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Sibuya Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
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Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
View from property
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The price is NZ$1,214
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Lodge

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Camp

Forest Camp

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191

What's nearby

  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 5 min walk
  • Kariega Heights - 7 min walk
  • Kariega Centre - 15 min walk
  • Kenton Marina - 5 min drive
  • Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Kitchen and Cellar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The House Planner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Kenton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bushmans Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stanley's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sibuya Game Reserve

Upscale family-friendly lodge by the ocean
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Sibuya Game Reserve. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, horse riding and fishing. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and 3 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach umbrellas, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 5 PM on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 150 per person, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2140 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 5 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 4740222924
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Sibuya Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sibuya Game Reserve?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sibuya Game Reserve on 25 Dec 2024 start from NZ$1,184.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available from 12:30 PM to 5 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Sibuya Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-5 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 2140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sibuya Game Reserve located?

This family-friendly Kenton on Sea lodge is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Kenton on Sea Beach, John Muirhead Nature Reserve and Kariega Heights. Kariega Centre and Mosaic Studio are also within 15 minutes.

Sibuya Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Thank you to our friendly knowledgeable guide Ryan. Beautiful setting, great food, fantastic accommodation, helpful staff. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Bush Lodge and it was amazing. Only 4 lodges so never more than 8 guests. Lovely accommodation with communal space for food and drinks which they make look lovely and cosy in the evenings. Really warm swimming pool, lovely views from the deck of your lodge. Nothing to complain about here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The isolation, the great staff and the animals made it a great safari dtay. Not to mention the food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Our stay was amazing, our ranger Daniel was very informative and keep each us entertained throughout. We stayed in River Lodge, food was lovely, staff friendly, could not of asked for a better experience on our first safari
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Bovey Tracey Devon England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve was set in idyllic surroundings. The "tents" were extremely luxurious fitted with a huge comfortable bed and even a bath. There was also a lovely decking area and a double hammock. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and of a high quality. The game drives were extremely well organised and it was really special to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Reading, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning
Just the most incredible time. Luxurious, great service and amazing game drives. Sitting in front of a log fire in your room after a day's wildlife watching is truly one of life's great pleasures. Loved this place so much. Can't think how it could be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Norwich uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical and inspirational safari adventure
The game drives were great, thanks Dave our ranger and guide- very knowledgeable, we saw all the animals thar we have dreamed about, all close up in just 4 drives; all we needed. The arrival by river was magical, check in staff super, the staff at the forest camp were great, super delicious food and the drinks were plentiful from a well stocked bar. Welcoming fire bbq in the evenings. The room was spacious, a tented structure on boards with excellent bedding and plumbing, all excellent and highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft, sehr gemütlich und ruhig mit super freundlichen und fachkundigen Personal. Das Highlight von unseren Südafrika Ferien. Wir haben unsere Safaris sehr genossen, viele Tiere gesehen wobei die natürlich Privatsphäre der Tiere respektiert worden ist. Unser Ranger Ryan hat sich sehr viel Zeit und Mühe genommen uns alles genau zu erklären. Wir waren total happy und können dieses Reservat von Herzen empfehlen. Nochmals vielen Dank euch allen, ihr seit eifach super und wir werden jedem der nach Südafrika reist die River Loge empfehlen 👍😍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr spannende und wunderschöne Tage im Sibuya Reserve! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Sibuya Reserve ist fantastisch. Die Lage am Kariega-Fluss, in dem es sich prima schwimmen lässt. Unser Ranger Doug war total engagiert, er hat sich extrem gut gekümmert und war die zwei Tage unseres Aufenthaltes nur fürvuns da! Wir haben großartige Safaris gemacht und haben so viel Tiere gesehn

10/10 Excellent

Mag.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Erlebnis
Großartige Safari mit tollen Tiersichtungen, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pefekte Unterkunft, perfekter Service =100% Zufriedenheit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische Unterkunft und tolle Erlebnisse
Wir haben 3 fantastische Tage in Sibuya verbringen dürfen. Außerordentlich toller Service, einen excellenten Tourguide und eine tolle Unterkunft (das Zelt geht ganz klar Richtung Glamping). Wir haben viele Tiere gesehen. Die Touren waren perfekt durchgeführt und das Essen hervorragend. Wir waren sehr traurig, als wir nach den 3 Tagen bereits wieder abreisen mussten. Ein absolutes Muss, wenn man in dieser Gegend ist. Wir empfehlen Sibuya ohne nur eine Sekunde zu zögern weitern. Danke für drei aufregende, fantastische und unvergessliche Tage, die uns noch sehr lange in Erinnerung bleiben werden!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Stuttgart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unterkunft, Essen, Safari, Extras wie Sundowner und Kaffeepause auf Safari mit Ranger Daniel einzigartig schön, romantisch. Schade dass es vorbei ist! Der Aufenthalt war jeden Euro wert!! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Safari
Mit einem Boot wird man zur Lodge gefahren und schon idt man voll im Safarifieber.Die Loge selber ist toll gelegen,die Zimmer hervorragend und die Küche immer sehr schmackhaft. Unser Ranger Keagen war der totale Hammer. Hat uns viel neues gelernt und gezeigt. Der Park ist eher etwas kleiner als der unsere anderen besuchten und sicher gut in 1-2Tagen übersichtlich. Schade das eine öffentliche Strasse durch den Park geht,was vielleich auch der grund ist,dass die Löwen separat gehalten werden.Wir werden sicher wieder kommen, den der Park ist super.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Potsdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaftes Zeltcamp mit Luxuszelten - wir waren begeistert, die Riverlodge war super toll, Drikon unser Ranger hat uns super betreut und sehr liebevoll große und kleine Tiere und Pflanzen erklärt und gefunden - Toll gemacht! Danke an Joy und Miles für die Betreuung ,die nicht besser hätte sein können. Alles passt hier- besser geht es nicht. Sogar Massagen haben wir bekommen. Auch toll, dass es nur 4 Zelte gibt, dadurch ist man sehr unter sich. Wir waren 3 befreundete Paare und ein sehr nettes Paar aus Schweden- eine für uns perfekte Situation. Abends am Lagerfeuer und mit Trommeln geweckt - super. Alle Tiere so nah- die Safaris lange, schon ab 5:30 Uhr morgens mit einem Stop,an dem es Kaffee und heiße Schokolade mit Amarula gab - perfekt, danach um 9 ein tolles Frühstück - was will man mehr . Lunch um 13 Uhr und dann wieder die Nachmittagssafari ab 15:30 Uhr bis 19:30 ca. manchmal auch länger- wenn man sich nicht trennen kann von den Elefanten. Dann ein tolles Abendessen, danke für alles - es war unser perfekter Urlaub. Mind. 2 Tage sind unbedingt empfehlenswert, sonst ist es zu kurz. Und wenn man es privat möchte, dann bitte das Rivercamp nehmen , denn das Forest Camp ist etwas größer etwas 20-24 Gäste. Aber auch sehr gemütlich. wir waren sehr im Glück dort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee, nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische locatie voor een safari
Het is precies zoals beloofd werd . Fantastische ranger gehad (kent). Iedere euro cent waard. Per dag 2 game drives gehad , heerlijk eten, vriendelijk personeel. Kortom drie dagen met een gouden randje
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!highly recommend to choose shibuya
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018