About Sabi Sand Game Reserve
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is situated in the southwestern corner of the world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa and consists of 65 000 hectares (160 620 acres). It is the most prestigious game reserve in South Africa and is famous for incredible leopard and lion sightings.
With one of the richest game populations in the country, the chances of seeing the Big Five are excellent. Even though there is a 50-kilometre unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, wildlife in the Sabi Sand Reserve is well habituated resulting in extraordinary close encounters and prolific sightings, particularly of the elusive leopard.
The reserve offers the best collection of luxury 5 Star Safari Lodges, ensuring an unbeatable Safari experience
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Unparalleled Wildlife
From excellent opportunities for encounters with the Big 5 to the full diverse range of other indigenous wildlife, the area has it all.
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Game Drives
Open vehicle game drives are the best way to get close to these majestic animals. Experienced rangers deliver once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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Superb Safari Lodges
World-famous, highly rated private lodges abound in the area and the reserve, delivering the ultimate in luxury in a safari setting.
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Night Game Drives
At night the bush comes alive once more as the nocturnal animals emerge. Vehicles are fitted with spotlights for optimal game viewing.
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All-inclusive Packages
For complete convenience, most travel packages are all-inclusive and offer meals, drinks, activities and more as part of the price.
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- Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
- Lion Sands Game Reserve
- Mala Mala Game Reserve
- Lion Sands Tinyeleti Treehouse
- Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
- Lion Sands Narina Lodge
- Lion Sands River Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
- Kirkman's Kamp
- Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
- Leopard Hills Lodge
- Nkorho Bush Lodge
Activities Spotlight
Wildlife
Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers excellent wildlife viewing. This is especially true for flagship species including the big cats. All of the Big Five are usually ticked in a two to three-day visit. The off-road driving assures quality sightings of most species, particularly the habituated resident predators. Sabi Sand is part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, which makes for a very authentic wildlife experience. Wildlife viewing in Sabi Sands is at its best during the Dry season (June to September). August and September are particularly nice, since it is warmer than in mid-winter and animals tend to gather at water sources, making them easier to spot.
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Hippo
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Buffalo
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Zebra
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Wildbeest
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White Rhino
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Black Rhino
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Lion
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Leopard
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Cheetah
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Hyena
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Wild Dog
Rare