33 reviews
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$48539 Eastbourne Road, Boesmansriviermond, 6191, South Africa
33 reviews
1/62
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Water sports facilities on site
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Sibuya Game Reserve and Lodge is a 4-star retreat in Kenton, South Africa, located at 39 Eastbourne Road, roughly 1.8mi from the city center. With 33 reviews, nightly rates start from $485.
Facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor swimming pool (free), and free private parking. Water sports facilities on site are free, while spa, shuttle services, and airport shuttle carry extra charges. Rooms come with air conditioning and non-smoking options, featuring private entrances, terraces or balconies, and views of the garden or river.
Dining for families is easy with a kid-friendly buffet and free kids’ meals, and several outdoor spaces invite relaxation—sun deck, terrace, garden, and patio with garden or river views. Horseback riding is available for an additional charge.
On-site dining options invite travelers to savor a variety of flavors without leaving the property. River Camp Restaurant offers a family-friendly, traditional, and romantic atmosphere, while Forest Camp Restaurant brings traditional charm with a romantic touch. Bush Lodge provides a traditional African ambiance for a different dining mood. Dining for families is easy with a kid-friendly buffet and free kids’ meals, making mealtimes simple after a day of safari-style adventures.
An outdoor pool is free to use, with an all-season outdoor setting and a shallow end that suits relaxed swims while enjoying garden- and river-view scenery. Water sports facilities on site are free, offering an active option for water lovers. Multiple outdoor spaces invite relaxation: sun deck, terrace, garden, and patio with garden or river views provide places to unwind between game drives. Horseback riding is available for an additional charge for those who want to explore the surroundings in a different way.
Free private parking keeps travel simple, and payment options include American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and Maestro; cash is not accepted. A range of accommodations is available, including lodges, luxury tents, tents, suites, and standard rooms, many with air conditioning and non-smoking options to suit preferences.
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Water sports facilities on site
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
River view
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Lodge
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
590 sqft
x10
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x6
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Lodge Standard is 592 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus a sofa bed.
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Tent, King/2 Single, River View
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
805 sqft
x7
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x6
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Tent River View is 807 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus a sofa bed.
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Tent, King/2 Single
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
700 sqft
x7
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x6
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Tent Standard is 700 square feet and includes either 2 single beds 80-130 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width plus a sofa bed.
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Tent, Forest View
700 sqft
Balcony
Tea/Coffee maker
+
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Featuring a wooden deck overlooking the Kariega River or forest, these spacious, luxurious tents are surrounded by trees. With an all-weather roof, the tents include a rustic-style private bathroom with African-themed hand basins, a free-standing bath and free toiletries.
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Suite Lodge
375 sqft
Balcony
Tea/Coffee maker
+
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These well-appointed and secluded thatched units are spacious and fully en-suite with outside and inside showers and private sun viewing decks. Each room has tea-and-coffee making facilities, air-conditioning and a wood-burning fireplace.
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Tent, River View
810 sqft
Balcony
Tea/Coffee maker
+
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Overlooking the Kariega River or forest, these luxurious tents have glass doors that open onto a wooden deck. With an all-weather roof, the tents include a rustic-style private bathroom with African-themed hand basins, free toiletries and free-standing bath. With only 4 tents, this is a more intimate part of the camp.
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DoubleOrTwin Room
1 Double Bed
Tea/Coffee maker
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Suite Lodge, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
375 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Tent, King Size, Forest View, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
700 sqft
River view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
More details
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Tent, King Size, River View, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
805 sqft
River view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Luxury Tent
700 sqft
Tea/Coffee maker
+
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Luxury Tent
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Tent
Balcony
Tea/Coffee maker
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9.2
33 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
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Value for money
Featured reviews:
Trevail
8.2
April 2025
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. He seemed to have an uncanny knack of finding the animals so we could just watch them in their natural surroundings. Probably the best guide we’ve come across in all our years of doing safaris. Thanks Reece!
The vegetarian food was absolutely awful. We wouldn’t go back unless it was seriously improved.
Yvonne
10
October 2024
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 laughed and sang a lot. The food is delicious and even a bed bottle is provided for the night. The tents are great and a special experience, the beds are super comfortable. We couldn't have imagined a better game driver for the safari than CJ. She is such a lovely person and her love for nature and the animals is palpable - she loves her work! she was able to show us and teach us a lot, has patience and a great sense of humor. It was not easy for us to say goodbye. We had a great time at Sibuya Game Reserve and can recommend it 1000% and would book there again!
Dearbhail
10
March 2024
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 wonderful. It was the highlight of our children's holiday and they are still wearing their Sibuya hats! I'd highly recommend it for a family safari experience.
Liam
8.2
December 2023
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 organisation ie timings etc we’re all very good. Communal area had a great feel to it and all the vehicles were clean and seemingly in decent condition. Very attentive staff.
The accommodation was great but, for the price, having stayed in plenty of game reserves, the room itself was underwhelming.
Nancy
10
February 2024
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 if you can!
Gillian
10
March 2025
Wonderful game reserve, we have visited before and loved it then. Staff excellent and game drives great
Nothing to dislike
Lucy
10
February 2025
Fab accommodation and the guides were brilliant. Like coming home!
Lesego
5.5
August 2023
Great views. Excellent ranger Ryan has a lot of animal knowledge
All meals were low standard and buffet style. Rooms were cold. No plug points in the tents even though there’s a tea station but no kettle. Mosquito screen door came off and fell. One of the rangers sits and dines at the same table as guests which takes away the guests privacy.
Henk
3.7
December 2023
Food was great. The animals.
Our overall experience was terrible, to name a couple of things: Firstly, the staff was unproffesional and awkward. Especially the guide, he tried talking the guests down. For example, he asked someone what do you do for work? Someone would answer and he would say, i hate ‘the proffesion’. And it was really intense to have to deal with him al the time, as you eat with them as well. The guides were tired all the time. He was sleeping during the Safari. We spotted the animals ourselfs (we thought we were good at it, but we did another safari at another reserve, and turns out we are not that good ;). Then the facilities, it was decent but limited. Not worth the price. For example, the water is not hot, so a warm bath is not an option. And if its raining you get a disposable poncho for the safari without sleeves. All in all its just not worth your money, there are other options which are so much better. We were so tired after this trip, we tried to make the best of it, but honestly it was a big dissapointment. Go to another accomodation. We were so happy that we booked at Botlierskop private game reserve as well, it is everything you wished for!! And the people and facilities there are lovely. They also take the care and protection of the animals very serious and there is a lot more to see!
Mvuyi
9.1
January 2024
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 the BIG FIVE and loads of other animals. I also felt unwell and they provided a paracetamol for me which was a nice touch, The chef was very good with the variety of dishes provided throwing in South African classics like pap too.
They advertise fly fishing, but they absolutely do not do it. They have no equipment nor knowledge of fly fishing. The spinning gear they gave us was very old, and one rod did not have very much line on it, so it was kind of pointless. Very disappointing as the potential for fly fishing was one of the reasons we booked this particular trip. We had access to a boat dock for an hour to cast from, but it was not the best area nor conditions. Fishing advertisements are quite misleading. The staff could benefit from training on wines, I asked for a white wine which I was given at room temp no clue it has to be chilled or brought to you on an ice bucket at least, as it is summer time. There was a Dutch family staying there as well who asked for white wine, and they were given a bottle which had collected dust. When their son opened it, we were all hit by a waft of acidic weird smell. He took one sip, and his eyes watered. Don't get me wrong, the staff immediately changed the bottle, but for the money we spent, we expect a little better service than this. I stayed clear of wine from that point.
River Camp Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
Forest Camp Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
Bush Lodge
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Water sports facilities on site
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
River view
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Walking tours
Water sports facilities on site
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
High chair
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Fireplace
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Spa facilities
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
River view
View
Pets are not allowed.
No internet access available.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
13+ years
The price in ZAR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
American Express,
Visa,
Diners Club,
Maestro
This property does not accept cash.
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