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Sabi Sands

Silvan Safari Lodge

Silvan Safari Lodge can be found in a wild northern section of the renowned Sabi Sands reserve.

Contemporary in style yet entirely in keeping with its natural surroundings the lodge with six exquisite suites are spread out along a stretch of the Manyeleti River, each with its own theme and all with private plunge pools situated on expansive decks, living areas, large bathrooms and state of art technology. One of the suites, Leadwood, has second bedroom and bathroom making it ideal for families.

In the main lodge building, find a dining room, lounge, bar and wine cellar where you can find South Africa’s most celebrated bottles There’s also a fabulous lap pool where elephants sometimes come to drink, and a spa is close by.

While you often won’t need to leave the lodge to spot wildlife, you’ll get some incredible experiences out on guided game drives in the reserve, with Swarovski binoculars in hand. For photographers, the Silvan Studio is where your captured memories come alive with our large scale canvas printers, state-of-the-art Apple computers and a ranger trained in photography and editing on hand so that your safari experiences can be printed on site.

Highlights

Game drives

Gin tasting

Six suites with private plunge pools

Main lodge with dining area, bar, wine cellar and lounge

Spa

Photography studio

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Plan your trip to Sabi Sands

Whatever you want from your adventure in Sabi Sands, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Places to combine Silvan Safari Lodge with

Singita Ebony Villa

South Africa

Singita Ebony Villa

Sitting alongside the meandering Sands River, set amidst wild bush and enormous trees in the middle of South Africa’s ‘big cat country’, is Singita’s original Ebony Lodge and the private Ebony Villa. Unrivalled hospitality is blended with the heritage of an English country home to create a timeless and welcoming safari experience.

The Ebony Villa is composed by the linking together of the lodge’s two two-bedroom suites, perfect for families, especially those with younger children, or friends looking for more exclusivity. The individual suites – each already wonderfully equipped – are connected by a private lounge, swimming pool and deck area, with the villa suited to up to four adults and four children under 12 years, or up to six adults and teenagers.

During the safari, enjoy a private guide and vehicle, chef, host and banakeli (personal waiter). Dining can be completely private at the villa, or enjoyed at the main lodge, and there is a private entrance and boma for those seeking complete seclusion. Guests of the villa can use the lodge’s amenities, indulging in the Bush Spa, relaxing in the library, using the well-equipped gym or cooling down in the pool.

Of course the highlight here is the rich array of wildlife. Species such as leopard, lion, rhino, large herds of buffalo, elephant, reedbuck, hyena, hippopotamus, nyala, cheetah, wild dogs and many types of birds can be spotted on privately guided day and night game drives, and thrilling walking safaris. Other activities such as stargazing will get Africa even further under your skin.

MalaMala Camp

South Africa

MalaMala Camp

Flanking the Sand River, MalaMala Main Camp has enjoyed its prime location in the MalaMala Game Reserve since the 1930s. The camp is unfenced for a real bushveld experience and uninterrupted vistas of massive trees and rolling green lawns where wandering antelope and elephant seek solace.

There are 19 homely air conditioned rooms, including eight suites, an infinity pool and main lodge area with library, bar and dining area. Dinners are a traditional affair around a blazing fire in the reed-enclosed boma under the night sky above.

When you’re not out on exhilarating game drives or bush walks, you can watch wildlife from the comfort of the shade of a Jackalberry tree on the large wooden safari deck. For keen photographers, a specially equipped vehicle with mounts and dedicated photographic ranger can be arranged.

Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline