Tour Overview

This economical Sabi Sands Safari is an uncommon discovery! Reside at one of three cost-effective lodges in Sabi Sands, selecting from three reasonably priced private lodges within Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The Sabi Sands region of Greater Kruger National Park is among the premier destinations for African safaris. Experience a multitude of wild species, including Africa’s Big 5, on skillfully guided 4×4 game drives and a bush walk in this prestigious private game reserve. This affordable Sabi Sands Safari provides an unparalleled African wildlife experience for cost-conscious travelers.

Experience exceptional game watching at a competitive price in one of South Africa’s premier game reserves abundant with animals. This is a highly recommended South Africa Safari Tour.

Tour Highlights

3 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

The 3-day Sabi Sands Safari commences in the vibrant metropolis of Johannesburg, where you will be picked up from the OR Tambo Bus Terminal Building at approximately 06:45. Subsequently, we will depart for Sabi Sands, one of South Africa’s premier game reserves. Upon arrival at Sabi Sands, we proceed to the selected safari lodge (one of three possibilities) where we will reside for the initial two nights. We will reach your chosen lodge in Sabi Sands Game Reserve between 15:30 and 16:00, where we will partake in a quick snack prior to embarking on our inaugural game drive in the protected region. The late afternoon game drive endures for around three to four hours, extending into the evening.

Following pre-dinner beverages, supper is presented in the lodge’s boma — a picturesque locale beneath the starry African night sky.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2: Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

On the second day of the Sabi Sands Safari, we rise early and enjoy a revitalizing coffee before commencing our morning game drive.

Mornings provide an optimal opportunity for observing wildlife and avifauna in the wilderness, while morning game drives circumvent travel during the peak heat of the day. The game ranger identifies optimal wildlife viewing areas, commencing their day at the waterhole and venturing off-road to get guests as near to the action as possible. Breakfast will be given upon our return from the gratifying 4×4 wildlife drive in Sabi Sand wildlife Reserve. Subsequently, there is leisure time for you to unwind at your cozy lodge, engage in swimming, indulge at the spa, and use the lodge amenities.

An thrilling bush walk with a skilled safari guide is also available after breakfast, exclusively for clients aged 17 and older. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage with the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush, accompanied by an armed guide to elucidate the intricacies of the landscape. Acquire further knowledge regarding the flora, fauna, and diminutive organisms present in this location. The possibility of encountering one of Africa’s larger animals enhances the thrill of the walk. In the afternoon, we venture out into the bush for a game drive in an open safari vehicle. Subsequently, we return to our Sabi Sands lodge for refreshments by the campfire and dinner beneath the stars.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Johannesburg, South Africa

On the final morning of our Sabi Sands Safari, we partake in a relaxed breakfast at the resort. Absorb the untamed environment of Sabi Sands Game Reserve and appreciate the enchanting landscapes before to your departure.

Following breakfast, you will be picked up from the lodge and transported back to Hoedspruit for the return shuttle to Johannesburg. You are dropped off at OR Tambo Airport in the city between 17:00 and 18:00. You may also proceed to our post-tour lodge accommodation to prolong your stay in Johannesburg.

Included meals: Breakfast

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

Sabi Sands Game Reserve encompasses 65,000 hectares and is a private reserve located within the Greater Kruger National Park. It provides a more intimate safari experience that is less congested than Kruger National Park itself. The management policy in Sabi Sands prioritizes animal conservation, with the primary purpose of monitoring habitat and wildlife concentrations. The promotion and conservation of wildlife and flora, together with the preservation of this wilderness as a sanctuary for indigenous species, is a significant priority. The hunting of fauna in Sabi Sands Game Reserve is prohibited.

The Sabi Sands Reserve has a 50 km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, facilitating the unrestricted migration of species over this extensive wilderness in pursuit of optimal grazing and water sources. Predators are always nearby, and Sabi Sands is especially famous for its huge felines, particularly for exceptional leopard sightings. The likelihood of observing leopards at Sabi Sands Game Reserve is nearly assured, with safari vehicles often approaching within three to four meters of these remarkable carnivores, providing exceptional photography prospects.

The lodges in Sabi Sands Game Reserve are upscale, targeting the discerning guest. The Sabi Sands Safari is distinctive in providing budget-conscious travelers with an economical safari package that includes private lodge accommodations within the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Concerning Sabi Sands Lodge Lodge A

Sabi Sands Lodge Lodge A is situated in the northern region of Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. The unfenced boundary with Kruger Park allows for abundant species to traverse freely between the protected regions. This Sabi Sands lodge is constructed around a waterhole that attracts wildlife and provides exceptional viewing opportunities. Knowledgeable and experienced game rangers conduct open-vehicle game safaris twice daily.

The safari lodge accommodates 26 guests in thirteen rooms, each featuring en-suite facilities, an outdoor shower, and a private terrace. To ensure guests’ comfort, amenities include air-conditioning, mosquito netting, and a pristine pool for relaxation and refreshment. Guests can convene in the lounge, partake in breakfast and lunch in the dining room, and dine by the campfire in the outside boma, beneath the starry African skies. An African spa provides guests with the opportunity to unwind and indulge in opulent treatments, while a curio shop offers mementos from their South African safari experience for those seeking retail therapy.

Concerning Sabi Sands Lodge B

Lodge B is situated in an exquisite, planted garden inside the northern region of Sabi Sand Game Reserve, near to Kruger National Park. Accommodation consists of historic rondavels that can host a maximum of 24 guests, ensuring personalized service and a welcoming atmosphere. Each luxurious rondavel features en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, an overhead fan, and a sun balcony. Breakfast and lunch are provided in the dining room, while evening is enjoyed in the boma around the campfire, beneath the stars, for an authentic African experience. Pre-dinner beverages are available in the bar, and dinner is complemented by wine from the lodge’s extensive wine cellar. A swimming pool is situated next to a wooden viewing terrace that overlooks the waterhole frequented by wildlife.

An adept game ranger and a local Shangaan tracker are eager to impart their profound knowledge and passion for the African bush; the pinnacle of your tour is the exhilaration of observing wildlife from the security of open vehicles. The 4×4 safari vehicles allow rangers to traverse off-road terrain, offering clients intimate wildlife observation and excellent photographic prospects.

This cozy Sabi Sands lodge is a perfect location for creating enduring memories. Luxury Suites, featuring a Honeymoon Suite, are offered at the lodge for an extra fee.

Concerning Sabi Sands Lodge C

This exclusive lodge in the northern region of Sabi Sands hosts a maximum of 12 guests in elegantly designed, yet cozy thatched huts featuring en-suite amenities and private decks. Each chalet possesses a distinct decorative design. The thatched dining area provides a view of an open plain inhabited by wildlife, while dinner is served around the campfire in the boma beneath the African sky. The premises have an infinity pool and a rock pool for relaxation, alongside a well-stocked bar adjacent to the pool deck. Wine from the cellar is provided for supper, and souvenirs can be acquired at the safari lodge’s curio shop.

Game drives occur bi-daily with a seasoned game ranger, including intermissions for tea or coffee during the morning excursion and sundowners at sunset during the evening drive. These expert safari rangers also lead tourists on an exhilarating bush trek in Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

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Getting There

The trip will start from Nairobi, Kenya and End in Seychelles . Therefore book flights landing in Nairobi on day one and departing from Seychelles on day 9.

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