Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
SABI SABI
BUSH LODGE -
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE
Sabi Sabi was acquired in
1980 and over the ensuing 20 years Sabi Sabi has
achieved fame throughout the world as an acclaimed
ecotourism operation.
Sabi Sabi's roots
are firmly in place and through its philosophy, principles
and commitment to the
sensitive ecological environment in which it operates,
will ensure that it will play a major role in the
development of the ecotourism industry over the
next decades.
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is
an unspoilt part of Africa ecologically and geographically
integrated with the adjacent Kruger National Park.
It lies on the banks of the Sabie River within one
of the oldest and largest proclaimed private reserves
- the renowned Sabi Sand Wildtuin.
Sabi Sabi lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800
km north east of Durban and 200 km west of Maputo
in Mozambique. It lies on the same latitude as Sao
Paulo and Brisbane and the same longitude as Cairo,
Istanbul and St.Petersburg.
Bush Lodge is an all-suite lodge, which includes
a suite with wheelchair access. All suites are air-conditioned,
have overhead fans, flyscreens and en-suite bathrooms
with showers.
Bush
Lodge Press
Release: For over 20 years Sabi Sabi Private
Game Reserve has set the standard in luxury safari
experiences in southern Africa, it has now extended
this experience by constructing a unit designed
to meet the needs of the physically disabled at
its Bush Lodge property.
The specially designed unit has been modified to
meet all specifications including grab-handles
in the bath and shower, a wheel in shower stall,
a hand-held shower nozzle while the bed and other
furniture in the unit has been situated at a modified
height. This has all been done in line with the
overall feel, thus not compromising the luxury
and exclusivity of the suite.
The property caters
to the disabled with ramps situated throughout
to allow easy access to all public areas,
including the boma. Special arrangements have also
been made to accommodate wheelchair bound individuals
on game drives.
Patrick Shorten,
Managing Director of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve,
said, “The rationale behind
the construction of the paraplegic unit is to ensure
that disabled persons feel as comfortable as possible
when staying at Bush Lodge.
“Although the lodge has always been geared to cater
for wheelchair users in the public areas, we identified
that there was a need for a dedicated paraplegic
unit.”
Accolades
April
2003: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has
again been awarded the annual "Best Game Lodge
in Southern Africa" in
the 2002 Diners Club ASATA Travel Awards.
This is the fourth
time Sabi Sabi has won the award, which recognizes
excellence in the hospitality
area, taking into account accommodation, service,
cuisine, décor and overall experience. In
addition to previous ASATA / Diner’s Club
awards, Sabi Sabi has won numerous AA Travel Guide
awards, an Imvelo Award for responsible tourism,
and has been named one of Conde Naste Traveler’s
top destinations world-wide.
Sabi Sabi holds the
AA Accommodation Award for Best Lodge in South
Africa, was named one
of 50 international hot spots by Conde Naste Traveler
(US) and Sabi Sabi’s Earth Lodge was the first
Game Lodge in South Africa to be awarded 5-star rating
under the Tourism Grading Council of SA’s new
stars grading system.
Accommodation  For
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Bush
Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld
overlooking a water-hole and an African
plain. At Bush Lodge you will luxuriate
in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency
and personalized attention - all in an informal
atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.
Each of the 25 air-conditioned
thatched suites features exquisite ethnic décor
in keeping with the bushveld environment. The
lodge features
artistically designed
open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings
by renowned South African sculptors, created from
wood salvaged from the bushveld.
The Mandleve Suite at Bush Lodge is an ultra-luxury
suite perfect for honeymooners. It encompasses a large
suite,
open plan lounge and spacious bathroom with outside
shower. There is also a private pool, private safari
vehicle, personal attendant, and in room dining.
Lodge
facilities include:
Boma, Boutique / Curio shop,
Conference facilities, Dining Veranda,
Full Bar facilities, Lodge Swimming Pool, Lounge,
Telephone/Fax Facilities, Television (in lounge)
Standard Suite facilities include:
Air-conditioning, Coffee making facilities
Dressing room, En-suite bathrooms
Internal & External Showers
Fans, Hairdryers
In-room dining
Lounge area, Mini-Bars
Personal attendant/Butler
Private Patio, Twin-Bedded
Safes, Telephone
Earth and Bush Lodge are 9 km apart. Selati Camp is 6 km north of Bush Lodge.
The lodges are completely unfenced.
All suites at Sabi Sabi lodges are air-conditioned and have luxury en-suite
bathrooms.
Each suite has an al fresco outside shower.
Cuisine
Outdoor
dining in the camp's boma provides a
taste of traditional African cuisine.
Activities
Sabi
Sabi Safaris: Safaris at Sabi Sabi are a
UNIQUE African experience. Guided by your knowledgeable
and experienced ranger and skilled Shangaan tracker,
(FGASA accredited), guests begin an adventure to
spot a myriad of wild animals including, but not
limited to, the Big 5, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Elephant
and Buffalo. The graceful Impala, dazzling Zebra
and other unique African game will be encountered.
Your own armed and knowledgeable Game Ranger and Shangaan Tracker will take you
deep into the bushveld by open land rover or on foot. Close enough to share in
a thrilling encounter with Africa's beautiful wild creatures.
Sabi Sabi's rangers
and skilled Shangaan trackers, are accredited
by FGASA, (The Field Guides Association of South
Africa) and trained to understand the needs of
guests. They will go to great lengths to ensure that
Safari's at Sabi Sabi are an unforgettable experience
and that you leave the game reserve with a wonderful
knowledge of the flora and fauna, as well as having
taken award-winning photographs of our creatures
and had close, unlimited encounters with our wildlife.
Walking Safaris: While
most animals will be viewed from the comfort and
security of open Land Rovers Sabi Sabi's
safari
team will
encourage you to spend a few hours on foot to experience
the true pulse of Africa. Walks are tailored to individuals
and are not supposed to be route marches but rather
an opportunity to examine the smaller creatures of
the bush often overlooked from the Land Rover.
During these environmental awareness walking trails,
guests will be fascinated by the rangers' in-depth
knowledge of nature and ecology and learn about
Sabi Sabi's conservation and habitat management
policies. The trackers will relate their folklore,
explain medicinal uses of the bush as well as discuss
their cultural heritage.
Birding Hides: Sabi
Sabi is home to over 350 species of bird. These
species include
some of the world's most magnificent
species, from raptors to ornately colored bee-eaters
and all may be spotted from your Land Rover or
from the camp's
birding
hides (blinds) in the game reserve. The bird-life
around the lodges is also prolific.
As the best time
of the day to enjoy game activity is in the cooler
hours, the safaris go out at first
light in the morning and again an hour or two before
sunset. Night Safaris are a unique opportunity
to watch nocturnal predators on the hunt.
During the heat of
the day, guests are encouraged to enjoy
a siesta, cool down in the pool, view the
abundant bird life or pamper yourself in the Earth
Nature Spa
Wildlife
The wildlife sightings in
the Sabi Sand are renowned for their consistency.
If you want to be literally assured of seeing
the big cats like
Lion and especially Leopard, up close from an open
safari vehicle, then this is the place to go.
To
give an example,
the
following
are extracted from Sabi Sabi's sightings log for
a recent, typical month
at Sabi Sabi.
LION
Lion have been sighted every day this month. Coalitions
of up to 3 males observed on numerous occasions.
On several of these, they have been accompanied
by one or two females and mating has been observed.
Almost daily sightings
of the 4 cubs, always accompanied by one or two
females. Several sightings
of two females in the company of 5 sub-adults. Lone
male and females also observed. The lone males
more frequently.
Males were also sighted at the entrance to Bush Lodge. A
successful Zebra hunt was seen, also the females and young cubs viewed on a Buffalo
kill. Another sighting - females and cubs - on a Kudu
kill.
LEOPARD
Leopard have been
seen on all but three Game Drives this month. The female
with sub-adult cub has been observed almost daily.
On one occasion they were relaxing in the shade in
the branches of a tree. Lone males – numerous
sightings. Lone females – several
sightings – 2
of which were on a kill – Impala and Bush Buck. One female
observed hunting Impala. One male Leopard
observed killing a sleeping male Cheetah.
Fifteen sightings of solitary
females and 16 of solitary males. Three sightings of
male and female together,
but no mating observed. Several sightings of female
and two sub-adults.
BUFFALO
Buffalo seen every
day this month. Herds of Buffalo – some
as large as approximately 350 were seen numerous
times. On one occasion – fighting
with Lion. There were also many
sightings of lone Bulls and groups of up to 10
Bulls. Four male Buffalo were observed on the access
road to Selati Camp.
RHINO
Rhino observed every
day this month. Lone males – observed
almost every day. Numerous sightings
of between 1 and 3 females with 2 sub-adults. Several sightings
of groups of 2 and 3 females.
ELEPHANT
Elephant observed
daily this month. Groups of up to 10
males seen almost daily. Lone Bulls observed
numerous times. One bull observed
having a drink from the swimming pool at Bush Lodge. A
herd of females with sub-adults and juveniles – numerous
sightings.
CHEETAH
Cheetah sightings
almost daily. The female with her
sub-adult cub was seen on many occasions. They
were also observed feeding on a sub-adult Water Buck
kill. Lone male observed
hunting young Kudu and again, feeding on the kill. Also sighted - A
male Leopard killed a sleeping male Cheetah!
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