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The Curated Sabi Sands Collection

Eight handpicked safari lodges inside South Africa's legendary Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve — from accessible Big 5 classics to the world's most exclusive safari experiences, all bordering Kruger National Park.

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The Curated Sabi Sands Collection
Eight luxury lodges inside the 160,000-acre Sabi Sands — South Africa's premier Big 5 reserve, unfenced with Kruger National Park and famous for the best leopard sightings on the continent.

World-class Big 5 game viewing, all-inclusive rates, and family-friendly options — outstanding Sabi Sands safari without the ultra-premium price tag.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge Sabi Sands · Heritage Camp Best Value in Sabi Sands

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

  • Family-run 1960s heritage camp overlooking an active waterhole
  • Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives & daily bush walks
  • All meals, teas & coffees included — drinks extra
  • WILDChild programme for young adventurers
  • 300+ bird species & regular Big 5, cheetah & wild dog sightings
Specialist Note: The best entry point into Sabi Sands — authentic camp heritage, extraordinary game viewing, and unbeatable value.
Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Sabi Sands · Sand River Riverside Family Safari

Inyati Game Lodge

  • Intimate lodge on the banks of the Sand River — prime leopard territory
  • 11 luxury suites & family suites with air conditioning & outdoor showers
  • All meals, house beverages & twice-daily game drives included
  • Young Rangers Programme for children 8+ years
  • Walking safaris, fishing & traditional boma dinners under the stars
Specialist Note: Sand River frontage at an accessible price — outstanding leopard viewing and genuine family warmth.
Leopard Hills Game Lodge Sabi Sands · Hilltop Glass-Fronted Suites

Leopard Hills Lodge

  • 8 glass-fronted suites perched on a rocky kopje with panoramic bush views
  • Private plunge pools, viewing decks & heated outdoor showers
  • All meals, beverages (excl. premium wines) & twice-daily drives
  • Walking safaris, elephant interactions & helicopter flights available
  • 25,000-acre private reserve within the greater Sabi Sands
Specialist Note: Stunning hilltop position with waterhole views from the main deck — a photographic safari dream.
Londolozi Founders Camp, Sabi Sands Sabi Sands · Sand River Pioneering Safari Icon

Londolozi Founders Camp

  • Relais & Châteaux member on the banks of the Sand River
  • Bush-bohemian style with 10 suites, yoga deck & Healing House spa
  • All meals, beverages, game drives & walking safaris included
  • 35,000-acre private traverse — no shared traversing rights
  • Family-run for 3 generations — 2 of only 17 Master Trackers in SA
Specialist Note: The best Londolozi value — same legendary guides and traverse as Tree Camp at a much friendlier price.

The world's most celebrated safari lodges — award-winning design, private concessions, premium everything, and wildlife encounters that define a lifetime.

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Sabi Sands · Eco Architecture Hidden Underground Sanctuary

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

  • 13 suites sculpted into the earth — cave-like walls with organic flowing design
  • Curated South African art collection throughout the lodge
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily Big 5 game drives
  • Amani Spa, meditation garden & private butler service
  • Stay 3 Pay 2 special available in 2026
Specialist Note: Unlike anything else in Africa — the lodge literally emerges from the landscape. An architectural masterpiece.
MalaMala Camp MalaMala · Sand River Largest Private Reserve

MalaMala Camp

  • The benchmark — 33,000 acres, the largest private Big 5 reserve
  • 19 luxury rooms on the Sand River with no shared traversing
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily game drives
  • Most extensive river frontage in the Sabi Sands ecosystem
  • Legendary predator viewing — lion, leopard & wild dog specialists
Specialist Note: If sightings are your priority, MalaMala is unmatched — the most productive tract of wildlife land in South Africa.
Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sands Singita · Sand River The Pinnacle of Safari Luxury

Singita Ebony Lodge

  • 12 luxury suites with private plunge pools overlooking the Sand River
  • 85% leopard sighting success rate on game drives
  • All meals, premium wines, spirits & curated wine cellar included
  • 45,000-acre private concession — no shared traversing
  • Family-friendly: Mini Rangers programme, Ebony Villa for groups
Specialist Note: Consistently rated among Africa's finest lodges — Singita sets the global standard for luxury safari.
Londolozi Tree Camp Londolozi · Treehouse Eco-Luxury The Iconic Leopard Lodge

Londolozi Tree Camp

  • 6 thatched suites elevated in the leadwood tree canopy
  • Private plunge pools, alfresco showers & Sand River views
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily game drives included
  • Legendary leopard encounters — Londolozi's most exclusive property
  • Adults only (16+) unless booked exclusively — intimate & private
Specialist Note: The ultimate romantic safari — just 6 suites in the treetops with the best leopard viewing on the continent.
Sabi Sands & Southern Africa Packages
From a quick 3-day Singita fly-in to the ultimate 11-day triple combo — all with flights, transfers, luxury accommodation, and activities included.
3-Day Singita Fly-in Safari 3 Day Safari Ultra-Luxury Fly-in

3-Day Singita Fly-in Safari

  • Singita Ebony Lodge: 2 nights in 5-star, Sabi Sands
  • All meals, premium wines, spirits & liqueurs included
  • Twice-daily open Land Rover safaris & walking safaris
  • Round-trip charter flights: JNB to Singita Airstrip
  • Round-trip road transfers: airstrip to lodge
5-Day MalaMala Camp Safari 5 Day Safari Promotional Rate

5-Day MalaMala Camp Promotion

  • MalaMala Camp: 4 nights in 5-star, MalaMala Game Reserve
  • All meals & beverages included
  • Twice-daily safari activities on 33,000 acres
  • Round-trip flights: JNB to Skukuza Airport
  • Round-trip shared transfer: Skukuza to MalaMala Camp
5-Day Leopard Hills Sabi Sands 5 Day Safari Leopard Country

5-Day Luxury Sabi Sands (Leopard Hills)

  • Leopard Hills Lodge: 4 nights in 5-star, Sabi Sands
  • All meals, beverages (excl. premium wines) included
  • Twice-daily safari activities & walking safaris
  • Round-trip transfers: Skukuza Airport to lodge
  • Round-trip flights: JNB to Skukuza Airport
11-Day Kruger Victoria Falls and Cape Town 11 Day Safari The Triple Combo

11-Day Luxury Kruger, Victoria Falls & Cape Town

  • Lion Sands River Lodge: 3 nights in 5-star, Sabi Sands
  • Sussi & Chuma Lodge: 3 nights on the Zambezi, Victoria Falls
  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel: 4 nights in 4-star, Cape Town Waterfront
  • All Big 5 game drives, Falls tours & Cape Town experiences
  • All flights & transfers between Kruger, Vic Falls & Cape Town
Leopard in Sabi Sands Game Reserve

South Africa's Legendary Leopard Kingdom

The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, proclaimed in 1965, shares an unfenced 31-mile border with Kruger National Park. At 160,000 acres, it is South Africa's oldest and most prestigious private reserve — home to an extraordinary density of Big 5 wildlife and the continent's most prolific leopard sightings.

With off-road driving privileges, world-class Shangaan trackers, and no more than three vehicles at any sighting, Sabi Sands delivers intimate wildlife encounters unmatched anywhere in Africa. From open-vehicle game drives and guided bush walks to star-lit boma dinners and wellness spas — this is safari at its finest.

Big 5 Game Drives
Big 5 Game Drives
Leopard Encounters
Leopard Encounters
Walking Safaris
Walking Safaris
Sundowner Drives
Sundowner Drives
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Photography

Unfenced with Kruger National Park

Sabi Sands' 31-mile shared boundary with Kruger means wildlife roams freely between both reserves — Big 5 viewing is virtually guaranteed, and leopard sightings occur on almost every game drive.

Best Time to Visit

Dry season (May–Sep) for the best game viewing as animals concentrate around water. Green season (Oct–Mar) brings lush landscapes, migratory birds, and reduced rates. Leopards are prolific year-round.

The Perfect Combo

Sabi Sands is just a 1-hour flight from Johannesburg, making it easy to combine with Cape Town (2hr flight), Victoria Falls (2hr flight), or Botswana's Okavango Delta — the building block for any Southern Africa itinerary.

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