Sabi Sands

It is believed that Sabi Sands’s long history of conservation work contributes to its reputation as South Africa’s most esteemed private reserve.

The present Sabi Sands Game Reserve was formed in 1949 when the proprietors amalgamated their estates, the majority of which had previously been used for agriculture, with the original reserve that had been declared in 1898.

The enormous private reserve spans 650 km² (251 sq mi), and animals are able to move between it and Kruger National Park due to the unfenced borders on the park’s western edges.

Sabi Sands is able to provide a water source that is unaffected by the changing seasons since boreholes that were once utilized for crops are now waterholes for animals. The Big Five and the hundreds of other species that comprise the wider Kruger population are easily observable at any time of year, thanks to this.

Day visitors, camping, and public picnic areas are not welcome at Sabi Sands because the resort is all about exclusivity and elegance. There is a lodge or camp on the reserve that will suit every budget; some are rather inexpensive, while others provide the pinnacle of luxury. Sabi Sands offers a wide variety of accommodations, including immersive bush camps, honeymoon suites, and elegant private villas.

Sabi Sands’s Best Features

While seeing one of these elusive cats is never guaranteed, the availability of professional safari guides at Sabi Sands increases the likelihood of a fantastic sighting to a level not seen anywhere else.
To acquire that perfect postcard snap, the reserve offers fantastic photo ops and guides that are well-versed in composition, lighting, and perspective analysis. Several lodges provide photographic safaris.
Your accommodation includes expertly guided walking safaris and daily wildlife drives in open 4×4s.

Sabi Sands: Useful Details!

The closest major city near Sabi Sands, Johannesburg, is OR Tambo International Airport, which is around 450km (280mi) away by car. From there, you can catch daily domestic and international flights to key towns in South Africa.
You can directly reach Sabi Sands or one of the neighboring municipal airports (Hoedspruit, Kruger/Mpumalanga, or Skukuza) by charter flight from OR Tambo.
To blend in with nature and not attract unwanted attention from animals, dress in earth tones like khaki, brown, or green. You should pack comfortable clothes for the nights, as well as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the days, because it gets hot.
Just like the rest of the Kruger, Sabi Sands is located in a malaria area. We recommend consulting your doctor before your vacation to take the necessary prophylactic measures.