Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Annual rainfall usually occurs from December to March.
Rain usually falls as short afternoon thunderstorms; the start of the rains brings newborn animals.
Boulders Lodge
Sabi Sand, South Africa · Private reserve
Lodge describes itself as: Quiet Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
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: Adriaan Louw · Singita · Source ↗
All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and beverages and 7 more
12 rooms
River Suite, Bush Suite, Family Suite · Sleeps up to 24 guests
Children 10 and over
Family rooms available
By air
10 min from Singita's airstrip
Limited Wi-Fi
Power around the clock
From about A$4,240
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Boulders Lodge
Boulders Lodge sits beside the Sand River in Sabi Sand, with stone, timber and glass bringing the surrounding bush into its living spaces. Its River, Bush and Family Suites have private sitting areas, viewing decks and plunge pools. Twice-daily game drives and guided walks explore a reserve known for frequent leopard sightings, while the main lodge offers a swimming pool, library and fitness centre. All meals, drinks and laundry are included. Children aged 10 and over are welcome, and the two-bedroom Family Suites suit families travelling with older children.
“Private pools and generous suites make Boulders a comfortable base for travellers who want time in the bush without giving up space to unwind; families with children aged 10 and over have two-bedroom suites.”
Best for
Luxury seekersFamilies
Known for
What you can expect to see
Leopard
Frequent leopard sightings and concentrations of big game make Sabi Sand the focus of a stay at Boulders.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay seven nights at Boulders Lodge and pay for six, for arrivals and departures from 6 January to 14 December 2027. The lowest-priced night is free. This offer cannot be combined with other offers.
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals and beverages
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Airstrip transfers
- Laundry
- Wellness centre
- Boutique & Gallery
- Wine boutique
- Walking safaris
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Concession fees
- Transfers
Transport to and from the reserve, the conservation contribution, tourism levy and carbon offset levy cost extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Wellness treatments, Boutique & Gallery purchases and activities outside the included programme cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Nanny service
- Library
- Wine cellar
- Fitness centre
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Private plunge pool
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 24 guests
- River Suite7 at the property · En-suite bedroom, Private sitting room, Game-viewing deck, Private plunge pool
- Bush Suite3 at the property · En-suite bedroom, Private sitting room, Game-viewing deck, Private plunge pool
- Family Suite2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · En-suite main bedroom, En-suite twin bedroom, Outdoor dining area, Private viewing deck, Heated plunge pool
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Singita's airstrip
- 10 min transfer
- Boulders Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 10 min from Singita's airstrip
- Transfers
- Singita airstrip is a 10-minute transfer from the lodge, with return transfers included. The drive from Johannesburg takes approximately 6.5 hours.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 10 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
South Africa
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for South Africa (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- 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: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Annual rainfall usually occurs from December to March.
Rain usually falls as short afternoon thunderstorms; the start of the rains brings newborn animals.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Annual rainfall usually occurs from December to March.
Rain usually falls as short afternoon thunderstorms; the start of the rains brings newborn animals.
Apr
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry winter months from April to October are best for game viewing.
Dry conditions, shorter grass and fewer water sources favour game viewing.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Annual rainfall usually occurs from December to March.
Rain usually falls as short afternoon thunderstorms; the start of the rains brings newborn animals.
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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