Fodor's Expert Review Bush Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Sitting in a lush grove of tamboti trees and overlooking a water hole, this homey safari camp contains thatch chalets with rugged wooden furniture and faux-animal-skin fabrics. Don't miss out on a trip to the local villages (the real thing—not tourist traps) of Dixie and Utah, where you'll be introduced to the families of the people looking after you at camp.
PROS
- family-owned and -run for years so boasts a genuine personal feel
- floor-to-ceiling windows with great bushveld views
- children always welcome
- trips to local villages can be arranged
CONS
- smallish bathrooms
- no outdoor showers
