Overview:
A cost-effective Sabi Sands Safari at a semi-luxurious tented lodge within the esteemed Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Sabi Sands is acclaimed for its outstanding leopard observations, excellent Big 5 game watching, and intimate wildlife interactions.
Experience the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve in Greater Kruger with open 4×4 game drives accompanied by expert guides during this Sabi Sands Safari. Subsequently, relax by the pool and the cozy lodge nestled among the native woods. Reside in opulent tented suites equipped with air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms, selecting from standard, premium, and superior options.
Embark on a genuine African safari in one of South Africa’s premier private game reserves, offered at a competitive price.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sand Game Reserve – Greater Kruger National Park
The cheap Sabi Sands Safari commences in Johannesburg, the commercial hub of South Africa. You will be collected from OR Tambo International Airport at 07:00 this morning.
We drive northeast from Johannesburg, the economic center of South Africa, to the esteemed Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Our expedition traverses the picturesque Mpumalanga Province in a climate-controlled transfer truck.
We will arrive at our private Sabi Sands Lodge between 14:30 and 15:30 this afternoon. This opulent tented camp is situated within Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a component of Greater Kruger Park. Allocate time to acclimate and unwind in the secluded game lodge nestled among the native forests. In the afternoon, we embarked on our inaugural exhilarating game drive in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The sunset is the optimal period for game drives on African safaris. The diurnal species exhibit increased activity during the evening, while nocturnal animals commence their activity as darkness descends.
Our inaugural exhilarating wildlife drive concludes at the tented safari camp within Sabi Sands wildlife Reserve. Conclude the day with food and beverages by the campfire in the expansive open-air boma. Subsequently, return to your opulent tented accommodation for a tranquil night’s rest in the African wilderness.
Included meals: Evening meal
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Included activities on the safari: Evening safari in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Kindly be advised that the cost of the Sabi Sands Safari is contingent upon the selected tented accommodation. Available options comprise regular tents, a luxury tent, or a deluxe tented suite (see to the whole trip pricing for specifics).
Day 2: Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Greater Kruger National Park
Day two of our Sabi Sands Safari commences with an early cup of coffee or tea at the exclusive game lodge. Relax and savor a revitalizing morning beverage on the wooden deck, overlooking the African nature. Subsequently, it is time for your inaugural Big 5 morning game drive.
The lodge’s amiable guides escort you into Sabi Sands Game Reserve in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. You will be under the care of these seasoned and extremely skilled safari guides. While you explore, the guides will provide intriguing information and narratives regarding the fauna, avifauna, flora, and ecosystems of Greater Kruger.
Early mornings provide optimal conditions for wildlife observation, as animals exhibit heightened activity prior to the onset of the heat. The avifauna exhibits heightened activity during the early morning hours; thus, bring your binoculars and cameras. The bush is illuminated by a warm glow, creating stunning photographic opportunities in the mornings.
Following your gratifying morning game drive, your guides return you to the Sabi Sands lodge for a delectable breakfast buffet. Breakfast is succeeded by leisure time to relish the amenities of the opulent tented lodge. Immerse yourself in the swimming pool. Recline with a book in the cozy lounge of the primary treehouse structure. Retreat to your air-conditioned luxury tent for a nap, or relax on the deck while seeing wildlife and birds at the adjacent waterholes and in the surrounding vegetation.
This afternoon, your guides will escort you on a sunset game drive in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The game drives often occur in the southern region of Sabi Sands, renowned for its exceptional wildlife observations at close proximity. This esteemed private game reserve in Greater Kruger hosts robust populations of Africa’s Big Five species. Sabi Sands Game Reserve is renowned for its exceptional leopard observations specifically.
During your evening wildlife drive, you will pause at a picturesque location for refreshments amidst the wilderness. The seasoned guides on this Sabi Sands Safari willingly impart their extensive knowledge and are eager to address inquiries.
At the tented safari lodge, we partake in dinner and beverages around the open-air campfire, relishing another evening beneath the magnificent African skies. At day’s end, retreat to your cozy tented suite and succumb to slumber amidst the sounds of nature.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Tent, Luxury Tent, or Superior Tented Suite (according to your preference)
Included activities on the safari: Morning and afternoon game drives in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Day 3: Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Johannesburg, South Africa
The concluding day of this budget The Sabi Sands Safari commences with a morning coffee or tea before to our final game drive. We venture into the Big 5 Sabi Sands Reserve in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, seeking the diverse fauna and avifauna present in this area.
Following our recent spectacular game drive, we return to the private Sabi Sands lodge. Subsequently, we indulge in a delectable breakfast before preparing to depart from the exclusive wildlife lodge. The shuttle will retrieve you at approximately 10:00.
Departing Sabi Sands Game Reserve, we proceed to the city of Johannesburg. This afternoon, the shuttle will transport you to OR Tambo Airport, marking the conclusion of your cheap Sabi Sands Safari excursion.
Breakfast is included.
Included safari activities: Morning safari in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Concerning the Sabi Sands Lodge (Tented Safari Camp)
This unique Sabi Sands Safari accommodates guests at a private game lodge within the southern region of Sabi Sands Game Reserve, renowned as one of the premier game viewing locales in Greater Kruger Park. The opulent tented safari resort functions as an optimal foundation for investigating Sabi Sands.
The safari camp, situated among towering native trees, offers views of several ecosystems where wildlife and avian species are frequently observed. It is concealed inside the foliage, offering a genuine African safari ambiance. The tented safari camp is both personal and cozy, while remaining modest and unobtrusive. The Sabi Sands lodge comprises a primary treehouse structure, six Meru-style tents, an expansive open-air boma, and a swimming pool. It provides a unique, yet economical African safari experience in South Africa’s leading game reserves. This affordably priced tented safari resort offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the desirable Sabi Sands Reserve economically. The economical game lodge offers exceptional service and high-quality lodging, featuring home-like comforts and elements of grandeur.
The primary lodge is a thatched-roof edifice constructed from natural stone and timber. The primary characteristic is an expansive wooden deck encircling a large, mature Weeping Boer-bean tree. Breakfast and lunch are provided at tables beneath a thatch-covered section of the terrace that overlooks the natural habitats of Sabi Sands. The treehouse features both indoor and outdoor lounging rooms, complete with a bar and an inside fireplace for cold winter evenings. Comfortable deck chairs are available alongside the pool for relaxation between wildlife viewing excursions.
Options for Tented Camp Accommodation
This tented safari lodge can host a maximum of 12 people, offering an intimate bush retreat. The camp comprises six air-conditioned en-suite safari tents. These permanent canvas tents are situated on elevated wooden platforms, each featuring a private balcony viewing deck. The tents are elegantly furnished and strategically located in the jungle to provide visitors with seclusion at the lantern-lit camp.
Every tent is furnished with a tea-and-coffee station, standing fan, air conditioning unit, baggage rack, hairdryer, mosquito net, safe, and bathroom facilities. The safari tents are equipped with comfy mattresses adorned with crisp linen and a modest private seating space on their wooden decks. These canvas accommodations provide seclusion and comfort in authentic African Safari fashion.
The camp offers three distinct varieties of semi-luxury tents. The accommodations comprise four regular tents, one luxury tent, and one exceptional tent, all meticulously furnished to ensure a comfortable safari experience.
The price of the Sabi Sands Safari is contingent upon the chosen accommodation type at the time of booking and is subject to availability.
Conventional Standard Tents
Standard tents are expansive, walk-in structures situated on wooden platforms. The tents have compact individual deck spaces sheltered by fabric. These canvas tents are equipped with en-suite bathrooms that include showers. The tents are equipped with king-sized beds or two twin beds, accommodating two visitors each.
Luxury Tent and Superior Tented Suite
The luxury tent is an expansive, more private tented room known as Leadwood Tent. The luxury tent, discreetly positioned for enhanced privacy, is equipped with a king-sized bed and a sofa bed. It includes a bathtub, dual basins, and an outdoor shower. The Leadwood Tent can host two adults and one child.
The better tented suite is a more spacious tent located in the bush. It provides an entirely isolated experience. The Monkey Thorn Superior Suite features a king bed and two single beds, allowing a maximum of three children and two adults. This premium tented suite features a sitting space and a complete bathroom equipped with a bathtub, dual basins, and an outside shower.
Sabi Sands Safari Excursions
Game drives occur in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Expert safari guides impart their comprehensive knowledge of local species and ecosystems to visitors. Open 4×4 safari vehicles facilitate intimate encounters with nature and wildlife observations.
Observe the Big Five of Africa – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant at Sabi Sands.
Proficient and enthusiastic guides guarantee that guests maximize their experience during our game drives.
Investigate the most advantageous paths for superior animal observation and photography.
This economical Sabi Sands Safari includes two game drives daily. The lodge additionally provides walking safaris, full-day Kruger safaris, and bush dining experiences as supplementary activities.
Concerning Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa
The Sabi Sands wildlife Reserve is acclaimed for its premier wildlife viewing, especially for its remarkable leopard sightings. It also provides exceptional sightings of lions, buffalo, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Encompasses 65,000 hectares (153,000 acres) of unspoiled wilderness
Possesses a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park
South Africa’s oldest private game reserve, a forerunner in sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa, safeguards a broad array of animal species in their natural environment.
Habitat for endangered species such as the African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Red-billed Oxpeckers, Ground Hornbills, Honey Badgers, and Bats. Renowned for intimate wildlife interactions, featuring Africa’s Big Five. Constituent of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a collaborative Peace Park initiative among Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Innovator of Greater Kruger Park, encompassing Kruger National Park and adjacent private game reserves
The first Sabie Game Reserve, founded in 1898, included the present-day Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the primary Kruger National Park.