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All you need to know

Intro

Award-winning 5-star Leopard Hills is located in the western sector of the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park. The Lodge is spectacularly situated atop a rocky outcrop, offering magnificent views over the bush and an active waterhole on the plains below.

Highlights

Superb game-viewing and a wide variety of activities, along with outstanding fine dining, and indulgent spa treatments, all undertaken by professional and friendly staff create the safari experience of a lifetime.

Need To Know

DISTANCES: Johannesburg to Leopard Hills ± 6 hours (± 500 km) Nelspruit to Leopard Hills ± 2 hours (± 150 km)

RATES INCLUDE: Luxury accommodation Three meals daily Tea / Coffee Two game drives per day with refreshments Optional walking safaris All beverages excluding premium wines from our wine cellar, Laundry Service

RATES EXCLUDE: Cellar wines, Premium brand spirits, Champagne, Cognacs, Cigars and Cigarettes, Telephone calls, Curio shop purchases, Transfers, Gratuities, Additional activities, Wellness treatments.

Sabi Sand Gate Fee (self drive): R190 per vehicle and R50 per passenger (subject to change without prior notification).

Safaris

Set within 10 000 hectares of the spectacular Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the Big Five, (Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard), abound and viewing them at close proximity is our speciality. The Reserve comprises of incredibly diverse ecosystems making Leopard Hills the ideal destination to view plentiful game in its natural habitat. GAME DRIVES 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 game drive vehicles, with individual bucket seats with fold down armrests, 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, which make this piece of ‘paradise’ a place we are privileged to call home.

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. Our rangers are avid fans of photography, many of them having entered renowned international and local competitions with great results.

PRIVATE GAME VIEWING For a truly exclusive experience, why not book a Private Safari Vehicle allowing you to set your own pace on your safari. The time is yours... a private guide and vehicle at your disposal... This is the perfect opportunity for you to explore exactly what you want... spend the entire day on a game drive, stopping when and where you want. For avid birders or photographers this is a must take as much time as you want on a single sighting. Please note: This is dependent on availability of vehicles and guides.

Wildlife

Here Africa’s big game abounds and each day is different, as you explore the endless fascination of Africa’s wildlife in an open landrover. Leopard on the hunt. Lions roar at twilight. Hippo wallow in the river. Crocodile bask on a sandy bank. Overhead majestic eagles keep watch. Out walking you will discover some of the endlessly fascinating, small creatures of Africa. These are just a few of the amazing encounters awaiting you!

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay

4 nights

Average Price

R17 800.00 (2019)

No single supplement for the first single suite confirmed in any one reservation. Second single suite or more pay a 50% supplement on the per person sharing rate.

Child Policy

No Children under 10 years unless the entire camp is booked

Accommodation

Leopard Hills boasts eight newly renovated exquisite glass-fronted suites. Complete with their own sundeck and plunge pool, the suites offer superb views of the African bushveld beyond. The suites are generously spacious and immense in stature with air-conditioning and overhead fans. The breathtaking romantic bathrooms include indoor and outdoor showers, which open to a glorious view of the passing cavalcade. Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the timelessness of Africa over a drink or snack from your fully stocked mini-bar. Savour the day in your hammock or pool lounger, or indulge a romantic private dinner served on the deck of your suite.

Accolades

2012 : Voted "One of the 50 Best Luxury Adventure Holidays in the World" - AdventureTemples™
2011 : Voted "One of the 101 Top Hotels in the World" – Tatler Travel Guide (UK)
2010 : Voted “Top 10 Choices for Africa” - Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa - 5 STAR – for exceptional quality and luxurious accommodation (matching best international standards). Highest standard of furnishings, flawless service, and meticulous guest care. For the last two years running, Leopard Hills has achieved a 99% pass rate from the Tourism Grading Council, personifying the extremely high standards at the lodge.
Voted as "One of the Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa" - Food & Wine Magazine
Voted as one of "Getaway’s Top 15 Lodges in Africa"
2001-2002 : AA Gold Achievers Award
2003-2004 : AA Gold Achievers Award
2005-2006 : AA Gold Achievers Award
2005 : Awarded “Best views from a pool in the world” - Hello Magazine
2005 – 2006 : Nominated for Art of Travel Service Award
Sappi Silver Award for Best Brochure
Leopard Hills has been awarded the prestigious membership to International Food and Wine Society Chaine des Rotisseur

Placed in the Top 10 of the 2017 – Top 100 Restaurants in the World – Wine, Dine & Play

• Outstanding service award for the year of 2017 – Gohotels.com

• Named Best Game Lodge in Africa 2016 – Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards.

• Runner Up “Most Romantic Safari Property 2016” – theSafariawards

• Runner Up “Best Safari Guiding Team 2016 – theSafariawards

• 3rd Place “Best Location 2016” – theSafariawards

• Voted: “One of the 10 Best Safaris for 2015” by CNN

Season

At Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve, spring and summer give way to green, lush and thick bush. It is the time of the year where there are many newborn animals. Autumn and winter can be dry, the bush being less dense and waterholes frequented more often due to the lack of water. Temperatures range from 20-30 degrees Celsius in spring, 25-35 degrees Celsius in summer, 19-28 degrees Celsius in autumn, and 08-25 degrees Celsius in winter. This being said, Leopard Hills can be visited throughout the year and weather conditions will not affect your memorable experience of the South African bushveld.

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Best Safari Experience

Going on a night drive and seeing my first ever young adult male leopard in the headlights of the 4x4 and watching him jump up through long grass and catch a night jar bird that flew upwards.

MG from United States
06-03-2024 @ 7:41pm

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