Idube Game Lodeg : Sabi Sands Game Reserve : South Africa

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Idube Game Lodge

Location

Idube is a safari lodge situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, in the heart of South Africa’s premier wildlife conservation area of the Greater Kruger Park.

Accommodation and facilities

Idube has 10 en-suite chalets, each individually decorated, with attractively draped mosquito nets giving a touch of safari romance. Windows also have mosquito gauze for added comfort. All chalets have air conditioner, fan, safe, outside shower, tea and coffee facilities, as well as a private relaxing deck.

The lodge is set in an indigenous garden of tall trees and cool, green lawns. Originally designed to blend into the bush with rough, natural coloured bricks, plastered walls round the outside showers have been added creating a pleasing contrast. Tiled roofs create a clean, cool interior. The thatched bar and entertainment areas have an immediate appeal and are the focal areas for guests to gather. The open lounge is a great place to relax, whilst waiting to see what animals will come wandering in front of the lodge.

The swimming pool is well situated for both bird watching and game viewing, whilst cooling off with a refreshing drink in hand. Idube happily hosts families of nyala and warthogs, which are seen almost daily around the entire lodge area. Many guests prefer just to sit on their private deck enjoying the quiet and watching squirrels, monkeys or the many other creatures that have made Idube their home.

The lodge also boasts a gym, with free weights and electronic treadmill, an underground hide and curio shop.

Activities and game viewing

There is an early morning game drive and a late afternoon/evening game drive over an area of approximately 24 700 acres (10 000 hectares). Guests can expect to see some, if not all, the Big 5, as well as many other species of game and some of the over 300 species of birds. Animals are usually seen from very close quarters, the sighting is professionally handled and controlled. Drives are normally 3 to 4 hours long, with a stop along the way for tea, coffee or sundowners. Idube is particularly well known for the frequent and excellent sightings of leopards - a photographer’s dream come true.

After breakfast, a morning guided walk is offered or guests can relax round the pool or on their decks. There are also photographic shows and talks given by the Rangers on their particular topic, including the customs and history of the Shangaan people. A visit to the local village can be arranged as well as a treatment by a massage therapist.