an african safari experience
Luxury African safaris are extremely popular amongst safari enthusiasts from all over the world; experience the ultimate in luxury African safaris at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Safaris at Sabi Sabi offer you the opportunity of experiencing the thrill of close encounters with the wild as well as the unique atmosphere of its four individual 5 star lodges. You really do get the best of both worlds when choosing Sabi Sabi for your African safari.
sabi sabi press releases
The press releases below give ample reason why domestic and international travellers alike are choosing Sabi Sabi for their African safaris.
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november 2011
fodor's honors sabi sabi private game reserve
Fodor's, a renowned name in travel guides, recently announced that Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa is a winner of Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011, as selected by the publication's editors and travel experts. Sabi Sabi won in the "Luxurious Retreats" category and was recognized for the "secluded and intimate" nature of Selati Camp; the unique atmosphere created by its "old railroad" theme, and for "superb value for money" of its Ivory Presidential Suite.
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april 2011
new look earth lodge revealed
The famous Sabi Sabi wildlife experience has been further enhanced by the refurbishment of the award winning Earth Lodge. Just a decade ago, Sabi Sabi's Earth Lodge was opened to much local and international acclaim. This was a ground-breaking architectural masterpiece, its sweeping lines and dramatic minimalism ushering in a new era of game lodge design.
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april 2011
new managing director for sabi sabi
The Board of Directors of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Wyndham as Managing Director.
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january 2011
spas, spoils and special deals at sabi sabi the whole valentine's month
As February approaches Sabi Sabi has been devising all measure of romantic surprises, half price spa treatments and luxurious extras for visitors to our lodges.
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november 2010
newly built ivory suite at selati camp
A brand new, magnificent Ivory Suite has now been completed, including some wonderful improved facilities.
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may 2010
south african tourist venues rate in prestigious top 20 service award worldwide
For a third consecutive year, Sabi Sabi has ranked high in this category being voted 4th worldwide and 2nd in Africa and the Middle East.
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april 2010
little bush camp decks get private spa baths
Sabi Sabi announces the addition of Private Spa Baths to the beautifully secluded decks of all suites at Little Bush Camp.
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march 2010
elefun centre at sabi sabi bush lodge
Families with children have always been welcomed at Sabi Sabi's Bush Lodge. Now the family experience reaches a new level with the opening of the EleFun Centre, a fully fledged children's facility within the lodge environs which fosters children's awareness and appreciation of nature.
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december 2009
sabi sabi teams up with green and associates
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Green & Associates as its representative in the United States and Canada, with immediate effect. The newly-formed marketing company, headed by South African-born Warren Green, will be focusing on assisting sustainable ecotourism destinations to gain greater recognition in the North American travel market.
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november 2009
sabi sabi commits to another year of dreamfields
In just over a year since committing to the Dreamfields project, Sabi Sabi's Dreamleague model has become a nationwide benchmark on how to successfully run the programme. So says John Perlman, CEO of the Dreamfields Project.
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october 2009
world class safari meets world class golf
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has teamed up with Leopard Creek, South Africa′s top ranked golf course, to offer guests an unforgettable round of golf during their safari stay. The exclusive arrangement allows for guests to jet in to Leopard Creek directly from the lodge′s private airstrip; travel via helicopter; or enjoy a leisurely drive through the Kruger National Park en route to the course.
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september 2009
guests can experience authentic shangaan community tours
For decades, visitors to Sabi Sabi have been intrigued by the local Shangaan culture and customs of nearby villages. Stories are shared by the many Shangaan staff members who call the private game reserve home; with their rich heritage, in-depth knowledge of the bushveld and local legends adding a fascinating dimension to a memorable safari.
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august 2009
earth lodge spa takes top honours
Sabi Sabi is extremely proud to announce another top honour for its multi-award winning Earth Lodge. At the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South African Spa Awards, presented in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa, Paris, the new Amani Spa at Sabi Sabi's Earth Lodge came first in the prestigious Best Safari Spa category.
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july 2009
sabi sabi earns another major international award
Sabi Sabi's Earth Lodge has been voted the 3rd Best Hotel in the world, and the 2nd Best on the African continent in the 2009 Travel & Leisure Magazine Best in the World rankings. The result - an astonishing 97.5% near perfect score and a big jump from last years already enviable 8th position - showed yet again that Sabi Sabi always exceeds expectations.
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july 2009
africa photographic awards and sabi sabi
The Africa Photographic Awards entices a worldwide audience of amateur and professional photographers with a broad spectrum of photographic categories and the largest prize pool ever offered for a photographic competition, being in excess of three million Rand! The main prizes have been donated by the distributors of Nikon in South Africa, Toyota, Kenya Airways and Sabi Sabi game lodges.
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march 2009
30 years On
It is 30 years since Sabi Sabi first welcomed guests on safari and while much has changed, says Marketing Director, Jacques Smit, the fundamental values are very much the same.
“Thirty years ago, the dream was to create a luxury safari retreat that showcased the very best that South Africa has to offer. Today, this vision is still in place. Sabi Sabi has evolved to become a world-recognised brand well known for its outstanding safari experience, magnificent accommodation and unique brand of African hospitality.
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august 2008
new u.k. representatives for sabi sabi
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is pleased to announce the appointment of AMG as its representative in the U.K. The AMG team, lead by Storm Napier will be responsible for sales and marketing and will be an extension to Sabi Sabi’s own promotional activity in the fast growing U.K. tourism market. PR representation will remain with Bridget Fury Ltd.
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august 2008
new management team for sabi sabi
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has announced a restructuring of its Executive Management Team. Managing Director, Patrick Shorten, will be leaving Sabi Sabi to join his family in the development of a resort in Madagascar. Chairman, Hilton Loon and the Board of Directors take this opportunity to thank Patrick for his many years of loyal service and wish him much success in this challenging new venture.
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july 2008
top 10 spot retained in world′s best
Sabi Sabi has again proved worthy of its world-class status by retaining a top ten spot in the latest Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotel Awards released this week. The private game reserve was voted 4th best hotel in Africa and the Middle East and 8th overall in the world by discerning readers of Travel + Leisure. It was also named 7th in the world in the Small Hotels category. Its service rating was one of the highest, underlining Sabi Sabi's commitment to providing an authentic African safari experience combined with utmost luxury and warm hospitality at its four 5-Star lodges.
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july 2008
africa's leading safari lodge
In addition to being hailed as one of the world's best in terms of service by readers of Travel + Leisure (June 2008 World Best Service Issue), Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has been named as Africa's Leading Safari Lodge by the Africa World Travel Awards. Referred to as the "Oscars of the global travel industry" by the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards recognize excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are nominated by travel professionals from 167,000 tourism-related companies in more than 160 countries.
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may 2008
24-hour on-site medical attention available
Guests at Sabi Sabi now have access to 24-hour on-site medical assistance, thanks to the implementation of a programme by African SAFE-T (Safari and Adventure Emergency Team). Any medical complaint from minor ailments to more serious conditions and injuries are dealt with by a fully trained medical team, one of whom is based on the reserve, with the others at an off-site facility.
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august 2007
rhino calf rescue
At Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, strict conservation policies dictate a policy of non-intervention when animals are hurt or injured in their natural habitat. The idea is to let Nature take its course and to leave the animals and their environment undisturbed. There are two exceptions to this rule : when an animal is injured as a direct result of intervention by humans; or when the animal in question is an endangered species.
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july 2007
sabi sabi makes world top ten
Sabi Sabi has done South Africa proud by being named by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the 7th Best Hotel in the World, 6th Top Small Hotel, and 2nd Best in Africa and Middle East. This year has seen Sabi Sabi make a huge jump in popular ranking: a testament to the extensive refurbishments and major upgrades undertaken in recent years.
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july 2007
sabi sabi takes top spot in excellence awards
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has once again been named ‘Best Game Lodge in Southern Africa’ in the 2007 Diners Club/ ASATA (Association of South African Travel Agents) Travel Awards.
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february 2007
category 4 licence for sabi sabi airstrip
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve’s airstrip has been awarded a Category 4 (C4) Licence, by the Civil Aviation Authority after complying with all C4 requirements.
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april 2006
little bush camp
Nestling in the shade of indigenous riverine trees lies Little Bush Camp, the newest addition to the Sabi Sabi family.
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august 2005
upgrade for bush lodge
The final phase of Sabi Sabi’s total rebuilding of the 25-suite Bush Lodge is complete with the redecorating of the main lodge and expansion of the outdoor viewing areas. The result is a lodge that is at once the height of five star luxury and a warm, friendly and relaxed meeting place in the bush.
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august 2005
sabi sabi in top 5
Discerning travellers from around the world have voted Sabi Sabi in the Top Five destinations in Africa and the Middle East, and the Top 35 in the world.
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may 2005
new lodge for sabi
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has added a new lodge to their existing three lodges by acquiring Londolozi’s Safari Lodge. Dave Varty, owner of Londolozi, commented "As part of consolidating our land in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin the owners of Londolozi agreed to sell this lodge to Sabi Sabi.
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april 2005
sabi sabi at top again
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has been named "Best Game Lodge in Southern Africa" in the 2004 Diners Club ASATA Travel Awards, for the third consecutive year.
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january 2005
earth lodge at top again
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge’s position as one of the top hospitality destinations in the world was confirmed last week when the lodge was named one of the world’s top 101 destinations in the latest Tatler Travel Guide (UK).
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november 2004
simpler access for international travellers with web site translations
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve's website now features six languages, making it easier for foreign visitors to plan their safaris. In addition to English, the website has French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese translations.
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october 2004
sabi sabi awarded fair trade in tourism mark
Sabi Sabi is one of four properties - and the only 5-Star lodge - to become South Africa's first recipients of the Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) trademark.
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october 2004
sabi sabi travel lady featured article
Joyce Dalton's article on safari Lodges in Africa will give you a great insight into luxurious safari accommodation offerings.
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may 2004
bush nature spa opens
The newly opened Bush Nature Spa at Sabi Sabi's 5-Star Bush Lodge now offers a unique, signature treatment, 'African Romance' for guests.
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may 2004
malaria - the actual facts
Due to the popularity of the authentic private game lodges of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin and Timbavati over 25 years and longer, in recent times many cattle and sheep farms have converted to game lodge use. Looking for a marketing platform these recent entries into the tourism industry have chosen to propogate a theory that the genuine safari destinations are high risk malaria venues.
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may 2004
up, up and away
Visitors to Sabi Sabi now have the option of direct flights into the reserve thanks to a new, private airstrip that opened in March. A deal with Federal Air has seen a dedicated daily flight between Johannesburg International Airport and Sabi Sabi introduced, while private charter flights from within South Africa can also make use of the new airstrip.
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october 2003
local community benefits from joint initiatives
Anonymous donor funds, local commitment from business and a focus on community investment has seen the Lillydale community - situated adjacent to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve - celebrating this spring. At the hub of the community-based education and investment drive is the Lillydale Environmental Centre, home to adult education, life skills training and teacher training programmes.
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july 2003
now all sabi sabi lodges 5-star
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is now home to three 5-Star lodges, following a successful 5-Star grading for Bush Lodge by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) last week.
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january 2003
exclusive bush lodge caters for the disabled
For over 20 years Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has set the standard in luxury safari experiences in southern Africa, it has now extended this experience by constructing a unit designed to meet the needs of the physically disabled at its Bush Lodge property.
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december 2002
earth lodge
Earth Lodge is a sanctuary. Uniquely so, as it is for both humans and animals. For the former it is a retreat to the wilderness. For the latter, part of a vast conservation known as Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
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december 2002
selati camp
To visit Selati Camp is to travel back in time. Small, exclusive and brimming with history, colonial elegance and African legend, the camp is perched near the historical Selati Railway line after which it is named.
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december 2002
earth nature spa
Relaxing in the African bush, connecting with nature, rejuvenating mind, body and soul - this is what awaits you at the Camelot International Earth Nature Spa at Sabi Sabi's Earth Lodge.
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december 2002
experience yesterday, today and tomorrow
For decades Sabi Sabi has enthralled the world, imparting its love of wildlife conservation to visitors and establishing a near-unparalleled luxury experience in the heart of the African bush. An experience it has recently taken to new heights.
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august 2002
sabi sabi honoured
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve - nominated in three categories for the Imvelo Awards for responsible tourism - has won the award for best practice in water conservation.
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