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Sabi Sands Luxury Safaris made for you

Africa's premier private game reserve

One of the world's finest safari destinations

Widely regarded as Africa’s premier game reserve, Sabi Sands is world renowned for the abundance of game (particularly leopards). A luxury Sabi Sands safari is also one of the best places to see all of the ‘Big Five’ in South Africa.

Due to its huge populations of many species, Sabi Sands is one of the most rewarding reserves in Africa; you’ll be able to spot some of the continent’s most famous predators. Africa’s highest density of leopards can be found here and your skilled safari guide will do their best to help you spot these elusive cats among the bush.

Sabi Sand’s private reserve is over 60,000 hectares in size and shares an unfenced boundary with the enormous Kruger Park.  This means game-rich experiences where animals roam free. The landscape is Savanna Bushveld; a landscape of scrub, small trees and grass land, punctuated by the Sabi and Sand Rivers. On a luxury Sabi Sands safari, you can track leopards or wild dogs as they hunt, making for a thrilling experience.

On a luxury safari with Jacada, our experienced Africa specialists will use their extensive first-hand knowledge to craft a journey that’s completely bespoke to you. We know the finest Sabi Sands safari lodges and have met with many of the skilled guides.

We will create an authentic experience that places you at the heart of the African wilderness. Get in touch with our travel designers to begin planning your Sabi Sands safari.

  • An elephant walks across a wide, shallow river in a grassy landscape at dusk.
  • People in an open-top safari vehicle watching a spotted leopard in a grassy field.
  • Silhouetted tree against a vibrant orange sunset during luxury Sabi Sands safaris.
  • Close-up of several elephants walking through high grass and bushes.
  • Close-up side profile of a rhinoceros with two large horns in a dry, grassy field.
  • Detailed headshot of a leopard with spots and whiskers looking at the camera from the grass.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Sabi Sands specialists

Track the Big Five at dawn and dusk

Take morning and evening game drives in search for Africa’s big five; elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos and rhinos

Learn from guides who know the reserve intimately

Benefit from expert guides and trackers who know the reserve intimately as you learn about the wildlife in the region

Stay in luxury lodges

Stay in luxury Sabi Sands safari lodges and enjoy delicious cuisine, sumptuous spas and thoughtful service during your stay

Walk the bush in search of wild dogs

Head out on foot on walking safaris learning about smaller flower and fauna and hoping to track larger and more unusual wildlife such as wild dogs

A word from one of our experts

I’ve been lucky enough to go on safari in the Sabi Sands many times. It’s a truly magical experience for any wildlife lover. The animals here are so easy to spot due to the huge populations of many species and the fact that they’re fairly accustomed to jeeps. For me though, the fact that this reserve is private, keeping visitor numbers low is key. Safaris here feel exclusive and luxurious, a truly special adventure.

Jody van Merode Senior Travel Designer

Luxury Sabi Sands safari lodges

There are many incredible places to stay in the Sabi Sands. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our safari experts

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive Impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Sabi Sands example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Whatever you want from your Sabi Sands tour, our team of safari experts are ready to help.

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Destinations to combine with your Sabi Sands safari

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When to visit Sabi Sands

June through to September are the drier winter months at Sabi Sands, when the vegetation is much more sparse and game tends to congregate around the watering holes, making this generally the best time to spot game. The warmer months from October through to April have more rains, turning the landscape a beautiful green and bringing abundant birdlife.

Safari

June - September

Birdlife

October - April

Very dry

August - September

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Whatever you want from your adventure in the Sabi Sands, our team of safari experts are ready to help.

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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