​User Reviews – Sabi Sabi GR

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Lauren Visited: April 2012 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2012

Amazing Experience At Sabi Sabi (Earth Lodge & Selati)
Overall rating
5/5

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 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!

Andy Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

Overall rating
5/5

We have stayed at Arathusa and Mala Mala game reserves in the past both excellent for a luxury Safari. Sabi Sabi is the best place to have a chance of seeing Leopards.

Kelly in Dallas, TX   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2008 Reviewed: May 26, 2012

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

Amazing
Overall rating
5/5

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.

Lucia Malzone   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 22, 2023

Email Lucia Malzone  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

It was amazing! A shame that we saw just a few animals...

Anne   –  
Norway NO
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Aug 6, 2023

Email Anne  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Anne and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Sabi sabi Game reserve is a grest place and you get to go very close to the animals. The accommodation where we stayed was also perfect. I would however consider going two different places for a safari, combining sabi sabi with another place where there are more water spots where animals gather (especially in winter time) and it is more likely to see for example big herds.

Harold Klein   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2023 Reviewed: Feb 6, 2023

Email Harold Klein  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Simply outstanding from any poiint of view!!

Brenda   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: May 2021 Reviewed: May 27, 2021

Email Brenda  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

One clearly gets what one pays for - so very nice BUT also very expensive

Alan Bishop Visited: October 2017 Reviewed: Nov 22, 2017

Email Alan Bishop  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

We saw the big five and even two packs of wild dog. The vehicles are in radio contact so as soon as something interesting is spotted, everyone can make their way there to see. The accommodation was also far more luxurious than in Kruger and the food was infinitely better.

rudyerasmus   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: April 2014 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2017

Email rudyerasmus  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Good for Big 5 sightings , and Birding is superior

amanderson2   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Nov 2, 2016

Email amanderson2  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Sabi Sands has all the animals of Kruger but is a different experience as it is guide led game drives. Here you will get the luxury safari experience. The Guides know when and how to find the animals so your are likely to have excellent sightings. You will be comfortable and well fed. Here I found the safari experience featured in magazines with huts overlooking rivers, nice food around a fire, etc.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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