| South Africa, possibly one of the most | | | | Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve |
| geographically diverse places on earth, is home to | | | | One such property is the Sabi Sabi private game |
| two of the world's most renowned National Parks, | | | | reserve. Located to the west of the park, in the |
| the Kruger National and Kgalagadi Transfrontier | | | | Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Sabi Sabi comprises four |
| Parks. | | | | luxury game lodges [ Earth Lodge, Selati Camp, |
| The Kruger National Park is South Africa's premier | | | | Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp. |
| game reserve, with the widest variety of wildlife | | | | Earth Lodge |
| anywhere in Africa. | | | | The internationally-acclaimed Earth lodge, with 13 |
| Birth of a world-renowned park | | | | luxury suites, is in itself a memorable experience. |
| In 1898, Paul Kruger, then president of the | | | | The lodge is sculpted into the earth, with a |
| Transvaal Republic, proclaimed the area between | | | | subterranean dining and living area. Each suite |
| the Crocodile and Sabie Rivers as the Sabie Game | | | | boasts a private butler, and the specially |
| Reserve, with the intention of creating an area | | | | commissioned furnishings, like the natural |
| where wildlife could breed and replenish hunting | | | | sculptures of Geoffrey Armstrong, lend a special |
| stocks. After 4 years of conflict during the | | | | touch. |
| Anglo-Boer war, the reserve was again | | | | Selati Camp |
| proclaimed by the British, who forcibly removed | | | | Furnished with a historic Railway theme and 19th |
| local inhabitants from the land. | | | | century charm, Selati has eight luxury thatched |
| Scotsman, James Stevenson-Hamilton was | | | | suites. The novel railway theme includes original |
| appointed as the reserve's first warden, and he | | | | steam engine name plates and original shunter's |
| championed the cause for the extension of the | | | | lamps. |
| park as far as the Luvuvhu River, which decades | | | | Bush Lodge |
| later, would be the foundation for the greater | | | | Set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld, the |
| Lowveld conservation area. | | | | bushcamp overlooks a watering-hole, giving it |
| On 31 May 1926, the proclamation of the National | | | | excellent game viewing potential. The thatched |
| Parks Act, and the accompanying merger of the | | | | suites feature some exquisite wooden carvings, |
| Sabie and Shingwedzi Game Reserves, led to the | | | | created from wood salvaged from the bushveld. |
| formation of the Kruger National Park. | | | | Little Bush Camp |
| 1927 saw the entry of three cars into the park, in | | | | This, the newest addition to Sabi Sabi, is located |
| what could perhaps be considered the first-ever | | | | on the banks of the Msuthlu River. Its six suites |
| game drive. The first motorists entered the park | | | | are fully equipped and feature contemporary |
| for a fee of one pound, and by 1929, nearly a | | | | African design and a stunning private viewing |
| thousand vehicles were visiting. | | | | deck. |
| Wealth of diversity | | | | Timbavati Safari Lodge Accommodation |
| Established in 1926, the park stretches over a | | | | The Timbavati Safari lodge is another of the |
| mammoth 19 633 km2 of territory and is home | | | | private game reserves sharing a fenceless border |
| to an amazing number of species. There are | | | | with the Kruger National Park. Accommodation at |
| around 50 fish, 30-odd amphibian, nearly 120 | | | | Timbavati includes colonial style game lodges, |
| reptile, more than 330 tree, over 500 bird and | | | | traditional thatched bush lodges and luxury tented |
| close to 150 mammal species in the park. | | | | safari camps. Timbavati offers a choice of family |
| Of these many species, it is probably the Big Five; | | | | or luxury safari lodge accommodation |
| the Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Cape | | | | Family Lodge Accommodation |
| Buffalo, that attracts most of the park's half a | | | | This is the ideal choice for a family safari holiday. |
| million annual visitors. | | | | It provides facilities for children of all ages, giving |
| No fences make good neighbours | | | | parents the opportunity to enjoy the safari |
| Surrounding the Kruger National Park are several | | | | experience with total peace of mind. |
| smaller game reserves. Until about a decade ago, | | | | Luxury Lodge Accommodation |
| these were all fenced off from the main park. | | | | Combining the essence of a traditional safari with |
| With the removal of the fences, the park was | | | | total comfort and luxury, this is the choice for the |
| increased in size by about 15 percent. Since there | | | | visitor looking to enjoy the beauty of the |
| are no longer fences separating the reserves | | | | bushveld in African style luxury. |
| from the Kruger, it effectively creates one huge, | | | | Londolozi Private Game Reserve |
| continuous reserve area across which the animals | | | | This wildlife paradise, also in the Sabi Sands |
| are free to roam. | | | | reserve, is situated on the Sand River. It is |
| Private Game reserves | | | | considered on of the best places in the world for |
| Since the early days of safari, things have come | | | | viewing Leopards in their natural habitat. The |
| a long way. While it's still possible to experience a | | | | reserve includes four luxurious camps: Bateleur |
| rough and rugged adventure safari of the type | | | | Camp, Founders Camp, Pioneer Camp and Tree |
| early visitors would have experienced, the | | | | Camp |
| majority of modern visitors to area prefer to | | | | Regardless of your choice of Luxury safari |
| combine the best of Africa with the best in | | | | accommodation, the Kruger National Park and its |
| comfort and hospitality. It is here that the private | | | | neighbouring private game reserves are sure to |
| game reserves and private safari lodges come to | | | | provide and experience to delight and inspire. The |
| the fore. | | | | wide range of options means visitors are spoilt for |
| These private parks and lodges are the epitome | | | | choice and there's something to suit every |
| of luxury and comfort in the bush. It makes for a | | | | budget. An African safari in the Kruger Park is an |
| magical combination and an experience that stays | | | | experience you won't soon forget. |
| with visitors forever. | | | | |