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saraf

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie - 3 Nights - Where would you go?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:08 pm

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Oh boy, so many routes from LS.

I love the Muntshe loop and tend to combine it with a trip along the Old Tshokwane Road. But then I miss the new (tar) road to Tshokwane so I have to do that as well.

And I know the road between LS and Skukuza gets busy but its because it is so good for game spotting and such a beautiful drive.

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Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie - 3 Nights - Where would you go?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:10 pm

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Duke waterhole (on the S137, near Ntandanyathi hide) is worth a visit as Duke does visit it.
Bit out of the way, but Lake Panic of course, the Biyamiti Weir I mentioned (my fav), Silolweni...

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gwendolen

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie - 3 Nights - Where would you go?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:43 pm

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Don't forget Hippo Pools. It's always nice to get out and have a chat with Daniël. Gmlsmit posted some interesting info about Daniël and Hippo Pools.

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Bushcraft

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie - 3 Nights - Where would you go?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:12 pm

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Hi jomardl;

I would forget the crowds and do the H4-1 to Skukuza first, take the small dirt road loop just before the Skukuza turn off from the H4-1 (seen leopard there for the last 4 trips), continue onto the H1-2 (stopping at all the waterholes just off the road) and all the way up to Tshokwane for a late breakfast. Do the H10 back, stopping at Nkumbe and Mlondozi.

If you really want to drive all day: H4-1 to Skukuza, H1-1, H3, S25, S28 back to LS

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lisa

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:03 pm

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We are now in a BG2U (perimeter with communal kitchen) unit. There are lots of these on the map but it sounds like most of them have been renovated and are now BD2U or BD3U. Does anyone know which unit numbers are still BG2U and are there any in particular that are preferable in terms of view or privacy?

Thanks in advance.

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Crested Barbet

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:58 pm

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Hi Lisa
From my last stay in Lower Sabie I remember that the BG2U are the bungalows appr. from the road to the pool till Keartland Guesthouse. All the other perimeter bungalows are now BD2U resp. BD3U. It's a pity that you only got a BG2U because the price difference to BD2U is only R 15.

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saraf

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:10 am

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lauraclarkeuk wrote:

Hi, I too only managed to book a BG2U for our stay this August 13th and 14th. Have previously stayed in BD3U and had tried for that or a BD2U but they were all gone. Shame as the BD3U was beautiful!
Sounds like there aren't many BG2U left! Keep secretly hoping for an upgrade when we get there but not going to hold my breath!

Any news on the rennovations? Would be lovely to turn up and find they've all been done

Cheers, Laura

P.s still so excited we're going back wherever we lay our heads!

Hi Laura,

The two BG2U units we stayed in last Nov had been upgraded, from memory I think they were 81 and 82 (but don't quote me on that) and the adjacent ones had also been upgraded. Remember to keep checking the availability daily as units do become available.

Enjoy your trip.

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Elsa

Post subject: Re: Lower sabie map

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:23 pm

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Pucelou, I think the map is a bit out dated.
Here someone has explained it quite nicely.

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Foxy

Post subject: Re: BBQ (Braai) facliities at Lower Sabie

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:37 pm

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Hi and welcome to forum PerArdua
Here some photos taken from safari tents, yes there are braai facilities at the safari tents

viewtopic.php?f=48&t=2144&start=0

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Loerie

Post subject: Re: BBQ (Braai) facliities at Lower Sabie

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 6:33 pm

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Hi there

The tents are wonderful, but please bear in mind, they do not have aircon (they do have ceiling fans though) and February is a very warm month in Kruger. It does get really hot in the tents, but there is a shady lawn with big trees and a pool on the eastern side of the restaurant/shop area - so there will be respite from the heat.

Enjoy your planning and your trip

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Hugh

Post subject: Re: BBQ (Braai) facliities at Lower Sabie

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:40 pm

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Welcome per Ardua,
We have been in the Safari tents in February and with the fan we were fine. They are self contained with a nice little braai area and hot plate Kettle and very basic crockery and cutlery .

try to get a river view tent though

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gerharddb

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:52 am

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I would also like some advice here please?

I finally managed to book 2 nights :dance:

at Lower Sabie in the Safari tents (LST2). Now I know that its not riverview tents, but I would like to know how are these? And which one is the best to stay in that is the closest to the river?

I have never stayed in one at LS so please advise?

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bornfree

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 2:04 pm

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Hi Gerharddb,
Either No: 15 which is perimeter and partial view of the river or 25 wcich has only partial view of the river.
Have a awesome stay :thumbs_up:

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Elmar

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:08 pm

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I am interested in knowing which unit nrs in Lower Sabie are BD3U and whether there is any particular BD3U unit which is preferable (in terms of location, privacy, noise levels) over another. Thanks!

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Elsa

Post subject: Re: Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:44 pm

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As far as I remember Elmar they are all the ones # 1 to 22.
We had # 21 earlier this year and it was far away enough from the restaurant area to not be a problem and also had a nice view of the river.

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