Jan – 19 Dec | R44,000 | €2,382 |
| Christmas peak (+15%) | 20 Dec – 5 Jan | R50,600 | €2,740 |
Luxury suite, per person sharing, incl. VAT. A 15% surcharge applies to arrivals from 20 Dec 2026 to 5 Jan 2027. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR450 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury suite
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 12 km
TransfersSabi Sabi lists airstrip transfers as included. Skukuza Airport road transfers are extra.
AccessDaily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to the Sabi Sabi airstrip, or about 2 hours by road from KMIA via Hazyview.
Coordinates-24.9460, 31.4700
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenGuests 13 and older, unless you book exclusively. Younger children are welcome in the Amber Villa.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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