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The Amber Villa is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom space of two hundred and forty square metres, set at the edge of the lodge and comfortably sleeping four guests, with a fifth possible on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame drives go out twice daily — morning and afternoon, each around three hours — with a ranger and tracker. Walking safaris are available after breakfast. The indoor-outdoor dining area looks over a waterhole; lunches are served à la carte at the Day Bar, where the water is shallow enough to sit with your feet in it. A subterranean wine cellar holds South African and international wines and can be used for private dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Amani Spa has two single treatment rooms and one double room, a Zen meditation garden, an outdoor shower, and a Pango cave used for cleansing treatments. A gym with views over the bushveld and a library are also on site. Community tours to the surrounding villages can be arranged after breakfast at an additional charge, with proceeds returned to the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- plk-tmpl-cb 2026-07-31T09:26:35.606Z --\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43501227016251,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/14844earthlodgeluxsuiteterraceloungeresizejpg_f15f16af-47ed-40c4-9f11-1caddc4a80c4.webp?v=1778449458"},{"product_id":"singita-castleton","title":"Singita Castleton","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita Castleton is a private and intimate lodge featuring six individual cottages complemented by a swimming pool, wine cellar, gym, tennis court and spa. Living spaces extend outdoors onto broad verandas overlooking a watering hole where animals gather to drink. Reminiscent of an African farmhouse, richly detailed interiors in a neutral palette contrast with traditional tartans and classic prints creating an unbuttoned, lived-in appeal. In this idyllic lodge setting, gracious service from a staff that includes a private guide, tracker, chef, and housekeeper is finely tuned to the dictates and desires of each and every guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingita Castleton found in the heart of the Sabi Sand offers a new concept of exclusivity and lifestyle safari.  A private and intimate lodge, Singita Castleton is designed as the ultimate customised rental, with accommodation in six individual cottages complemented by a swimming pool, wine cellar, gym, tennis court and spa. Castleton retains the inviting, soulful ambience and elegance of the original camp in a series of revitalised spaces that encourages relaxation, togetherness, and a deep engagement with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving spaces extend outdoors onto broad verandas overlooking a watering hole where animals gather to drink and a country style kitchen draws guests into the heart of the home. Reminiscent of an African farmhouse, richly detailed interiors in a neutral palette contrast with traditional tartans and classic prints creating an unbuttoned, lived-in appeal.  Botanical art references, luxurious bedding, country furniture and flagstone floors add a nostalgic, time-honoured ambience to the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43531163009083,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/1333dsc6117jpg_ba499789-63d1-4164-8805-6f3b6364277f.webp?v=1779298597"},{"product_id":"singita-ebony-lodge","title":"Singita Ebony Lodge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingita Ebony Lodge, located on the Sand River in the Singita Sabi Sand reserve offers a contemporary take on the classic safari lodge, combining tented camp and bush lodge style. The lodge comprises 12 suites, each with its own private plunge pool. Inspired by the romance and adventure of tented camps and explorers’ abodes, the external walls have been almost completely removed and replaced by canvas and glass to create safari tent-style suites to maximise views, and to allow guests to be immersed in nature.  Outdoor pavilion decks – ideal for dining and relaxing – are suspended off the river banks as if hanging in the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony Lodge has a commanding presence and an essence that evokes an intense feeling of familiarity - as if visiting a congenial family home. Sumptuous coziness is simply the order of the day - tempting you into relaxation and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secluded thatched suites are the epitome of elegant comfort, with rooms styled with an eclectic mix of colours, fabrics and textures. A colonial feel with Egyptian linen, African throws, antiques and modern luxuries combine to create a homely, lived-in feel. From the vast wooden deck to the pool overlooking the Sand River, it’s not uncommon to see elephant, buffalo and antelope grazing only metres away at any time of day. 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Inspiring the name Boulders was an enormous boulder that sat right in the middle of the place where the wine cellar was to be built. A simple decision was made to build the cellar around the boulder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests can enjoy wrap-around views from most parts of the natural stone lodge, and the lookout deck offers the perfect spot from which to observe wildlife drawn to the Sand River. 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The reserve shares a border with Kruger National Park and holds over two hundred mammal species and three hundred bird species, which is why the Big Five are a regular encounter on game drives rather than a lucky find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lodge has twenty-five suites in total: twenty-two thatched Luxury Suites and three Luxury Villas. Each suite is air-conditioned and fitted with leather and wood furnishings; the en-suite bathrooms have both a glass-fronted indoor shower and an outdoor shower opening onto a private patio. The Luxury Villas go further — a king-sized four-poster bed in the master room, a second en-suite bedroom, private pool, and a library lounge facing the pan, making them practical for families or two couples travelling together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRangers run two game drives daily, morning and afternoon, each around three hours with a coffee or sundowner stop in the bush. Optional walking safaris go out after breakfast. A community tour, pre-booked and charged separately, visits the surrounding area and returns the fee to local projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo swimming pools and covered viewing decks overhang the riverbed, and a game-viewing hide is available on site. The Amani Spa operates within the lodge. 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