Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is an exclusive five star luxury experience in the western Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Bordering the Kruger National Park. The Lodge is spectacularly situated atop a rocky outcrop, offering magnificent views over the bush and a natural waterhole on the plains below.
Sensational game viewing and a wide variety of activities. Along with outstanding fine dining, attended to by professional and friendly staff, all create the safari experience of a lifetime.
The main deck is perfect for whiling the day away with a pair of binoculars or using the spotting scope. When the heat is on, cool down on the open air verandah with an ice cold drink in hand. Or sink below the refreshing surface of the lodges main swimming pool.
The bar and lounge entices guests to pre or post dinner drinks and fireside chat with their friendly ranger.
The library offers a setting of peace and tranquillity, where you are welcome to browse through a large selection of literature and African journals. A television is also available for those wanting to keep up to date with the latest news or sports games. There is a fine selection of documentary DVD’s for those wanting more information on African wildlife and its intricacies.
The curio shop offers a stunning range of African memorabilia. Offering traditional ornaments, handcrafted jewellery and beautiful safari gear. The curio shop is enough to entice any avid shopper and collector.
The treatment sala and gym are very popular among guests.
Built on a hill overlooking the reserve, Leopard Hills boasts 8 x exquisite glass fronted, air-conditioned suites. Complete with their own sundeck and private plunge pool, with superb views of the African bushveld. The suites are generously spacious and luxuriously appointed. The breathtaking romantic bathrooms include indoor and outdoor showers. Which open to a glorious view of the passing cavalcade. So if you’re looking for luxurious Sabi Sand accommodation, you’re in exactly the right place!
Suite exterior
The comfortable beds are fitted with crisp percale cotton linen, silk duvets and pillows, and mosquito netting. Special touches to each suite include special gifts, weather notes and African poems and a fine array of bath salts and amenities. An inviting lounge with views over the bush creates the ideal setting to relax with a book.
Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the timelessness of Africa over a drink or snack from your fully stocked mini bar. Savor the day on your pool lounger outside on your expansive deck. While listening to the tranquil sounds of the surrounding bush. Elements of nature have been incorporated into your suite, to provide the ultimate in luxury while experiencing Africa at its best.
Suite interior
Activities at Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
Within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the ‘Big 5’, (elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard), abound. And viewing them at close proximity is their speciality. Traversing over 10,000 hectares of incredibly diverse ecosystems makes Leopard Hills the ideal destination to view plentiful game in its natural habitat.
Game Drives
Each day brings something different, as you explore the bush in an open game viewing vehicle. Whether it is a leopard on the hunt, lions roaring at twilight, hippo wallowing in the river. Or a crocodile basking on a sandy bank. Each viewing will enthrall.
Your knowledgeable and professional ranger conducts early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives. In search of Africa’s big game. The latest ‘state of the art’ open game drive vehicles, have individual bucket seats and centre consoles. Ensuring your optimum safety and comfort. Leopard Hills prides itself with the best rangers in the business, and they offer a safari experience like no other. From sightings of big game in their natural surroundings, to the smaller flora and fauna.
Leopard on safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
For a truly exclusive experience, why not book a private safari vehicle and guide allowing you to set your own pace on your safari. For avid birders or photographers this is a must as you can take as much time as you want on a single sighting. Please note: This is dependent on availability of vehicles and guides.
Lions
Walking Trails
Exploring the African wilderness on foot provides one with a real sense of place. Become a part of the environment, absorbing every detail, leaving nothing but your tracks behind. Your senses will become tuned in to the many facets of nature that are often overlooked from a vehicle. As you see, smell, hear, touch and even taste the true soul of Africa. Coming across an attractively marked leopard tortoise, watching a fascinating rhino beetle or a stunningly plumed lilac breasted roller, are just a few of the amazing encounters awaiting you!
Trails are flexible depending on each guest’s requirements. Shorter walks are conducted after the morning game drive and are usually for 1 or 2 hours. Longer walking trails can be arranged anytime and can even be in place of morning game drives.
Walking safaris are lead by an experienced fully qualified Trails Guide who will tailor your experience based on your specific interests. After an introductory briefing on the all important “do’s and don’ts” of bush walking safaris, the trail will be structured around the fitness levels of the group. In keeping with safety regulations on guided walks, no children under 16 are permitted.
Buffalo
Wildlife Photography
Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect picture. While on their game drive or walking safari. Rangers are avid fans of photography. Many of them having entered renowned international and local competitions with great results. Please do not hesitate to ask your ranger for assistance in this regard.
Spa and Wellness
Enjoy an array of spa treatments in the privacy of your suite or in the glass walled massage sala. Overlooking the surrounding bush.
What better way to work up a sweat than on our various gym machines while watching a herd of elephant drinking at the waterhole below?
Social Responsibility
Leopard Hills have taken responsibility of looking after and building a day care centre/crèche for under-privileged children and orphans in the area. Through the help and support of guests, they have been able to raise sufficient funds to build a new facility in the local village. Through additional donations of books, clothing, writing materials and blankets, they have also gone a long way to improve the lives and learning of these children.
They have also partnered with the Good Work Foundation (GWF) to launch a digital learning campus in the nearby rural village of Dumphries. The GWF is an NGO focused on digital learning opportunities for young adults and scholars living in rural communities.
Launched on 26 July 2019, the Dumphries Digital Learning Campus is the latest addition to the “Hazyview Cluster”. A collection of five digital learning campuses in Mpumalanga providing various levels of skills and training.
Off Site Activities
Make the most of your time in this pristine corner of Africa with these optional off site activities:
Cascades & Canyon Helicopter Flights
Experience the beauty of the third deepest canyon in the world in the luxury of a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter. In the Blyde River Canyon. Mpumalanga Helicopter Company will pick you up at the lodge and fly you through the ancient cliffs of the Blyde River Canyon. And along the escarpment passing the famous landmarks of Three Rondawels and God’s Window. A delicious picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a secluded spot with spectacular views before returning back to the Lodge for your afternoon game drive.
Elephant Interaction
An unforgettable interaction with elephants offering the opportunity to touch the elephant, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats. For more information, visit Elephant Whispers
Golf On Safari
Golfing enthusiasts visiting Leopard Hills can play a round of golf at a world famous golf course and be back at the Lodge in time to enjoy the late afternoon game drive experience. Mpumalanga Helicopter Co. provides speedy air transfers in style for up to 10 golfers. From the Leopard Hills helicopter pad to one of three world renowned golf courses. A wonderful opportunity to slip in a round of golf. And also a fabulous way to see the magnificent beauty of the Mpumalanga Lowveld from the air.
Leopard Creek Country Club
Situated on the banks of the Crocodile River near Malelane and designed by one of the world’s greatest golfers, Gary Player, Leopard Creek Country Club delivers a world class golfing experience.
Highland Gate Golf Estate
Nestled in the picturesque Steenkampsberg mountain range near Dullstroom, the Highland Gate Golf Estate, Ernie Els’ signature golf course is on the bucket list for many local and international golfers.
Hans Merensky Golf Course
Share a round of golf with resident wildlife visitors in a unique bushveld atmosphere. At the award-winning Hans Merensky Golf Course bordering the Kruger National Park.
Wining and Dining
A team of dedicated chefs ensure that every meal at Leopard Hills becomes a special occasion. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea-time treats are of unparalleled quality and incorporate flavors from around the globe. Complemented with an African flair. Leopard Hills goes to great lengths to accommodate guests with specialist dietary requirements (allergies, vegetarian and plant based diets etc). Delicious meals will be tailored around individual needs.
Traditional full English and Continental breakfasts are served on the main deck after the early morning game drive. Lunches are under big shady umbrellas, and are an occasion in themselves! The team incorporate the best locally produced ingredients to produce cuisine that satisfies the taste buds.
“Cooking with character” is the highlight of every dinner at Leopard Hills. Here, the personalities of the chef and the team are infused with decadent dining and creative settings. No dinner will ever be the same at Leopard Hills. From dining under the stars in a traditional boma to fine silver service dinners in the dining room. Or out on the upper deck where a cool breeze is a welcome relief from the African heat. Or, the perfect end to a wonderful safari experience; a private dinner on the deck of your suite. Ideal for couples wanting to spend time together in privacy. The ultimate in romance, private dinners at Leopard Hills will seduce the senses and soothe the soul.
The professional barmen will mix together the freshest ingredients to make interesting and unique cocktails and drinks to suit all tastes. A wine cellar is underneath the dining room. This is a real treat for the wine connoisseur. As well as the learning amateur. The friendly team will assist you in pairing the perfect wine with the menu for that evening.
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve Accommodation Rates
1st January – 31st December 2024: R23 100 per person sharing 1st January – 31st December 2025: R24 900 per person sharing
Rates Include / Exclude
Rates Include: Luxury accommodation. Two game drives per day. Optional walking safaris. Three meals daily. Tea & Coffee. All beverages excluding premium wines from our wine cellar. Laundry Service. Road transfer from the Leopard Hills Airstrip to the Lodge. Complimentary WIFI in all suites.
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