Sibuya Game Reserve & Tented Camps


Facilities

  • Afrikaans
  • Baby Sitting
  • Bar
  • Boma
  • Credit Card Facilities
  • English
  • Fire Place
  • Fully Catered
  • Private Garden / Patio
  • Room Cleaning Service
  • Safe Deposit
  • Safe in Room
  • Secure Parking
  • Wake Up Call
  • Wedding / Function Venue

Eastern Cape

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Activities

Beach, Big Five, Bird watching, Boat/River cruise, Eco & Nature, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Outdoor, River, River rafting / canoeing, Safaris, Team Building, Wellness Centre

Nearby

Bar, Beach Nearby, Countryside, Near Golf Course, Restaurant, Riverside, Tourism attractions

General

Spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its course to meet the warm Indian Ocean, malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only game reserve accessed solely by boat. After arriving at Sibuya’s reception near the river mouth in Kenton-on-Sea, guests embark on a meandering 45 minute boat cruise to the breathtakingly beautiful Reserve. Leaving behind the wide, golden beaches of the Sunshine Coast, kingfishers, fish eagles, otters, antelope and other wildlife may be spotted.

With just four or eight luxury tents in each camp and 4 elegant suites in the lodge, our professional guides are able to offer you personalised game drives, rewarding walks and exclusive boat trips. Swimming, canoeing and fishing are also on offer, or you might choose to simply relax in a hammock under the trees, book in hand. The ancient floodplains and pristine coastal forest play host to an abundance of wildlife: nearly 400 species of birds and 45 species of game including the “Big Five”. The sub-tropical vegetation ensures a high density of wildlife and one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country. The estuary holds its own bounty: crabs, turtles, the occasional small shark and fish flopping in and out of the water.

Additional activities by arrangement include:massages; horse riding on the beach. Under starlit skies, the distant roar of the ocean and the soft glow of lanterns are the only distractions as guests are served fine fireside fare in the warm embrace of the evening fire. The unequalled splendour of the vistas, with the Indian Ocean as their enduring backdrop, will leave you saying “Sibuya” – we will return.

Establishment Code

SI4248

City

Kenton-on-Sea

Policy

Policy
Arrival and departure times
Boat transfers leave from the Reception Office, once daily, at 12h00 (noon). Guests are requested to check in at reception at 39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton-on-Sea, 30 minutes before the boat departure time (11h30). For departing guests, boat transfers return to the Reception Office at 11h00
Requests for late boat transfers on arrival and early boat transfers on departure need to be made in advance and will incur a cost

Rhino Conservation Levy
The Conservation Levy is utilized solely for the protection of our rhino via our Rhino Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the species.
This levy is compulsory and charged at per person per night.

Cancellation Policy
Bookings are made and accepted subject to the following terms and conditions:

A 50% deposit is required to secure & confirm all bookings
Bookings will automatically be released if the deposit is not received within 7 days
Full pre-payment is required 30 days prior to arrival
Bookings made less than 30 days prior to arrival, require full pre-payment

Cancellation Fees:
00 to 14 days prior to arrival 100% of full rate
15 to 28 days prior to arrival 50% of full rate
28 to 42 days prior to arrival 50% of deposit
42 to 56 days prior to arrival 25% of deposit
Cancellations in excess of 56 days prior to arrival will incur a 5% administration fee to cover banking and handling charges.

Please insure against cancellation due to flight, airport delays, sickness or any other unforeseen circumstances. Under no circumstances can Sibuya refund or transfer unused bednights caused by such incidences.

Reservations must be informed in advance of any special dietary requirements.