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SABI SANDS GAME RESERVE

All You Need to Travel Sabi Sands Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels
TOP HOTELS
Top 3 Luxury Lodges in Sabi Sands
Lion Sands Game Reserve - River Lodge

Lion Sands Game Reserve - River Lodge

5 star

Sabi Sands

Price Range:

$1,461-$2,131

Ulusaba Game Reserve - Rock Lodge

Ulusaba Game Reserve - Rock Lodge

5 star

Sabi Sands

Price Range:

$1,550-$2,358

&Beyond Tengile River Lodge

&Beyond Tengile River Lodge

5 star

Sabi Sands

Price Range:

$1,289-$2,113

Top 3 Four-Star Lodges in Sabi Sands
Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

4 star

Sabi Sands

Price Range:

$555-$859

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

4 star

Sabi Sands-Kruger National Park

Price Range:

$540-$798

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Nkorho Bush Lodge

4 star

Sabi Sands-Kruger National Park

Price Range:

$636-$859

Top 3 Non-Safari Accomodations in Sabi Sands
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate

4 star

Sabie Park

Private Price Range:

$143-$220

Dorm Bed Price Range:

N/A

Burchell's Bush Lodge

Burchell's Bush Lodge

4 star

Sabie Park

Private Price Range:

$148-$226

Dorm Bed Price Range:

N/A

Mananga Private Bush Retreat

Mananga Private Bush Retreat

4 star

Sabi Sands

Private Price Range:

$162-$245

Dorm Bed Price Range:

N/A

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

TOURS

Private Overnight Safari

Not staying at a lodge that operates safaries? Not to worry! Book your own safari vehicle for an overnight experience that you'll never forget!

Duration:

2 to 10 days

Private Overnight Safari

Private Day Safari

Want to enjoy a day in the bush, but don't want to pay the 5 star price? Sign up for one or more safari day drives to see the big 5 and have an amazing experience in the African wild. 

Duration:

1 or more days

Private Day Safari

Kruger DIY (Do It Yourself) Safari!

Rent your own vehicle and create your own safari! A Kruger Park self-drive safari give you the freedom to plan for your own interests and move at your own pace!

Duration:

Any

Kruger DIY (Do It Yourself) Safari!

ATTRACTIONS

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Kruger National Park

Kruger Gate

Language & Culture

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping at lodges is expected for safari driver, safari guide, waitstaff, bellhops, housekeepers, and transportation (Tips are left at checkout). Tipping amount varies based on accomodations.

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Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Usually Accepted)

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Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Occasionally Available

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Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$$ (Expensive City)

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Currency Name

Currency Name

South African Rand (ZAR)

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Culture & Language

Culture Tips

Government Safety Rating

Government Safety Rating

2: Exercise Increased Caution

Percentage of English Speakers

Percentage of English Speakers

73%

Prevalance of Tourism

Prevalance of Tourism

3: Moderately High

Experience Level Needed

Experience Level Needed

2: Some Experience Recommended

Taxi Availability

Taxi Availability

1: Rarely Available (Plan transportation in advance)

Population Size

Population Size

Humans: less than 1000 Animals: Millions

Airports

Airports

Main: Skukuza Airport (SZK) Secondary: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

Type of Outlets

Type of Outlets

3 round pin plug

Train Stations

Train Stations

None

Vaccinations Needed?

Vaccinations Needed?

Yes. Yellow fever possibly required. Consult with travel doctor to confirm needed vaccinations.

Time Zone

Time Zone

South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2)

Visa Needed?

Visa Needed?

No, if visiting for 90 days or less

Language Assistance

English/Afrikaans

Hallo

"Hal-low"

Hello

Dankie

"Dawn-Key"

Thank You

Asseblief

"Oss-Ah-Bleaf"

Please

Bier

"Beer"

Beer

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