This place is so amazing, I would give it 10 stars if I could. The setting, accommodations, food, game drives were fantastic but most importantly the entire staff made it memorable. They made this trip so special. You felt like family, not guests. We didn’t want to leave. I truly have no words to describe this special place.” Guest: Debbie S
YOUR SAFARI ADVENTURE AWAITS
When you drive into IDUBE GAME RESERVE in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa,
your senses will instantly awaken to your safari adventure.
Traversing 10 000 hectares of pristine wildlife area, Idube Game Reserve is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo — and many other fascinating animals, large and small. Our leopard sightings draw safari guests from all over the world, and our visitors are enthralled by the abundant wildlife they can view from their suite patios, especially the resident family of nyala we call our welcoming committee. Idube is an oasis in the wilderness with established trees and verdant lawns. Our guests love the feeling of serenity the wonderful environment evokes. Join us for a welcome and refreshing drink at our convivial bar or the trendy glass gazebo. And at night enjoy nature by firelight.
Experiences
Our Lodge
Idube Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Mpumalanga, South Africa
Idube Game Reserve is a lush oasis in the bush and from the air, looks like a lodge in a forest. We welcome you at our reception and curio shop and assist you to your luxury or standard suites, complete with wi-fi, air-conditioning, mosquito nets, safe and private deck. Our luxury suites also have their own swimming pools and two larger pools are available to other visitors.
Big 5 Private Safari
If you’re lucky you’ll find elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo and maybe even the rare rhino, as well as many other fascinating animals and plants.
Step into your open safari vehicle with your experienced FGASA-trained ranger and tracker for your daily morning and evening drives. At sunrise you’ll traverse the bush for about three hours and witness wildlife awakening to a beautiful new day.
Our Suites
Our rooms are all tastefully and individually decorated with plush, African-inspired decor, fabrics and furniture that welcome you to the South African bush.
Each suite has its own coffee and tea station, bath, inside and revitalising outside showers, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning and wi-fi. And don’t worry about mosquitoes as nets cover all windows and doors as well as the beds themselves. You can’t help but relax in these sumptuous settings at Idube Game Reserve.
Dining & Cuisine
Idube’s reputation is for excellent cuisine that often features as a highlight in guest reviews.
We cater to all our guests’ food preferences, with specific emphasis on cultural requirements, allergies and dietary restrictions. People love our vegan and vegetarian options.
Our dining portions guarantee full satisfaction, and we serve breakfast, lunch and supper in a variety of settings, so that our visitors are constantly surprised and delighted.
Our Team
Our amazing, welcoming staff are known for their attention to detail, kindness and personal service.
Led by our very capable management team, Charita and Evert Hanekom, Idube Game Reserve aspires always to make our guests feel welcome. Our team‘s mission is to look after visitors in a friendly and relaxed way, and the number of repeat guests is testament to the comfort our staff members provide.
Left: National Women’s Day 9 Aug 2023. Meet the faces behind the scenes, the ones who work tirelessly to ensure every moment of your stay is filled with wonder and joy.
TripAdvisor Reviews & Awards
Also awarded in:
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014 & 2013
RECENT REVIEW:
“What an unforgettable time our family had at Idube. Our safari guides Ian and Bongani were so knowledgeable and fun to be with. The game drives were just jaw-dropping: leopards eating a wildebeest up in a tree, frolicking baby lion cubs, massive adult male lions, elephants everywhere… we saw much more than we could have imagined, including the Big 5 on just our first day. What a wonderful vacation! Beautiful facilities, delicious and creative food, friendliest staff. We couldn’t have asked for more. We were so very happy here.”
– Guest: Betsy P, USA
⭐ Special Announcement ⭐
Idube Game Reserve is excited to announce that the lodge will be undergoing a substantial renovation in early 2025! Idube will be closing for a this major renovation from 11th January 2025 until the 15th June 2025. We will, of course, keep you posted during the building process, and updated on wildlife sightings during that…
The Magnificent Marula Tree
Article by Marlo Hartman (Guide at Idube). The Marula tree is a medium-sized tree, with heights ranging from 7 to 17 meters. They have a spreading, rounded crown and are deciduous. The word “deciduous” is derived from the Latin word “decider”, which means “to fall off.” This type of tree is dormant in dry seasons…
Here Comes the Sun
Idube Going Solar! Like our sister lodge, Lukimbi Safari Lodge, Idube Game Reserve plans on embarking on a major project to get off the electricity grid as much as possible. An obvious way for us to do that is to look to solar power in our beautiful, sunny climate. We are extremely aware, not only…