Discover and preserve the beauty of South African nature from your haven in Mpumalanga

With today’s hustle and bustle, most South African’s yearn for the opportunity to spend more time discovering and enjoying the unsurpassed scenic beauty and wildlife which our country is famous for. Southern Sun’s Sabi River Sun Lifestyle Resort offers their guests the opportunity of fulfilling this desire.

Just off the border of the Kruger National Park, the Sabi River Sun Lifestyle Resort promises a peaceful and rejuvenating stay. 60 Hotel rooms and 104 chalets are furnished to offer cosy comfort and feature a host of amenities to make you feel right at home.

With lifestyle at is essence, the resort offers an amazing array of activities including game drives and bush safari’s, unrivalled sporting facilities, 5 swimming pools, 3 floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, a squash and volleyball court and a jogging trail.

Guests have the opportunity to discover some of the region’s most splendid landmarks such as Bourkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon, which is located in close proximity to the Sabi River Sun.

Golf enthusiasts will discover a wonderfully designed and natural 18 hole golf course. Surrounded by picturesque hills, excellent greens and plenty of wildlife on show, with several holes being played along the Sabi River this is an experience not to be missed!

Every Tuesday morning birders and nature lovers are treated to a bird and nature walk on the resort grounds, culminating in an informal, relaxed breakfast on the banks of the Sabi River. The population and species of birds varies through the year according to migratory patterns and recently over 190 bird species were identified in a 12 hour period.

In the heart of nature, business guests are delighted at the stress fee environment. Warm hospitably, excellent service and outstanding leisure facilities is an added bonus to the range of conference facilities and venues available for business meetings.

The Southern Sun Sabi River Lifestyle Resort is passionate about creating a culture of conservation within their community. “At Southern Sun we strive to conserve and protect natural resources for future generations.

We endeavour to lead the way and work continuously to reduce and manage our impact on our surrounding environment and to actively contribute to a more sustainable society” says Deon Viljoen, Director of Operations, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts brand at Southern Sun Hotels.

The Endangered Wildlife Trust and the local SPCA are just two of the many beneficiaries of fundraising programmes hosted by the resort. Greening initiatives includes energy saving lights, waste recycling and eradicating invasive plants and replacing them with indigenous versions.

“Besides nurturing business growth, we focus on creating great memories, deliver quality service and to stimulate consciousness about preserving our natural resources for all to enjoy... now and in the future”, says Roger Petyt, General Manager, Sabi River Sun Lifestyle Resort.