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LOCATION
Falling asleep to the sound of grunting hippos and hearing the water flowing just outside your window are just some of the exquisite experiences offered by the Sabi River Sun.
Spread out below the mountains near Hazyview in Mpumalanga, this Tsogo Sun resort is one of the most popular hotels in the province and is a four-hour drive from Joburg.
SERVICE
The staff are friendly and helpful.
STYLE
The newly renovated, family friendly resort offers a break from busy city life and is a perfect base from which to explore the area.
The resort caters to those looking for a “hotel like” experience in one section while also offering self-catering chalets, which have a more homely feel, in another. Both offer comfort with space and modern features.
HOW’S THE GRUB
The buffet-style menu for breakfast, lunch and supper is appealing and perfect for when you are travelling with little ones, who may not be willing to experiment with cuisine. There is plenty of variety for all three meals.
As a bonus, the food can always be enjoyed with a view, whether it’s dinner on the patio under a starlit sky or enjoying sundowners by the river as you watch the hippos in the water.
ACTIVITIES
The resort offers diverse activities, from an 18-hole golf course to five pools. The Kruger National Park is just a few kilometres away. For a more close-up feel with one of the big five, there is also an elephant park nearby where you can feed the ellies. For the more adventurous, there is also a nearby canopy tour.
BEST TIME TO GO
While this resort offers activities all year around, the best time to visit is in summer and spring when one can properly enjoy the outdoors.
FACILITIES
Heathers Spa offers lovely, personalised treatments. There is also limited free wifi.
RATES
From R2,885 per room per night. Prices fluctuate according to the season.
CONTACT
tsogosun.com/m/sabi-river-sun-resort Shange was a guest of Sabi River Sun