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Sabi Sands Game Reserve
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Where to stay
Lodges in Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
20 lodges
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From ZAR 26,300 pps · per night
Leopard Hills Game Reserve
The five-star Leopard Hills nestled in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, affording guests with luxurious accommodation, decadent cuisine, impeccable service, and Big Five game viewing opportunities. Leopard Hills is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxury safari getaway. Subject to terms and conditions and lodge approval
From ZAR 46,500 pps · per night
AndBeyond Tengile River Lodge
Set on a bend of the Sand River in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve and bordering with the Kruger National Park, is the luxury safari property, Tengile River Lodge. With its open-air concept and modern design, the lodge offers intimate spaces with magnificent river views and is the ideal destination for travelers seeking luxurious accommodation, tranquility, and an exceptional safari experience.
From ZAR 11,500 pps · per night
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Arathusa Safari Lodge is one of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve's most enriching and romantic bush getaways. Located within close proximity of the impressive and unfenced Kruger National Park, Arathusa provides the ideal setting in which to engage with the untamed African bush and spend some time appreciating the regions incredible wildlife, including the famous 'Big 5'.
From ZAR 49,875 pps · per night
Cheetah Plains
Cheetah Plains is newly renovated lodge located within the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve which borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands is well-known for its fantastic big cat sightings and up-close encounters with Africa's famous Big Five.
From ZAR 7,300 pps · per night
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Adjacent to the world-famous Kruger National Park and sharing an unfenced border is the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve - a safari destination that is renowned for its exceptional Big 5 game viewing and luxurious accommodation. Elephant Plains Game Lodge caters to the discerning traveler, offering various accommodation options, sumptuous cuisine and an unforgettable Big 5 safari experience.
From ZAR 17,000 pps · per night
Idube Game Lodge
The luxurious Idube Game Lodge is situated within the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve which is located in the south-western corner of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is famous for big cat sightings, as well as the Big Five. This exclusive and intimate family-owned lodge offers guests an authentic safari experience with its tranquil setting, well-appointed accommodation and personalized service.
From ZAR 16,500 pps · per night
Inyati Game Lodge
Inyati Game Lodge is uniquely situated on the banks of the Sand River in Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Sharing an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, animals move freely between the reserves, affording guests with unforgettable game viewing opportunities.
From ZAR 12,450 pps · per night
Nkorho Bush Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the "birthplace" of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, loved by by guests and staff alike as a place of wilderness, wildlife and adventure. Home to the extensive Mpumalanga cross-section of wildlife, including the Big Five and various endangered species, the park also shares 50 kilometers of its unfenced boundary line with neighbouring Kruger National Park. Animals pass casually between the two parks, unhindered and abundant.
From ZAR 12,750 pps · per night
Notten's Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the "birthplace" of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, loved by guests and staff alike as a place of wilderness, wildlife, and adventure. Home to the extensive Mpumalanga cross-section of wildlife, including the Big Five and various endangered species, the park also shares 50 kilometers of its unfenced boundary line with neighboring Kruger National Park. Animals pass casually between the two parks, unhindered and abundant.
From ZAR 21,000 pps · per night
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Situated in an area teeming with so much wildlife and vegetation that it is not uncommon to spot all five members of the in one drive, Savanna Private Game Reserve forms part of the greater Sabi reserve.
From ZAR 42,235 pps · per night
Silvan Safari Lodge
Located in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjoined to the famous Kruger National Park, Silvan Safari is an artwork in itself. It features contemporary architecture offering mindful luxury in the heart of the wilderness.
From ZAR 27,000 pps · per night
Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge is situated amongst the clusters of knobthorn and jackalberry trees positioned along the winding Manyeleti River in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve forms part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and is renowned for incredible sightings of the Big Five and Cats.
From ZAR 58,565 pps · per night
Singita Castleton
Singita Castleton is a private villa set within 45,000 acres of wilderness in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. The villa offers exclusive game-viewing opportunities in “Big Cat Country,” with luxury amenities designed for families and groups
From ZAR 56,310 pps · per night
Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is located in the oldest private game reserve in South Africa – the Sabi Sands. The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve extends over 45 000 acres, and is part of the largest conservation area in South Africa. The reserve borders the Kruger National Park and, with no fences between them, the game moves freely between the two reserves.
From ZAR 50,540 pps · per night
Singita Ebony Villa
Set on the banks of the Sand River in the heart of South Africa’s ‘Big Cat’ country, this idyllic family retreat provides the ideal location to restore and celebrate cherished connections with loved ones. Evoking the romance and adventure of classic tented safaris with stylish canvas details and expansive glass doors and windows, the villa’s two secluded family suites are set alongside each other, making it perfect for adults with small children or teenagers.
From ZAR 6,100 pps · per night
Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Resting comfortably under a canopy of indigenous trees in the southern stretches of the Sabi Sand, sits the inimitable and understated Umkumbe Bush Lodge.
From ZAR 6,510 pps · per night
Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Umkumbe Safari Lodge is an owner managed and run lodge that nestles in the 65 000 hectare private Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands Game Reserve offers unrivaled game viewing with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the reserve and the Kruger Park.
From ZAR 26,450 pps · per night
Kirkmans Kamp
Nestled along the western bank of the Sand River, sharing unfenced borders with the renowned Kruger National Park. Known for its blend of old-world African charm and modern luxury, this reserve offers an exceptional safari experience. Sabi Sand is celebrated for its incredible wildlife diversity, from thrilling Big Five encounters to rare sightings of endangered wild dogs.
From ZAR 56,310 pps · per night
Singita Boulders Lodge
This luxurious Singita Lodge is located on the banks of the Sand River in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering access to 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Guests can enjoy close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife, including leopards, lions, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species.
From ZAR 31,000 pps · per night
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
Named after an old giraffe that once resided close to the lodge which was once the Brink family home, this exclusive private lodge offers unsurpassed luxury and a personalized service.
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
Sabi Sand is Brimming with the most spectacular wildlife sightings.
Sharing unfenced borders in the south-western corner of the world-renowned Kruger National Park is the privately owned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. With wildlife moving freely between the Kruger and the Sabi Sands, guests are afforded an equal opportunity of seeing the Kruger's diverse wildlife, including the famous Big Five (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard).
The Sabi Sands is renowned for its big cat sightings, particularly the elusive leopard, and is internationally recognized for its selection of luxury safari accommodation, fewer crowds, off-road game drives that allow guides to follow animals into the bush, and spot-lit night safaris. The success of the Sabi Sands is greatly due to the abundance of waterholes that provide water throughout the year, attracting large herds of animals and predators.
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is one of Africa's ultimate safari destinations and is ideal for those travelers who prefer an all-inclusive vacation where safari activities and meals are included during their stay.
Where
The Sabi Sands is relatively small compared to the Kruger. There are entry level lodges with the likes of Umkembe all the way up to world class 5-star experiences at places like MalaMala and Leopard Hills.
When
Winter, ie. May till October is cool and dry, and you have the easiest game viewing since trees have lost their leaves. But December to April mean beautiful, vibrant scenery and baby animals.
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"Pascal John was very patient and worked with us to make a trip that could tie up with our international return tickets. We could reverse the sequence to visit Botswana first, finish in Sabi and found earlier flight to ge…"
"Dorothy was super helpful and patient with my questions and changes to my booking. Can’t wait to experience the game drive and amazing looking accommodation at Sabi Sands"
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