Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is the original lodge in the Sabi Sabi collection — the 'Today' chapter of its Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow concept — built during the 1980s and 1990s as the first structure on three purchased farm portions. It sits in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in the south-western Sabi Sand, adjoining Kruger National Park, overlooking a waterhole. Sabi Sabi's history page names Hilton and Jacqui Loon as the owners who acquired the reserve after its 1979 establishment.
Accommodation counts vary by source: Sabi Sabi's own factsheet lists 21 luxury suites, including one accessible suite, plus three luxury villas (Mahlatini, Tumbela and Mandleve); other sources describe 25 thatched suites. Suites are air-conditioned with indoor and outdoor showers, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities and a safe, decorated in traditional African style with hardwood, natural materials and sculptures by South African artists.
Safari is by open Land Rover on morning and evening drives, plus walking trails with armed trackers and birding across more than 300 recorded species. With no fences between the reserve and Kruger, daily Big Five sightings are reported, plus cheetah and wild dog at times. Bush Lodge is the family-friendly product in the Sabi Sabi portfolio: the EleFun Centre serves ages 4 to 12 with nature-focused activities, ranger-led walks and drives and caregivers, alongside Amani Spa, a gym, two pools (including a kids' pool), the outdoor Bush Kitchen, a boma and the Bush Boutique. Access is by Federal Air to the Sabi Sabi airstrip or by Airlink to Skukuza, or about 500km by road from Johannesburg.
Frequently asked questions.
Where is Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge located?
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in the south-western part of the Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger, South Africa, adjoining Kruger National Park.
What type of property is Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge?
The original lodge in the Sabi Sabi collection and its designated family-friendly product, built during the 1980s and 1990s.
How many rooms does Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge have?
21 luxury suites (including one accessible suite) plus three luxury villas — Mahlatini, Tumbela and Mandleve — per the official factsheet; other sources describe 25 thatched suites. Confirm the current count directly.
What is the children's policy?
Children are welcome, with the EleFun Centre offering nature-focused activities for ages 4 to 12, ranger-led walks and drives, caregivers and a dedicated kids' pool.
What activities are available?
Morning and evening open-vehicle game drives, bush walks with armed trackers, birding across more than 300 recorded species, and boma dinners.
What facilities are available?
The Amani Spa, a gym, two pools (including one for kids), the EleFun Centre, the outdoor Bush Kitchen, a boma and the Bush Boutique.
What's the power and Wi-Fi situation?
220V outlets are provided; Wi-Fi is reported in the main area only. Confirm backup power directly with the lodge.
What should I know about reservations?
Rates on request. Access is by Federal Air to the Sabi Sabi airstrip or Airlink to Skukuza, or about 500km by road from Johannesburg; malaria status is not published, so confirm precautions directly.
How do I book Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge?
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