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Savanna Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sand, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Savanna·Info checked October 2026

Savanna's suites, most with tented roofs, sit in the western Sabi Sand. The rate includes meals, house wines and local spirits, the minibar, two game drives a day, bush walks, laundry and Ulusaba airstrip transfers.

Drinks and minibar included
Bush walks included
Airstrip transfers included
Children 8 and older
AccommodationLuxury, Executive and Savanna suites (the listing says nine, its suite list totals eight)
OperatorSavanna
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children8 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Laundry includedSpa (extra)Wi-Fi

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 22 km in a straight line)
  • Lower all-in price than most Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Children from 8 only

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Luxury, Executive and Savanna suites (the listing says nine, its suite list totals eight). Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Shoulder1 Oct 2026 – 6 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026R21,000€1,137
Early-December offer7 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026R15,750€853
New-year offer1 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027R17,020€921
20271 Mar 2027 – 31 Dec 2027R22,700€1,229

Per person sharing, all inclusive, as listed by Safari.com. Lower rates are stay-pay or long-stay offers. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Sabi Sand gate fees and the guest conservation contribution are extra.

Where to book

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Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Savanna Private Game Reserve (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Luxury suite

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Sabi Sand

The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.

Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 kmSavanna Private Game Reserve
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 22 km
TransfersTransfers from Ulusaba airstrip are included; airport transfers are not.
AccessIn the west of the Sabi Sand, through Newington Gate.
Coordinates-24.8580, 31.4034
ReserveSabi Sand

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 8+; ages 8–16 pay 50%. Under-8s only with the Savanna Suite or exclusive use.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,137 pp / night all-in€6,822 for 2 adults · 3 nights