Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge

Location: 39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton on Sea, za

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Smoke alarms
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• 24-hour security
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Game drive nearby
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Tent - Forest Camp

  Featuring a wooden deck overlooking the Kariega River or forest, these spacious, luxurious tents are surrounded by trees. With an all-weather roof, the tents include a rustic-style private bathroom with African-themed hand basins, a free-standing bath and free toiletries. Tent - Forest Camp: Distinctive wooden walkways meandering through the indigenous forest, along the banks of the Kariega Estuary, maximize the privacy of the tents. The eight luxury eco-tents are each located on a private raised wooden deck and all have unique private bathrooms with ‘wild wood’ harvested from dead indigenous trees on the Reserve. Each bathroom has a shower, free-standing bath and complimentary toiletries. King-size or twin beds are available and sleeper couches for children sharing. A Tea/Coffee station is available in each tent. With an all-weather roof and a fireplace in each tent they’re cozy in winter, especially with a hot-water-bottle as an extra touch. Children over the age of twelve are welcome.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Villa

  This villa boasts a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa comprises 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave in the fully equipped kitchen. The villa also provides guests with a barbecue. The unit features a tea and coffee maker, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Hypoallergenic pillow

• Tent - River Camp

  Overlooking the Kariega River or forest, these luxurious tents have glass doors that open onto a wooden deck. With an all-weather roof, the tents include a rustic-style private bathroom with African-themed hand basins, free toiletries and free-standing bath. With only 4 tents, this is a more intimate part of the camp.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Suite - Bush Lodge

  Suites - Bush Lodge’s four well-appointed and secluded luxury thatched units are spacious with lounge area and a cozy wood-burning fireplace each. Bathrooms are en-suite with outside and inside showers and complimentary toiletries. Private viewing decks provide exclusivity and comfort for sunbathing, star-gazing and personal relaxation - facing the pristine valley where bird song welcomes every misty morning and the Indian ocean is audible in the distance. Each suite has tea-and-coffee making facilities, air-conditioning and King size bed / twin. The central Lodge area provides a bar, plush relaxation areas and every plated meal is a special occasion. Bush Lodge has a heated swimming pool and is on grid electricity as well as solar power. Children over the age of twelve are welcome. Free wifi is available. A bonfire deck is strategically immersed in the forest overlooking the valley, where a feeling of peace overwhelms the weary wanderer.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Heated pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Hall (9/5): We went to celebrate our 42 w/anniversary. Milly made our day & evening meal & setting very special. - The breakfast was excellent on Tuesday and was ok on Wednesday The lunch and dinners were excellent
• Briggy (9/5): We were very well looked after, great game drives with some awesome sightings. - Beautiful setting, private accommodation
• Guest (10/5): -
• Oliver (10/5): -
• Georgia (9/5): Once in a lifetime experience. - Food was fabulous, location incredible (in heart of reserve, very private, lots of non- threatening animals close by). Our safari guide was the absolute best - his love of the habitat, and the animals was palpable. He was flexible, humble and kind and allowed us to fully steep in the awe of being a part of the reserve. I wish I had known schedules (like meals and drive times), and routines (when cleaning happened, snacks, etc) beforehand.
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Franziska (10/5): - If you're still thinking about it - book it. Was more than we usually spend per night, but well worth it. Stayed two nights which felt perfect. Amazing tents, we had the forest camp, the whole premises, eating area, hang out spots etc. are just so well thought out and beautifully designed, food war exquisite and the whole staff was so attentive and perfect. Game drives were amazing and our guide was a studied bio-conservationist (hoping im getting this right) and just oozed with both knowledge for animals, flora and the area but also such love and fascination for everything. 100/10.
• david (10/5): fantastica e miglior esperienza tra varie private game reserve - Staff molto gentile, disponibile e con grandissima passione niente
• SimonDav (10/5): - Wir haben tolle zwei Nächte im Sibuya Game Reserve verbracht. Die Mitarbeiter sind außergewöhnlich nett und kümmern sich um alles, was man braucht. Wir hatten für die gesamte Zeit einen Guide, die insgesamt 4 Game Drives + Vogelbeobachtung mit uns gemacht hat. Sie ist auf alle unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat uns alle Tiere gezeigt, die wir sehen wollten. Außerdem ist sie ein wandelndes Tier-Lexikon! ;) Sie hat jede Fahrt spezifisch auf uns angepasst. Dadurch war es eine sehr persönliche Erfahrung. Wir haben sooo viele Tiere gesehen und sind sehr happy, bei Sibuya gebucht zu haben! (Löwen, Elefanten, Nashörner, Büffel, Giraffen, Zebras...) Wenn man wirklich in die Tierwelt eintauchen möchte, ist es jeden Cent wert. Wir waren im Forest Camp mit sehr luxuriösen Zelten. Es ist sehr geschickt dort gelöst, dass Familien mit Kindern in einem Camp sind und die anderen in einem ruhigen anderen Camp ;) wir haben unsere Zeit dort sehr genossen und würden sofort wieder buchen. Alles super
• erwin (9/5): Magnifique safari - Le ranger etait top et la proprieté est fantastique, tres belle reserve naturelle Le personnel est un peu oppressant durant les repas, on a le ressentit que tout doit aller tres vite. Les douches ne sont pas top.
• Rachel (9/5): -
• Garry (9/5): We had excellent game drives, seeing a lot of game, close up of Lion, Rhino and Elephant - Meals served was excellent, the dinner menu could do with a few more South African dishes, Braai, Potjie, Rooster Bread A small fridge in the room would have been nice
• Michael (10/5): - Unglaubliches Erlebnis.sehr besonders, von Ausstattung über Service über alles. Alles absolut top. Shane war ein super Guide.
• Elien (10/5): Fantastische ervaring! - Wauw wauw wauw! Wat een fantastische ervaring hebben wij gehad tijdens onze huwelijksreis! De locatie was adembenemd mooi, het personeel was fantastisch en het eten was om duimen en vingers van af te likken. Kortom: een verblijf om nooit meer te vergeten! /
• Jens (10/5): Wir können die Bush Lodge nur empfehlen 😍 - Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen, wunderschönen Aufenthalt in der Bush Lodge. Unsere Suite war unglaublich schön und sauber. Das Personal war immer sehr freundlich. Das Essen war top und Shane unser Guide war einfach großartig! Er hat unseren Aufenthalt unvergesslich gemacht. 😍 Unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Vielen Dank für alles !!! Das wir nicht länger bleiben konnten ☺️
• Stefanie (10/5): Wer hier nicht war, hat was verpasst! - Der gesamte Aufenthalt war super toll- absolute Empfehlung!!
• Julia (10/5): - Everything: game drives, staff, food, accomodation, place Nothing
• Thomas (9/5): Grossartiges Erlebnis, tolle Lage, engagiertes, freundliches Team -
• Nicolas (9/5): -
• Tatum (10/5): Spectacular and unique romantic getaway - The team were incredible. Even though we were there for only one night they made it feel like a home away from home with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The location is also so unique for game drives with the river, and the valleys making it something you’ll only experience at Sibuya Bush Lodge Nothing
• Renata (10/5): - Everything was brilliant !!! From start to finish ❤️ Transfer by boat, staff, location, accommodation, food and drive games with our private Ranger Jay - thank you for unforgettable experience!!!
• karim (10/5): We were privileged! - The nature is stunning ! The team is absolutely incredible ! The food is so good and there’s a lot !
• Alexander (10/5): -
• Britta (10/5): Ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt, an den wir uns immer gerne erinnern werden. Sehr empfehlenswert! - Die Bush Lodge hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Sehr schöne Anlage, großes sauberes Zimmer mit Terrasse und einem wahnsinnigem Blick in den Bush. Sehr nettes und umsichtiges Personal zB Zuko und Pedro. Sehr gutes Essen. Wir wurden sehr gut umsorgt. Kleine Anlage, wir waren nur vier Gäste. Unglaublich schöne, erlebnisreiche und informative Game Drives mit unserem Guide Shane - er hätte es nicht besser machen können.
• Hans-Joachim (10/5): Unvergesslich!!! - Die Anfahrt mit dem Boot war schon ein Erlebnis. Das ging dann weiter mit dem Zelt im Wald direkt am Fluss gelegen. Auf der anderen Seite konnte man alle möglichen Tiere, sogar einen Elefanten beobachten. Das Personal war äußerst kompetent, hilfreich und freundlich. Die Safaritouren mit Luke werden unvergesslich bleiben. Sein Wissen, keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet, und besonders seine immer spürbare Liebe zu allen Tieren waren außergewöhnlich. Wir haben lange Zeit dem Elefantenbullen aus nächster Nähe zuschauen können, wie er Wurzeln ausgegraben und verspeist hat. Die Herde haben wir aus nächster Nähe beim Fressen beobachten können. Den Löwen haben wir entspannt mit Gebrüll beobachten können und jede Menge anderer Tiere, die aufzuzählen den Rahmen sprengen würde. Nichts!!!
• Benedikt (10/5): Sibuya Game Reserve is a truly special place - Sibuya Game Reserve is a truly special place with an incredible atmosphere. The whole experience feels very intimate and authentic, allowing you to see amazing wildlife up close in a very natural setting. The team on site is unbelievably kind and welcoming and takes care of everything so you can fully enjoy the experience. You can really feel how passionate they are about what they do. Seeing such incredible animals in this beautiful environment was absolutely unforgettable. If you are looking for a unique safari experience with a very personal touch, this is the place to go. Highly recommended! x
• Keeley (10/5): The best part of our trip - The location and our Ranger, Matt.
• Shannon (6/5): -
• cnico250 (10/5): À refaire sans hésiter - Emplacement au milieu de la nature. De nombreux safaris proposés. Des ballades en bateaux. Des repas tout inclus , ainsi que les boissons. Côté safari, très bien organisé et nous avons vu de nombreux animaux. À faire et refaire. Nous y étions 3 nuits, c est vraiment l'idéal. Le logement est également très fonctionnel et spacieux.
• Monica (10/5): Tolle private Lodge mitten im Busch, der Abschied fiel uns schwer. - Tolle Lodge mit herrlicher Aussicht, wunderschön eingerichtet, zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal, der Guide JP ist genial. Nichts
• Els (10/5): Gamedrive is hier een echte belevenis - Fantastische ranger Mike en het team hospitality was ook ongelooflijk. Tent was prachtig, zelden zo iets smaakvols gezien
• Tobias (10/5): Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis - Ein toller Aufenthalt, leckeres Essen, alles möglich gemacht durch das großartige, herzliche Personal. Unglaublich spannende Pirschfahrten mit vielfältigen Tiersichtungen und hervorragend ausgebildeten Guides. Guide Sivi hat ein sehr beeindruckendes Wissen über die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt. Herzlichen Dank für die unglaublichen Momente.
• C (7/5): It was good but have had much better experiences - The safari guides were good and we were lucky with our airings Organisation very poor
• Denise (10/5): Bijzonder - Kerstdagen hier vieren was fantastisch! Het is een hele belevenis om hier te verblijven. Alles is goed geregeld. We keken hier enorm naar uit. Heerlijk eten en super vriendelijk personeel!! Enorme aanrader. Helaas troffen wij het totaal niet met onze ranger. Hij vertelde weinig uit zichzelf en leek er totaal geen zin in te hebben. Je voelde geen passie voor zijn vak. We hoorde van andere gasten over hun ranger en die waren wel helemaal enthousiast. Wij hadden elders al andere safari’s gehad, dus weten hoe het is om met iemand op pad te gaan die enthousiast is. Helaas… Dit heeft voor ons wel een flinke stempel gedrukt op ons verblijf hier. Hierdoor was het niet het verblijf waar we op hadden gehoopt. Heel jammer..
• Megan (10/5): Highly recommend Nel's Lodge - excellent experience - Everything. Excellent staff, great food, magnificent surroundings and amazing game. Nothing.
• Hilde (9/5): fantastisch - Het personeel is adorabel, je wordt volledig in de watten gelegd en "ontzorgd", de locatie is prachtig. Op de safaris worden heel veel wilde dieren gezien, de boottocht naar de lodge is de start van heel speciale beleving. niets
• august (10/5): Very nice - Perfect Price
• Annegret (10/5): Tolle Erlebnisse, aufmerksamer und freundlicher Service. Die Game drives und Sundowner drives mit Rangerin Linique waren - Sehr schöne Lage mitten im Busch
• Marion (10/5): Traumhafte Lodge direkt am Fluss mitten im Grünen! - Die Lodge hat uns ausgesprochen gut gefallen. Die Zelte sind sehr gross und geräumig uns sehr geschmackvoll gestalten. Wir haben uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Personal, sowie die Mitarbeiter der Lodge als auch unser persönlicher Guide waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen war sehr gut. Die Lage direkt am Fluss ist auch wirklich toll. Wir hatten wundervolle Tage in der Lodge und wären sehr gerne länger geblieben!
• Ariane (10/5): Toll organisierte Lodge mit viel Herzblut - Die Lodge ist schön gelegen, man ist der Natur sehr nah. Und statt eines Pools gibt es zum Baden den Fluss. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail werden jeden Tag die Tische umdekoriert, und je nach Gruppenzusammensetzung, anders gestellt. Wir hatten das Glück, einen magischen Abend mit allen Gästen an einer gemeinsamen großen Tafel zu erleben. Die Mahlzeiten werden als Buffet angeboten, es schmeckte wunderbar. Vier Sorten bester Kaffee runden das Angebot ab. Die Safaris werden von sehr engagierten, jungen Guides geführt. Mit unserem Guide Jared hatten wir eine Menge Spaß, vor allem bei den Nashörnern, er hatte aber auch ein enormes Wissen und konnte uns zusätzlich zu den großen Tieren auch viel zu Vögeln und Pflanzen zeigen und erzählen. Nichts
• Thomas Gehrmann (10/5): Wunderbares Naturerlebnis - Die Safaris und Jason unser Guide waren super. Die Gästebetreuung und das Essen exzellent. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt.
• Susanne (10/5): Sehr beeindruckend. - Ein beeindruckender Aufenthalt und unvergessliches Erlebnis in diesem grossartigen Naturreservat. Der Service in allem war perfekt. Die Tiere in der freien Natur zu beobachten ist unglaublich. Dank an das ganze Sibuya Team.
• Christine (10/5): Highlight unserer Reise! - Aussergewöhnliche Lodge, fernab von allem. Super Betreuung. Tolle Safari, tolles Zimmer, tolles Essen! Es war alles super!
• Teresa (10/5): We will come back :) - It was really good and I can highly recommend this lovely accomodation. The game drives were stunning (thank you, Mike!) and the staff was overwhelmingly nice! Yes, it’s a little more expensive but compares to other lodges it’s the cheapest and worth every dollar. A bonus: it’s eco friendly :) We will come back! The food could have been better. I told them before that I don’t eat meat and there was no vegetarian option provided. So I could just eat the sides although I paid as much as all meat eaters. Nowadays a vegetarian option should be a no brainer (especially when claimed before). And yes, I asked the staff if there was anything else to eat for me. Since we just stayed for one night it was fine but please think about it :)
• Dirk (10/5): Genau das Richtige die Big Five mit Komfort und Gastfreundschaft zu erleben! - Uns hat einfach alles gefallen. Von der Begrüßung an der Rezeption über den Transfer mit Boot und anschließend Jeep zur Lodge. Wirklich toll! Personal, Guide und Unterkunft phänomenal. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder. Die Game Drives Super. Die lodges toll, auf Wunsch wird vor Rückkehr von den Game Drives der Kamin in der Lodge eingeschürt. An kühleren Tagen waren sogar wärmeflaschen in den Betten. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend. Es war einfach eine runde Sache und jeden Cent wert. Das Essen war einfach zuviel 😉
• Claudio (10/5): -
• Trevail (8/5): Everything except the food was great! - Lovely tent/room with log burner and plenty of logs for those chilly nights and mornings. Reece, our guide has phenomenal knowledge of plants, trees and animals. He was great fun and never missed an opportunity to tell us something interesting. He seemed to have an uncanny knack of finding the animals so we could just watch them in their natural surroundings. Probably the best guide we’ve come across in all our years of doing safaris. Thanks Reece! The vegetarian food was absolutely awful. We wouldn’t go back unless it was seriously improved.
• Gillian (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful game reserve, we have visited before and loved it then. Staff excellent and game drives great Nothing to dislike
• Denise (9/5): Very enjoyable -
• Lucy (10/5): Wonderful! Definitely recommend - Fab accommodation and the guides were brilliant. Like coming home!
• Marcelle (9/5): Superb -
• Yvonne (10/5): Difficult to express in words! - Sibuya is a very special place on earth!! Even the journey by boat is an experience. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the whole team, who are incredibly great. Julie is incredibly lovely and humorous. We were spoiled the whole day, we laughed and sang a lot. The food is delicious and even a bed bottle is provided for the night. The tents are great and a special experience, the beds are super comfortable. We couldn't have imagined a better game driver for the safari than CJ. She is such a lovely person and her love for nature and the animals is palpable - she loves her work! she was able to show us and teach us a lot, has patience and a great sense of humor. It was not easy for us to say goodbye. We had a great time at Sibuya Game Reserve and can recommend it 1000% and would book there again!
• Dearbhail (10/5): Magical! - We stayed in River Camp in the most beautiful tents. We adored our time there, the boat journey up the river is a wonderful start. Our game drives were fantastic and Nicolas' passion for his job and his enjoyment of working in nature was wonderful. It was the highlight of our children's holiday and they are still wearing their Sibuya hats! I'd highly recommend it for a family safari experience.
• Nancy (10/5): Miraculous and highly recommended. - What a special time we had, we will never forget our days at Sibuya Forest Camp. The dedication and knowledge of the staff, the delicious food, the drinks, the beautiful and special location plus the wealth of wildlife we saw all contributed. Go if you can!
• Mvuyi (9/5): Beautiful Game reserve in the wilderness. - Loved most of the things about this place. nice place to unwind and appreciate the nature around you; beautiful bushlodge rooms with amazing views, the staff were very friendly, especially our guide, who went all out to make sure we saw all 4 of the BIG FIVE and loads of other animals. I also felt unwell and they provided a paracetamol for me which was a nice touch, The chef was very good with the variety of dishes provided throwing in South African classics like pap too. They advertise fly fishing, but they absolutely do not do it. They have no equipment nor knowledge of fly fishing. The spinning gear they gave us was very old, and one rod did not have very much line on it, so it was kind of pointless. Very disappointing as the potential for fly fishing was one of the reasons we booked this particular trip. We had access to a boat dock for an hour to cast from, but it was not the best area nor conditions. Fishing advertisements are quite misleading. The staff could benefit from training on wines, I asked for a white wine which I was given at room temp no clue it has to be chilled or brought to you on an ice bucket at least, as it is summer time. There was a Dutch family staying there as well who asked for white wine, and they were given a bottle which had collected dust. When their son opened it, we were all hit by a waft of acidic weird smell. He took one sip, and his eyes watered. Don't get me wrong, the staff immediately changed the bottle, but for the money we spent, we expect a little better service than this. I stayed clear of wine from that point.
• Henk (3/5): Big dissapointment, highly recommend to book elsewhere - Food was great. The animals. Our overall experience was terrible, to name a couple of things: Firstly, the staff was unproffesional and awkward. Especially the guide, he tried talking the guests down. For example, he asked someone what do you do for work? Someone would answer and he would say, i hate ‘the proffesion’. And it was really intense to have to deal with him al the time, as you eat with them as well. The guides were tired all the time. He was sleeping during the Safari. We spotted the animals ourselfs (we thought we were good at it, but we did another safari at another reserve, and turns out we are not that good ;). Then the facilities, it was decent but limited. Not worth the price. For example, the water is not hot, so a warm bath is not an option. And if its raining you get a disposable poncho for the safari without sleeves. All in all its just not worth your money, there are other options which are so much better. We were so tired after this trip, we tried to make the best of it, but honestly it was a big dissapointment. Go to another accomodation. We were so happy that we booked at Botlierskop private game reserve as well, it is everything you wished for!! And the people and facilities there are lovely. They also take the care and protection of the animals very serious and there is a lot more to see!
• Liam (8/5): Fantastic venue & amazing people but I’m not sure the accommodation itself justifies the price tag - Beautiful game and the staff were fantastic. Matthew, our guide, was a pleasure to be around. He had plenty of knowledge to share and we really can’t speak highly enough of him - he was a big part of making the stay what it was. Food and general organisation ie timings etc we’re all very good. Communal area had a great feel to it and all the vehicles were clean and seemingly in decent condition. Very attentive staff. The accommodation was great but, for the price, having stayed in plenty of game reserves, the room itself was underwhelming.
• Daniela (10/5): - Wunderschöne Unterkunft, sehr gemütlich und ruhig mit super freundlichen und fachkundigen Personal. Das Highlight von unseren Südafrika Ferien. Wir haben unsere Safaris sehr genossen, viele Tiere gesehen wobei die natürlich Privatsphäre der Tiere respektiert worden ist. Unser Ranger Ryan hat sich sehr viel Zeit und Mühe genommen uns alles genau zu erklären. Wir waren total happy und können dieses Reservat von Herzen empfehlen. Nochmals vielen Dank euch allen, ihr seit eifach super und wir werden jedem der nach Südafrika reist die River Loge empfehlen 👍😍
• Alexander (10/5): - Sehr spannende und wunderschöne Tage im Sibuya Reserve! Vielen Dank!
• Lesego (5/5): Disappointing standard compared to other game lodges that offer the same game viewing experience. - Great views. Excellent ranger Ryan has a lot of animal knowledge All meals were low standard and buffet style. Rooms were cold. No plug points in the tents even though there’s a tea station but no kettle. Mosquito screen door came off and fell. One of the rangers sits and dines at the same table as guests which takes away the guests privacy.
• Fiona (10/5): Magical - Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
• Kathrin (10/5): - Das Sibuya Reserve ist fantastisch. Die Lage am Kariega-Fluss, in dem es sich prima schwimmen lässt. Unser Ranger Doug war total engagiert, er hat sich extrem gut gekümmert und war die zwei Tage unseres Aufenthaltes nur fürvuns da! Wir haben großartige Safaris gemacht und haben so viel Tiere gesehn
• Linda (10/5): - Amazing experience! Thank you to our friendly knowledgeable guide Ryan. Beautiful setting, great food, fantastic accommodation, helpful staff. Highly recommended.
• Marco (10/5): Super Erlebnis - Großartige Safari mit tollen Tiersichtungen, sehr freundliches Personal.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Pefekte Unterkunft, perfekter Service =100% Zufriedenheit
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We stayed in Bush Lodge and it was amazing. Only 4 lodges so never more than 8 guests. Lovely accommodation with communal space for food and drinks which they make look lovely and cosy in the evenings. Really warm swimming pool, lovely views from the deck of your lodge. Nothing to complain about here!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The isolation, the great staff and the animals made it a great safari dtay. Not to mention the food and drink
• Matthias (10/5): Fantastische Unterkunft und tolle Erlebnisse - Wir haben 3 fantastische Tage in Sibuya verbringen dürfen. Außerordentlich toller Service, einen excellenten Tourguide und eine tolle Unterkunft (das Zelt geht ganz klar Richtung Glamping). Wir haben viele Tiere gesehen. Die Touren waren perfekt durchgeführt und das Essen hervorragend. Wir waren sehr traurig, als wir nach den 3 Tagen bereits wieder abreisen mussten. Ein absolutes Muss, wenn man in dieser Gegend ist. Wir empfehlen Sibuya ohne nur eine Sekunde zu zögern weitern. Danke für drei aufregende, fantastische und unvergessliche Tage, die uns noch sehr lange in Erinnerung bleiben werden!
• Elisabeth (10/5): - Unterkunft, Essen, Safari, Extras wie Sundowner und Kaffeepause auf Safari mit Ranger Daniel einzigartig schön, romantisch. Schade dass es vorbei ist! Der Aufenthalt war jeden Euro wert!! Thank you so much for everything!
• Dermot (10/5): Amazing experience - Our stay was amazing, our ranger Daniel was very informative and keep each us entertained throughout. We stayed in River Lodge, food was lovely, staff friendly, could not of asked for a better experience on our first safari
• Hannelore (10/5): Wunderschöne Safari - Mit einem Boot wird man zur Lodge gefahren und schon idt man voll im Safarifieber.Die Loge selber ist toll gelegen,die Zimmer hervorragend und die Küche immer sehr schmackhaft. Unser Ranger Keagen war der totale Hammer. Hat uns viel neues gelernt und gezeigt. Der Park ist eher etwas kleiner als der unsere anderen besuchten und sicher gut in 1-2Tagen übersichtlich. Schade das eine öffentliche Strasse durch den Park geht,was vielleich auch der grund ist,dass die Löwen separat gehalten werden.Wir werden sicher wieder kommen, den der Park ist super.
• Delia (10/5): - Traumhaftes Zeltcamp mit Luxuszelten - wir waren begeistert, die Riverlodge war super toll, Drikon unser Ranger hat uns super betreut und sehr liebevoll große und kleine Tiere und Pflanzen erklärt und gefunden - Toll gemacht! Danke an Joy und Miles für die Betreuung ,die nicht besser hätte sein können. Alles passt hier- besser geht es nicht. Sogar Massagen haben wir bekommen. Auch toll, dass es nur 4 Zelte gibt, dadurch ist man sehr unter sich. Wir waren 3 befreundete Paare und ein sehr nettes Paar aus Schweden- eine für uns perfekte Situation. Abends am Lagerfeuer und mit Trommeln geweckt - super. Alle Tiere so nah- die Safaris lange, schon ab 5:30 Uhr morgens mit einem Stop,an dem es Kaffee und heiße Schokolade mit Amarula gab - perfekt, danach um 9 ein tolles Frühstück - was will man mehr . Lunch um 13 Uhr und dann wieder die Nachmittagssafari ab 15:30 Uhr bis 19:30 ca. manchmal auch länger- wenn man sich nicht trennen kann von den Elefanten. Dann ein tolles Abendessen, danke für alles - es war unser perfekter Urlaub. Mind. 2 Tage sind unbedingt empfehlenswert, sonst ist es zu kurz. Und wenn man es privat möchte, dann bitte das Rivercamp nehmen , denn das Forest Camp ist etwas größer etwas 20-24 Gäste. Aber auch sehr gemütlich. wir waren sehr im Glück dort.
• Renee (10/5): Fantastische locatie voor een safari - Het is precies zoals beloofd werd . Fantastische ranger gehad (kent). Iedere euro cent waard. Per dag 2 game drives gehad , heerlijk eten, vriendelijk personeel. Kortom drie dagen met een gouden randje
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!highly recommend to choose shibuya
• John Inge (10/5): Fantastic experiencev!! - This was realy amazing ! Perfect staff, food, and the Game Drives were amazing Very few people / cars, big areas, and newer lines and waiting. At some drives we not see any other than us 4 and our great Ranger Kent. Fantastic range of animals, and close to them.2 drives ( 2 x 3 hours pr day ) All meals amazing, and including drinks very nice This must be the perfect size of a park. They take very good care of animals and nature. We lived in River Camp, with only 4 very comfortable «tents»
• Carol (10/5): Game reserve - Sibuya Game Reserve was set in idyllic surroundings. The "tents" were extremely luxurious fitted with a huge comfortable bed and even a bath. There was also a lovely decking area and a double hammock. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and of a high quality. The game drives were extremely well organised and it was really special to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
• Paul (10/5): Stunning - Just the most incredible time. Luxurious, great service and amazing game drives. Sitting in front of a log fire in your room after a day's wildlife watching is truly one of life's great pleasures. Loved this place so much. Can't think how it could be improved
• Richard (10/5): Magical and inspirational safari adventure - The game drives were great, thanks Dave our ranger and guide- very knowledgeable, we saw all the animals thar we have dreamed about, all close up in just 4 drives; all we needed. The arrival by river was magical, check in staff super, the staff at the forest camp were great, super delicious food and the drinks were plentiful from a well stocked bar. Welcoming fire bbq in the evenings. The room was spacious, a tented structure on boards with excellent bedding and plumbing, all excellent and highly recommended.

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