Sabi Sand in Südafrika is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
A leopard on a branch, only a few metres from the open vehicle: that is the picture many safari travellers associate with Sabi Sand. The private reserve borders Kruger National Park, and the lack of fences allows animals to wander freely back and forth. Anyone who wants to experience a lifelong wish of a safari with closeness finds here conditions that match. In the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve rangers also drive off the tracks, and the Mala Mala Game Reserve is among the oldest reserves of this kind.
The Idube Game Reserve complements the area. Arathusa Safari Lodge and Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp come into question as accommodation. From May to September it is dry, visibility is good, and animals gather along the river courses. Hluhluwe, Cape Town and Kruger National Park are the neighbouring destinations in South Africa.
Because the daily routines begin early, with a drive at sunrise and in the late afternoon, you need breaks in between. In the video call Once in a Lifetime discusses with you the interplay of occasion, pace and duration and plans the days with care.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Sabi Sand is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
| Place |
|---|
| Sabi Sand Nature Reserve |
| Mala Mala Game Reserve |
| Idube Game Reserve |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Sabi Sand by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Sabi Sand?
For Sabi Sand, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Idube Game Reserve and Mala Mala Game Reserve are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Sabi Sand suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Sabi Sand in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Sabi Sand includes Arathusa Safari Lodge, Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp and Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Südafrika work well together?
Besides Sabi Sand, Hluhluwe, Kapstadt and Krüger-Nationalpark come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Sabi Sand cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arathusa Safari Lodge | 4.8 |
| Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp | 4.7 |
| Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge | 4.9 |
| Umkumbe Bush Lodge Luxury tented camp | 4.7 |
| Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp | 4.9 |
Nearby destinations
These destinations in Südafrika come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Hluhluwe, Kapstadt, Krüger-Nationalpark.
Gallery
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Experience
Idube Game Reserve, Experience
Mala Mala Game Reserve, Experience
Arathusa Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp, Accommodation
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, Accommodation
Umkumbe Bush Lodge Luxury tented camp, Accommodation
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.