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Sibuya Game Reserve

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Lobby sitting area
Interior
Front of property – evening/night
Beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191
  • Kenton on Sea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • John Muirhead Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kariega Heights
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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River Camp double/twin (No children under 3 years)

River Camp double/twin (No children under 3 years)

  • 75 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Lodge

Bush Lodge

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Camp

Forest Camp

  • 65 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sibuya Game Reserve

Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this lodge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Sibuya Game Reserve offers 16 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Sibuya Game Reserve, you're just a quick walk from Kenton on Sea Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges
  • Services include babysitting, free supervised childcare, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes rowing/canoeing and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Kenton on Sea Beach and 6 minutes by foot from John Muirhead Nature Reserve
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Sibuya Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kenton on Sea lodge.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.
Sibuya Game Reserve has 3 restaurants on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking within 65617 ft
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 5 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sibuya Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2303 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 15)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 5 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve sofa beds
Tax ID - 4740222924
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 24 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Sibuya Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea

Sibuya Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Thank you to our friendly knowledgeable guide Ryan. Beautiful setting, great food, fantastic accommodation, helpful staff. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Bush Lodge and it was amazing. Only 4 lodges so never more than 8 guests. Lovely accommodation with communal space for food and drinks which they make look lovely and cosy in the evenings. Really warm swimming pool, lovely views from the deck of your lodge. Nothing to complain about here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The isolation, the great staff and the animals made it a great safari dtay. Not to mention the food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Our stay was amazing, our ranger Daniel was very informative and keep each us entertained throughout. We stayed in River Lodge, food was lovely, staff friendly, could not of asked for a better experience on our first safari
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Bovey Tracey Devon England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve was set in idyllic surroundings. The "tents" were extremely luxurious fitted with a huge comfortable bed and even a bath. There was also a lovely decking area and a double hammock. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and of a high quality. The game drives were extremely well organised and it was really special to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Reading, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning
Just the most incredible time. Luxurious, great service and amazing game drives. Sitting in front of a log fire in your room after a day's wildlife watching is truly one of life's great pleasures. Loved this place so much. Can't think how it could be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Norwich uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical and inspirational safari adventure
The game drives were great, thanks Dave our ranger and guide- very knowledgeable, we saw all the animals thar we have dreamed about, all close up in just 4 drives; all we needed. The arrival by river was magical, check in staff super, the staff at the forest camp were great, super delicious food and the drinks were plentiful from a well stocked bar. Welcoming fire bbq in the evenings. The room was spacious, a tented structure on boards with excellent bedding and plumbing, all excellent and highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft, sehr gemütlich und ruhig mit super freundlichen und fachkundigen Personal. Das Highlight von unseren Südafrika Ferien. Wir haben unsere Safaris sehr genossen, viele Tiere gesehen wobei die natürlich Privatsphäre der Tiere respektiert worden ist. Unser Ranger Ryan hat sich sehr viel Zeit und Mühe genommen uns alles genau zu erklären. Wir waren total happy und können dieses Reservat von Herzen empfehlen. Nochmals vielen Dank euch allen, ihr seit eifach super und wir werden jedem der nach Südafrika reist die River Loge empfehlen 👍😍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr spannende und wunderschöne Tage im Sibuya Reserve! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Sibuya Reserve ist fantastisch. Die Lage am Kariega-Fluss, in dem es sich prima schwimmen lässt. Unser Ranger Doug war total engagiert, er hat sich extrem gut gekümmert und war die zwei Tage unseres Aufenthaltes nur fürvuns da! Wir haben großartige Safaris gemacht und haben so viel Tiere gesehn

10/10 Excellent

Mag.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Erlebnis
Großartige Safari mit tollen Tiersichtungen, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pefekte Unterkunft, perfekter Service =100% Zufriedenheit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische Unterkunft und tolle Erlebnisse
Wir haben 3 fantastische Tage in Sibuya verbringen dürfen. Außerordentlich toller Service, einen excellenten Tourguide und eine tolle Unterkunft (das Zelt geht ganz klar Richtung Glamping). Wir haben viele Tiere gesehen. Die Touren waren perfekt durchgeführt und das Essen hervorragend. Wir waren sehr traurig, als wir nach den 3 Tagen bereits wieder abreisen mussten. Ein absolutes Muss, wenn man in dieser Gegend ist. Wir empfehlen Sibuya ohne nur eine Sekunde zu zögern weitern. Danke für drei aufregende, fantastische und unvergessliche Tage, die uns noch sehr lange in Erinnerung bleiben werden!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Stuttgart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unterkunft, Essen, Safari, Extras wie Sundowner und Kaffeepause auf Safari mit Ranger Daniel einzigartig schön, romantisch. Schade dass es vorbei ist! Der Aufenthalt war jeden Euro wert!! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Safari
Mit einem Boot wird man zur Lodge gefahren und schon idt man voll im Safarifieber.Die Loge selber ist toll gelegen,die Zimmer hervorragend und die Küche immer sehr schmackhaft. Unser Ranger Keagen war der totale Hammer. Hat uns viel neues gelernt und gezeigt. Der Park ist eher etwas kleiner als der unsere anderen besuchten und sicher gut in 1-2Tagen übersichtlich. Schade das eine öffentliche Strasse durch den Park geht,was vielleich auch der grund ist,dass die Löwen separat gehalten werden.Wir werden sicher wieder kommen, den der Park ist super.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Potsdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaftes Zeltcamp mit Luxuszelten - wir waren begeistert, die Riverlodge war super toll, Drikon unser Ranger hat uns super betreut und sehr liebevoll große und kleine Tiere und Pflanzen erklärt und gefunden - Toll gemacht! Danke an Joy und Miles für die Betreuung ,die nicht besser hätte sein können. Alles passt hier- besser geht es nicht. Sogar Massagen haben wir bekommen. Auch toll, dass es nur 4 Zelte gibt, dadurch ist man sehr unter sich. Wir waren 3 befreundete Paare und ein sehr nettes Paar aus Schweden- eine für uns perfekte Situation. Abends am Lagerfeuer und mit Trommeln geweckt - super. Alle Tiere so nah- die Safaris lange, schon ab 5:30 Uhr morgens mit einem Stop,an dem es Kaffee und heiße Schokolade mit Amarula gab - perfekt, danach um 9 ein tolles Frühstück - was will man mehr . Lunch um 13 Uhr und dann wieder die Nachmittagssafari ab 15:30 Uhr bis 19:30 ca. manchmal auch länger- wenn man sich nicht trennen kann von den Elefanten. Dann ein tolles Abendessen, danke für alles - es war unser perfekter Urlaub. Mind. 2 Tage sind unbedingt empfehlenswert, sonst ist es zu kurz. Und wenn man es privat möchte, dann bitte das Rivercamp nehmen , denn das Forest Camp ist etwas größer etwas 20-24 Gäste. Aber auch sehr gemütlich. wir waren sehr im Glück dort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee, nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische locatie voor een safari
Het is precies zoals beloofd werd . Fantastische ranger gehad (kent). Iedere euro cent waard. Per dag 2 game drives gehad , heerlijk eten, vriendelijk personeel. Kortom drie dagen met een gouden randje
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!highly recommend to choose shibuya
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018