Sibuya Game Reserve

Sibuya Game Reserve in South Africa covers over 3000 hectares of absolutely stunning river frontage, flood plains, hills and lusciously green valleys. Guests depart from camp for game drives and walks via a short boat ride to various hop-off points where they transfer to a vehicle. The reserve hosts substantial numbers of general game typical of the African bush, as well as a healthy white rhino population and a small herd of elephants. Sibuya is also home to a cheetah breeding project and guests can view these cats from an elevated position overlooking the cheetah area. Lions and buffalo are kept in separate quarantined areas on the property and are not free roaming. The reserve is a birding hotspot and those who are interested in spending time with creatures outside of the Big 5 will fall in love with Sibuya. It is a nature lover’s paradise and there are exemplary lookout points where guests can enjoy traditional sun-downer drinks or mid morning tea and coffee.

Why we like it

Stunning natural scenery; Beautiful elevated lookout points; Big 5 reserve; Excellent game-viewing

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Sibuya Bush Lodge

Sibuya Bush Lodge is set in a pristine wilderness paradise in Sibuya Game Reserve. Malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only game reserve accessed solely by boat. After departing from Kenton and enjoying a unique boat cruise up the Kariega Estuary, guests embark on a short game drive to the lodge. This stylish bush destination, which mushrooms from an indigenous forested…

Accomodation Type: Full Board

Budget: $300 - $500 p.p.p.d.

Sibuya Forest Camp

Spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its course to meet the warm Indian Ocean, malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only Big 5 game reserve accessed solely by boat. After arriving at Sibuya’s reception near the river mouth in Kenton-on-Sea, guests embark on a meandering 45-minute boat cruise to the breathtakingly beautiful Reserve. Perfectly situated on the banks of the Kariega…

Accomodation Type: Full Board

Budget: $300 - $500 p.p.p.d.

Sibuya River Camp

Malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only game reserve accessed solely by boat. It is home to nearly 400 species of birds and 45 species of game, including the Big Five. After arriving at reception near the river mouth in Kenton-on-Sea, guests embark on a meandering 45-minute boat cruise to River Camp. A favourite amongst friends, families, and sole-use groups, this…

Accomodation Type: Full Board

Budget: $150 - $300 p.p.p.d.

Park / Reserve Size:	3000 Ha
Reserve Type:	Private Game Reserve
Big 5:	Yes
Specialist Specie:	Elephant
Malaria Area:	No
Nearest Town:	Kenton on Sea

Big 5:	7
Mammals:	8
Birds:	7
Reptiles:	6
Trees:	10

Why we like it

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Accommodation in Sibuya Game Reserve

Sibuya Bush Lodge

Sibuya Forest Camp

Sibuya River Camp

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