Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Sabi Sands Game Reserve boasts an excellent location in the southwestern corner of the Kruger National Park in the Lowveld of the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa and provides one of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on the continent. Spanning over 160,000 acres, there are no borders between Sabi Sands and South Africa’s flagship Kruger National Park, providing an impressive natural environment for wildlife to roam freely.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve is primarily defined by bush savannah consisting of trees and shrubs and peppered with lush grasslands. The many waterholes and dams, that were established before Sabi Sands, provide a sufficient flow of water throughout the year—attracting an abundance of wildlife. The Game Reserve is well-known for its leopard sightings and home to the famous Big Five species. Local attractions in and around the Reserve include the various game lodges within the Reserve, the Kruger National Park, the Sand River, the Sabi River, and the Blyde River Canyon—which is worth the three-hour drive.

OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is approximately 450 kilometres from Sabi Sands Game Reserve and provides daily domestic and international flights. Visitors to Sabi Sands Game Reserve can drive or book a charter flight directly to Sabi Sands or one of the nearby local airports—Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga, and Skukuza.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve benefits greatly from a fenceless border with South Africa’s world-renowned Kruger National Park. The wildlife diversity is unparalleled, perhaps making it one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa. Sabi Sands, in particular, is well known for its leopard sightings—as the usually-elusive Big Cat has grown accustomed to safari-goers and vehicles. Additionally, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is home to Africa’s famous Big Five, along with several clans of hyenas, impala, waterbuck, and kudu—among other antelope species.

The waterholes in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve tend to attract the likes of elephants, hippos, water hogs, and giraffes. The Greater Kruger National Park area boasts a staggering number of wildlife species. From over 30 species of amphibians and 114 species of reptiles to over 140 different mammals and 517 species of birds—this part of Africa is truly a wildlife mecca.

The Game Reserve is ideal throughout the year as there is a sufficient flow of water for the resident wildlife. The summer months are from October to April, while winter begins in May and ends in September. Temperatures vary between 8°C and 23°C in the cooler months and 24°C and 35°C during the hotter months of the year.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve borders the Kruger National Park, with no boundary fences—which means there is a vast diversity of wildlife that roams freely in this impressive natural environment. The Sabi Sands is well known for regular sightings of the elusive leopard, and is home to the famous Big Five. Guided game drives offer an excellent chance to spot these incredible mammals in action—either during the day or at night—with an experienced guide/ranger and tracker, offering an interpretive safari experience.

For something different, safari-goers can book a walking safari—where it is sometimes possible to get up close to the wildlife, providing a thrilling experience on foot. With over 500 species of birdlife in the Greater Kruger area, Sabi Sands Game Reserve is well-positioned for an incredible birding experience. Birdlife enthusiasts are encouraged to bring along their binoculars for some amazing sights in the sky and the trees.

Sabi Sands is home to a whole host of accommodation options to suit any traveller’s pocket. The lodges and bush camps offer fantastic opportunities to enjoy luxury amenities and facilities while reconnecting with the great outdoors of Africa. From group tours and family getaways to solo trips and romantic honeymoons, the accommodation options in the Game Reserve are perfect for any discerning traveller.

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