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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
The best way to get to the Sabi Sands lodges is to fly into a priva
By Road
The Sabi Sands is a 5- to 6-hour drive from Johannesburg mostly on the N12 and N4 highway. Transfer times from local airports may vary but are generally expected around 2-hours drive from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, or a 45-minute drive from Skukuza Airport.
Flying
Fly from major centres in South Africa to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga airport. Alternatively, take a private charter flight to selected reserves.
Flight Duration
- Johannesburg to Skukuza: 50 minutes
- Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Durban to Kruger Mpumalanga: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga: 45 minutes
- Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga: 2 hours 20 minutes
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.
- 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
Londolozi Pioneer Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From £ 1,526 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Savanna Main Lodge
Savanna Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From £ 668 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Sable Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From £ 832 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 719 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Ulusaba Safari Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From £ 620 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Singita Castleton
Singita Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 17,265 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Dulini Moya
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From £ 1,005 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Leopard Hills Lodge
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From £ 962 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Chitwa House
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 4,240 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kirkman's Kamp
&Beyond Private Game Reserve
+5 years
From £ 832 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Londolozi Founders Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From £ 1,054 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 773 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 1,862 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Ulusaba Rock Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 620 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+ 12 years
From £ 832 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From £ 1,214 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Ulusaba Cliff Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From £ 1,146 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From £ 1,169 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Singita Boulders Lodge
Singita Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From £ 1,862 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Londolozi Tree Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From £ 1,526 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From £ 854 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Dulini Leadwood Lodge
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From £ 1,005 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Chitwa Chitwa
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 836 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Londolozi Varty Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From £ 897 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Londolozi Granite Suites
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From £ 1,684 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Dulini River Lodge
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From £ 1,005 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From £ 838 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From £ 1,753 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Fish Eagle Villa at Lion Sands
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
All ages
From £ 8,235 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Simbambili Game Lodge
Simbambili Game Lodge
+16 years
From £ 809 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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