EARTH LODGE:
Sculpted deep in to the earth. Almost invisible in the landscape. Inspired by the textures, colours and shapes of the natural world. Here, you are at one with the wilderness. A corridor leads you down, on a journey beneath the ground, to an experience unique and unforgettable.

Your entrance brings you to an uninterrupted bushveld panorama. A sense of peace consumes you. You are cocooned in luxury, inspiration and grace. There are twelve suites only, in addition to the Amber Suite. Each is attended by a Private Butler and is appointed with specially commissioned furnishings, a secluded plunge pool and open air shower. The natural sculptures of Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic. The Amber Suite is generous beyond belief in its dimensions and boasts its own exercise room, steam room, study and kitchen. It captures art and luxury in one unique experience.

LOCATION:
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoilt part of Africa ecologically and geographically integrated with the adjacent Kruger National Park. It is situated within one of the oldest and largest proclaimed private reserves - the renowned Sabi Sand Wildtuin.

Sabi Sabi lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800 km north east of Durban and 200 km west of Maputo in Mozambique. It lies on the same latitude as Sao Paulo and Brisbane and the same longitude as Cairo, Istanbul and St.Petersburg.

ACTIVITIES:
Southern Africa intrigues everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of 'Safari' conjures up images of adventure, thrilling landscapes and absorbing wildlife.

The advantage of Sabi Sabi Safaris stems from the fact that animals on the Reserve have not been hunted for over half a century. Because they have become habituated, they perceive the outline of a vehicle carrying humans as non-threatening.

Tourists can therefore look forward to the unique experience of being driven extraordinarily close to the large mammals which, despite being totally wild, continue unperturbed in their natural patterns of hunting, feeding, mating and suckling.

MORNING SAFARI:
A knock on your door from the Ranger will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin or rusk on the side.

Early morning is the time of day for bird choruses, and the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders' webs. The Tracker will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its hunt in the dark. There may be hushed discussions in Tsonga between Ranger and Tracker, and brief radio interactions from one vehicle to another. Sharing information ensures that the occupants of each Landrover have the best chance of a wide range of sightings - and also ensures control and responsible behaviour as vehicles move in close to the animals.

MORNING WALK:
You will be part of a small group that sets out on foot after breakfast. The walk is an opportunity to experience wild life at close quarters.

Sabi Sabi boasts approximately 350 different species of birds. Their nests and calls are fascinating. There is an endless diversity of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, and whatever the time of year, no two walks are ever remotely the same.

EVENING SAFARI:
As the fierce heat of the day cools, animals move out of the shade of the trees, and birds increase the volume of their song. In the late afternoon, the call of the Crested Francolin reverberates through the Bushveld. You will be aware of colours softening to beautiful, gentle hues that vary with each season. New scents fill the air as the sun dips behind the horizon. The Ranger will choose a spot where you can stretch your legs and enjoy a sundowner alongside the vehicle. The dusk period tends to be quieter. There is a lull as the animals sense the transition into a time of increased danger. The nocturnal hunters start stirring, and their prey needs to be alert for survival through the night.

If you are lucky, you may be able to watch a lion or his pride prepare for the evening hunt. Their long bodies stretch to ease muscles cramped from lying in the shade during the day; claws are sharpened and sinews lengthened against a tree; vegetation is marked with urine, and the wind sniffed for scents; only then do they set off in a slow, loose-jointed, arrogant amble.

With the help of the spotlight, a leopard's eyes may reflect back from a tree. Other smaller predators that are often encountered at night include the genet, African Civet and African Wild Cat. Bushbabies are nocturnal primates that feed on insects and fruits. Their large eyes shine red in the light.

SPA:
Treat yourself to the health and luxury you deserve with Camelot International.
Earth Nature Spa is a unique and luxurious part of the facilities at Earth Lodge.
The Perfect Place to Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate … Our luxurious spa facility offers advanced skin and body treatments, hydrotherapy, a double treatment suite and an exercise facility.
Indulge yourself with a variety of skin treatments, relaxing or energising massages and a host of other traditional therapeutic body spa and skin care treatments.

EARTH NATURE SPA POLICY

Treatments are carefully planned to accommodate each and every client. We kindly request that you be punctual, in a spirit of mutual respect. To ensure efficient scheduling of treatments, please check in at the Spa, 20 minutes prior to your appointment.

Late arrivals will be finished within the scheduled treatment time while the fee will remain unchanged. Should you wish to change an appointment, we would be grateful if you would observe a minimum of 3 hours notice in which case the cancellation will be free of charge. Please ensure that the cancellation is made directly with the Spa.

A 25% surcharge will be levied on rates for treatments booked outside of normal operating hours.

Camelot International is South Africa’s foremost private health and skin care training group.
The key to Camelot’s success is our dynamic approach to treatments, training and education.

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday (open all year round)
Bookings are made according to the clients needs

Number of treatment rooms: 4 Treatment Rooms, which include a double treatment room

Surface space of the Spa: 120 m2

Spa Staff: 2 Full Time Therapists, which have international qualifications who perform a wide range of treatments & a Spa Attendant who is available should the guest have any requirements.

Type of treatments practiced:

We specialize in treatment packages, which are all highly recommended for couples. Experience our dual treatment suite and enjoy the experience of a treatment with your partner. The Spa offers a wide range of spa treatments and therapies that range from basic beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures and waxing, to a wide variety of massages including Swedish Body Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu and Deep Tissue Massage. The Spa focuses on combined Hydro (water therapy) and Phytotherapy (plant / seaweed therapy) treatments, which include wraps & bath additives.

Product used - Phytomer

Camelot at the Earth Nature Spa stocks the remarkable French spa product Phytomer, and uses it in their treatments. Phytomer is a world famous specialist in marine cosmetics, drawing its inspiration from the sea. For over 30 years, Phytomer has been developing areas for relaxation and well - being. They place emphasis on exclusive methods and marine care treatments.

Fitness Room: A Boutique Gymnasium comprising of Cardio vascular equipment, which is a treadmill & a cycle machine and free weights for weight training.

Specialised Spa Equipment: 2 Hydrotherapy Baths & a Jacuzzi Bath.

Other Spa Speciality areas: A Zen Meditation Garden & an outdoor shower.

The Spa facility is extended to Bush & Selati Lodge patrons. No external clientele.

The Earth Lodge is sculpted deep into the earth. Almost invisible in the landscape.

Inspired by the textures, colours and shapes of the natural world. Here, you are at one with the wilderness.

A corridor leads you down, on a journey beneath the ground, to an experience unique and unforgettable.