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Sibuya Game Reserve

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Sibuya Game Reserves offers a distinctive wilderness experience in Eastern Cape, thanks to its unique setting on a river estuary that flows into the Indian Ocean.

The 3 camps and 1 sole-use camp offer a rustic, adventurous safari experience where adults and children alike can be kept entertained!

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Facilities & Activities

Sibuya Reserve prides itself on offering something unique compared to other safari experiences across South Africa.

Along with 4×4 daily game drives and night drives, each drive starts with a boat cruise along the estuary to meet up with your game vehicle. Birding is fabulous here and if you not keen on an afternoon snooze – you can canoe / kayak down the river, try your hand at fishing, or join the family for a swim in the warm estuary.

Game walks are offered in a separate safe area away from the Big 5, where you can enjoy walks through the thick shrubbery whilst bird spotting (please note the lions also don’t roam free).

Spa treatments are also offered at an additional charge as well as horse riding – beginners get to trot up the beach, whilst more experienced riders can venture into the reserve.

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Dining

Each lodge offers buffet style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a variety of choices to fill you up for the day with an emphasis on fresh and locally sourced ingrediants.

Boma dinners with an African twist are offered at both Forest and River Camp – where you can dine beneath the stars.

For those staying 3 nights or longer – you can enjoy a picnic lunch out at the beach.

Rooms

Sibuya has three delightful accommodation options.

River Camp which is situated on the estuary, fully solar powered and has 4 large en-suite tents. These are spacious, light and airy with an en-suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower.
Forest Camp, also situated on the estuary and solar powered, but surrounded by lush trees has 8 en-suite tents with fire places.
Bush Lodge has 4 thatched suites with en-suite facilities and both indoor and outdoor showers, with electricity and a swimming pool. The rooms here are a step up in luxury and offer private viewing decks and air conditioning.

Launched at the end of 2025 is the exclusive use Nel’s Lodge. Nel’s Lodge offers an intimate escape—where forest, river and sky converge in a seamless embrace. Designed for families, small groups, or couples seeking serenity with a touch of indulgence, this sole‑use lodge promises comfort, privacy, and quiet discovery. Nel’s Lodge can accommodate 6-8 guests with children of all ages welcome.

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Family

River Camp is offers family accommodation to those travelling with under 12’s. Tents here are large and spacious and can take up to an additional 3 beds. Forest Camp meanwhile has a minimum age of 12 and offers 1 extra bed per tent for an additional teenager to share.

Please note only the Bush Lodge (which is adults only) has a swimming pool. However both Forest & River Camp are situated along the estuary where you can swim without the worry of hippo’s or crocs.

Sustainability

Sibuya offers a volunteer program with a focus on the local school community where they are involved in both educational projects as well as sustainable tourism. They involve the local school community in estuary clean up projects, limit their amount of plastic usage and 2 camps are fully solar powered.

Location

Situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Sibuya Game Reserve is accessible via a 45-minute boat cruise up the scenic Kariega Estuary. The reserve is conveniently located approximately 90 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport.

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