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Notten's Bush Camp is one of the best-kept secrets of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This friendly and informal family-run lodge is one of the original game lodges in South Africa and offers a blend of luxury and comfort, balanced with the sheer simplicity and natural atmosphere of the bush.

The game viewing is exceptional, including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hyena and hippo, as well as many species of antelope. The lodge will try to put only 6 people on each vehicle for game drives so you can fully experience the enchantment of the bush as day breaks from the vantage point of your open Land Rover.

After a hearty breakfast back on the deck where cheeky monkey and inquisitive birds hope for a crumb or two, enjoy a guided walk or laze by the sparkling pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or simply relax in the cool shade of the wooden veranda overlooking the plains.

Cultural tours can also be arranged into the local Shangaan community to get an insight into their rural way of life and culture.

After a superb afternoon tea, return to the wilderness of the savanna to view abundant wildlife and honour the setting sun with a traditional sundowner. Back at the lodge, a delicious evening meal is served around a communal table in the open-air boma under the Milky Way, surrounded by lanterns and candlelight. After dinner, find a spot by the fire and listen to the sounds and share your days adventures.

With no electric lights in the room, candles and lanterns cast an ambient light to the elegantly styled chalets after sunset. Each of the 9 chalets has its own private wooden deck with a beautiful view of the bush, and en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers.

Along with the warmth and hospitality of your hosts and the experienced rangers and trackers who ensure their guests have an enlightening exposure to the magnificent and unrivalled wildlife of the area, the result is an unforgettable and romantic bush experience.

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Rates Include

Three meals; local soft drinks, house wines and beers; conservation fee; 2 shared game drives; and a bush walk per day are included. IN ADDITION: For self-drive visitors, there is a R140 per person and a R310 per vehicle entrance fee, payable in cash at the entrance gate (subject to change).


Children Policy

Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request. Bush walks for the younger children can be arranged. Children are allowed on game drives. Baby sitting can also be arranged.


Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 14 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.



All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Notten's Bush Camp can be included in you own dream holiday.

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Victoria Falls - Zambia

Destination: South Africa and Zambia.

Experience an authentic safari where evenings are lit by paraffin lamps and candelight, whilst during the day head out on Big 5 game drives and morning bush walks. Then end at the Falls, staying in a colonial styled lodge overlooking the mighty Zambezi, and experiencing the Falls from a birds eye perspective.

This is a 7 night itinerary including Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Victoria Falls - Zambia.

Based on 4 Star Accommodation:

  • 4 Nights at Notten's Bush Camp
  • 3 Nights at David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
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*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.

Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.




Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 6 ratings




Start TestimonialAll was just great; thank you so many. Rangers and staff were allways very, very friendly and helpful. The hospitality was great and the location wonderful. Sure, we will visit Notten's Bush Camp again.End Testimonial

U BIETENHADER

Start TestimonialNotten's was out of this world, we absolutely loved it - fantastic staff, service, food, game drives - everything was perfect (so much so that we stayed another night as you know). There was a great group of people staying there, David the owner would join us in the evenings and tell marvellous stories of the bush - it ticked every box - we would definitely like to go back again.End Testimonial

A JONES

Start TestimonialGemma and I would like to give you our thanks for organising such a fantastic honeymoon for us. The whole trip was just amazing. We especially liked your choices of The Long Beach and Notten's Bush Camp. The service we received and the friendliness of the staff were just superb and we would recommend them to everyone. Who knows what it would have been like if we had organised it ourselves but thanks to you it was a truly memorable trip and so you have two very satisfied customers!End Testimonial

O AND G PECK


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Directions For Drivers

From Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction): Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536.

Once on the R536, continue along this road for approximately 34.5 km and on the left-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for various lodges including Inyati, Idube, Exeter and Savanna. Go past these, and approximately 3 km further on, on the left-hand side of the road, you will see signposts for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn left here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate. 

From the Kruger Mpumalanga/Nelspruit International Airport: Turn right out of the airport onto the R538 and follow the signs to White River (Witrivier). Continue for approximately 12 km, until you reach the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40. After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn right here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).

From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12 or N4 highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Keep on the N4 until you reach Nelspruit, where you will turn left onto the R40 to White River. In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself, turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin/Kruger National Park. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right. Cross over the next set of traffic lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview (the R538, via the Numbi Gate, is a busy road and not recommended). After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).

From Johannesburg/Pretoria via Scenic Route: Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing. In Lydenburg/Mashishing, follow the signs to Sabie over the Long Tom Pass (the highest tar road in South Africa). In Sabie, take the R536 to Hazyview. Just before Hazyview you will reach a T-junction. Turn right onto the R40 towards Hazyview. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).

From Hoedspruit Airport: Turn right out of the airport towards the R40. At the T-junction, turn left onto the R40 towards White River and Hazyview. Proceed on the R40 for approximately 88 km until you reach a set of traffic lights in Hazyview with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn left here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536.  Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).

From the Paul Kruger Gate: Go through the gate, and follow the R536 to Hazyview. Continue along this road for approximately 4.5 km and on the right-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn right here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate.

ONCE AT THE SHAW’S GATE: For self-drive visitors, there is a R140 per person and a R310 per vehicle entrance fee, payable in cash at the entrance gate (subject to change). Please retain your receipt as proof of entrance and have it stamped at your destination when you are leaving, which acts as your Exit Permit. Once inside the gate, follow the signs to the lodge through the reserve.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.



General Information For Guests

All rooms are en-suite with indoor and outdoor showers. They also have mosquito netting on the windows and doors, a private game viewing deck, air conditioning and overhead fans. There are charging points for mobile phones, cameras and electronic equipment. Paraffin lamps and candles replace electric lighting. A main line telephone is also available.

The lodge has a swimming pool with an open pavilion. The open plan lounge and dining area leads onto a wooden deck overlooking a waterhole and the vast plains. There is also an open air boma for evenings around the fire.

The indoor lounge has a large fully stocked bar, library and indoor fire place.

The spa has a variety of different treatments and massages available (additional cost). It has an indoor and outdoor treatment room and also a plunge pool.

The morning and afternoon game drives are appoximately 3 hours duration each. In the event of rain, the vehicle is equipped with ponchos.

Walking safaris are done after breakfast with an armed game ranger knowledgeable in all aspects of conservation, ecology and the environment of the bush.

Cultural tours and day trips into the neighbouring Kruger National Park can be arranged into the local Shangaan community to get an insight into their unique culture.

Credit card facilities are available at Notten's Bush Camp - Visa and MasterCard only, not American Express.

The alternative phone number to contact the lodge directly is +27 (0) 13 735 5750.

Your rate includes a Conservation Fee which goes towards the Sabi Sand Wildtuin anti-poaching efforts, the community and ecology.


Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 14 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.


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