Entry is through Gowrie Gate, which is the only entrance gate in to the northern section of Sabi Sand. Due to river crossings, it is not possible to use any of the other gates in the Sabi Sand or to travel through the reserve. Please use Gowrie Gate ONLY (open between 05:00 and 23:00).

Arrival and Departure Times: Check in time is 13:00 & 15:00 (to allow afternoon game drives to leave on time) and check out time is 11:00. Any variations of these times must be advised prior to guests' arrival and is at the sole discretion of the manager. Please forward a contact cell phone number for self drives to the lodge. Also make sure you have a map and directions to the lodge.

Malaria precautions are necessary during the summer months as we are in an endemic area. All rooms have mosquito nets over the beds for additional sleeping comfort, however, insect repellent and anti-malarial tablets are recommended (repellents available in our shop). We run an environmentally friendly program at the lodge treating the whole camp and surrounding dams, we therefore have few mosquitoes.

Clothing and Accessories. Dress code is bushveld casual and lightweight, though a sweater may be needed during the evenings. Summer (September to April) is hot to very hot with temperatures ranging 20 - 40 C with rainfall (waterproofs are a good idea), protection from the sun is vital. Winter (May - August) is mild to warm and pleasant with temperatures ranging between 5 - 35 C. However during winter the night drives and early mornings can be cold and warm clothing is essential. A camera and binoculars will add pleasure to your stay.

AIRPORT AND LANDING STRIPS
Airports: We have the airports of Eastgate (Hoedspruit), Skukuza and Nelspruit in close proximity with daily scheduled flights to/from Johannesburg. There is also a daily scheduled flight to/from Cape Town to Hoedspruit. Chartered and private flights can land on our airstrip, which is grassed and well maintained. The approach is South to North at co-ordinates S24o44'38.9" E 31o28'30.5" and 1200m long.