African Safaris

When on African safaris people mainly have one objective, being that they want to see the Big Five from as close up as possible. The Big Five collection consists of the buffalo, elephant,  rhino, leopard, and of course the king of bushveld, the lion, named the Big Five because they were the most targeted animals by the big-game hunters. Although none of these animals are on the list of endangered species, the leopard and rhino are close to threatened, while the lion and elephant have been classified as vulnerable, and even though the buffalos’ numbers are larger on scale, they are still dependent on conservations for their keeping.

As one of Southern Africa’s most renowned game reserves, the Kruger National Park came into existence in 1898 when the then president of the Transvaal Republic, Paul Kruger, decided that diminishing number of animals needed protection, establishing the Sabie Game Reserve. In 1903 the Shingwedzi Reserve was proclaimed, and in 1926 the Sabie, Shingwedzi, and farms of the area were combined to create the Kruger National Park. Today this game reserve covers approximately 18 989 square km (7 332 sq mi), and is a favourite destination for African safaris, attracting thousands of local and international tourists throughout the year.

In the south western part of the Kruger National Park is the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which can be described as being undoubtedly the most exclusive private game reserve within the Republic of South Africa. Stretching over 65 000 hectares, this distinguished private game reserve comprises of eight smaller reserves, namely: Djuma, Exeter, Lion Sands, Londolozi, Mala Mala, Sabi Sabi, Singita, and Ulusaba. As there are no restricting fences, animals are able to roam freely between Sabi Sands and the Kruger Park, and apart from the fact this is the ideal and most sought after destination for African safaris, tourists are also afforded with the most exclusive and luxury private lodges, such as the five star Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge.

To experience absolute luxury whilst on one of the most exclusive African safaris, contact us to make your booking at the illustrious five star Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge located in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve.

 

Leopard Hills Lodge | Sabie Sands Private Nature Reserve
Website: www.leopardhills.com
Call us at: 013 735 5142

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