A wildlife sanctuary and protected area within the Greater Kruger area where a neglected hunting area has been rehabilitated back to its pristine condition.
A place of second chances
The Sandringham story has been one of survival, resilience, and the impact of human interference. But now, a new story is being written - a story of second chances. Sabi Sabi has always aimed to conserve rapidly dwindling wilderness areas that form such an important part of South Africa’s heritage. Sandringham was borne from the desire to restore this ex-hunting ground to what it was always meant to be - a protected conservation area humming with life.
Since 2022, the Sabi Sabi Collection team began to slowly rehabilitate and renew the reserve from the remnants of its hunting-ridden past. Through careful management and lots of patience, Sandringham Private Game Reserve, which was a once-forgotten wilderness, is now becoming a thriving, interconnected ecosystem where nature thrives on its own terms.
A water-abundant wilderness beneath the silhouette of the Drakensberg Mountains
What makes Sandringham Special
The wilderness to yourself
With a total of 12 suites and 2 villas, Sandringham's luxury riverside camps provide a highly intimate and personalised experience.
The exclusivity and privacy at camp extends to your safari experience as you explore the almost 5000 hectare private reserve. With a maximum of 10 vehicles traversing the 160kms of mapped road network, you will truly have the wilderness to yourself.
A water-rich natural paradise
With four rivers flowing though the reserve, Sandringham has the luxury of providing ample water sources for animals throughout the seasons, thus resulting in very special sightings no matter the time of the year you visit.
The presence of ample water alongside the 2 camps and across the reserve, means that guests often get to witness sightings of animals interacting with the water, be it swimming, drinking, bathing or just wallowing.
Become part of a special story
A few years ago, the Sabi Sabi Collection team began rehabilitating this former hunting reserve in order to restore it to what it was always meant to be - a protected area where nature thrives on it's own terms.
Our team's extensive conservation efforts have already yielded great results and we look forward to continuing this journey as we venture out with guests to explore this rehabilitating reserve, telling stories about its wild and intriguing past.
Sandringham at a glance
Luxury Riverside Accommodation
12 luxury suites
2 villas
1 Private Home
Lodge Facilities
Amani Wellness Spa
Gym with water view
Museum/Library
Bush boutique
Dining and Drinks
Restaurant and dining area
Bar with panoramic views
Open-air Boma
Unique wine cellar
Our two extraordinary camps
Positioned alongside a river, the luxurious N’weti and Shisaka camps fan out from a central lodge, linked by elevated walkways. Unfenced and built in keeping with its natural surrounds, one feels connected to nature and instantly at peace.
N'weti camp rests alongside the water's edge. Each of its 6 luxurious suites features a king-sized bed with views of the distant Drakensberg mountains. Each suite has a private deck and an infinity pool from which to soak up the landscape.
N'weti camp rests alongside the water's edge. Each of its 6 luxurious suites features a king-sized bed with views of the distant Drakensberg mountains. Each suite has a private deck and an infinity pool from which to soak up the landscape.
Set in a thicket, each of Shisaka Camp's 6 luxury suites, and 2 villas feature a timber deck, private pool and a distinctive nest-like rooftop retreat. Elevated above the trees, these sala's offer a space for relaxation, birdwatching and stargazing by night.
Set in a thicket, each of Shisaka Camp's 6 luxury suites, and 2 villas feature a timber deck, private pool and a distinctive nest-like rooftop retreat. Elevated above the trees, these sala's offer a space for relaxation, birdwatching and stargazing by night.
Set on the edge of the Timbavati River, this opulent private homestead is the ultimate exclusive bush escape for families and bigger groups. The expansive house comprises 4 considerable en-suite bedrooms, a rim-flow pool, extensive indoor and outdoor living areas and is serviced by a private chef, butler and safari team.
Set on the edge of the Timbavati River, this opulent private homestead is the ultimate exclusive bush escape for families and bigger groups. The expansive house comprises 4 considerable en-suite bedrooms, a rim-flow pool, extensive indoor and outdoor living areas and is serviced by a private chef, butler and safari team.
The Sandringham Safari Experience
Due to the dark history of the reserve, Sandringham required careful management and rehabilitation. For the past few years, our teams have been slowly building mutual trust with the animals, helping them to re-learn that human presence no longer means danger.
As we continue our efforts to build this trust with wildlife, encounters at Sandringham are wild and the art of tracking brought back into the excitement of safaris. Low density and exclusive access allow for game drives that are not rushed. Waterside lodge location encourages the armchair safari from your deck or around a firepit soaking in the sunset. We have made huge progress in creating safe and natural environment for wildlife to enjoy and will continue this effort as remain custodians of this land. This relationship forms part of a safari experience that looks beyond individual sightings, with our guides bringing the wider environment to life through an understanding of animal behaviour, tracks, vegetation, birdlife and the many interconnected elements of the bush.
Ample water sources and varied vegetation support an abundance of birdlife and offer guests the opportunity to explore the reserve from a different perspective, while game drives continue to reveal the wilderness and its wildlife, and the changing nature of this remarkable environment.
An authentic wilderness experience
Soak up the marvels of nature.
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Our rates include all game drives, walking safaris, meals, beverages and many popular wine and spirit brands.
Watching this beautiful piece of African bushveld return to its natural state has been rewarding and uplifting. To see how tourism can conserve and protect provides hope... Sandringham is truly a "Place of second chances".
