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Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
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 500 bird species and flora indigenous to the area provide fascinating discoveries with every game drive. Sabi Sabi Game Reserve is a size of 5400 hectares and has exclusive traverse rights to its neighbouring reserves located within the Sabi Sands.
The game drives at Sabi Sabi game reserve take place at first light and at sunset with both a ranger and tracker, making use of radios to communicate on-point wildlife encounters. 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 between the safari activities you can relax at the lodge and watch wildlife pass by from the lookout deck or in the comfort of your own luxury suite. Dinning is world class at Sabi Sabi and meals are served in exciting locations such as in the bush, dining area or fireside in an open air traditional African Boma. Sabi Sabi is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, spa and swimming pool.
Sabi Sabi private reserve houses a collection of luxury lodges. The lodges are all unique in their own way and represent an era over time. Bush Lodge is the family friendly lodge at Sabi Sabi and offers a kids club and junior ranger program. Earth Lodge, Little Bush Camp and Selati Camp, are Sabi Sabi’s adult only accommodation offerings.
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
- Open-air traditional African Boma
- Spa & Gym
- Large viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
- Firepit
Highlights:
- 5 400 hectares in size
- Adult only and family accommodation options are available in four luxury lodges, each with its own character and style.
- Central plain between the Sabie and Sand rivers, creating different biomes and habitats, thus attracting a wide variety of wildlife.
- Exceptional outdoor dining experiences.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
- Renowned for leopard sightings.
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.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offer.
- South African resident rates are bookable 21 days prior to arrival date only.
- Special offers valid o5 January – 20 December.
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.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
From R 21,500 per person, per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sabi Sabi’s family-friendly lodge features a safari deck overlooking a waterhole, 21 luxury suites, and 3 standalone two-bedroom villas with safari-themed furnishings and décor.
All ages are welcome
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
From R 32,500 per person, per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sabi Sabi’s signature lodge offers 12 luxury suites and a two-bedroom villa, each with private patios and plunge pools overlooking the reserve. Its architecture is known for curved lines and natural textures.
Ages 12 years and older
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
From R 24,500 per person, per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Nestled among riverine trees along the Msuthlu riverbed, this intimate camp features modern African-inspired décor, 6 luxury suites, and private decks with spa baths overlooking the reserve.
Ages 12 years and older
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
From R 23,500 per person, per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Overlooking the Msuthlu riverbed, this camp blends classic safari charm with turn-of-the-century décor. It features 5 luxury suites, a honeymoon suite, and a presidential suite.
Ages 12 years and older
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