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Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp is a romantic reflection of antique railway furnishings from steam engine nameplates, signs, and shunter’s lamps. Seven opulent thatched suites are adorned with charming vintage finishes and lanterns light up dreamy pathways after sunset. Guests can enjoy spa treatments, a gym, community tours, and the glistening on-site swimming pool with gorgeous deck views. Sabi Sabi Selati Camp is also home to an opulent and spacious honeymoon suite and the premier Ivory Presidential Suite boasts a private terrace with an exclusive-use plunge pool. The Camp offers a truly magical experience in the African wilderness. Sabi Sabi offers exceptional dining with a view, meticulous service, and warm African hospitality.
With over 100 years of safari experience, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands boasts award-winning facilities and unforgettable wildlife experiences. The game reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park allowing big game to wander freely through the reserve. Sabi Sabi is home to a superior selection of wildlife including the Big Five: elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo. The reserve also features sightings of intriguing cheetah, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, and antelope. Over 300 bird species and flora indigenous to the area provide fascinating discoveries with every game drive.
The game drives take place at first light and at sunset with both a ranger and tracker, making use of radios to communicate on-point wildlife encounters. Together, using their skills and knowledge they are dedicated to providing the best possible Sabi Sands safaris and close-up wildlife experiences. In-between the game drives you can take part in a guided bush walk with highly experienced trackers. These walking safaris are a phenomenal chance to experience the wild bushveld with all your senses. In addition to Sabi Sabi Selati Camp the private reserve houses a collection of luxury lodges; Bush Lodge, Earth Lodge and Little Bush Camp, all offering a unique safari experience.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted
- 6-seater vehicles, excluding Bush Lodge (8-seater vehicles).
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar & lounge
- Open-air traditional African Boma
- Safari deck
- Boutique shop
Highlights:
- Expansive decks with views overlooking the Msuthlu riverbed and the distant watering pan.
- A celebration of safari history, combining classic adventure with genuine authenticity
- Turn of the century décor with authentic memorabilia from rail museums and antique stores
- 5 Luxury Suites, 1 Honeymoon Suite & 1 Presidential Suite
- The 7 elegant suites are named after bygone railway stations
- Ideal for couples or small groups of friends
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
Location:
- Sabi Sabi is located in the south of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National park and Lion Sands game reserve.
- Sabi Sands lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting There:
- Sabi Sabi private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Skukuza (SKU) is the closet commercial airport to Sabi Sabi, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Sabi Sabi private airstrip: 60 minutes
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess
- Road transfers from Skukuza to Sabi Sabi take 60 minutes and are arranged in open 4×4 safari vehicles.
Child Policy:
- Sabi Sabi Selati camp welcomes children from 12 years
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offer
- Special offers valid o5 January – 20 December
- South African resident rates are bookable 21 days prior to arrival date only
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, in-room minibar, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
- Rates are charged per person, per night
- No single supplement for the first 2 suites booked, excl 20th Dec – 5th Jan
- Single supplement of 50% applicable
- 15% surcharge will apply between 20th Dec – 5th Jan
- Rates displayed are valid to 28 February 2025
Packages:
- For extended safari holiday packages, we have a selection of exceptional properties in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
- Designed by our on-trend team of travel experts our packages include internal flights, transfers, accommodation and more.
- Expect efficient and knowledgable, one-on-one planning assistance to create your dream itinerary.
Accommodation Options
Seven luxurious thatched suites are adorned with vintage finishes and feature a full bathroom en-suite, private alfresco shower nestled under indigenous trees, coffee facilities, and air conditioning. Warm natural tones, organic design elements, Read moreand draped mosquito netting create a beautiful haven of comforting relaxation. Less
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Price $ 1,410 per person, per night
With champagne, in−suite dining, and a petal-strewn bedroom, guests at the opulent honeymoon suite have every detail taken care of. A king bed draped romantically with mosquito netting is adorned with luxuriant linens. The suite features Read morean en−suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathtubs and showers as well as a private viewing deck over the Afriacn bushveld. Less
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Price $ 1,500 per person, per night
Fit for kings and queens, the dreamy Presidential Suite has a draped four-poster bed looking out onto a private terrace with an exclusive-use plunge pool. The deluxe en-suite bathroom, with chaise-lounge, features a tranquil space surrounded Read moreby magnificent bushveld. Bonus features in this opulent living space include a separate dressing room, in-suite dining, and access to a private safari vehicle. Less
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Price $ 1,950 per person, per night
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