Sabi Sabi

SOUTH AFRICA

Sabi Sabi is a 5,400-hectare private wildlife reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger area. Their four unique luxury lodges, each with its own distinct character and story, offer diverse styles while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards. Viewing themselves as custodians rather than owners of the land, Sabi Sabi implements comprehensive habitat management programmes developed with ecological experts, including controlled burning, waterhole rotation, and alien plant control. Their dedicated anti-poaching units provide non-invasive protection that allows animals to maintain natural behaviours while ensuring intimate wildlife encounters.

Deeply committed to education, their ranger guides undergo rigorous training as environmental educators who follow strict ethical safari practices that prioritise animal welfare. Sabi Sabi's wastewater management uses innovative artificial wetland systems that naturally filter water before safely releasing it into underground river systems. Their philosophy recognises that for conservation to thrive, local communities must thrive too, creating a model where ecological preservation and human advancement work in harmony.

Contact:

Jaques Smit
jsmit@sabisabi.com
sabisabi.com