Sabi Sands Game Reserve
unrivalled big 5 Game viewing
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve (sometimes referred to as the Sabi Sand Wildtuin) is the most famous and well established of the private reserves which adjoin the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. With no fences between the reserve and Kruger, the animals are free to roam through the African wilderness.
The 65,000 hectare reserve offers possibly the best game viewing opportunities to be found anywhere on the African continent - especially for sightings of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) - indeed, the reserve has one of the highest concentrations of leopard in the world. Cheetah, wild dog and some 200 other animal species also can be found here, as well as over 350 species of birds - in fact, almost 5% of the world's bird species have been recorded in this region of South Africa.
Open safari vehicles, seating between 6 and 12 visitors, head out into the wild under the expert guidance of experienced rangers and insightful trackers. Guests are able to get in close contact with Africa's most exciting wildlife species, and are presented with unparalleled photographic opportunities. Nowhere else in South Africa will you experience a safari quite like the one you will have in Sabi Sand.
Two rivers supply the game reserve with a valuable water source. The Sand River flows through the reserve for 50 km from north west to south east whilst the Sabie River flows on the southern boundary.
The lodges here are some of the finest safari lodges in South Africa, and the luxury accommodation with private plunge pools provide an elegant contrast to the rugged bushveld.
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
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Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand (via Gowrie Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 4.8
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.
Umkumbe Safari Lodge, Sabi Sand (via Shaw's Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 4.6
The lodge sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in 6 chalets/rooms. Five of the chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with showers) and one has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and bath.
Cheetah Plains, Sabi Sand (via Gowrie Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 4.0
Cheetah Plains strives to embrace a contemporary ethnic design, with 8 elegantly decorated chalets nestled into the indigenous gardens of the camp. The traditionally thatched accommodation blends seamlessly into the African bush, creating a harmonious flow between pampered relaxation and the raw South African bushveld.
Arathusa Safari Lodge, Sabi Sand (via Gowrie Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 4.5
The standard thatched suites each have a bathroom en-suite (with bath and separate indoor and outdoor showers), and a verandah for optimum enjoyment of the surrounding bush. Fabrics are natural, and the design simple and elegant.
Nkorho Game Lodge, Sabi Sand (via Gowrie Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 4.7
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.
Notten's Bush Camp, Sabi Sand (via Shaw's Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 5.0
With no electricity, candles and lanterns cast an ambient light to the elegantly styled private chalets after sunset. Each chalet has its own private veranda, and en-suite bathroom, some with outside showers.
Idube Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand (via Newington Gate)
Safari Lodge
Guest Rating: 5.0
The 8 individually decorated chalets are all equipped with air-conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito screens for that touch of safari romance. Outside showers offer the perfect solution to a hot day.
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