Reserve protection
Sabi Sabi maintains its own anti-poaching units alongside the Sabie Game Reserve conservation units.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaLodge
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge · Source ↗
Full board+ (FB+)
Day game drives, Night game drives and 7 more
25 rooms
Luxury Suite, Handicapped Suite, Mahlatini Luxury Villa and 2 more · Sleeps up to 50 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
30 min from Sabi Sabi Airstrip
From about A$2,540
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is a family-focused safari lodge in a private reserve in the Greater Kruger area. Its 25 accommodation units include Luxury Suites, an accessible suite and three two-bedroom Luxury Villas. Shared lounges, pools, a gym and Amani Spa provide places to unwind between day and night game drives. The EleFun Centre caters for children aged four to twelve, while under-sixes stay in a Luxury Villa. Meals, selected drinks, limited laundry and guided walking safaris are included in the standard rate. Walking safaris are for guests aged twelve and over.
“Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is ideal for families and couples seeking classic luxury, eclectic safari style, premier Big Five game viewing, and top-tier kids' programming in the Sabi Sand.”
Best for
FamiliesGroups
Conservation
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three for travel until 29 February 2028, excluding 20 December to 5 January. New reservations only; not for groups or alongside other package offers. No date or name changes after booking. When combining lodges, the free night is at the lowest-priced lodge. Consecutive collection Pay Stay bookings require at least four nights at each property.
Included
- Day game drives
- Night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Boma dinner
- Selected beverages
- Limited laundry
- Airstrip transfers
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Concession fees
- Gratuities
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Drinks
- Transfers
Standard rates and festive arrivals
1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
Luxury Suites cost R29,600 per person per night sharing, excluding the conservation levy. Arrivals from 20 December to 5 January attract a 15% surcharge for the entire booking, including nights after 5 January.
Single travellers
The first two single suites per reservation have no single supplement outside 20 December to 5 January. Additional single suites and single suites during that festive period attract a 50% supplement.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Bar
- Kids club
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 50 guests
- Luxury Suite21 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Two daybeds convert to single beds for children · Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Private deck, Outdoor shower
- Handicapped Suite1 at the property · Wheelchair access, Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom
- Mahlatini Luxury Villa1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Private plunge pool, Two en-suite bedrooms, Outdoor shower
- Tumbela Luxury Villa1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Private plunge pool, Two en-suite bedrooms, Outdoor shower
- Mandleve Luxury Villa1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station, Safe, Private plunge pool, Two en-suite bedrooms, Outdoor shower
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Sabi Sabi Airstrip
- 30 min transfer
- Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Sabi Sabi Airstrip
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 12:30
- Check-out
- By 10:30
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
Families
Children and rooms
1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
Children under six stay only in a Luxury Villa. Children in Luxury Villas can accompany their parents on the private vehicle, with sightings controlled by the ranger. Walking safaris are for ages twelve and over.
EleFun Centre
The centre caters for ages four to twelve. Under-fours must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged four and under have dinner in the Safari Lounge or their room rather than the boma.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Dry season, best game viewing
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Green season
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
Mar
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
Apr
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Drier months with thinner vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes.
Drier conditions, thinner vegetation and more frequent waterhole visits.
Sep
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Lush, thicker vegetation and newborn animals.
Green, thicker bush with newborn animals during the spring and summer season.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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