The Sabi Sand Reserve forms part of South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park. African Sky offers luxury fly-in safari packages to the lodges of the Sabi Sand. A safari in the Sabi Sand is part of most extended luxury tours, safaris, and honeymoon packages offered by African Sky.
The Sabi Sands are the safari playground of the luxury traveler, an exclusive extension of the Greater Kruger National Park region where the untamed wilderness and finer comforts meet.
The finest safari areas in Kruger and northern KwaZulu-Natal kick off this South African safari tour that also visits the Garden Route, Cape Town, and the Winelands.
This two-week journey focuses on safari, wine, natural spectacles, and vibrant city life. It is one of the most popular trips in Southern Africa.
Experience two private game reserves that form part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Luxury safari lodges in the Timbavati and Sabi Sand feature as accommodations.
Sabi Sand is internationally renowned for being one of the world's finest game viewing areas. The reserve has been a pioneer in sustainable ecotourism since the 1960s and is arguably the best place in the world to view the elusive leopard.
Sabi Sand lodges range from affordable personal to some of the world's most luxurious accommodations. The largest of these can accommodate forty guests, the smallest only eight. In all cases, the safari experience is intimate, the quality of meals excellent, and the entire experience almost always leaves a lasting impression.
Reconnect with the wilderness in an area that offers much more than viewing large mammal species. Savor the views of the bush, take the time to relax, listening to the ever-present sounds emanating from your surroundings in this untamed part of Africa.
A very high staff-to-clients ratio means that you will be cared for in a way that is superior to that experienced at luxury hotels. From friendly camp staff, chefs, and cleaners to the rangers and trackers that lead safaris. All are committed to making your adventure unforgettable.
While the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is renowned for its prolific Big Five game viewing experience, there is much more to savor here – from the tranquility of early mornings in the bush to some of Africa's most breathtaking sunsets.
The Sabi Sands are one of a few private game reserves on the western border of the Kruger National Park. A rich history of conservation and luxury safari and tourism exists here, with a number of highly secluded and opulent lodges to choose from. Among the lodge owners here are big name wealthy individuals, with the aesthetic and comforts to match.
The Sabi Sands name comes from the Sabi River and the Sand River, both of which perenially flow through the reserve, with great herds of buffalo and elephants among the other big five attracted to their waters. A safari trip to one of the reserve’s dozen or so lodges is almost gauranteed to deliver sightings of every single one of the big five, along with a host of other mammal and bird species.
The border with the Kruger National Park is unfenced, and so animals come and go as they please throughout the year. Conservation efforts in the Sabi Sands started in the late 19th century when a number of environmentally conscious farm owners decided to make an effort to preserve the natural beauty they had grown up knowing and loving. This cooperative spirit remains part of the culture within the Sabi Sands to this day, with lodge staff regularly tracking animals and sharing their location with those of other camps, making sure each guest gets the best experience possible during their stay.
