Sabi Sands Game Reserve | Kruger Park Safari Accommodation

Accommodation Options in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Read our comprehensive guide here about accommodation options in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Find some of the finest safari lodges and tented camps in Africa sharing this astonishing 65000 hectares of private concession. Hailed as one of the best game reserves on the continent, Sabi Sands shares a border with South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park.

There’s plenty of accommodation in the magnificent Sabi Sands Game Reserve to choose from and it can be overwhelming. So, get in touch with a travel professional to help guide you in the process. Things to consider when choosing accommodation in the Sabi Sands:

How will you be getting there and when will you be arriving? Private charters that land directly at you camps airstrip are first prize as they save on transfer times and allow you to get straight onto a game drive vehicle to explore.

What sort of budget do you have in mind? This will decide what kind of accommodation is suitable for your time and needs.

It’s a given that this award-winning game reserve promises some of the finest game lodge accommodation in Africa. You will experience world-class wildlife viewing, luxury accommodation in safari lodges, tented camps, bush chalets and contemporary suites, as well as exceptional guiding wherever you choose to stay.

Plan well in advance and let us help you with the best options for your Kruger safari package.

Top Game Lodges in Kruger Sabi Sands

Top game lodges in the Kruger Sabi Sands include deluxe accommodation in camps like Londolozi Pioneer Camp and Tree Camp, &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp, and Mala Mala Main Camp. These camps are often tented chalets packed with mod cons, or they are solid safari suites scattered along beautiful river banks beneath indigenous bush trees.

Lavish safari lodges include places like Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, Ulusaba Rock Lodge, Leopard Hills and Cheetah Plains. These top lodges are award-winning, state of the art safari venues and many of them are eco-friendly with sustainable tourism ethics. Where would you choose to go on your dream safari to Africa? Top game lodge in Kruger’s Sabi Sands promise the highest standards of wildlife viewing in the world.

Our top picks for Accommodation in Sabi Sands

Our top picks for accommodation are our ‘big five’ Sabi Sand lodges based on value, service and feedback over the years.

Londolozi Private Granite Suites – extraordinary five-star private Sand River experience; only three opulent suites for a maximum of six private guests, this is pure attention to detail.
Dulini Lodge – small owner-run lodge on the Mabrak River with only six suites and only six guests per land rover for game viewing.
Chitwa Chitwa – personal eclectic and stylish luxury pool suites for exclusive rest worth the price tag.
Singita Boulders Lodge – beautiful contemporary African design set amongst splendid boulders; exceptional service and experience.
Lion Sands River Lodge – exclusive accommodation set along the banks of the perennial Sabi River where lions roam.

There’s a lot of accommodation in Sabi Sands to choose from and it can be a little intimidating. The wise thing to do is get in touch with a travel professional to help guide you in the process. You need to consider how you will be getting there and when you will be arriving. Private charters that land directly at you camps airstrip are first prize as they save on transfer times and allow you to get straight onto a game drive vehicle to explore. And of course, what sort of budget do you have in mind and therefore what accommodation is suitable.

It’s a given that this award-winning reserve has some of the best game lodge accommodation in Africa. You will experience world-class wildlife viewing, luxury accommodation and exceptional guiding regardless of where you stay. But prices do vary considerably and availability is often a challenge. Plan well in advance and let us help you with the best options for your Kruger safari package.

Best Time to Visit Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Choose the dry season, May to September, to visit Sabi Sands as winter is the best time to see animals. Vegetation is sparser and animals gather around rivers and waterholes in numbers, attracting predators too. While September is a lovely month to visit, don’t rule out the summer rainy months, October to April, generate beautiful, lush foliage and many animals are breeding while birding takes off too.

From $1,247

Londolozi Varty Camp

From$999

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - For nearly 90 years, Londolozi’s Varty Camp has been the strongly beating heart of Londolozi Game Reserve. Discover a sanctuary named after its founders, John and Dave Varty, who care holistically about the environment in the splendid Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the famous Kruger National Park. Families are welcome at this warm, inviting lodge with its beautifully designed accommodation and world class game viewing.

Dulini River Lodge

From$1,361

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Soak up dramatic views of the Sand River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and constant wildlife sightings at one of South Africa’s premier game lodges, Dulini River Lodge. Sit in comfortable chairs on the verandas sipping a drink while elephants stroll into the river. Enjoy plush spacious suites spread out along the river bank – intimate service, breath-taking vistas,excellent game viewing and mouth-watering food.

From $2,122

Londolozi Pioneer Camp

From$999

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - For a sophisticated bush experience, come to the incredibly adaptable Londolozi Pioneer Camp in the Sabie Sand Game Reserve. See how individual luxury suites can be converted into a private bush home for family groups of eight adults and six children using unique glass sky walkways to link the family units. Embark on an exciting adventure with dedicated game rangers who have extensive knowledge of the biodiversity of the Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park territory.

Dulini Lodge

From$1,361

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Set in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve The Duluni Portfolio is a group of three luxury boutique safari lodges deservedly some of South Africa’s best, bringing a sense of indulgence to the long-standing safari tradition. The intimate and laid back Dulini lodge is positioned under the shade of mighty Ebony and Leadwood trees home to prolific birdlife.

romantic outside dining setup under the stars in Kruger National Park

Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge

From$1,238

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Nestled in the unspoiled bush of the Sabi Sand find a stylishly intimate game lodge called Chitwa Chitwa. Originally a private family retreat, this splendid safari destination now enjoys place of pride on the banks of one of the largest lakes in the exclusive Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Look out for endangered species including African Wild Dog, Honey Badgers, Oxpeckers and Ground Hornbills. Designer suites which promote pure relaxation.

Singita Boulders Lodge

From$2,344

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Discover the incredible Singita Boulders Lodge on the banks of the Sand River, built into the rocky hillside to blend in with the natural environment. Watch the Big Five move between the Kruger and Sabi Sands Game Reserve on 4×4 safari trips through this 18 000 ha wilderness. An oasis in the bush where rustic furnishings have been created from fossilised tree stumps and where slabs of solid stone, wrought iron and leather are balanced with the soft, sensuality of sheepskin rugs and natural flax bed linen.

Dulini Leadwood Lodge

From$1,361

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Book the picturesque Leadwood Lodge for your sole use if you want to experience true wilderness with your family or close friends. Spread out in only four intimate suites under the iconic Leadwood Trees that give the lodge its name. Find it in the fork of the Sand and Mabrak Rivers, barely impacting on the biodiversity surrounding it. This is the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park.

Exterior view of the main lodge building at night in Kruger Park

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

From$1,024

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Overlooking a waterhole and an open savannah, Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge offers visitors a safari par excellence. Experience what has become known as a “luxury home in the bush” thanks to its service excellence, personalised attention and unrivalled 5-star family safari values. Enjoy morning and evening safaris in open safari vehicles where close encounters with the Big 5 are a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience.

AndBeyond Tengile River Lodge

From$2,083

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Tengile River Lodge is a contemporary safari lodge set in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and as its name implies offers glorious views and a private position on a bend of the Sand River, in fact each aspect of this gorgeous modern lodge has been designed to maximise the wonderful river views and of course that means the animals…

Lion Sands River Lodge

From$1,284

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Discover a place of mind-boggling beauty where sheer tranquillity in nature takes you away from stressful life. Lion Sands River Lodge is an authentic safari experience in the Lion Sands Game Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park. Enjoy the 2 swimming pools (heated in winter), wooden viewing decks, secluded bird hide, conference room, Africology Health Spa & gymnasium, curio shop and open-air (Boma) dining area. Learn more about the wilderness than you ever thought possible.

From $2,341

Londolozi Private Granite

From$999

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Make time to visit the legendary Londolozi Game Reserve and its exclusive Private Granite Suites. Find it in northeast South Africa, where big game roams between Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Just six guests will be accommodated in three delightful, decadent suites where tracking leopards adds to the game viewing excitement. Conservation and tourism go hand in hand as you indulge in luxurious facilities.

AndBeyond Kirkman’s Kamp

From$1,219

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SOUTH AFRICA - Come to this premier lodge for sightings of leopard. Sightings of the Big Five are constant at &Beyond Kirkman’s Camp with professional game rangers and trackers. Gracious staff serve afternoon tea on the wrap-around veranda. Enjoy sumptuous dinners in the boma around the fire while rangers share their stories of the bushveld and its wildlife. Many years ago Harry Kirkman lived in this old homestead and hunted wildlife with a keen conservation ethic.

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Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

From$12,444

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICA Three modern exclusive use houses at Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve each feature private guest suites leading into comfortable living areas with swimming pools, extensive decks, wine cellars, lounges, and outside bomas. Find the Big 5 in the magical Sabi Sands Game Reserve with personal game rangers and trackers. Mapogo House, Mvula House and Karula House are simply sensational examples of deluxe modern safari accommodation designed to blend into the natural environment. On site gym, in house therapist, private chefs and manicured gardens.

Silvan Safari Lodge

From$1,806

Some say that Silvan Safari Lodge is the grandest lodge to appear in the splendid Sabi Sands Game Reserve near Kruger thanks to its extraordinary level of luxury in a lush setting beneath the boughs of stately Leadwood and Jackal berry trees. Every suite is named after a magnificent bushveld tree and the innovative architecture incorporates each tree into the design, the décor then enhancing each one accordingly. The largest suite, Leadwood Suite is wrapped around a huge old Leadwood and comprises two bedrooms for a family. Big 5 safari game drives show guests the wealth of wildlife here.

exterior view of the lodge at Leopard Hills in Kruger Park

Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve

From$1,173

Perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking a waterhole and the extensive wilderness beyond, Leopard Hills is a five-star luxury safari lodge offering world class amenities, sensational food and wine, thrilling game drives. See the Big 5 and diverse wildlife in the immense Sabi Sands Game Reserve and enjoy 8 glass-fronted suites with outside showers, private decks with plunge pools and air con. Walking safaris, a well-equipped gym and spa therapies add to the value of this lavish safari destination in the Kruger National Park.

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

From$1,548

Inspired by the surrounding Kruger National Park landscape, Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge reflects the bushveld in its use of natural materials, modern design and sustainable architecture. This lavish safari lodge in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve aims to host guests in a comfortable haven of opulence and art. Game drives and bush walks take safari enthusiasts out into the bushveld to track the Big 5 and explore the serenity of this sanctuary. Only 13 lavish suites offer indoor and outdoor showers, deep bathtubs, king size beds, aircon, mini bars, Nespresso machines, private decks and dazzling plunge pools.

lounge area interior with views out of the large windows at Ulusaba Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park

Ulusaba Rock Lodge

From$737

Eight lavish safari suites have been built into the granite hilltop with breath-taking views over the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in a special setting loved by Sir Richard Branson. Rock Lodge is part of Branson’s Ulusaba private collection and aims to provide a unique 5-star Big 5 game viewing experience. World class service and accommodation that exceeds all expectation includes lavish suites that hang in the clouds, from rugged rock faces, while the main, intimate lodge features a huge swimming pool and sun deck, tennis courts, a gym and spa.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve Accommodation

Accommodation Options in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Top Game Lodges in Kruger Sabi Sands

Our top picks for Accommodation in Sabi Sands

Best Time to Visit Sabi Sands Game Reserve

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