The Sabi Sand Game Reserve South Africa

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is the oldest of the private reserves in South Africa. The reserve was formed in 1934 and shares an open border with Kruger National Park. Many regard the Sabi Sand as having some of the best game viewing in South Africa. The reserve is home to the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant) and also some endangered species. 153,000 acres in size the reserve takes its name from the two rivers that meet there, The Sabi and The Sand. 16 private safari lodges are based in the reserve and a range from the reasonably priced (approximately $200 per person per night) to the exclusive (approximately $1100 per person per night).

Most of the lodges operate open safari vehicles which seat between six and 12 people. Safari game drives are held in the early morning as the sun begins to rise and later again in the afternoon before the sun starts to set. Overall approximately 6 hours a day spent out in the bush on Safari. TravelSpark offers for both a Sabi Sand fly in safari and road safari. We also offer a safari that combines a couple of days in the Kruger National Park along with a couple days at the Sabi Sand Reserve. This combo safari trip is very popular that gives tourists an opportunity to experience both types of game viewing, within the National Park and on a Private Reserve.

Access by air to the reserve is relatively easy with charter operator Federal Air offering service from Johannesburg to a number of lodges. Scheduled service is also offered by South African Express Airways from Johannesburg to Mala Mala Airfield, KMIA Airport and Hoedspruit Airport. Onward transportation can then be arranged by road to the lodge.

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