Sibuya Game Reserve

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Our stay at Sibuya Bush Lodge in February was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The lodge itself is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly immersed in nature — a true bush escape. The staff were exceptional: friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Every interaction felt personal, and they went out of their way to make our stay special and comfortable. The game drives were unforgettable, the food was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed yet professional. We left with amazing memories and would highly recommend Sibuya Bush Lodge to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience. We can’t wait to return!

We had the most wonderful time with our Australian visitors. The staff are amazing, Mashudo our game driver was better than the best! The food delicious. Scenery and setting… just breathtaking. We had the greatest game encounters We’ll never forget this extra special visit. Thank you

We’ve been on many game drives throughout South Africa, and our experience at Sibuya Game Reserve was truly top quality. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful, seamless, and special. The boat ride from Kenton-on-Sea was absolutely fabulous - it set the tone for the day and gave us the chance to see and learn about so many birds along the way, which we loved. Once at the reserve, we were so impressed by their conservation efforts and the depth of knowledge shared throughout the experience. We were lucky enough to see 4 of the Big 5. This was our son’s first safari (he’s almost 4), and the team went above and beyond to make it meaningful for him. The experience felt really tailored to our family, they made it educational, engaging, and paced in a way that worked perfectly for a young child. Weeks later, now that we’re back in the U.S., he’s still talking about it! A very special shoutout to our guide, Sadie. She was incredible - so knowledgeable, capable, and intuitive. She really understood what would excite our son and made sure he felt included and engaged the whole time. Her ability to balance a high-quality safari experience for adults while also making it magical for a child was truly impressive. Lunch was also wonderful, with a delicious meal for us and a kid-friendly option ready to go, along with activities to keep our son happy and entertained. For both seasoned safari-goers and families experiencing it for the first time, Sibuya is an outstanding choice. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Oh my, what an amazing few days! I cannot express how sad we were to leave the River Lodge in Sibuya. After having done safaris in Kenya and Kruger in years gone by we really didn’t know what to expect. We wanted an experience that would be amazing for our children whilst also being malaria free. We looked at a lot of the bigger reserves before booking but felt Sibuya was much more of the experience we were looking for! How right we were. The location is stunning (just wow!) the accommodation wonderful , but what makes the place perfect is the fabulous staff. Genuine, warm, knowledgeable and so very friendly. They also went out of their way with some lovely touches on my husbands birthday which was very much appreciated! (And we really enjoyed the extremely tuneful rendition of happy birthday!). Specific shout out to Braiden and Nicole. Braiden was the best guide, so knowledgable (also helped us to spot lots of birds in addition to all the other wonderful wildlife we saw!), and was just a pleasure to spend the few days with. Nicole always met us with a smile, was so very welcoming and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend Sibuya to anyone looking to take a Safari. Our two girls were so sad to leave, and our youngest said it would be the people she would miss most. Thank you to the whole Sibuya team for making our stay so wonderful.