Sabi Sands Lodges
Sabi Sands is a 65 000-hectare private game reserve within the south-western section of the Greater Kruger and further houses a selection private Sabi Sands lodges which are known to be the most exclusive in the country. Sabi Sands is privately owned and managed and in contradiction to the publicly accessible Kruger National Park, only guests staying at the selection of Sabi Sands lodges are permitted to access the reserve. Given its exclusivity, you can be guaranteed uncrowded safari encounters. At a luxury lodge in the Sabi Sands one can experience night drives, guided bush walks, and off-road game drives which are otherwise not permitted in the Kruger Park. Sabi Sands safaris are ranked some of the best in Africa and are guided by a ranger as well as Shangaan tracker. Together they use their advanced tracking and driving skills to get you through the complicated terrain for close-up wildlife sightings. Some of the operators choose to share their borders and co-operate with their neighbours to maximize the game viewing opportunities. Mala Mala is the only game reserve in Sabi Sands that does not share its borders with the other private game reserves, guaranteeing complete exclusivity.
Luxury Sabi Sands safari lodges are the crème de la crème of safaris in South Africa and offers exceptionally high standards, ultimate luxury, and excellent year-round game viewing. The lodges here are a world-class combination of opulent glamour and African authenticity.
Malaria:
Malaria in the Sabi Sands
Sabi Sands is a malaria area.
Location:
Sabi Sands Location
Sabi Sands is a 65 000-hectare private game reserve in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting There:
Sabi Sands Lodge Travel
Flying
The best way to get to the Sabi Sands lodges is to fly into a Sabi Sands lodge’s private airstrip or Skukuza (SKU) airport, follwed by a road transfer.
Flight Duration
- Johannesburg to Skukuza: 50 minutes
- Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes
By Road
Transfer times from local airports may vary but are generally expected around 30 minute – 2-hours drive from from Skukuza Airport. The Sabi Sands is a 5- to 6-hour drive from Johannesburg mostly on the N12 and N4 highway.
Wildlife:
Wildlife in the Sabi Sands
Sabi Sands boasts exclusive Big 5 game viewing with a remarkable wildlife population. The game drives are ranked some of the best in Africa and are guided by a ranger as well as Shangaan tracker. Excellent leopard and big cat sightings as well as rhino, hippo, rare wild dog, hyena, giraffe, and a large variety of antelope.
Highlights:
Sabi Sands Lodge Highlights
- Night game drives, guided bush walks, and off-road game drives.
- Sabi Sands houses a selection of private game reserves which are known to be the most exclusive in the country.
- Outdoor dinning experiences.
- Romantic tree-house sleep outs.
Reason to go:
Reasons to Go
- Ideal for families, groups of friends, and honeymooners, as well as conservation activists and keen photographers.
- Authentic remote African safaris with incredible wildlife and Big 5 sightings.
- World-class luxury accommodation and luxury safari tents.
- Great year-round weather for safari holidays.
Special offers:
Special Offers
We have some fantastic specials offers including PAY STAY deals, Honeymoon offers and discounted rates available for both international travellers and SA residents. View all specials on our specials page here: special offers
Packages:
Sabi Sands Packages
Our selection of world class safari packages have been designed by our on-trend team of travel experts and include flights, transfers, accommodation, free travel insurance and full board safari experiences. View all packages here: safari packages
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Londolozi Pioneer Camp
Post LinkLondolozi Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+6 years
From £ 1,654 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Savanna Main Lodge
Post LinkSavanna Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+8 years
From £ 700 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 3 Stay 4MalaMala Sable Camp
Post LinkMalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+12 years
From £ 914 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 3 Stay 4Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Post LinkSabi Sabi Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From £ 901 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 3 Stay 4Ulusaba Safari Lodge
Post LinkUlusaba Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+12 years
From £ 608 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Singita Castleton
Post LinkSingita Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From £ 15,903 per villa per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 5 Stay 6Dulini Moya
Post LinkDulini Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+8 years
From £ 1,124 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Leopard Hills Lodge
Post LinkLeopard Hills Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+10 years
From £ 969 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 3 Stay 4Chitwa House
Post LinkChitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From £ 5,985 per villa per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Kirkman's Kamp
Post Link&Beyond Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+5 years
From £ 1,006 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Londolozi Founders Camp
Post LinkLondolozi Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
+6 years
From £ 1,172 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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Pay 3 Stay 4MalaMala Camp
Post LinkMalaMala Private Game Reserve | Sabi Sands
All ages
From £ 792 per person per night
Best-price guaranteeIncludes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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