The safari deck at Selati Camp with views across the bush
Why should I go now"
Whilst the frost is settling over Europe, it’s summer in South Africa and the sun is scorching.
The Sabi Sand Wildtuin is an unfenced private game reserve stretching a massive 60,000 hectares of pure, uninterrupted wilderness. It’s situated adjacent to the Kruger National Park and is regarded as one of the top safari destinations in the country; home to the Big Five (i.e. lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant) and over 200 other animals.
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Aside from the game drives, ?Tshamakahle?, ?stay well? in Shangaan (the local language of Sabi Sands) is the only item on the To Do list.
The Ivory Presidential suite with a private plunge pool What?s the lowdown"
The Selati Camp is one of four luxury all-suite lodges at Sabi Sabi. Intimate with a classic, vintage aesthetic (think thatched roofs and original antiques), the vibe is elegant yet eclectic. The service style is old school, though not too formal, and very personable. Nothing feels too much to ask.
The safari experience generally follows the same routine: at 5.30am the ranger comes knocking on your door for the morning drive, which might sound horrifying but this is the best time to spot the animals before they all slink away into the shade. To soften the blow, there are blankets and hot water bottles in the trucks, and after an hour or two of driving, there’s often ...