4 Day Budget Sabi Sands Safari – Tented Lodge Safari
Concise Itinerary Summary
4 Day Budget Sabi Sands Safari – Tented Lodge Safari – This Sabi Sands Safari offers budget-conscious guests a unique opportunity to experience the Sabi Sands Game Reserve at a reasonable cost. Sabi Sands is a prestigious private game reserve in Greater Kruger, internationally acclaimed for its leopard observations and intimate wildlife interactions.
Experience a three-night stay at a luxurious yet economical tented safari resort within the Big 5 Sabie Sand Game Reserve. Experience the comforts of home, a swimming pool, and opulent tented accommodations featuring ensuite facilities and air-conditioning, with options for standard, luxury, and deluxe tented suites. Discover southern Sabi Sands, a premier wildlife observation region, in an intimate group via open 4×4 game drives and a guided walking safari.
Maximize your African Safari experience in the esteemed Sabie Sands Game Reserve, accompanied by knowledgeable and expert guides.
Comprehensive itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Greater Kruger National Park
At the commencement of this budget Sabi Sands Safari, you will be collected from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The air-conditioned shuttle retrieves you at 07:00 in the morning.
We go northeast from Johannesburg, the economic hub of South Africa, to Sabi Sands Game Reserve within Greater Kruger Park. Our journey traverses the picturesque Mpumalanga Province.
Upon arrival at our tented safari resort in Sabi Sands, there is an opportunity to unwind and acclimate. We commence our inaugural thrilling game drive in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. This twilight game drive ventures into the private Sabi Sands game reserve in open 4×4 safari vehicles, seeking the Big Five and additional wildlife. Sunset is an optimal period for observing wildlife, as daytime species exhibit increased activity and nocturnal creatures commence their movements.
All game drives on this Greater Kruger safari are led by expert guides in vehicles specifically designed for wildlife observation in the South African bush. The twilight game drive concludes at the private game lodge in southern Sabi Sands. Upon returning to the tented lodge, there is time to relax and savor dinner and beverages by the inviting campfire. At day’s conclusion, return to your opulent tented accommodation and succumb to slumber amidst the sounds of 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 fluctuates according on 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
The second day of our budget Sabi Sands Safari commences with an early cup of coffee or tea on the main deck, which overlooks the African wilderness. Following your invigorating beverage, we shall commence our initial morning game drive.
The amiable guides of the tented safari lodge escort you into Sabi Sands Game Reserve in open 4×4 safari vehicles. You will be under the care of these seasoned and extremely skilled safari guides. While examining the guides, disseminate intriguing facts and narratives regarding the wildlife, avifauna, flora, and ecosystems of Greater Kruger.
Early mornings provide optimal conditions for observing wildlife in the African wilderness, as animals exhibit heightened activity during the cooler hours. The avian species exhibit heightened activity during the early morning hours; therefore, it is advisable to bring binoculars. The bush is illuminated by a warm glow, creating stunning images in the mornings.
Following your exhilarating 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 safari resort. Submerge oneself in the swimming pool. Recline with a book in the cozy lounge of the primary treehouse structure. Retreat to your climate-controlled luxury tent for a nap, or relax on the deck while seeing wildlife and avian species in the adjacent bushveld.
In the afternoon, following lunch, the lodge’s proficient safari guides escort you on a sunset game drive in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The 4×4 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 sightings specifically. During your twilight wildlife drive, you will pause at a picturesque location for sundowners amidst the African bush. The seasoned guides on this Sabi Sands Safari willingly impart their extensive knowledge and are eager to address your inquiries.
At the private wildlife lodge, we relish dinner and beverages around the open-air campfire, spending another evening beneath the beautiful 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 safari activities: Morning and afternoon game drives in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Day 3: Sabi Sands Safari Excursions & Wilderness Trek
Awaken early once more today for a rejuvenating tea or coffee in the warmth of the lodge. We then venture back into Sabi Sands Game Reserve to observe the wildlife and avifauna illuminated by the warm dawn light. The safari guides strive to approach the species spotted during your game drives, offering excellent photographic opportunity.
Breakfast is provided at the exclusive game lodge situated among the native forests. Following breakfast, we embarked on an exhilarating bush walk in Sabi Sands Reserve. The bushwalk is conducted by an armed game ranger, as Sabi Sands is a Big 5 zone where huge mammals may be encountered at any time. You will commence your journey on foot from the resort and will trek for around one hour. During your morning bush walk, the guides highlight the intricate intricacies and fauna of the bush, providing insights into the micro-habitats of Greater Kruger.
Your excursion is succeeded by leisure time at the tented safari lodge. Immerse yourself in the pool and relax in one of the plush reclining places. A modest lunch is provided, and thereafter, we re-enter the Big 5 African wilderness in the afternoon. Remain vigilant for the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephant) in the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve. Upon our return to the tented camp after nightfall, we are greeted by a campfire and chilled beverages. Indulge in a substantial dinner in the open-air boma beneath the starry skies, before retiring to your cozy tented accommodation for a well-deserved repose.
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 game drive and bushwalk in Sabi Sands; afternoon game drive in Sabi Sands.
Kindly be advised that the sequence of safari activities during your Sabi Sands Safari is contingent upon weather conditions and may require modification to suit the circumstances during your visit.
Day 4: Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Johannesburg, South Africa
On the concluding day of this cheap Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa, we awaken to the early morning noises of the African wilderness. Following a little tea or coffee, we embark on one final game drive. This morning, you will observe how much simpler it is to identify animals and birds on your game drive after several days on safari.
Upon concluding your final 4×4 expedition, return to the exclusive wildlife lodge for a sumptuous breakfast on the covered terrace. It is now time to pack and prepare for the return journey to Johannesburg. The air-conditioned bus retrieves you from the Sabi Sands accommodation at approximately 10:00 AM. In the late afternoon, the shuttle returns you to OR Tambo Airport, marking the conclusion of this economical Sabi Sands Safari.
Breakfast is included.
Activities featured in the safari: Morning safari excursion in Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Concerning the Tented Safari Camp within the Sabie Sands Game Reserve
During this Sabi Sands Safari, visitors reside at an exclusive game lodge within the southern region of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. This is among the premier wildlife viewing regions of the esteemed Sabie Sands wildlife Reserve. It functions as an optimal foundation for investigating both Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
The tented safari camp is situated among towering native trees, providing a view of several ecosystems where wildlife and avian species are frequently observed. It is concealed inside the foliage, offering a real African safari environment. The safari camp, characterized by tents, is both cozy and comfortable, while remaining modest and unpretentious. The Sabi Sands lodge comprises a principal 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 foremost game reserves. This affordably priced tented safari resort offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the coveted Sabi Sands Reserve economically. The economical game lodge offers exceptional service and high-quality accommodations, featuring homely comforts and elements of grandeur.
The primary lodge is a thatched-roof edifice constructed of 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 thatched part of the deck, offering views of 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 by the pool for relaxation between game viewing activities.
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 en-suite safari tents equipped with air-conditioning. These permanent canvas tents are situated on elevated wooden platforms, each featuring a private balcony viewing deck. The tents are elegantly furnished and strategically positioned in the wilderness to ensure visitor solitude 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, safety deposit box, and bathroom essentials. The safari tents are equipped with comfy mattresses adorned with white linen and a little private seating area 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 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 either king-sized mattresses or two twin beds, accommodating two visitors each.
Opulent Tent & Enhanced 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 concealed within the woods. 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 lounge space and a complete bathroom equipped with a bathtub, dual basins, and an outside shower.
Sabi Sands Safari Excursions
This cheap Sabi Sands Safari includes two game drives each full day. One twilight game drive on the initial day and one morning game drive on the concluding day. Game drives occur in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Seasoned guides impart their comprehensive understanding of local fauna and ecosystems to visitors.
Open 4×4 safari vehicles allow passengers to engage with nature and observe wildlife closely.
Observe the Big Five of Africa: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant. Sabi Sands
Guides are exceptionally skilled and dedicated, ensuring that clients maximize their experience on game drives.
Investigate the most advantageous paths for optimal wildlife observations and photography in Sabi Sands.
The tour price encompasses two daily drives and one sunset drive on the first day.
This 4-Day Sabi Sands Safari include a guided bush walk accompanied by an armed game ranger in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is acclaimed for its exceptional wildlife observation. It is renowned for its extraordinary leopard sightings, as well as remarkable observations of lions, buffalo, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Encompasses 65,000 hectares (153,000 acres) of unspoiled African wilderness
Possesses a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park
South Africa’s most ancient private game reserve. Trailblazer of sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa, safeguarding a broad array of wildlife species in their native 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 species.
A segment of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a collaborative Peace Park endeavor involving Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Trailblazer of Greater Kruger Park, encompassing Kruger National Park and adjacent private game reserves. The original Sabie Reserve, founded in 1898, included what is now the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the primary Kruger National Park.