Sable Dam Overnight Hide, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Sable Dam Overnight Hide, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Description

"Escape to the wild"

Sable Sleepover Hide, situated approximately 10 km from of Phalaborwa Gate, is a unique accommodation facility where guests can feel part of nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a primitive overnight dwelling by night, where a select few can experience the Kruger National Park nightlife first hand. The hide overlooks the Sable Dam where an abundance of animals gather to drink.  Hear the lion roar and the hippo grunt meters away from where you are sleeping and know this is a true African experience.

Accommodation

A sleepover hide is a unique overnight experience, exclusively available for guests from half an hour prior to gate closing times. It provides the opportunity for guests to enjoy complete privacy as the hide must be reserved in entirety (minimum of 2 and maximum of 9 guests at one time). Sable sleepover hide must be vacated half an hour after gate opening times.

Sleeping Units

• Sleeping units are contained in wooden structures that are locked to the inside wall of the hide by day.
• At night these structures fold down to construct a light bed base. Mattresses can be found in the cupboard at the hide. If required, bedding is available at Reception on payment of a deposit.  Each bedding bag consists of a duvet, pillow, duvet cover, sheet, mattress protector, pillowcase and mosquito net.
• An environmental toilet is available for the overnight guests in a separate area on the hide perimeter.

Living Area

• The living area comprises of boma with braai (barbeque) facilities. There is no electricity.  (One light, that operates for about 5 hours, is provided on request.)  Please bring your own lighting.
• Only the very perimeter of the facility is fenced and guests are advised to exercise caution at all times. Your vehicle may be pulled into the lapa at the hide during the night for safety purposes.  Do not leave the enclosure at night.
• No cooking utensils such as cutlery, crockery or any other cooking equipment is provided.  The hide is fully self-catering and guests are advised to bring their own food, wood and water.

Sable Sleepover Hide is managed form Phalaborwa Gate and has no Reception area.  Guests are required to report to Phalaborwa Gate for check-in to acquire keys, bedding, braai grid and light. Accommodation at Sable hide is well suited for adventurous guests that are looking for a primitive, close to nature, self-catering bushveld experience.

Attractions

Guided Walks

Daily early morning and afternoon guided walks are available from most camps. Up to eight guests are taken to interesting places in the surrounding wilderness areas adjacent to most of the camps. The walk itself is relaxed and experienced and armed guides use their knowledge of the bush to explain natural wonders.

Trained field guides with backup rifles take groups of up to 8 people out into the bush for a few hours. Track rhino, elephant and lion on foot and learn and observe fascinating facts about the African bush. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes or boots, clothing applicable to the prevailing weather conditions and bring their own cameras and/or binoculars. No children under 13 allowed. Accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp. Form more information, contact the camp reception.

Kruger Game Drives

Sunset drives

This activity leaves before the sun sets and gets back once the sky is dark. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive.

Night Drives

Take part in the nocturnal activities of Kruger's secretive creatures. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive. The sunset drive departs at 17:00 and lasts at least 3 hours.

Morning drives

Leave at around 04.30 in summer and 05.30 in winter. Clients are to confirm with Reception the previous night when they book in to their accommodation. As per day walks, accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp, as walks/drives leave before the gates open officially. The drive’s duration is 3-4 hours.

Facilities

Facilities

• No water (drinking or bathing) available at hide
• No electricity
• One light that operates for about 5 hours (on request)
• No shop or restaurant available
• No Reception office at hide
• No cellphone reception available
• The nearest facility is Phalaborwa Gate (approximately 10km)

Directions