Sabi sand north

Lodges in the northern sector of Sabi Sand, accessible through Gowrie gate and most convenient for flights in to Hoedspruit

Djuma Galago

Traditional family-friendly self-catering on superb north Sabi Sand boundary with Kruger and with Buffelshoek traversing. A 'Vuyatela-lite' with comfort but less stars and spangle. Excellent guides.

Chitwa House

A private, exclusive oasis of calm situated on the largest reservoir in the northern sector of Sabi Sand. Private everything - butler, chef, guide, tracker, drives, pool. Massive luxurious suites.

Chitwa Chitwa

Seven luxurious, elegant suites situated on the largest perennial waterhole in Sabi Sand, with rimflow pool view. Mega herds of buffalo drink here. Excellent Big Five.

Arathusa

Superb central northern-sector Sabi Sand waterhole location with Big Five concentrations. Largest, arguably the best, traversing area in the north with over 4,000 hectares at your disposal.

Sabi Sand North

Further away, Sabi Sand north's 7 lodge groups can offer great value. Lakes & reservoirs attract game all year, notably buffalo mega herds. Vehicle density is lower, cats still plentiful. Self-catering is possible.

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Top marks for lovely remote, waterhole lodge on the unfenced Kruger boundary with Sabi Sand. Excellent game viewing. Tranquillity and flat open plains increase the chances of wild dog and cheetah sightings.

Djuma Vuyatela

Self-catering for grown-ups in Sabi Sand seems oxymoronic, but Vuyatela succeeds with style. Lively dam with Big Five in camp. Look-out tower. Opulent suites with views over water.

Elephant Plains

Traditional owner-run lodge developed from family farm. Original rondavels have been modernised but represent great value for Sabi Sand. Busy, popular, excellent entry to Sabi Sand and its leopard and Big Five.

Cheetah Plains

Proper old-style bushcamp experience in a remote corner of Sabi Sand. Right on the Kruger boundary, and with semi-exclusive northern reserve traversing. Excellent active waterhole and dam at camp.