What makes Sabi Sand special?

It shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger and is traversed by the Sand and Sabi rivers. Low vehicle density, off road viewing and expert guiding create relaxed, close encounters—particularly with leopard.

When is the best time to visit?

Sabi Sand is rewarding year round. May to September is dry with superb visibility; November to April is green with rich birdlife and dramatic skies. We match activities and pacing to your dates.

What wildlife can I expect?

The Big Five are resident and Sabi Sand is widely regarded as one of Africa’s best places to see leopard. River loops also attract elephants, buffalo and prolific birdlife.

What experiences can you arrange?

Day and night game drives where permitted, sensitive off road tracking, guided Bush Walking Safaris, time in photographic hides and stargazing. Private vehicles are available on request.

Riverfront icons include Singita Boulders and Ebony and &Beyond Tengile on the Sand River, plus Londolozi’s camps and Lion Sands for Sabie and Sand River access. We match lodges and room types to your style.

SABI SAND NATURE RESERVE

White rhino family grazing in golden light at Singita Sabi Sand

Adjacent to Kruger, the Sabi Sand’s river-laced savannah is famed for close, unhurried big-cat encounters. Unfenced borders, off-road tracking and expert guiding deliver year-round drama. Elephants at the Sand River, leopard in the thickets, and golden light on open plains from strategically placed camps and lodges.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Sundowner drinks on granite boulders beside the Sand River at &Beyond Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sand

QUICK FACTS
Big Five
Leopard hotspot
Sabi and Sabi rivers
Off-road tracking
500+ bird species

Elephant herd crossing a track beside a game drive vehicle in Sabi Sand, South Africa

Leopard Hills suite deck at sunset with private plunge pool overlooking Sabi Sand bushveld

Rivers, Leopards & Long Views

Begin on the Sand River at Tengile or Kirkman’s; by day, follow leopard pads through riverine loops, then roam the open grasslands. Swap perspective with Singita Boulders or Ebony for glass-fronted river decks, or settle into Simbambili or Leopard Hills for waterhole action and big-cat territory.

Experiences & Highlights

Pair Big Five drives, off-road tracking and night drives with guided Bush Walking Safaris and golden-hour photography. Add Bush Dining and stargazing; families and couples both fit easily. Think riverfront calm at Tengile or Kirkman’s, contemporary flair at Ebony or Boulders Lodge, Varty Camp for classic heritage, or exclusive-use privacy at Castleton and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge.