Sabie River Camp is a campsite located on the banks of the Sabie River, on the outskirts of the town of Sabie, in the South African province of Mpumalanga. Three accommodation options coexist on site: elevated tents, safari tents, and camping and caravan pitches. The camp serves as a practical base for reaching Kruger Park and the Blyde River Canyon scenic route.

Why stay here

The camp combines three rarely found assets: a riverside location, a variety of accommodation options suited to different budgets, and a strategic position between Johannesburg and the major sites of Mpumalanga. Allow less than 4 hours of driving from OR Tambo international airport to reach Sabie. The Mozambique border lies approximately 140 km away, making it possible to extend your trip to the Mozambican coast after a safari circuit.

Atmosphere

The ambiance is that of an unpretentious outdoor camp, oriented toward the river. The heated pool has been carved into the rock, the bar sits in the open air, and the wooden terrace overlooks the water. Sanitary facilities are shared in the camping and elevated tent sections, which corresponds to the standards of a camp in nature rather than those of a closed lodge.

Accommodations

Elevated tents (4 people)

Perched on wooden platforms, these tents accommodate up to four people. Guests use shared kitchens and communal sanitary facilities.

Safari tents (6 people)

More spacious, they can lodge six people and feature a kitchenette, private bathroom, and an attached braai (South African barbecue) area.

Camping and caravanning

Pitches are equipped with electrical hookups. Campers have access to sanitary facilities and a shared kitchen.

Services and activities

The camp offers or facilitates several sports activities on site and in the surrounding area:

• Rafting and canoeing on the Sabie River
• Quad bike excursions
• Bungee jumping
• Heated pool carved into the rock
• Outdoor bar and wooden terrace overlooking the river

Location

Address: 30 Plaaswaterval Avenue, Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The town of Sabie is situated in the Lowveld, on the route connecting Johannesburg to Kruger Park. Access from OR Tambo airport takes less than 4 hours via the N4 and then the R539.

Nearby attractions

Sabie River Camp serves as a base for several major sites in Mpumalanga:

• Kruger National Park: one of Africa's largest reserves, where you can observe the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, leopard).
• Blyde River Canyon scenic route: God's Window, the Three Rondavels, and Bourke's Luck Potholes dot one of the world's greatest green canyons.
• Shangaan and Swazi villages: the region allows you to meet the cultural communities present on either side of the border.

To extend your experience, you can consider a stay at the Royal Kruger Lodge for safari, or venture to the Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge in neighboring Eswatini. Travelers seeking coastal experiences will appreciate the Nuarro Lodge on the Mozambican coast.

Planning your trip

Sabie River Camp fits naturally into an itinerary combining South African safari and a coastal extension toward the Indian Ocean. To build your custom stay, explore our trips to Mozambique and discuss with our advisors the possible combinations with South Africa.