Idube Game Reserve
Overview
South Africa Parks
Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.
Idube Game Reserve is located within greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which shares open orders with the world-famous Kruger National Park. This set-up makes for a completely authentic wilderness experience. There is an emphasis on seeing the Big Five, and wildlife viewing is excellent. All the big cats are easily seen, including the secretive leopard.
The unpretentious lodge has 10 chalets set among green lawns and shady trees. Perhaps less stylish than some of its competitors, Idube’s atmosphere is relaxed, and prices are reasonable. Nyala antelope have become very used to people and walk around the gardens.
There are seven small properties in the west of Sabi Sands, including Idube. These properties have traversing rights onto each other’s land. This arrangement accounts for some pressure to make room for fellow tourists as only three vehicles are allowed at any particular sighting at the same time.
Pros & Cons
Wildlife
The Big Five and cheetah are easily seen, as well as most other large safari animals. This is one of the places to easily spot the secretive leopard as they feel very at ease throughout Sabi Sands. Different antelope species are always around, but due to the emphasis on flagship species, they are often ignored. Night drives are great for spotting nocturnal animals such as lesser galago and large-spotted genet.
Scenery
Idube’s terrain is woodland savannah and is thick with vegetation. This rarely affects your safari due to the ability to drive off-road and having skilled guides and trackers.
See Sabi Sand Game Reserve for more info
Idube is part of the greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve. See the links below for more info about Sabi Sands.
