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Idube Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Idube Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, in the heart of South Africa's premier wildlife conservation area. This exciting Reserve provides a haven where the best of African animals and birds are free to live as Nature intended. Head for the captivating bush kaleidoscope of Idube, a world of adventure and discovery set deep in the wild heartland of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world renowned Greater Kruger Park. An exclusive family owned lodge, Idube is dedicated to giving guests a genuine bush experience.

Price: 6

all included

9 doubles 2 kings

Ten luxury chalets are set in park like indigenous gardens shaded by knobthorn trees. The bathrooms are en-suite and there are outside showers adjoining each chalet. High ceilings, air-conditioning and overhead fans ensure that the chalets are cool at all times. Four thatched decks overlooking the open bush enable guests to leisurely watch game during the day, or they can relax at the sparkling boulder swimming pool. Birdwatchers can walk along the suspended walkway to the hide sunk deep into the wall of Shadulu dam. For the more energetic, there is a small gymnasium. Meals are special occasions; sample the chef’s superb interpretation of Pan African cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are served on the game viewing deck overlooking Shadulu dam where elephants and other animals frequently come to drink. Dinners are served under the stars either in the lodge or  bush bomas.

Idube Private Game Reserve is home to the "Big Five" being elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. There is also an abundance of other game such as cheetah, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, kudu, zebra and waterbuck. Over 300 bird species have been recorded on the reserve. Our experienced and trained rangers and expert Shangaan trackers are on hand to introduce guests to the wonders of the African bush. Radio contact between Landrovers ensures that guests are given every opportunity to experience the best and most unusual game sightings, day or night. Game drives are in open Landrovers with an experienced ranger and tracker. There are two game drives daily, lasting about 3 hours each. The early morning drive starts at sunrise. Birds and animals are in abundance. On the late afternoon game drive, having had a sundowner in the bush, spot lights are used to spot predators like lion, leopard, hyenas, civet and other nocturnal species. The game drives are exciting, often venturing off-road and offering exceptionally close encounters with game. Photographic opportunities are outstanding. ldube's rangers are not only knowledgeable about wildlife, but they have also been specially trained in photography to help the guest obtain the perfect wildlife photograph.