Sabi Sands Safari

The Sabi Sands is South Africa’s most iconic private reserve, renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings, luxury lodges, and intimate wildlife encounters. Sharing an unfenced border with the Greater Kruger, the Sabi Sands offers some of the most consistent Big Five viewing in Africa. As the owner of Safari Design, Tarryn brings three decades of firsthand experience exploring and revisiting the Sabi Sands, giving travelers access to deep, insider knowledge of the lodges, landscapes, and wildlife that make this region extraordinary.

Why the Sabi Sands Is Extraordinary

  • Unmatched leopard sightings

  • Expert guiding and tracking

  • Exclusive private concessions

  • Luxury lodges with world‑class service

  • Small guest numbers for intimate experiences

  • Exceptional photographic opportunities

What You Can Expect

Morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris, private guides, gourmet dining, and beautifully appointed suites overlooking the bush. Every moment is crafted to immerse you in the magic of the African wilderness.

Tailor‑Made Sabi Sands Itineraries

Safari Design creates custom itineraries that combine the Sabi Sands with other premier regions — including the Greater Kruger, Madikwe, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Botswana, and beyond. Your journey is designed entirely around your interests, pace, and travel style.

Two leopards play fighting in the Sabi Sands private reserve, South Africa
Safari guest photographing wildlife with a large camera from an open safari vehicle in the Sabi Sands, South Africa
Rhinoceros in dense bushveld vegetation with safari guest observing from an open vehicle in the Sabi Sands, South Africa