Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

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The Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park, offers excellent Big Five game viewing and great bird watching. A wide range of lodging is available.

Getting there

Located near Kruger's Newington gate. It is a 5 ½ hour drive from Johannesburg. Three daily flights to/from Johannesburg and Leopard Hills/Ulusaba Airstrip on Federal Air.

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Federal Air

When to travel

Spring and Summer (September-April) are hot and wet, late fall and winter are cool and dry (April-August). Winter nights and morning can be quit cold. Game viewing is best from July to September.

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Travel health & child safety

Malaria is prevalent in and throughout the reserve.

Malaria in Southern Africa

Things to keep in mind

South Africa is more child-friendly than many European countries.