Welcoming Sabi Sand Lodge with Standout Leopard Viewing
Set centrally in the Sabi Sand, Idube pairs warm, personal hospitality with high-caliber game drives renowned for leopard sightings. Guests enjoy twice-daily Big Five drives, interpretive bush walks, and relaxed time on decks that face resident nyala and warthog. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, with two Makubela Suites adding private pools and extra space.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Rating | Personal and Comfortable
Highlights & What to Expect
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in open Land Rovers with skilled trackers.
- Frequent leopard sightings typical of Sabi Sand’s rich predator density.
- Guided post-breakfast bush walks focusing on tracks, birds, and ecology.
- Makubela Suites for added privacy, private pools, and spacious decks.
- Good-value, unpretentious atmosphere with attentive, friendly service.
Location & Setting
Idube Game Lodge lies in the central Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, an unfenced neighbor of Kruger National Park famed for close-up predator viewing. Access is typically via Skukuza or Nelspruit (MQP) airports, followed by a road transfer through Newington Gate. The lodge’s shaded grounds and surrounding riverine thickets draw regular antelope, while nearby open areas offer classic Sabi Sand big-cat country.
Rooms
Accommodation comprises nine comfortable safari chalets and two larger Makubela Suites. Chalets feature air-conditioning, fans, tea/coffee facilities, private decks, and renovated en-suite bathrooms with both shower and bath—plus outdoor showers for a bush feel. The interleading Makubela Suites sit in a quieter pocket away from the main areas and add generous lounges, expansive decks, and private plunge pools—ideal for couples or honeymooners.
Facilities
Central spaces include a relaxed lounge and bar, dining areas, a library, a small gym, and a pool for cooling off between drives. Elevated decks overlook visiting nyala and warthog, while evenings often move to the boma for fireside dinners. Cuisine is varied and accommodating of preferences with prior notice, and in-room spa treatments can be arranged for additional downtime.
Amenities
Airport Transfers
Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Private Plunge Pool
Spa
Fitness Center
Air Conditioning
Limited Wi-Fi
Laundry Service
In-room Safe
Gift Shop / Curio Shop
Boma / Fire Pit
Viewing Deck
Minibar
Tea & Coffee
Mosquito Net
Ceiling Fan
Bird Hide
Private Deck
Activities
Game Drives
Guided Bush Walks
Birdwatching
Photography Hide
Wilderness Dining