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5-Day Luxury Safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sands Reserve

Spend four nights at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, with sunrise and sunset game drives in Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.

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Duration
5 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$10,116
per person
Best for
Luxury+ tour
Shared tour

The journey

Journey overview

The Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a masterwork of organic design, architecture, and dramatic simplicity that blends in well with its natural surroundings. Those who have 5 days to spend on the African continent but have an appreciation for the art of luxuriating among the animals of that continent should get to this location as soon as possible. During your stay at Earth Lodge, you will be treated to the pinnacle of luxury safari accommodations as well as a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: minivan International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Shared tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Day 1

Day 1

Arrival & Sunset Safari in Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

Your adventure begins when you arrive at the lodge. Your transport from Johannesburg to the lodge can be arranged (shuttle, private transfer, or flights) at an additional cost. You'll arrive at the lodge in time to settle into your luxurious accommodation and freshen up before the afternoon game drive. As the sun sets over the African bushveld, your expert guide will lead you on a search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and bison) and a variety of other iconic African animals. You will dine alfresco, encircled by the sounds of the African night, on a delectable meal. *Private road transfers from Johannesburg can be arranged at R7500 for 1-3 people. Fly in from Cape Town or Johannesburg can be arranged *Please enquire for availability and prices.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
02Days 2–4

Days 2–4

Morning & Sunset Safaris

You'll wake up early for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on sunrise game drives. Experience the magic of the African bush as it comes to life, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife that is most active in the early morning hours. You'll return to the lodge for relaxed brunches, and then choose how you want to spend the rest of the day. You can relax by the pool, read a book in the lounge area, or indulge in a massage at the spa. In the afternoons, you'll depart on another thrilling game drive with your expert guide. You will return to the lodge in time for another starlit dinner under the African skies. *Optional: walking safaris.
  • Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
05Day 5

Day 5

Morning Safari & Departure

You'll take one last early morning game drive around the reserve. Before returning to the resort for breakfast, you will enjoy one final African dawn and keep your eyes out for additional animals. After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the lodge and head back to Johannesburg.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Stays

Where you will stay

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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Days 1 to 4 · 4 nights

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve

Luxury+ lodge inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)

4 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$10,116

per person

Guide price

US$8,680 per person

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Best for

Luxury+ tour

Shared tour

Journey pace

1 stay

4 nights across 5 days, following the source itinerary.

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28 Aug 2026

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