Why Visit the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Mpumalanga, South Africa
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WHY VISIT THE SABI SAND GAME RESERVE Mpumalanga, South Africa Sabi Sand Game Reserve One of the most prestigious wildlife areas in South Africa, the STAR MAMMALS Sabi Sand Game Reserve is renowned for some of the best Big Five game viewing in the country, if not the world. • Leopard • Lion Located on the south-western boundary of the Kruger • White rhino National Park, there are no restricting fences between the • Elephant Sabi Sand and the Kruger, enabling the animals to roam freely • Buffalo in a vast conservation area that covers almost five million • Spotted hyena • Hippo hectares (over two million acres), an area equivalent to the • Lesser galago (bushbaby) state of New Jersey. • African civet • Large-spotted genet • Serval WILDLIFE • Ground pangolin • Honey badger With no boundary fences between it and the Kruger Park, the Sabi Sand benefits from the great diversity of animals found in one of the richest wildlife areas on the African continent and is SCENERY particularly well known for leopard sightings. Normally notoriously elusive, the Sabi Sand leopards have grown accustomed to safari The Sabi Sand consists primarily of bush savannah, which is made vehicles, thereby permitting close-up sightings and extraordinary up of dense trees and shrubs, interspersed with grasslands. White photographic opportunities. rhino, as well as variety of antelope species, giraffe and warthog can be found in the savannah. Both the Sabi and Sand Rivers Along with Africa’s famous Big Five, guests are likely to observe intersect the reserve, although the flow of the Sand River varies territorial and individually recognisable leopard and lion, which according to season and it is often lined by wide, sandy banks. A are tracked on a daily basis, as well as several clans of hyena and forest of tall trees and thickets growing along the river’s course various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and grey duiker remains green throughout the year and attracts leopard, bushbuck, to kudu and bushbuck. Waterholes attract elephant, white rhino, buffalo and other animals. giraffe and warthog, while hippo reside in the river. Along with the reserve’s famous leopard, mongoose and civet cat are frequently encountered on night drives. {Sabi Sands Game Reserve} www.andBeyond.com Close-up wildlife experiences Afternoon game drive GAME VIEWING EXPERIENCE With a high density of wildlife, guests to the Sabi Sand are virtually guaranteed to encounter most, if not all, of the Big Five, as well as a variety of other species. Game drives in the Sabi Sand traverse land that is shared between a number of game lodges. While we attempt to manage vehicle numbers at sightings, guests are bound to encounter vehicles from other lodges during their game drives, although vehicle numbers are limited ensuring a seamless and private wildlife experience. Because &Beyond’s lodges are situated in a private concession, we are able to implement sensitive off-roading practices, resulting in close-up wildlife experiences for our guests. Our afternoon game drives are also able to continue after dark, allowing guests a &Beyond Exeter River Lodge glimpse into the nocturnal life of the bush. ACTIVITIES • Twice-daily game drives • Bush walks • Luxury walking safaris available at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp • Private, photographic and tracking safaris available by arrangement &BEYOND LODGES IN THE SABI SAND • &Beyond Exeter River Lodge: Perched on the edge of the Sand River, the tranquil Exeter River Lodge is a perfect safari retreat, boasting just eight spacious riverside suites and the perfect &Beyond Leadwood Lodge amount of privacy. • &Beyond Leadwood Lodge: Located at the confluence of the Sand and Mabrak Rivers, the intimate Leadwood Lodge is the ideal choice for families or small groups of friends travelling together. When booked as a sole-use safari villa with four generous suites, guests can tailormake their safari to suit their exact needs. • &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp: Gracious and historic, the original homestead of Harry Kirkman has been beautifully restored. The 18 charming suites overlook the bushveld and beautiful lawns surround the lodge and swimming pool. &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp www.andBeyond.com .