Sibuya Game Reserve

Sibuya Game Reserve Sibuya Game Reserve and Tented Camps
Website www.sibuya.co.za
Reservations [email protected]
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Spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its course to meet the warm Indian Ocean, malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only game reserve accessed solely by boat. After arriving at Sibuya’s reception near the river mouth in Kenton-on-Sea, guests embark on a meandering 40 minute boat cruise. Along the way, kingfishers, fish eagles, otters, antelope and other wildlife may be spotted. On arrival

at either of our camps, guests settle into their accommodation – luxury en-suite tents on raised wooden decks. With just four or eight luxury tents in each camp, our professional guides are able to offer personalised game drives, rewarding walks and exclusive boat trips. The ancient floodplains and pristine coastal forest host an abundance of wildlife: nearly 400 bird species and 45 species of game including the “Big Five”. The lush vegetation ensures a high density of wildlife and one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country. The distant roar of the ocean and the soft glow of lanterns are the only distractions as guests are served fine fireside fare in the embrace of the evening fire. The unequalled splendour of the vistas, with the Indian Ocean as their backdrop, will leave you saying “Sibuya” – we will return.

01/09/2026

Happy Spring Day!

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, today marks the start of Spring and you can certainly feel it in the air. The mornings are getting lighter, the air is warming up and the reserve is thriving from the coveted rain showers that have been falling all around.

It’s a wonderful time of the year to visit, as everything is starting to awaken to the delightful Spring weather of the Sunshine Coast!





Sibuya’s BabiesWith spring just around the corner, and a couple of months before the first impala baby is due, we though...
26/08/2026

Sibuya’s Babies

With spring just around the corner, and a couple of months before the first impala baby is due, we thought we would take a look at the other babies on the reserve that pop up all year round.

The Nyala is a common antelope on the reserve, and their babies are the fluffiest little things, a perfect mini version of the mum. Born after a gestation period of around 7 months at a weight of around 5 or 6kg they are dependent on their mothers for at least the first 7 months of their lives. The mothers give birth deep in the bush to hide from predators and often conceal their babies in bushes while they browse and return to nurse them when required. The females stay the chestnut brown colour with stripes whereas the males, as they get older, turn a dark grey colour with white stripes and markings.





20/08/2026

Giraffes are one of the most peculiar looking animals on the reserve and even though they are not part of the highly sought after Big 5, they are usually a very popular sighting among our visitors.

One of the most unusual things about them is the way they drink. Due to their long limbs, they have to adopt an odd looking splayed stance with their legs in order to reach the water and then in between each drink they have to flick their heads in order to quickly regulate their blood pressure.

Interestingly, a group of giraffe is known as either a Journey or Tower, depending if they are walking or standing still and just watching them curl their blue/purple tongues around the branches of trees to strip the leaves is incredibly fascinating!

Elephants are truly extraordinary animals. Not only are they the biggest land animal in the world, they have incredible ...
12/08/2026

Elephants are truly extraordinary animals. Not only are they the biggest land animal in the world, they have incredible intelligence showing amazing abilities to use tools with their highly functional trunks which, operated entirely by muscles, are not just used for grabbing food and water. Elephants also use their trunks for communicating and bonding with each other, cooling themselves with water and mud, breaking branches to create paths and as snorkels to cross rivers.

They really are remarkable and this is why we celebrate them today on World Elephant Day

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It’s World Lion Day and we just had to share these beautiful images of our wonderful Pride! Top of most visitors lists o...
10/08/2026

It’s World Lion Day and we just had to share these beautiful images of our wonderful Pride!

Top of most visitors lists of animals to see, these lazy lions are incredibly popular and a highlight of any trip!

If you have visited before, we would love to see some of your lion photographs! Comment them below!

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The reserve is thriving after the recent rain, and the buffalo in particular are making the most of the rich and plentif...
05/08/2026

The reserve is thriving after the recent rain, and the buffalo in particular are making the most of the rich and plentiful grass currently flourishing on the plains.

Buffalo are one of the Big 5, and the large herds are always a highlight for both new guests and seasoned visitors!

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03/08/2026

These gentle giants consistently provide our guests with magnificent sightings. Casually strolling through the wetlands drinking the sparkling fresh water and enjoying the winter sunshine. Turn your sound up and close your eyes to imagine being right there!

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31/07/2026

Today is World Ranger Day and we want to acknowledge the incredibly hard work our team of guides do, day in day out. Rangers past and present have channelled their passion for wildlife and conservation into a career that allows them to educate people from all over the world in the importance of protecting animals. The experience that their constantly evolving knowledge provides our guests is exceptional and they are fundamental in showing our visitors exactly how spectacular the African bush can be and why it must be protected at all costs.

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On these chilly winter mornings, the lions have taken to warming themselves up in the bright sunshine and can often be f...
28/07/2026

On these chilly winter mornings, the lions have taken to warming themselves up in the bright sunshine and can often be found lazing around in the soft grass. Lions are highly adaptable and while they thrive in warm climates, they cope perfectly in the cooler winter season by seeking sun, finding shelter, and huddling together as a group. Luckily the winters here in the Eastern Cape are usually very mild and rarely reach freezing temperatures!

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39 Eastbourne Road
Kenton On Sea
6191

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