Newington Gate, R538, 1242 Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
#4 of 10 hotels in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 12 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Frank
United StatesWe liked everything. There was nothing we didn't like.
The breakfasts were excellent as well as the lunches and dinners. The game drives were spectacular. We saw the Big 5 continually. Bongoni, our tracker and Mark, our driver were terrific. One morning they tracked a leopard for a couple of kilometres and found him.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Emma
United KingdomI think the only downside for me was the lack of decent wifi in the rooms. A couple of times I wanted to call home in the evening but couldn’t. There is more reliable WiFi in the main building but after dark you can’t walk up there so it was a bit restrictive. It just means you have to plan things around that.
Well where can I start? I think it’s staff that really makes this place special. From the time we arrived they were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. We had FJ as our ranger and Ian as our tracker and they looked after us like family. They work really well together and made sure we had some incredible sightings. The kitchen and wait staff were are all so lovely as well. The food was delicious every day and we looked forward to seeing their smiling faces at breakfast….even though we had been up since the crack of dawn! Thanks Idube, you made our stay truly memorable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Alison
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like. The room was comfortable and clean, we loved the outdoor shower. Food was exceptional, the game viewing was out of this world. it felt like being part of a big family rather than just being on holiday
Breakfasts were delicious, all hot food was cooked to order and there was always a lovely selection of fresh fruit, and a different juice each day. Our waitress Petunia always had a smile
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2022
Matt
United Kingdomeverything about our stay at Idube was beyond expectation from start to finish. accommodation was extremely well kept and very comfortable. such a peaceful atmosphere in the middle of the bush surrounded by animals that wander in and out of the grounds. the staff were fantastic and really made us feel like part of family. all the meals were impeccable and served with a smile. as the for the game drives, all I can say is wow. the rangers and trackers are in a league of their own. if you want an experience you will talk about for years to come, this is the place to be.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 3 December 2021
Paul
LatviaNothing
The game drives were excellent and the definite highlight of the stay, with Mark and Ian being superb rangers/trackers. We not only saw the big 5 but also a cheetah and wild dogs going in a hunt which are really rare sightings. The food at the lodge was excellent and the premises was very spacious.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 2 November 2021
Federico
South AfricaBeautiful little resort. Very friendly and competent staff, very cosy atmosphere. Good food but not pretentious. Superb game drives!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 13 October 2021
Devandren
South AfricaEverything was perfect ❤
There's so many things to love. Starting off with the friendly and supportive staff. This was my first time traveling on my own to the Sabi Sands region and what an incredible drive from Johannesburg. There's about 10-11 Kms of dirt roads when getting there - about 2.5 Kms before Newington Gate and another 7.8 Kms inside the reserve. The staff were ready and waiting. I had communicated with them via WhatsApp that I was on my way while they planned for any specific dietary requirements. Stayed there for 2 nights, did 4 game drives and a bush walk and there's just so much to love - whether it's socializing with the friendly staff like Ebert, Charita and others till 10-11pm at night while hearing the roar of lions in the distance or just the phenomenal tracking abilities of the Ranger (Promise) and Tracker (Ronald) or just the General staff like Mavis and Aufree providing and serving some best food I've had in an exceptionally long time, it was an experience that I'll take with me as I immigrate. This is something that not just local South Africans should experience but many others outside of the beautiful African continent.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 6 October 2022
Edwin
NetherlandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 9 June 2022
Geoffruthhuddersfield
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 25 November 2021
Helen
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 13 September 2021
Matan
IsraelThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2021
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