Sabi Sand Safari
Our Sabi Sand Safari includes twice-daily game drives in open-air safari vehicles (in Sabi Sand). This is your ticket to the mesmerizing wilderness that is Africa! Explore the magnificent Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve on twice-daily open-air safari vehicle game drives and bush walks. See an array of wild animals including the big 5. Sabi Sand is best known to have the worlds largest leopard population. The accommodation is private and comfortable with maximum 3 persons per room. Rooms have AC and warm water bathrooms. Wifi in the guest areas.
The Daily Experience:
A Sabi Sand afternoon to night drive is enjoyed on arrival, after which a 3-course dinner buffet is enjoyed. Overnight at Umkumbe Safari Lodge (standard room). More expensive rooms increase the price (availability dependent). The superior rooms at Umkumbe Safari Lodge have a veranda overlooking the reserve and outside shower. In fact, should Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside not be available, we quote guests on Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge – which is an en-suite tented camp). Umkumbe Bush Lodge is located very near to Umkumbe Safari Lodge (about 100 m).
Both accommodations have en-suite rooms and air conditioning. Both accommodations utilize back-up power during load shedding.
In Sabi Sand the beds have mosquito nets over. Do not worry about locking your doors at the Sabi Sand lodge, it is safe and you are completely remotely located in an large private game reserve.
Even more information about the accommodation and experience of the Sabi Sand Safari:
The dates you book to stay at the Sabi Sand lodge is availability dependent. The rooms have clean linnen, a daily cleaning service and bath towels. The accommodation is a midrange/standard four star standard type of accommodation, one that is comfortable.
The next morning you have an early morning game drive, breakfast and optional bush walk in Sabi Sand (weather and guide availability dependent). Transfer to Kruger Park after your Sabi Sand stay. The optional bush walk is included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however at additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge). It all depends which lodge/s are available for your required travel dates.
Water is included with all meals and alcoholic beverages are at additional cost at the lodge. *Most dietary requirements are catered for.
Side note: We can assist with any custom quotation (any other lodges) and/or combine different accommodations to create your dream safari experience.
Included:
Accommodation in en-suite air-conditioned rooms
Park fees / conservation fees and taxes
Early morning hot beverages and snacks
Full buffet breakfasts, lunches and three course dinners each day
Coffees, tea and juice with breakfast and jugs of ice water with each meal
Twice-daily open-air game drives in Sabi Sand
An optional safari walk in Sabi Sand (ranger availability and weather dependent) – Included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge and additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge.
2 x Shuttles between OR Tambo and hotels near OR Tambo (Kempton Park) and Hazyview OR pick-up from nearby airports at set times
2 x Transfers between Hazyview and the tented camp (the shuttle does not go directly to the lodge)
Excluded:
Domestic and International Flights (to book yourself)
Transfer between OR Tambo and pre-post safari accommodations outside Kempton park
Any other alternative / extra and alcoholic beverages payable on check-out Personal items
Additional Activities
Tips (not expected) – average tip amount is about ZAR 1500 to game rangers
You can book these activities at an additional cost prior to booking (please inquire):
Optional Bush Walk after breakfast – ZAR 1600 per person at Umkumbe Bush Lodge.
*Activities are weather and availability dependent
Prices for a safari accommodated at Umkumbe Safari Lodge (standard room) OR Umkumbe Bush Lodge (standard tent):
| 3 Day / 2 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 16388 | Per person single | ZAR 19619 |
| 4 Day / 3 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 22420 | Per person single | ZAR 27300 |
| 5 Day / 4 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 28400 | Per person single | ZAR 34868 |
| 6 Day / 5 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 34400 | Per person single | ZAR 42368 |
Prices for a safari accommodated at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Superior Suite OR Umkumbe Bush Lodge (Superior Tent)
| 3 Day / 2 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 18027 | Per person single | ZAR 21581 |
| 4 Day / 3 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 24695 | Per person single | ZAR 30030 |
| 5 Day / 4 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 31240 | Per person single | ZAR 38355 |
| 6 Day / 5 Night Safari | |||
| Per person sharing | ZAR 37240 | Per person single | ZAR 46355 |
We can offer a Panorama route tour on one of the middle days of the safari at an additional ZAR 5000 in total for two people. ZAR 7500 to add it to the last day en-route to Johannesburg.
Highlights include: The Graskop Gorge Lift, Gods Window, Lisbon or Berlin Waterfall, Bourke’s Luck and Three Rondavels. The tour excludes lunch & includes entries.
Photos of the experience:
Itineraries
3 Day / 2 Night Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sand
Take a shuttle from 6:30 am onwards from OR Tambo airport and accommodations nearby the airport in Kempton park.
Arrival at Hazyview is at 12:00 pm at a center with various shops and restaurants (Perry’s Bridge). A safari transfer will take you from Perry’s Bridge to the Sabi Sand reserve (arrival by 14:00 pm).
After check-in, buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 2: Sabi Sand
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
An optional bush walk in Sabi Sand can be enjoyed after breakfast (guide and weather dependent). The optional bush walk is included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however at additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge).
PLEASE NOTE: The available nights at the Sabi Sand Lodge is availability dependent. The rate is based on a standard room at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. In case we need to book a different type of room or lodge, the price of the safari package will increase accordingly.
Buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 3: Sabi Sand to Johannesburg
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
Your transfer back travels with the safari group to Hazyview (once-more) from where your shuttle back to Johannesburg takes you back to OR Tambo and nearby hotels in Kempton Park. Arrival is late afternoon.
Alternative transfer arrangements are included as part of the package rate, please see our included pick-up and drop-off locations. Opens in a new tab.
4 Day / 3 Night Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sand
Take a shuttle from 6:30 am onwards from OR Tambo airport and accommodations nearby the airport in Kempton park.
Arrival at Hazyview is at 12:00 pm at a center with various shops and restaurants (Perry’s Bridge). A safari transfer will take you from Perry’s Bridge to the Sabi Sand reserve (arrival by 14:00 pm).
After check-in, buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 2 to 3: Sabi Sand
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
An optional bush walk in Sabi Sand can be enjoyed after breakfast (guide and weather dependent). The optional bush walk is included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however at additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge).
PLEASE NOTE: The available nights at the Sabi Sand Lodge is availability dependent. The rate is based on a standard room at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. In case we need to book a different type of room or lodge, the price of the safari package will increase accordingly.
Buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 4: Sabi Sand to Johannesburg
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
Your transfer back travels with the safari group to Hazyview (once-more) from where your shuttle back to Johannesburg takes you back to OR Tambo and nearby hotels in Kempton Park. Arrival is late afternoon.
Alternative transfer arrangements are included as part of the package rate, please see our included pick-up and drop-off locations. Opens in a new tab.
5 Day / 4 Night Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sand
Take a shuttle from 6:30 am onwards from OR Tambo airport and accommodations nearby the airport in Kempton park.
Arrival at Hazyview is at 12:00 pm at a center with various shops and restaurants (Perry’s Bridge). A safari transfer will take you from Perry’s Bridge to the Sabi Sand reserve (arrival by 14:00 pm).
After check-in, buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 2 to 4: Sabi Sand
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
An optional bush walk in Sabi Sand can be enjoyed after breakfast (guide and weather dependent). The optional bush walk is included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however at additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge).
PLEASE NOTE: The available nights at the Sabi Sand Lodge is availability dependent. The rate is based on a standard room at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. In case we need to book a different type of room or lodge, the price of the safari package will increase accordingly.
Buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 5: Sabi Sand to Johannesburg
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
Your transfer back travels with the safari group to Hazyview (once-more) from where your shuttle back to Johannesburg takes you back to OR Tambo and nearby hotels in Kempton Park. Arrival is late afternoon.
Alternative transfer arrangements are included as part of the package rate, please see our included pick-up and drop-off locations. Opens in a new tab.
6 Day / 5 Night Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg to Sabi Sand
Take a shuttle from 6:30 am onwards from OR Tambo airport and accommodations nearby the airport in Kempton park.
Arrival at Hazyview is at 12:00 pm at a center with various shops and restaurants (Perry’s Bridge). A safari transfer will take you from Perry’s Bridge to the Sabi Sand reserve (arrival by 14:00 pm).
After check-in, buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 2 to 5: Sabi Sand
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
An optional bush walk in Sabi Sand can be enjoyed after breakfast (guide and weather dependent). The optional bush walk is included at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, however at additional cost at Umkumbe Bush Lodge (a different lodge).
PLEASE NOTE: The available nights at the Sabi Sand Lodge is availability dependent. The rate is based on a standard room at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. In case we need to book a different type of room or lodge, the price of the safari package will increase accordingly.
Buffet lunch is served at the lodge with water on ice at the table.
Your afternoon to night game drive in an open-air safari vehicle starts at around 15:00 pm and continues well after dark to spot amazing Sabi Sand wildlife (ending around 20:00 pm).
Dinner is a three-course buffet with water on ice at the tables.
Overnight at the Sabi Sand Lodge.
Day 6: Sabi Sand to Johannesburg
Some light snacks are enjoyed with coffee before departing on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand.
After the morning game drive, you will enjoy a tasty buffet breakfast with coffee/tea and juice/water.
Your transfer back travels with the safari group to Hazyview (once-more) from where your shuttle back to Johannesburg takes you back to OR Tambo and nearby hotels in Kempton Park. Arrival is late afternoon.
Alternative transfer arrangements are included as part of the package rate, please see our included pick-up and drop-off locations. Opens in a new tab.
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