Sabi Sabi Hotel

Since 1978 guests from all parts of the world have been enthralled by Africa's fabled wildlife in their natural habitat at Sabi Sabi Safari lodge , situated in the world-renowned 65,000 hectare Sabi Sands in the southern section of the Kruger National Park of South Africa.

Specially-trained, armed Game Rangers and Trackers will take you on safari in open land rovers - both by day and night - and on walking trails, learning about some 300 bird species and 200 animal species, including lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah, tracked and followed off-road, deep into the African bushveld - a Nature Wonderland.

At Sabi Sabi safari lodge hotel you may choose your accommodation from 4 luxurious, air-conditioned, all-suite award-winning* lodges. Experience the different atmospheres of yesterday, at the turn-of-the-century, lantern lit, magical Selati Camp (8 suites), today, at the contemporary Bush Lodge (25 suites) or the newest addition Little Bush Camp (6 suites) and tomorrow, at the internationally-acclaimed Earth Lodge (13 suites) - voted by Conde Naste Traveller USA as one of the top 52 new hot spots for 2002.

The recommended stay is 3 to 4 days for an unforgettable African experience which will remain deep in your soul forever. Sabi Sabi is an hour's flight from Johannesburg International Airport directly to it's own private airfield or via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Alternatively you can opt for a scenic 5-hour chauffeured or self-drive from Johannesburg.

Sabi Sabi safari Camp is truly one of the best safari lodges in the heart of the Kruger National Park and Design Holidays are proud to recommend our clients to stay at one of South Africa's luxury safari lodges - Sabi Sabi safari camp !

Sabi Sabi Luxury Safaris

South Africa intrigues everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of 'Safari' conjures up images of adventure, thrilling landscapes and absorbing wildlife. Sabi Sabi Game Lodges are located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve which is adjacent to the Kruger Park. Safaris in this part of South Africa are extraordinarily rewarding as all of the fences between the Kruger National Park and its surrounding reserves have been removed. Whilst staying at Sabi Sabi you will experience the ultimate in luxury safaris in the Kruger Park.

The advantage of Sabi Sabi Kruger Park Safaris also stems from the fact that animals on the Reserve have not been hunted for over half a century. Because they have become habituated, they perceive the outline of a vehicle carrying humans as non-threatening.

Tourists can therefore look forward to luxury safaris in the Kruger Park which offer the unique experience of being driven extraordinarily close to the large mammals which, despite being totally wild, continue unperturbed in their natural patterns of hunting, feeding, mating and suckling. Kruger Park safaris take place each morning and evening in open Land rovers which drive through a wide variety of habitats, allowing you to view the vast interactions of the wild. After breakfast, guests on guided walking trails can experience the natural environment on foot. The dedicated, skilled and passionate Rangers lead you to discover miracles of Nature you may never have dreamed existed.

Morning Safari

A knock on your door from the Ranger will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin or rusk on the side. So begin the morning Kruger Park safaris.

Early morning is the time of day for bird choruses, and the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders' webs. The Tracker will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its hunt in the dark. There may be hushed discussions in Tsonga between Ranger and Tracker, and brief radio interactions from one vehicle to another. Sharing information ensures that the occupants of each Landrover have the best chance of a wide range of sightings - and also ensures control and responsible behaviour as vehicles move in close to the animals.

Morning Walk

Renowned for luxury safaris, the Kruger Park isn't all about relaxing game drives and poolside dining. Opportunities for education and adventure are definitely on the cards for those interested in Kruger Park safaris. On the morning safari walk you will be part of a small group that sets out on foot after breakfast. The walk is an opportunity to experience wild life at close quarters.

Sabi Sabi boasts approximately 350 different species of birds. Their nests and calls are fascinating. There is an endless diversity of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, and whatever the time of year, no two walks are ever remotely the same.

Evening Safari

Get ready for luxury safaris in the Kruger Park - As the fierce heat of the day cools, animals move out of the shade of the trees, and birds increase the volume of their song. In the late afternoon, the call of the Crested Francolin reverberates through the Bushveld. You will be aware of colours softening to beautiful, gentle hues that vary with each season. New scents fill the air as the sun dips behind the horizon. The Ranger will choose a spot where you can stretch your legs and enjoy sundowners alongside the vehicle. The dusk period tends to be quieter. There is a lull as the animals sense the transition into a time of increased danger. It is during evening Kruger Park safaris that the nocturnal hunters start stirring, and their prey needs to be alert for survival through the night.

During your Kruger Park safaris you may be lucky enough to watch a lion or his pride prepare for the evening hunt. Their long bodies stretch to ease muscles cramped from lying in the shade during the day; claws are sharpened and sinews lengthened against a tree; vegetation is marked with urine, and the wind sniffed for scents; only then do they set off in a slow, loose-jointed, arrogant amble.

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