A 9-km boat ride along the Kariega River provides the only access to malaria-free Sibuya Game Reserve, set in the forest. It offers Big Five game drives, river cruises and tented accommodation.
With a deck overlooking the river or forest, the spacious tents are in 2 separate camps. Each has luxury bedding, an all-weather roof and an African-themed private bathroom with free-standing bath. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck. The secluded suites are located at the Bush Lodge and are fully en-suite with outside and inside showers and private sun viewing decks.
Breakfast is served daily and lunch and dinner can be taken in each camp’s river-view restaurant. The river can be heard on evenings spent around the campfire.
Birdwatching, bushwalking and fishing are available, and canoes can be rented. Off-site activities including golf and horseriding on the beach.
Free secure parking is provided at Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge’s check-in location in Kenton-on-Sea. A shuttle can be requested from Port Elizabeth Airport, around a 2-hour drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“It was really good and I can highly recommend this lovely accomodation. The game drives were stunning (thank you, Mike!) and the staff was overwhelmingly nice! Yes, it’s a little more expensive but compares to other lodges it’s the cheapest and...”
Trevail
United Kingdom
“Lovely tent/room with log burner and plenty of logs for those chilly nights and mornings. Reece, our guide has phenomenal knowledge of plants, trees and animals. He was great fun and never missed an opportunity to tell us something interesting....”
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Gillian
United Kingdom
“Wonderful game reserve, we have visited before and loved it then. Staff excellent and game drives great”
Lucy
United Kingdom
“Fab accommodation and the guides were brilliant. Like coming home!”
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Yvonne
Switzerland
“Sibuya is a very special place on earth!!
Even the journey by boat is an experience. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the whole team, who are incredibly great. Julie is incredibly lovely and humorous. We were spoiled the whole day, we...”
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Dearbhail
Ireland
“We stayed in River Camp in the most beautiful tents. We adored our time there, the boat journey up the river is a wonderful start. Our game drives were fantastic and Nicolas' passion for his job and his enjoyment of working in nature was...”
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Nancy
Netherlands
“What a special time we had, we will never forget our days at Sibuya Forest Camp. The dedication and knowledge of the staff, the delicious food, the drinks, the beautiful and special location plus the wealth of wildlife we saw all contributed. Go...”
Mvuyi
Ireland
“Loved most of the things about this place. nice place to unwind and appreciate the nature around you; beautiful bushlodge rooms with amazing views, the staff were very friendly, especially our guide, who went all out to make sure we saw all 4 of...”
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Liam
South Africa
“Beautiful game and the staff were fantastic. Matthew, our guide, was a pleasure to be around. He had plenty of knowledge to share and we really can’t speak highly enough of him - he was a big part of making the stay what it was. Food and general...”
Ariane
Germany
“Die Lodge ist schön gelegen, man ist der Natur sehr nah. Und statt eines Pools gibt es zum Baden den Fluss. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail werden jeden Tag die Tische umdekoriert, und je nach Gruppenzusammensetzung, anders gestellt. Wir hatten das...”
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Teresa
Germany
“It was really good and I can highly recommend this lovely accomodation. The game drives were stunning (thank you, Mike!) and the staff was overwhelmingly nice! Yes, it’s a little more expensive but compares to other lodges it’s the cheapest and...”
Trevail
United Kingdom
“Lovely tent/room with log burner and plenty of logs for those chilly nights and mornings. Reece, our guide has phenomenal knowledge of plants, trees and animals. He was great fun and never missed an opportunity to tell us something interesting....”
G
Gillian
United Kingdom
“Wonderful game reserve, we have visited before and loved it then. Staff excellent and game drives great”
Lucy
United Kingdom
“Fab accommodation and the guides were brilliant. Like coming home!”
Y
Yvonne
Switzerland
“Sibuya is a very special place on earth!!
Even the journey by boat is an experience. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the whole team, who are incredibly great. Julie is incredibly lovely and humorous. We were spoiled the whole day, we...”
D
Dearbhail
Ireland
“We stayed in River Camp in the most beautiful tents. We adored our time there, the boat journey up the river is a wonderful start. Our game drives were fantastic and Nicolas' passion for his job and his enjoyment of working in nature was...”
N
Nancy
Netherlands
“What a special time we had, we will never forget our days at Sibuya Forest Camp. The dedication and knowledge of the staff, the delicious food, the drinks, the beautiful and special location plus the wealth of wildlife we saw all contributed. Go...”
Mvuyi
Ireland
“Loved most of the things about this place. nice place to unwind and appreciate the nature around you; beautiful bushlodge rooms with amazing views, the staff were very friendly, especially our guide, who went all out to make sure we saw all 4 of...”
L
Liam
South Africa
“Beautiful game and the staff were fantastic. Matthew, our guide, was a pleasure to be around. He had plenty of knowledge to share and we really can’t speak highly enough of him - he was a big part of making the stay what it was. Food and general...”
Ariane
Germany
“Die Lodge ist schön gelegen, man ist der Natur sehr nah. Und statt eines Pools gibt es zum Baden den Fluss. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail werden jeden Tag die Tische umdekoriert, und je nach Gruppenzusammensetzung, anders gestellt. Wir hatten das...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
3 restaurants on site
River Camp Restaurant
Cuisine
South African
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Forest Camp Restaurant
Cuisine
South African
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Bush Lodge
Cuisine
African
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 2,575 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 5,150 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
The address is the check-in address where guests leave their vehicles. A boat transports guests from check-in to the game reserve at selected check-in and check-out times.
All rates include:
- meals
- local beverages
- 2 game drives per person per day
- canoeing
- bush walking
- fishing
Please note, free WiFi is available within the Reception Office.
Please inform Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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