Without a doubt the most exclusive private game reserve in South Africa, the Sabi Sands offers a gaming experience that is hard to beat. Two rivers MAP, Sabi Sand and runs through this park maintenance of flora and fauna of the area, enjoying one of the largest and most biologically populations of wildlife in Africa.

I had the good fortune to be invited by the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve to stay with them for a weekend. Flown to Johannesburg from Cape Town Ithen taken once a day, the Afrikaans South Airlink flights to the airport of departure Mpumalanga Sabi Sands at 11h10 and arrives at 12h10. Last minute flight before landing provided breathtaking views of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. A pair of 4×4 safari vehicles from different companies in the airport area of solitude that accompanies dense forest that surrounds Afrikaans. Representatives losing patiently waited for the arrival of their guests'. After being caught anda refreshing drink from the Lion Sands representative, I want to enjoy a 40 minutes of play through the reserve at the lodge.

The Lion Sands Game Reserve offers two exclusive Lodge, River Lodge (4 star) and Ivory Lodge (5 starts), and both are situated on the banks of the Sabine River, the opportunity to see the game come to drink during the day.

After checking in my beautiful room at the River Lodge, the lunch was served on the deck overlooking the stageRiver. The wide selection of fresh tasty dishes, I had to eat much more than my fair share. There is a saying in Afrikaans that goes "maag vol Oogie when" stomach full of meaning, his eyes closed. It was time to wander into my room for an afternoon nap.

The total daily program on all the companies that provide real-time to rest and relax in luxury and comfort, while you still have attractive offers in the woods, surrounded by the game. The general activities offered by Lion Sands run as following:

An early morning wake-up call up before dawn, a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit or a cake, followed by a 3-4 hour drive game where you have the chance to ridicule not only the Big 5, but also a myriad of species of other wild animals. You will then return to the lodge for a breathtaking display of delicious dishes for breakfast, and then have time to relax. Enjoy the sun at the pool, making use of well-being and enjoy a full body massage, sleep at home in luxury room, or on a> Hammock river view. You also have the opportunity to walk the woods with a qualified game ranger, a highly-recommended. The timing of these tours vary depending on time of year, and the heat of the day.

Lunch will be served a wonderful meal, followed by more relaxing, reading a book, talk to the Rangers game on their experiences in the woods. A river trip is also offered, as one approaches the edge of streams and lakes largewhere hippos made their territory. Some huge Nile crocodiles can be seen.

High tea will be offered shortly before the afternoon game drive. The unit of the game will take place the evening after sunset, giving the opportunity to see nocturnal species such as the ant bear, Manis, several species of owl, the Bush children and brown hyenas. Game Tracker, which is located on the front of the vehicle during the safari, the management of a light spot. During the winter and early afternoon –Morning game drive can be very cold. Although the game open game viewing vehicle offers impressive 360 degrees, assuming no heat! Although the lodge will provide blankets, your thick jackets, scarves, gloves and wool hats welcome winter.

Depending on the weather, will have a special "forest" every night, other meals. Customers are forced to a dry bed of the river or under the African sky in an open plain. Lit only by kerosene lamps and alarge open campfire, this dining experience makes for one of the most unforgettable memories of a trip to Africa. Listen to night sounds and enjoy a wonderful meal prepared on open coal fire.

My special weekend was over. Airlink flights will depart at 12:30 and arrives in Johannesburg at 13h35, which means that there's just time to enjoy a disc before the game and a wonderful breakfast.