Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge

Every guest experience at Sibuya starts with a 40-minute boat ride from Sibuya Reception in Kenton-on-Sea up the magnificent Kariega Estuary providing a unique and exhilarating access to malaria-free Sibuya Game Reserve. Set in breath-taking Eastern Cape valley and forest landscapes and home to the Big 5, Sibuya offers game drives, river cruises and accommodations in either of two luxury tented eco-camps or two luxury lodges. All transfers and accommodations at Sibuya is fully inclusive of African-themed meals, all local beverages, game drives, boat cruises and river activities. Each eco-tented room in Forest and River Camp has luxury bedding, an all-weather roof and a private bathroom with shower and free-standing bath. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck overlooking the Estuary or the indigenous forest. Bush Lodge has two secluded air-conditioned luxury suites, with outside and inside shower and a private viewing deck. A modern three bedroomed cottage provides sole-use luxury, with three private bathrooms and vast viewing decks, heated swimming pool and air-conditioning in all rooms. Sibuya’s latest addition is secluded Nel’s Lodge, with two luxury private bathrooms and a third bedroom with private bathroom. Set on split-level decks, the Lodge has a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, air-conditioning and a heated swimming pool with breath-taking views over the Reserve and Estuary as it meanders through the valley to the Indian Ocean. Sibuya accommodations venues are all fully catered with each Camp and Lodge providing its own Guides and game drive vehicles. The distant sound of the Ocean, the hoot of Owls and the mournful cries of Jackal mingle with the crackling of the fire on evenings spent around the campfire, while an awesome star-spangled sky stretches overhead. All-inclusive activities: boat transfers, birdwatching, bush walks away from dangerous game, swimming in the salt-water Estuary or heated swimming pools at the Lodges, fishing, canoeing and picnics - for three-nights-plus stays. Optional activities incurring an extra-charge, to be booked in advance: Horse riding on the Reserve, a specialist bird-guide, spa treatments, golf and deep-sea fishing. Free secure parking is provided at Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge’s Reception in Kenton-on-Sea. Pre-arranged shuttles can be requested from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) or East London (Buffalo City) Airport. Approximately 1.5 or 2.20 hours’ drive respectively to Sibuya’s Reception in Kenton on Sea. No private vehicles are permitted on the reserve. All guests have to park their vehicles at Sibuya Reception at 39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton-on-Sea to check in. Late arrivals or any other specific arrangement must be pre-confirmed with Reservations. Any exceptions not pre-arranged might incur guest inconvenience and, although Sibuya will always do what it takes to accommodate its guests, it will not be liable for any inconvenience or change in plans not confirmed prior to arrival.