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Sabi Sands Luxury Safari Tours
Sabi Sands is the ultimate luxury safari destination with superb Big Five viewing. Upmarket wildlife lodges offer safari packages that include expertly guided game drives in open-sided 4x4s. It is particularly famed for its leopards. They are so relaxed that it isn’t uncommon to see several individuals on one game drive. Since fences along the 50km/31mi border with Kruger were dropped in 1993, free movement of wildlife between the two areas means that Sabi Sands is part of a huge ecosystem.
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Best Seller
5-Day Kruger & Sabi Safari
$3,165 to $3,608 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Discover Africa
5.0/5 – 147 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Sabi Sands Kruger Experience
$4,444 to $5,038 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Sabi Sabi Game Reserve (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands), Sabi Sabi Game Reserve (End)
Ker & Downey Africa
5.0/5 – 95 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Sabi Sand Reserve Luxury Safari, Greater Kruger
$2,910 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryBush Camp
You Visit: Skukuza (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Kruger (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 82 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Kruger Safari & Cape Town
$3,414 to $3,589 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Cape Town (End)
Pembury Tours
5.0/5 – 350 Reviews
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![7-Day Luxury+ Week South Africa - Lion Sands Ivory Lodge]()
7-Day Luxury+ Week South Africa - Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
$5,040 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryPrivate Villa & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Lion Sands GR (Sabi Sands), Skukuza (End)
The Safari Partners
5.0/5 – 99 Reviews
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![4-Day Luxury Fly-in Safari - Sabi Sands Kruger Park]()
4-Day Luxury Fly-in Safari - Sabi Sands Kruger Park
$4,086 to $4,585 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands), Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 93 Reviews
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4-Day Elephant Plains - Sabi Sand Game Reserve
$1,040 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Traipsing Africa's Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 52 Reviews
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14-Day South Africa and the Tropics
$9,020 to $10,164 pp (USD)
South Africa & Réunion: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Saint Gilles (Town & Beach), Sainte-Marie (End)
Timbuktu
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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5-Day Sabi Sand Luxury Safari with Chitwa Chitwa
$3,385 to $3,532 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit), Hoedspruit (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.8/5 – 63 Reviews
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10-Day Highlights of South Africa Safari
$3,285 to $3,400 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Cape Winelands, Cape Town (End)
Stanley Safaris
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![13-Day Cape Town, Sabi Sands & Seychelles Island Bliss]()
13-Day Cape Town, Sabi Sands & Seychelles Island Bliss
$7,051 to $10,956 pp (USD)
South Africa & Seychelles: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Dulini GR (Sabi Sands), Johannesburg (City), Mahé, Johannesburg (End)
Giltedge
4.9/5 – 85 Reviews
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![8-Day Classic Big 5 Safari Greater Kruger National Park]()
8-Day Classic Big 5 Safari Greater Kruger National Park
$4,075 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Klaserie NR, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Hoedspruit (End)
African Safari Guru
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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![4-Day 3 Nights Luxury Fly in Safari Kruger National Park]()
4-Day 3 Nights Luxury Fly in Safari Kruger National Park
$2,996 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
African Welcome Safaris
5.0/5 – 160 Reviews
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5-Day Sabi Sand Kruger Luxury Safari
$2,121 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryBush Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
5.0/5 – 147 Reviews
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9-Day Madikwe & Kruger Parks Safari South Africa
$8,500 to $9,000 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Greatest Africa
5.0/5 – 24 Reviews
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5-Day Exclusive Kruger & Private Game Reserve Experience
$1,628 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Out of This World Game Sightings
$7,405 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Mpumalanga (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Londolozi GR (Sabi Sands), Mpumalanga (End)
Sister Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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2-Day Londolozi - Founders Camp
$1,359 to $1,495 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Londolozi GR (Sabi Sands), Johannesburg (End)
East Cape Tours
4.5/5 – 37 Reviews
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5-Day Sabi Sand Big Cat Photo Safari
$1,522 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Elephant Plains GR (Sabi Sands), Hoedspruit (End)
Rhulani African Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day South African Luxury Tour
$5,941 to $6,593 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Cape Winelands, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Ker & Downey Africa
5.0/5 – 95 Reviews
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6 Questions About Sabi Sands Luxury Safari Tours
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to South Africa.
6 Questions About Sabi Sands Luxury Safari Tours
Philip Briggs
Why should I choose Sabi Sands for a luxury safari?
“Sabi Sands is the complete upmarket safari package. A trip to Sabi Sands is highly recommended for first-time safari-goers who value comfort, and who want to see the Big Five with relative ease. It offers some of the world’s best Big Five viewing, and intimate encounters with lion and leopard are something of a specialty. Sabi Sands is also one of the best places to look for daytime carnivores such as cheetah and African wild dog. Night drives might reward safari-goers with sightings of bush babies, genet, civet, honey-badger, serval and, occasionally, aardvark. In general, the guides in Sabi Sands are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, while accommodation, cuisine and service at most lodges wouldn’t disgrace a five-star hotel.”
1What is included in a luxury safari in Sabi Sands?
“Most lodges and camps in Sabi Sands offer all-inclusive packages. This covers accommodation, which in most cases is four- or five-star quality, all meals, and game drives in open 4x4s with highly qualified guides and trackers. Many top-end lodges also include laundry and a wide range of drinks, such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, local beer and house wine. This isn’t always the case though, there can be variations between safari packages and operators regarding specific inclusions. Therefore, we encourage you to do some checking in advance of your trip. Rack rates in Sabi Sands don’t include transportation to the lodge. However, this will usually be included in any package price quoted by a tour operator. One thing that won’t be included is tips. These can really add up on a Sabi Sands luxury safari, so do your research before leaving home and bring along plenty of small notes.”
2How long do I need for a luxury safari in Sabi Sands?
“A typical luxury safari in Sabi Sands is three nights in duration. This allows for six game drives, and you can be reasonably confident of seeing most or all the Big Five. This tour length ensures that the daily routine does not start to become repetitive. Keen wildlife enthusiasts and photographers might want to spend a full week in Sabi Sands, perhaps dividing their time between two lodges. Budget-conscious travelers could spend a few days on a self-drive safari in Kruger before capping their holiday with a night or two in Sabi Sands. ”
3How does a typical day on a luxury safari in Sabi Sands unfold?
“On a typical day, you will be woken with a pot of tea or coffee about an hour before sunrise. Then, you will head out on an early morning game drive, usually returning to the lodge mid-morning for brunch or a late breakfast. An extended lunch break allows you time for a nap, or a visit to the gift shop, swimming pool or spa, assuming your lodge has one. A light afternoon tea is followed by an evening game drive. This comes with a stop for sundowner drinks, before turning into a night drive, using a spotlight to pick out wildlife active at night. Then it’s back to the lodge for a three-course bush dinner and a not-too-late night in preparation for the next day’s pre-dawn start. Unlike most public wildlife reserves, there is no restriction on night driving at Sabi Sands. The daily routine at most Sabi Sands properties is designed to take advantage of the finest wildlife-viewing hours. These hours fall either side of sunrise and sunset, when lions, leopards and most other carnivores peak in activity. If you’re spending more than two days in the reserve and have a strong interest in birds or other small wildlife, a guided wildlife walk is also recommended. Ideally, go in the morning cool rather than the heat of the afternoon. ”
4What type of accommodation can I expect on a luxury safari in Sabi Sands?
“Accommodation in Sabi Sands is mainly exclusive small lodges that vary in standard from luxurious to ultra-luxurious. The former generally has an organic stone, wood and thatch style, in keeping with the bush surrounds. The pricier lodges tend to aim for individual interpretation on contemporary safari chic. Wherever you stay, accommodation will consist of large and very comfortable freestanding chalets or hut rooms. These come with en suite showers and private verandahs. Many lodges also have swimming pools, spas or quality gift shops. Cuisine is usually world-class, as is the wine list, and the service is excellent. ”
5What are the typical costs of a luxury safari in Sabi Sands?
“The cheapest packages start at around US$500 per person per night sharing, but some ultra-luxurious lodges will charge more like US$1,000 per person. The price will depend on whether you choose a luxurious or ultra-luxurious lodge. Prices also depend on the season, with rates generally more affordable in the southern hemisphere winter (May to September). This is low season in South Africa generally, but the best time of year for wildlife viewing in Sabi Sands. Tours that combine Sabi Sands with Kruger generally work out to be cheaper on a daily basis. This also applies to tours that include road transfers from Johannesburg, or that include some other sightseeing. ”
6Sabi Sands Safari Reviews
Stephen is a travel writer and avid conservationist whose work appears in prestigious magazines such as Africa Geographic and Travel Africa.
Big Five Bonanza
Flanking the unfenced western boundary of the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is Southern Africa’s most exclusive and famous wildlife safari destinations. It is also one of the oldest private nature reserves and the...
Emma is an award-winning travel writer for Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Travel Africa magazine and The Independent.
Classic Big Five safaris, with superb leopard-watching
Sabi Sands delivers the classic safari experience on a plate. It’s a prime chunk of wildlife-watching territory tucked up against the southern section of Kruger National Park, with no fences between the two. This feast doesn’t come...
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The wildlife is beautiful and amazing. We got to see all the Big Five and breathtaking scenery. The accommodations were wonderful, as were the meals. Our guides were awesome and did everything to make the drivers perfect.
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Sabi Sand seems to have a really high density of animals without a lot of other vehicles. It's so nice to be able to go off-road in pursuit of the big 5, and I think that that makes for better sightings of things like leopards on the move...
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wonderful. i liked the off-roading aspect and getting so close to nature. being able to just stop, pull over and have a drink or snack in teh middle of everything was great. definitely highly recommended
Lodge was unbelievable / saw so much wildlife in natural habitat / guides were so professional and knowledgeable with such great personalities that it felt like we had known them forever. Everything about the destination was well above our...