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Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

South Africa Mpumalanga Private Game Reserve Big Five-Reservat
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About Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

The Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) is a Private Game Reserve in South Africa in the provinces of Mpumalanga. The park was established on 01.01.1948 and covers an area of 0.65 km². The Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) is a Big Five reserve and offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

Sabi Sands borders the Kruger National Park to the east on a 50 km unfenced boundary and offers the best game viewing in South Africa. The area is divided into individual private game reserves, all offering the ultimate Big Five experience, luxury accommodation, great service and excellent food.

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General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Very high
  • 145Mammals
  • 500Bird species
  • 110Reptile
  • 45Fish specie
  • 30Amphibians
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Official Name

Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

Provinces

Mpumalanga

Area

0.65 km2

Foundation

1948-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Woodland savannah

Big Five-reserves

Yes

Self-drive-reserve

Yes

Entrance gates

4

Highlights

Sabi Sands borders the Kruger National Park to the east on a 50 km unfenced boundary and offers the best game viewing in South Africa. The area is divided into individual private game reserves, all offering the ultimate Big Five experience, luxury accommodation, great service and excellent food.

Landscape

The main habitat of the Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) is the Woodland savannah.

Sabi Sands is an extension of the Kruger National Park and has the same relatively dense vegetation, consisting of forest savannah. Two rivers flow through the reserve and supply it with water. The riverine vegetation provides an excellent habitat for leopards and other wildlife.

Entrance gate
Name Location
Gowrie North
Newigton West
Shaws South
Paul Kruger South
General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high Very high
  • 145Mammals
  • 500Bird species
  • 110Reptile
  • 45Fish specie
  • 30Amphibians
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The best travel time for Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)
The best travel time

Overview
Weather and climate

Excellent Good Okay Poor
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

Tavel time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-hot

High season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

Low season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

Risk of Malaria

October - April

The climate in Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.

In winter, the landscape dries out due to the lack of rain. During the day, temperatures are pleasant, but it gets cold once the sun is below the horizon - warm clothing for early or late game drives is therefore advisable. The summer months bring afternoon thunderstorms and rising temperatures, with midday temperatures around 30 degrees. Most rainfall occurs in December.

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Overview
Top animal species

The Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) is home to 145 mammals such as Big Five, Leopard, Aadvark, Aardwolf, African wild cat as well as 500 bird species, 110 reptile species, 45 fish species and 30 amphibian species. The Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger) provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing. The Private Game Reserve offers a wide variety of species, including the "Big Five".

Big Five
Big Five

Big Five

Omnivore
Leopard
Big Five

Leopard

Carnivore
Aadvark

Aadvark

Carnivore
Aardwolf

Aardwolf

Carnivore
African wild cat

African wild cat

Carnivore
Baboon

Baboon

Omnivore
Black rhinocerus

Black rhinocerus

Herbivores
Endangered species
Caracal

Caracal

Omnivore
Cheetah

Cheetah

Carnivore
Endangered species
Common eland

Common eland

Herbivores
Duiker

Duiker

Omnivore
Elephant
Big Five

Elephant

Herbivores
Genet

Genet

Omnivore
Giraffe

Giraffe

Herbivores
Greater Kudu

Greater Kudu

Herbivores
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A selection of
safari lodges

safarica.com offers you a choice of 7 accommodations in the Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger). So that you don't lose track, here is a brief overview of excellent accommodation.

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South Africa Sabi Sand Reserve

Nkorho Bush Lodge

8 Rooms
18 Person
4.9
106 Reviews
from 696,92 €
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South Africa Sabie

Umkumbe Bush Lodge

10 Rooms
28 Person
5
69 Reviews
from 282,12 €
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South Africa Hazyview

Leisure Time Rentals

7 Rooms
48 Person
from 135,65 €
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South Africa Dullstroom

Leisure Time Rentals

1 Rooms
10 Person
from 211,00 €
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South Africa Sabie

Porcupine Ridge Guest House

4 Rooms
9 Person
4.7
34 Reviews
from 55,40 €
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South Africa Emgwenya

Malaga Hotel

3 Rooms
6 Person
from 54,41 €
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South Africa Blairgowrie

4Tress Guesthouse

1 Rooms
16 Person
5
1 Reviews
from 385,95 €
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