Sublime Sabi Sands Lodges
TOP 20 SABI SANDS SAFARI LODGES
Renowned for offering one of the most incredible Big Five safaris in Africa, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem. Sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sands safari lodges and private game reserves are a collection of private landowners who have successfully conserved the land for generations. The results are that in the Sabi Sands you will have extraordinary wildlife sightings, including incredible leopard and lion sightings.
At any of our Top 20 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges, you will have close encounters with wildlife of all types, who are generally relaxed and used to seeing the safari vehicles in the bush. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve takes its name from the Sabi and the Sands Rivers that run through the reserve.
ABOUT SABI SANDS SAFARI LODGES
The Sabi Sands Safari Lodges tend to offer some of the most luxurious, opulent, and incredible safari lodges in Africa. With quality and luxury at such high standards, we cannot choose a favourite! We have grouped the Top 20 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges, for example, the Londolozi Private Game Reserve has 5 outstanding safari lodges to choose from and the iconic MalaMala Game Reserve has 3 incredible safari lodges. Although you will see below that some are just so exceptional we list more than one from the same family!
All these lodges use private airstrips just minutes from the lodge allowing you to fly directly to the lodge from Johannesburg, Kruger Mpumalanga, or another airstrip. All are accessible by road for self-drivers or those who use the main airports of Kruger Mpumalanga, Skukuza, or Hoedspruit and then arrive with a private transfer.
There is no particular order in our Top 20 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges!
Remember, once you get to these exquisite safari lodges, almost everything is included. All your meals, your game drives and bush walks, your local alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and some will also include top-shelf drinks. Park fees are not included in the rate but would be included in your overall package.
Ulusaba Game Reserve
- Attention to detail
- Guests can visit the other lodge for a meal
- Observatory with a telescope for stargazing
- A range of room types
Chitwa Chitwa
- Each suite will astonish and delight with individual Afro-chic décor, private pools, and decks overlooking the dam
- Excellent cuisine, including dining out evenings and in-room private meal options
- Children of all ages welcome
- Exclusive use Chitwa House with a private butler and dedicated ranger
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Singita Boulders Lodge
- Incredible game viewing and outstanding guiding team
- Award-winning wine collection in a wine cellar
- Suites have glass walls so you are always a part of the magnificent setting
- Subtle layers of luxury make each private suite a tranquil haven, complete with a private viewing deck, sitting room, and plunge pool
Singita Ebony Lodge
- Each suite has carefully curated design pieces to enhance a vintage explorer feel with a glamourous touch.
- Suites have private plunge pools, lounge, and deck to enjoy the Sand River views
- Food and wine pairing of spectacular quality
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Lion Sands River Lodge
- Simple, clean lines with brightness and space, all the rooms and suites are gorgeous with outstanding views
- MORE Creative Lab to transform your wildlife photos into works of art and even print to canvas!
- Wellness Spa with bush views
- Chalkey Treehouse sleepout for an under the stars experience
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
- Watch the animals come down to the river while you relax on your private deck in a heated pool.
- Each gorgeous villa has a fireplace and spacious lounge and stunning bathroom with outdoor shower area.
- Everything is included at Ivory Lodge, including your personalised mini bar stock!
Read about this incredible Cape Town & Lion Sands Safari
Leopard Hills
- Glass fronted luxury suites have plunge pools and decks overlooking the bush
- Superb views over the Sand River, waterhole and surrounding Kruger Park bush
- Wellness spa treatments in a beautiful setting
Silvan Safari Lodge
- Each suite is unique in design, taking inspiration from elements of the tree it is named after.
- Spacious suite with sitting room, wraparound decks, and private plunge pools.
- Media room for post game drive photo processing
- Mouth-watering cuisine is a drawcard
Boutique hotel meets stylish safari lodge on this Cape Town & Silvan Safari
Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
- Amani Spa offering treatments to all guests
- Children of all ages welcome at Bush Lodge
- Earth Loge nestles into the landscape, with private plunge pools
- Sustainable practices at all lodges from community outreach to minimizing the footprint of the lodge.
Simbambili Game Lodge
- Elegant suites nestle under the large trees along the Manyeleti River
- Each suite has a private pool and indulgent sala bed on the deck
- Africology Spa is a natural haven of relaxation
Take a look at this incredible luxury safari to Vic Falls, Cape Town, Tanda Tula and Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge!
Londolozi Game Reserve
- All the gorgeous camps overlook the Sand River
- One of the original safari lodges in South Africa
- State of the art photographic studio
- The Londolozi Healing House offers spa treatments, yoga classes and more.
MalaMala Game Reserve
- Family friendly at MalaMala Camp only
- Amazing wildlife, scenery and dedicated photographic rangers combine to create a unique photographic safari.
- Beautiful suites range in price, all have excellent views of the waterhole or Sand River.
The Dulini Collection
- All the beautiful suites in the collection have private plunge pools on viewing decks, spacious and luxurious rooms with indulgent bathrooms.
- Passionate field guides delight guests on safari
- Wonderful for honeymoons
Savanna Lodge
- Luxury suites under canvas amid an indigenous forest
- Indoor and outdoor showers, private deck, and heated plunge pools
- Gym and spa facilities available
Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Suites overlooking the waterhole are luxurious with outside showers
- Bush facing suites have large sitting areas and private plunge pools
- Waterhole a drawcard to regular wild visitors
- Excellent value for money safari lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
- Comfortable chalets in tranquil gardens
- Luxury suites with outdoor showers overlooking the bush
- Man area has a pool and various sitting areas
- Beautiful spa facilities available
Cheetah Plains
- Each Plains House has an open plan lounge, dining and bar space, with media room and wine room.
- Each has 4 standalone bedrooms with private lounge and en suite bathrooms whcih open up to the outdoors.
- Boma area, expansive terrace and heated pool complete the exclusive experience
- Dedicated hospitality team including your game ranger and tracker, private chef and a spa therapist!
andBeyond Tengile River Lodge
- Opulent suites all have panormaic views over the Sand River
- Private lap pool, sunken lounge and spacious deck frame the spacious suite
- Safari Shop carried locally sourced artwork
- Massage area and gym available
Inyati Game Lodge
- River deck nestled under large trees with a ringside seat to the Sand River
- Tranquil pool area in the garden
- Regular visits by the local wildlife, including leopards
- Comfortable and spacious suites
Nottens Bush Camp
- Classic and elegant suites have lovely views over the bush, each with indoor and outdoor showers
- Walking safaris offer a unique perspective when gameviewing
- Spa treatments, a sparkling pool and candlelit boma for outdoor dining