Sandringham Private Game Reserve of Sabi Sabi Collection Opens this Summer

Sabi Sabi Collection’s Sandringham Private Game Reserve will open this summer after five years of rehabilitation and rewilding. The former hunting reserve borders the Timbavati and Thornybush Game Reserves.

Once managed primarily for hunting, the reserve has been carefully restored to protected wilderness where wildlife can once again flourish within the broader Greater Kruger landscape.

“Sandringham represents an exciting new chapter for Sabi Sabi Collection,” said Jacques Smit, marketing director at Sabi Sabi Collection.”What inspired us most was the opportunity to restore and protect an extraordinary landscape while creating a safari experience that delivers lasting value for wildlife, local communities, and future generations of travelers. Watching the land recover and wildlife return has been one of the most rewarding journeys in our history.”

Opening in August 2026, Sandringham Private Game Reserve will offer an intimate safari experience shaped by conservation, community engagement, and luxury. The reserve will feature two luxury safari camps – N’weti Camp and Shisaka Camp – each offering six suites and the latter with two private villas.

Both camps are named after their locations with N’weti Camp, named after the silhouette of the Drakensberg Mountains beneath a moonlit sky, while Shisaka Camp translates to ‘nest’ – inspired by the elevated architectural designs resembling nestlikestructures atop the roofs

In addition, guests seeking complete privacy will have access to Sandringham House,an exclusive-use, fully serviced, four-bedroom villa designed for multi-generational groups. From safari-style tented accommodations that honor the property’s heritage, to carefully designed nests within a magical Tamboti forest, every stay has been designed to immerse guests in the surrounding wilderness without compromising on comfort.

At the heart of the reserve is a central lodge featuring boma dining, a wine tower showcasing boutique South African estates, a spa, gym, and educational center to inspire younger guests. A private airstrip allows guests to arrive directly in the bush from the outset of their journey.

Designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, each suite features expansive decks, private infinity pools, indoor-outdoor bathrooms, and elevated salas as well as nest-like relaxation spaces inspired by Tsonga heritage – all positioned to maximize views across the Timbavati River.

“This reserve is probably the last piece of great African bushveld -part of the Greater Kruger – that one could get hold of,” said Rod Wyndham, managing director of Sabi Sabi Collection.

The reserve’s rehabilitation also created opportunities for surrounding communities. Through partnerships with the Tracker Training Academy, young people from the neighboring communities are being trained as professional wildlife trackers, helping to develop critical conservation skills while creating long-term employment opportunities.