Welcome to Sabi Sands Safari Lodges Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Is it Possible to Book a Budget Big 5 Safari in Sabi Sands Reserve?

Yes, budget-friendly safari lodges are available within the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

The Green Season (off peak season) is especially popular for guests on a budget.

List Of Budget-Friendly Safari Lodges In Sabi Sand Reserve:

Umkumbe Bush Lodge

Umkumbe Bush Lodge is an intimate, family-owned luxury tented camp in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve.

Blending safari charm with modern comfort, it offers front-row views of a wildlife-rich plain, authentic Big Five encounters, and a warm down-to-earth atmosphere, Umkumbe Bush Lodge is the ideal safari lodge for families.

Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Umkumbe Safari Lodge is an owner-managed and family-friendly lodge; ensuring all guests enjoy a personal, rustic and real South African big five safari experience.

It boasts ten cozy chalets with most overlooking the Sand River.

Arathusa Safari Lodge

Arathusa Safari Lodge marries authentic bush charm with comfortable luxury, featuring just twelve suites, a private waterhole view, plunge pools, and exceptional Big Five safari encounters in the Sabi Sand Reserve.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers an owner-run safari experience in the Sabi Sand with just 24 guests, a range of lodgings from rondavels to honeymoon suite, and superb Big Five game-viewing from a stunning riverbed location.

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Nestled on an open plain in the Sabi Sand, Nkorho Bush Lodge offers just six thatched chalets, one exclusive honeymoon suite, a rock-pool deck overlooking a lively waterhole, and authentic Big Five safari experiences in intimate lodge comfort.

Notten’s Bush Camp

As one of the original private game lodges in South Africa, Notten’s Bush Camp offers a truly authentic African safari experience.

The lodge features 8 private, beautifully appointed suites, with open plan bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Our lodge is designed with vast areas of open space, large glass doors and windows helping to bring the outside in.

Wherever you are – at the pool, the bar, in the lounge, taking a bath or shower, or just relaxing in your room, we endeavour to make you feel as if you are always at one with nature.

Plains Camp

The camp is built from canvas and wood with beautiful antiques and silverware giving it the elegance of a bygone era.

It overlooks the Timbetene Plain where plains game roams freely, and elephants are seen daily.

This positioning allows guests to enjoy unhindered views of animals grazing and interacting without being noticed.

Although budget safari lodges are often booked out many months in advance, there are lodges available, so please email us on info@sabisandsafarilodges.co.za for options.

E-mail: info(at)sabisandsafarilodges.co.za | Call: +27(0)82 625 0443

Address: Sabi Sands Safari Lodges | Sabi Sands Game Reserve | Greater Kruger National Park | Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Sabi Sand Safari Lodges is a proud member of the Beyond African Safari Lodges portfolio.