Greater Kruger, Mpumalanga · Africa

The best of Sabi Sand (2026)

South Africa's most famous private reserve, known for leopards and the most exclusive lodges.

3 guides · 25 picks on our Africa-wide lists

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve (often written Sabi Sands) borders Kruger along its eastern side, with no fence between them. It is best known for habituated leopards, and it holds many of Africa's best-known lodges — Singita, Londolozi, MalaMala, Sabi Sabi, Lion Sands and Ulusaba among them. Most lodges are reached through Kruger Gate, Shaw's Gate or Newington Gate, or by light aircraft to an airstrip in the reserve.

Where to Stay in Sabi Sand

Where to Stay across Africa

Sabi Sand · Safari Lodges

The 11 Best Safari Lodges in the Sabi Sand for Value (2026)

The best-value safari lodges in the Sabi Sand in 2026 are Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge for families, Kirkman's Kamp for old-world charm on the MalaMala side, …

Read the list Sabi Sand · Luxury Safari Lodges

The 13 Best Luxury Lodges in the Sabi Sand (2026)

The best luxury lodges in the Sabi Sand in 2026 are Singita Ebony and Singita Boulders on the Sand River, Londolozi, MalaMala Camp and Rattray's on th…

Read the list Sabi Sand · Family-Friendly Lodges

The 6 Best Family-Friendly Lodges in the Sabi Sand (2026)

The best family-friendly lodges in the Sabi Sand in 2026 are Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge with its EleFun Centre, Londolozi's family camp, the exclusive-use S…

Read the list