The Sabi Sand Wildtuin (more usually called the Sabi Sands Game Reserve) is the most famous and well established of the private reserves which adjoin the western boundary of the Kruger National Park.

The 65,000 hectare reserve is home to some of the finest safari lodges in South Africa, and offers possibly the best game viewing opportunities to be found anywhere on the African continent - especially for the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo).

With no fences between the Sabi Game Reserve and Kruger, the animals are free to roam unhindered over in excess of 2 million hectares, and because the land is privately owned the guides and trackers are able to follow the animals off-road in order to get closer to the wildlife than is generally possible in Kruger itself.

The lodges all offer a fully inclusive rate, which generally includes all your meals, your accommodation, and morning and afternoon guided safari drives in open Land Rovers.

Many lodges also offer an optional morning bush walk with a guide, and some include all your drinks as well.

Lion and cub You can read more about what you can expect from a safari lodge here.

If you would like us to include a safari in one of these outstanding lodges as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.

Alternatively if you are only looking to book just a safari you can either browse our selection of luxury safari lodges in the Sabi Sand Reserve below and book directly through this site, or ask us to recommend a safari based on your budget.

Enjoy a Big 5 Safari for 3 nights and only pay for 2 at selected safari lodges !

Valid for travel from 15 November 2010 to 20 December 2010
view all Sabi Sand Game Reserve special offers

Properties 1 to 8 of 32

Inyati Private Game Reserve (access via Newington Gate)

Safari Lodge
Each of the 10 immaculately furnished en-suite thatched chalets all have glorious river views. Each is equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito nets, telephone, and beautifully appointed bathrooms.

From R2970 ( approx U$ 412 ) per person.

Arathusa Safari Lodge (access via Gowrie Gate)

Safari Lodge
The standard thatched luxury suites each have a bathroom en-suite (with bath and separate indoor and outdoor showers), and a verandah for optimum enjoyment of the surrounding wilds. Fabrics are natural, the design simple and elegant.

From R2090 ( approx U$ 290 ) per person.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge (access via Gowrie Gate)

Safari Lodge
The lodge offers the choice of 6 luxury air-conditioned suites, which all have large wooden decks overlooking the bush, a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins, and a private outside shower which is perfect for cooling off after a hot game drive. The glass fronted Honeymoon Suite offers romantic elegance, total privacy and a stunning view, as well as a private splash pool.

From R1390 ( approx U$ 193 ) per person.

Lion Sands River Lodge (access via Shaw's Gate)

Safari Lodge
There are 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, outdoor and inside showers and wooden viewing deck with a view of the river. The bedroom area is air-conditioned with an over-head fan.

From R4405 ( approx U$ 612 ) per person.

Exeter Leadwood Private Game Lodge (access via Newington Gate)

Safari Lodge
Cocooned in natural bush, the 4 luxurious suites are distanced from each other to offer solitude and serenity. Interiors are uncluttered yet contemporary, restrained yet cosseting.

From R5440 ( approx U$ 756 ) per person.

Children Welcome - Special kids programme available

Ulusaba Rock Lodge (access via Newington Gate)

Safari Lodge
Rock Lodge is perched high on the summit of a koppie (rocky hill). Here you will find spectacular panoramic views over miles of bush, the wildlife roaming within, the beauty of the lowveld (bushy grassland plain) below, all set against a backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountain range far in the distance.

From R6670 ( approx U$ 926 ) per person.

Simbambili Game Lodge (access via Gowrie Gate)

Safari Lodge
Nestled inconspicuously among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees lie 7 individually hand crafted suites sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy. Sophisticated yet simple, each suite has spectacular views over the dry riverbed from the unique en-suite bathrooms and private viewing decks.

From R5065 ( approx U$ 703 ) per person.

Nkorho Game Lodge (access via Gowrie Gate)

Safari Lodge
The lodge can accommodate a maximum of 12 people in 6 stylish yet homely en-suite thatched chalets that offer comfortability with a difference. All the bathrooms are individually decorated and are very spacious.

From R2025 ( approx U$ 281 ) per person.

Properties 1 to 8 of 32