6 Luxury Suites – 12 Guests
Beneath the shade of old Ebony and Leadwood trees lies the luxury bush haven of Dulini. Situated on the banks of the Mabrak River, the lodge offers a peaceful and therapeutic environment that connects guests to nature and immerses them in the surrounding bushveld. The symphony of bird songs and the passage of wildlife add to the allure of this extraordinary lodge.
The main lodge, littered with deep couches and contemporary African accents, rolls onto the cool veranda, offering views of the wilderness of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve is adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Sabi Sands is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing.
Repeat Guest Offer: Return guests receive a 15% discount on their accommodation costs
Terms: There is a minimum stay of 3 nights, and the last travel dates are required o confirm the discount. This discount will only apply to repeat guests’ accommodation and not guests who may be traveling in the same party.
Activities
With no boundary fences between the Sabi Sand and the Kruger National Park, this reserve benefits from the great diversity of animals found in one of the richest wildlife areas on the African continent, along with the additional benefits experienced on a private game reserve.
Reputed to be one of Africa’s finest safari destinations, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to the Dulini Collection of properties.
The 65 000ha Sabi Sand Reserve shares a common 50km unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park to the east.
Game Drives
Our rangers strive to give guests an interpretative wildlife experience in which nature speaks louder than they do. All our rangers and trackers are seasoned field guides with the most superior qualifications in the industry. In addition, all game drives at Dulini are in exclusive six-seater game viewers. Allowing for maximum comfort, unspoiled views & incredible wildlife encounters.
Focus is not spent solely on tracking the Big Five. Instead, Rangers also take the time to explore the lesser-known delights of the ‘Sands.’ You will undoubtedly leave with a heightened passion for the wild, Africa, and the conservation of this spectacular place.
Morning Game Drives: The morning game drive leaves between 5:30 am and 6 am. Your guide will select a spot to enjoy the stunning views while enjoying a morning refreshment.
Afternoon Game Drives: The afternoon game drive leaves between 4 and 5 pm. After sundowners and snacks, your guides will use the spotlight to find nocturnal animals before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Reasons to love Dulini Lodge:
Dulini offers guests many opportunities to get active, relax or stay connected. The lodge area boasts a gym, boma, lounge and relaxation patio, main lodge deck and swimming pool, wine cellar, WIFI, and curio shop.
Accommodation
Dulini offers six identical suites. Each exquisite thatched suites grace the banks of the riverbed and are equipped with a lounge area, fireplace, deck, and plunge pool that offer magnificent views & game viewing potential.
Every comfort is considered at Dulini with inside and outside shower options, a bath, double vanities, and a separate toilet. Mosquito nets adorn the bed, and a ceiling fan and air- conditioning is provided for your comfort.
Each suite offers a private view of the riverbed, seamlessly integrating the grandeur of nature and elegance of décor.
The total room size, including the outdoor area, is 130 m2.
What sets Dulini Lodge apart?
Every meal at Dulini is a celebratory African Affair, uniquely infused with timeless flavors, passionately prepared in reinvented tradition, and lavishly served in wondrous settings. Fresh, local, and homemade by zealous and talented chefs, each dish is curated to tantalize the taste buds and ignite the imagination.
Getting to Dulini Lodge
Approximate distances by road:
- Johannesburg: ± 5-6 hrs (±500 km)
- KMIA Airport: ± 2 hrs (±150km)
- Skukuza airport: ± 1hr 20 min (±50km)
- Ulusaba airstrip: 20-30 minutes Game Drive transfer (complimentary)
Sabi Sand Private Reserve Fees:
You must pay R310 per vehicle entrance fee, plus R140 per passenger, including the driver (valid until 31 Dec 2020).
*Keep the slips, as you will need them on departure.
** Entry and exit to the reserves via self-drive will need to happen through the same gate
***Gate entry fees are subject to changes implemented by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin.
By Air:
The closest landing strip is the Ulusaba Airstrip which is used by all lodges in the Western Sector; we offer a complimentary transfer service to and from the lodges. In addition, Federal Air has daily scheduled flights to and from Johannesburg into this airstrip, and SA Airlink has daily flights to and from major cities to this Airstrip; via either Nelspruit or Skukuza Airports.
SA Airlink fly into Nelspruit Airport (KMIA) and Skukuza Airport (SZK) from various domestic and regional destinations. Clients flying into either of these airports would need to self-drive or book a road transfer to get to the lodge. Alternatively, there is a Lodge Hop service to Ulusaba Airstrip (ULX).
The closest gate entry is Newington Gate.
Itinerary
A typical summer day at Dulini Lodge:
(Kindly note, times may vary slightly according to the season)
- 05h30 Wake-up call at the room
- 06h00 Light breakfast in the central area
- 06h30 Depart for your morning activity: game drive, nature walk, mokoro
- 10h30 Return from the morning activity
- 11h00 Brunch
- Afternoon at leisure – possible activities: Swimming pool, curio shop, spa
- 15h30 Afternoon Tea
- 16h00 Depart on afternoon game drive
- 19h30 Return from the game drive
- 20h00 Dinner under the stars (weather permitting)
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Rates at Dulini Lodge
Suite
R22344.00 PPS
** Please note that the Sabi Sand Guest Conservation Contribution (GCC) fee of R345 per person per night (Vat incl) will be added to the above rates and will be invoiced with the accommodation, max 3-night charge.
Fully inclusive of:
- Accommodation
- Two game drives per day
- All meals, teas and coffees, drinks (house wines, local brand spirits, beers and soft drinks)
- Minibar & refreshments on game drive, bush walks
- Wifi
- Laundry service
- Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
- VAT
Rates exclude:
- Curio shop purchases
- Gratuities
- Telephone calls
- Spa treatments
- SSW guest conservation contribution (GCC**)
- Gate entrance fees
- Aircraft landing and departure fees
- Ulusaba Passenger Taxes
- Airport transfers
Extra Info
The camp is not fenced off and we request that guests be extremely vigilant at all times. Security guards accompany guests at all times while walking around the camp at night.
Passports Everyone traveling to South Africa must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of travel.
No inoculations are legally required for entry. However, you may want to check with your local immunization and inoculation clinic for their recommendations on health precautions for travel to South Africa.
Sabi Sands is in a malaria area. Consult your GP for the necessary precautions.
Arrival/departure and meals: Guests may arrive any time from 13h00, and the suites are to be vacated by 11h00. Lunch is served around noon, followed by tea/coffee and cake before the evening game drive commences. Dinner is served on return from the evening game drive. Dawn tea/coffee is served before morning game drive and breakfast is served on arrival back at the lodge.
