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User Reviews of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve (25 Reviews)

Sabi Sabi Safaris South Africa
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Avatar icon Lauren Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2012

Amazing Experience At Sabi Sabi (Earth Lodge & Selati)

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I went to visit South Africa for 3 weeks this past spring. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Specifically the safaris were magical. I stayed in Pilanesberg for 3 nights and then moved on to stay at Sabi Sabi in both Earth Lodge and Selati Camp 2 nights each. The service at Sabi Sabi was far superior to the other lodge we stayed at in Pilanesberg. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and we say all the big 5 within the first day! The accommodations were beautiful and clean. The manager of the property, at each location, made our trip. They were SO accommodating and helpful. They seemed to truly care about our experience. In an unfamiliar environment like that, you want to feel like someone is looking out for you and we definitely did. I became very ill one night and the manager got up at 3am to come check on me and deduced that it was my malaria pills I was taking and suggested since it was not malaria season that I stop taking them immediately and she
Read more sat with me and gave me a rehydrate packet she had. Every day after that every staff member asked how I was feeling. It felt like a small family when we left. I can't sing enough praise for Sabi Sabi!
Female avatar icon Kelly in Dallas, TX United States flag US       Visited: September 2008 Reviewed: May 26, 2012

Email Kelly in Dallas, TX  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing

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Sabi Sabi was our first bush safari in South Africa and we saw the "Big 5" (Lion, Elephant, Black Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Leopard) in just two days. We also saw hyaenas and the elusive cheetah just after a kill. The accommodations at Sabi Sabi were mud huts built into the hills in the natural environment - but it's not like it sounds. The huts were luxurious and well appointed. The food was amazing. We had morning and evening game drives with knowledgeable scouts and naturalists. We had "sun-downers" every evening in the bush during night drives which was a highlight - watching the sun go down with a glass of wine and nibbles.

Female avatar icon ntny1955 United States flag US       Visited: March 2007 Reviewed: May 8, 2012

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A feeling of being pampered.

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Sabi Sabi is first class in every way. We were greeted at the private airstrip with resfeshments and taken by bush vehicle to our luxurious "hut". Safari drives are held twice per day and we saw every one of the big 5. The staff was wonderful, the food delicious and our guide was very professional. A particular highlight was the evening "sundowner" drinks in the bush.

Male avatar icon Carl (AKA TwinMountain) United States flag US       Visited: May 2009 Reviewed: Apr 8, 2012

50-65 years of age

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Sabi Sabi has PLENTY of space and like Mala Mala it is unfenced, but because the preserve has less space than Mala Mala, there's only so far the guides can take their guests without encroaching upon someone else's property. Don't worry though. There is NO QUESTION that you will come into very close proximity of all manner of African wildlife, from weaver birds to elephants and from dwarf mongooses to hippopotami . I LOVED my three night stay at Sabi Sabi and I'd recommend the place highly to anyone.

Female avatar icon Trtish Melchi United States flag US       Visited: July 2008 Reviewed: Dec 10, 2011

50-65 years of age

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The beauty of seeing animals in natural settings and at such close ranges.