Adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly its leopard sightings. With no boundary fences between the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Nature Reserve, wildlife, the Big Five included, roam freely in the huge natural conservation area that covers over two million hectares (almost five million acres).
Normally notoriously elusive, the Sabi Sand leopards have grown naturally accustomed to safari vehicles, thereby permitting close-up sightings and extraordinary photographic opportunities. Along with the reserve’s famous leopard, mongoose and civet cat are frequently encountered on night drives. In addition to Africa’s famous Big Five, safari-goers are likely to observe several clans of hyena and various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and grey duiker to kudu and bushbuck.
The Sabi Sand consists primarily of bush savannah, which is made up of dense trees and shrubs, interspersed with grasslands. White rhino, as well as a variety of antelope species, giraffe and warthog can be found in the savannah. Both the Sabie and Sand rivers intersect the reserve, although the flow of the Sand River varies according to season, and it is often lined by wide, sandy banks. A forest of tall trees and thickets growing along the river’s course remains green throughout the year attracting leopard, bushbuck, buffalo and other animals.
Sharing an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing and the Big Five.
In addition to incredible leopard viewing, and the famous Big Five, encounter a few of the over 500 bird species, 145 animal species, 110 reptile species and 45 fish species, that call this vast landscape home.
Discover the wonders of nature on a guided walk. Each bush walk is accompanied by an expertly-trained and qualified guide, who follows strict protocols to ensure your safety and comfort.
The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve welcomes all ages, and is the ideal reserve for nature-loving families wishing to spend some much-needed quality time in the African bush.
From intimate tented sanctuaries to sophisticated safari suites and some of South Africa’s most iconic luxury lodges, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve offers travellers, from all corners of the globe, a wide variety of accommodation options well-suited to the unique safari experience they are after.
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