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Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Reserve in South Africa

Photo: Original by Lukas Kaffer (Super.lukas); crops and changes by JD, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. This private game reserve consists of 65 000 hectares of land and is adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Sabi Sands Game Reserve provides those interested in taking part in a safari with various game lodges and tented accommodation.

Getting there and around

Getting there

You can enter the Sabi Sand Game reserve by plane or car.

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Getting around

There are two ways in which you can experience the wildlife and landscape of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. If you wish to experience the Sabi Sand Game Reserve by foot, you can walk with a guided tour.

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UnderstandThe Sabi Sand Game Reserve was established in 1934 as a private game reserve by several landowners. In 1965, it became a private nature reserve, and game viewing lodgescwere opened to visitors.

Get inYou can enter the Sabi Sand Game reserve by plane or car.

Fees and permitsThere are certain times as to which the gates into the Sabi Sand Game Reserve are open. Be sure to contact your game lodge accommodation in order to confirm these details.

Get aroundThere are two ways in which you can experience the wildlife and landscape of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. If you wish to experience the Sabi Sand Game Reserve by foot, you can walk with a guided tour.

SeeThe Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers you the opportunity to see wildlife from South Africa as well as other animal species, birds, flora and fauna as well as the South African environment.

DoAt Sabi Sand Game Reserve, you may attend a day wildlife safari or an early morning or night drive.

BuyThere are areas within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park that provide you with a shop that has the basic necessities for your trip in case you run out of supplies.

EatMany travellers to South Africa like to try traditional delicacies such as Impala, Ostrich, Kudu and Warthog meat.

SleepThere are a large selection of accommodation options for travelers to the Sabi Sand Game Park. From 5-star luxurious lodges to more modest guest house style options, there is more than enough to choose from.

Stay safeAbide by rules given by the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in order to have a pleasurable experience.

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Photo: Original by Lukas Kaffer (Super.lukas); crops and changes by JD, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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