Sandringham Private Game Reserve (Sabi Sabi)

Over the past five years, Sabi Sabi Collection quietly rehabilitated and rewilded the reserve, restoring natural habitats, supporting wildlife recovery and creating new opportunities for surrounding communities. Now, Sandringham Private Game Reserve has welcomed its first guests, standing as a powerful example of how conservation-led tourism can protect biodiversity while delivering economic and social impact.

Bordering the Timbavati and Thornybush Game Reserves, Sandringham occupies a strategic position within one of Africa's most important wildlife ecosystems. Once managed primarily for hunting, the reserve was carefully restored to protected wilderness where wildlife can once again flourish within the broader Greater Kruger landscape.

Opened on 1 August 2026, Sandringham Private Game Reserve offers an intimate safari experience shaped by conservation, community engagement and luxury. The reserve features two luxury safari camps - N'weti Camp and Shisaka Camp - each offering six suites and the latter with two private villas.

Both camps are named after the location, with N'weti Camp named after the silhouette of the Drakensberg Mountains beneath a moonlit sky; N'weti evokes the raw beauty and sense of wonder that defines the region. Shisaka Camp translates to 'nest' - inspired by the elevated architectural designs resembling nest-like structures atop the roofs.

In addition, guests seeking complete privacy have access to Sandringham House, an exclusive-use, fully serviced, four-bedroom villa designed for multi-generational groups. From safari-style tented accommodations that honour the property's heritage, to carefully designed nests within a magical Tamboti forest, every stay was designed to immerse guests in the surrounding wilderness without compromising on comfort.

At the heart of the reserve sits a central lodge featuring boma dining, a wine tower showcasing boutique South African estates, and wellness facilities for some relaxation in the bush. A private airstrip allows guests to arrive directly in the bush from the outset of their journey.

Designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, each suite features expansive decks, private infinity pools, indoor-outdoor bathrooms and elevated salas as well as nest-like relaxation spaces inspired by Tsonga heritage - all positioned to maximise views across the Timbavati River.

The opening built on more than 45 years of conservation expertise and hospitality from Sabi Sabi Collection. Situated within one of Southern Africa's most significant wildlife regions, Sandringham shares ecological borders with Thornybush, Timbavati and Ngala Private Game Reserves, creating an exceptional wildlife corridor within the Great Kruger ecosystem.

The reserve's rehabilitation also created opportunities for surrounding communities. Through partnerships with the Tracker Training Academy, young people from the neighbouring communities were trained as professional wildlife trackers, helping to develop critical conservation skills while creating long-term employment opportunities. "We've also opened up to Bushwise, which is our collective training partner with the Ranger Training Academy, as well as Wild Earth," Wyndham says.

Sandringham Private Game Reserve represents a future for luxury travel, where conservation, community and meaningful connection to nature sit at the centre of the guest experience.