Your Unique African Experience Starts Here

Welcome to Sibuya Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most unique Safari destinations.

A 10-kilometre boat trip takes you up the Kariega Estuary – from the warmth of the Indian Ocean to the heart of the African bush. As you drift along clear waters framed by lush vegetation, you are serenaded by the rhythmic song of the river, and a chorus of birds. Nature in all her wild beauty, welcomes your arrival at Sibuya Game Reserve.

Sibuya is renowned for providing one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country, with comfortable, 4-star accommodation at River Camp, Forest Camp and Bush Lodge. River and Forest Camps are solar-powered, while Bush Lodge is on mains electricity.

You have arrived

This serene, malaria-free eco-haven bordering the free-flowing Kariega Estuary, is set in ancient floodplains and pristine coastal forest. In this oasis of light and space, surrounded by almost 400 bird types and an abundance of wildlife, boasting the Big 5 and a variety of 45 additional species, you reconnect with nature, and awaken to the wonders of authentic Africa.

Game viewing in the heart of our Big 5 territory is unforgettable. Hosted by your Guide, you’re able to get close enough to witness real and raw moments and capture them through the lens of your camera.

Accommodation at Sibuya
Day trips

Follow the path of nature

Every moment enriches your life – from spectacular sunsets and sunrises that streak the sky with vivid crimson, purple, and gold to nights beneath a vast canopy of deep black studded with shimmering stars. A midnight orchestra of bush insects accompanied by the iconic sounds of the yipping jackal, distant roar of the lions or the soft hoot of an owl.

Be part of the Sibuya family

The moment you arrive at Sibuya, you become part of our family. Your Guide is with you throughout your stay – acting as your trusted dinner host, Guide, and educator. They are not only highly trained, they also possess an extraordinary connection to the wild, understanding and interpreting its tracks, calls, and scents. The evenings gathered around the campfire, under a sky studded with impossibly shimmering stars and listening to tales of the wild and wonderful, are a Sibuya tradition.

Fireside flare

We believe in fresh, sustainable produce that nourishes the body and satisfies the palate. Our chefs are passionate about creating meals with an authentic African twist – from breakfasts to succulent lunches and dinners, crisp salads, and luscious desserts, every buffet meal at Sibuya is a treat for the taste buds.

Stay with us

We’re proud to have you as our guest and go out of our way to ensure that your time at Sibuya is so immersive and inspiring that you return to us again and again.

Our two Camps and Lodge are tranquil havens of African style and luxury. Choose the one that best suits your needs.

River Camp

River Camp

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Tented family camp

Welcome to ‘child-friendly River Camp’ your home away from home, filled with comforts and warm hospitality from dawn to yawn.

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Forest Camp

Forest Camp

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Rustically, luxurious tented Camp.
Children over 12.

This airy space with its earthy elegance and warm light is enhanced by the richly textiles in shades of rust and burnt orange.

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Bush Lodge

Bush Lodge

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4 Thatched suites.
Children over 12.

Nestling amongst tall emerald trees is Bush Lodge, a thatched gem with spacious viewing decks that make it the ideal residence for bird watchers and nature lovers.

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Unforgettable
Day Trips

Every trip is an adventure. Experience leisurely boat cruises, unforgettable game drives, sundowner river cruises and delicious buffet lunches – all enhanced by the knowledge and insight of your experienced Guide.

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