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Sabi Sands Safari 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 Sabi Sands safari 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 safari 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:
Sabi Sands is a malaria area.
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:
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:
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:
- 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:
- 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:
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
Pioneer Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From CA$ 2,556 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Main Lodge
Savanna Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From CA$ 1,091 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Sable Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From CA$ 1,455 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 1,176 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Safari Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From CA$ 970 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Castleton
Singita Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 23,054 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Main Lodge
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From CA$ 1,612 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Main Lodge
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From CA$ 1,511 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Chitwa House
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 7,621 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kirkman's Kamp
&Beyond Private Game Reserve
+5 years
From CA$ 1,281 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Founders Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From CA$ 1,773 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Main Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 1,358 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Ebony Lodge
Singita Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 2,373 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Rock Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 970 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Selati Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+ 12 years
From CA$ 1,244 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Rattray’s Camp
MalaMala Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From CA$ 1,762 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Cliff Lodge
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From CA$ 1,794 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Earth Lodge
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From CA$ 1,778 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Boulders Lodge
Singita Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From CA$ 2,368 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Tree Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From CA$ 2,556 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From CA$ 1,244 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Leadwood Lodge
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+12 years
From CA$ 1,612 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Main Lodge
Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Reserve
All ages
From CA$ 1,417 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Varty Camp
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+6 years
From CA$ 1,507 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Granite Suites
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
+16 years
From CA$ 2,707 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
River Lodge
Dulini Private Game Reserve
+8 years
From CA$ 1,612 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
River Lodge
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From CA$ 1,242 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
+10 years
From CA$ 2,555 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 CA$ 13,963 per villa per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
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