A luxury stay in the djungle – Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Hilton Loon / South-Africa

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann.

House & Hotel Magazine features the Sabi Sabi earth lodge.

Just fantastic, the resort shares a fenceless border to the west with the Kruger Nationalparc and is famous for the large population of leopards. Straight away they forced to achieve a balance between nature preservation of the fauna, social responsibility and providing funky safaris.
With his great excusives five-star lodges, the “Loon” has written safari history.

Earth Lodge is a sanctuary symbolising a new era in luxury South African safari lodges. Sculpted into a slope of the earth, almost invisible in the landscape, the lodge uses texture, light and space to present a lodge like no other. Taking its cue from the surrounding environment, it has been described as the most environmentally sensitive lodge in Africa.
Just easy to relax and have a glass of red wine.

Earth Lodge reveals itself in a series of sensory revelations. On arrival a hidden corridor leads you down on a journey to a unique and unforgettable experience. The unexpected entrance opens to a panorama of uninterrupted bushveld. As in nature everything at Earth Lodge exists in harmony and you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restoring spirit. Home to 13 ultra-luxurious suites including the Amber Presidential Suite, the lodge breaks with traditional bush lodge style to create a masterpiece of artistry and innovation. Each of the suites at this luxury lodge features individually designed furniture, private plunge pool, en-suite glass fronted bathroom and indoor and outdoor shower. The natural wooden sculptures by renowned South African artist Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic.

The Amber Suite is a glorious celebration of generous size and space. Beyond belief in its beauty, from the magnificent carved wooden headboard to the deep egg-shaped bath, the suite boasts its own steam room, study and kitchen. It captures the spirit of nature and luxury in one unique experience.
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The outdoor boma, its walls sculpted from tree roots and piled up piece by piece, captures the drama of the African night and evokes the power of the wilderness.

An indoor/outdoor dining area overlooking a waterhole and unending bushveld, a secluded library, art gallery, meditation garden; and an underground wine cellar with a collection of over 6000 bottles of rare wines, the venue for an unforgettable dining experience – everything at this luxury lodge has been created for your indulgence.

Each morning and evening you will depart from this luxury safari lodge into the wilderness, either by open Land Rover or on foot for a walking safari, accompanied by your armed and knowledgeable Game Ranger and Shangaan Tracker. Close enough to share in a thrilling encounter with Africa’s beautiful wild creatures.

Thats why Sabi Sabi is the best safari lodge in Africa and was given a spectacular 100% on service. This according to the prestigious.

It is also a tribute to the staff which embrace guests with their African warmth and hospitality.

The majority of whom of the staff have family histories rooted in the area.

So you will see the “big 5”. Thats the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. They are since years highlighted in Hemingways hunting stories. If you would like to relax with family, spouse or kids you can do it the Amani Spa. Take a african body massage and you will be reborn.

Its worth it to come over.
Sabi Sabi Lodge