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Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate
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Opiniones
1010 de 10,
Excepcional
5 habitaciones4+ baños10 personas
Servicios principales
- Balcón
- Gimnasio en la propiedad
- Alberca
- Asador
- Aire acondicionado
- Refrigerador
Explora la zona
Hazyview, MP
Habitaciones y camas
5 habitaciones (para 10 personas)
Habitación 1
1 cama King
Habitación 2
1 cama King
Habitación 3
2 camas individuales
Habitación 4
2 camas individuales
Habitación 5
2 camas plegables individuales
4 baños, 1 medio baño
Baño 1
Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Tina · Excusado · Solo regadera · Shampoo · Secadora de cabello
Baño 2
Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Tina · Excusado · Solo regadera · Shampoo · Secadora de cabello
Baño 3
Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Tina · Excusado · Solo regadera · Shampoo · Secadora de cabello
Baño 4
Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Tina · Excusado · Solo regadera · Shampoo · Secadora de cabello
Baño 5
Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado
Ambientes
Deck o patio
Cobertizo o lanai
Cocina
Con balcón
Jardín
Información de la propiedad
Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate
NKOVA SABIE — LUXURY SAFARI VILLA ON THE SABIE RIVER
Rated 10/10. Newly built. Exclusively yours.
Nkova Sabie is a luxury self-catered villa sleeping up to 10 guests, set within the exclusive Elephant Point Private Reserve on the banks of the Sabie River — with uninterrupted views directly into the Kruger National Park. Paul Kruger Gate is 7 minutes away.
This is not a standard holiday rental. Every detail has been chosen to give guests an exceptional African experience: hand-crafted live-edge furniture, reclaimed wood frames around the owner's award-winning wildlife photography, Egyptian cotton linen, granite baths and outside showers in every en-suite, and a heated infinity pool that seems to pour straight into the bush.
Hippos wallow in the river below. Lions, leopards and elephant roam the park minutes away. And when the sun goes down, the boma fire comes alive under a sky full of stars.
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THE VILLA AT A GLANCE
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✔ Exclusive use — the entire property is yours
✔ 5 bedrooms (2 king upstairs, 2 twin downstairs, 2 pull-down singles in gym)
✔ Sleeps up to 10 guests
✔ 4 en-suite bathrooms
✔ Heated infinity pool overlooking Kruger National Park
✔ Daily housekeeper (cleaning, washing, ironing)
✔ 24/7 electricity via new backup generator
✔ Wi-Fi with booster points in every bedroom
✔ Boma with fire pit and wood provided
✔ Gym and yoga studio
✔ Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
✔ Fly screens throughout
✔ No thatch — ideal for allergy sufferers
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THE BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
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All four en-suite bedrooms are finished to a five-star hotel standard:
- 100% Egyptian cotton linen on extra-long mattresses with goose down duvets
- 'Soft as Down' mattress topper on every bed
- Huge imported granite baths (easily fits two people)
- Double granite sinks, inside shower and outside shower
- Private balcony with table and chairs
- Two armchairs, spacious wardrobe, in-room safe and hairdryer
- Edison lighting and full-length blackout linen curtains
- Luxury bathroom amenity kit
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OUTSIDE — POOL, TERRACE & BOMA
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The outdoor spaces are the heart of Nkova Sabie:
- Heated infinity pool with partial shade, 6 sun loungers and 2 umbrellas
- Luxury outdoor day beds and pool towels provided
- Tiled patio and wooden deck with hand-crafted dining furniture
- Gas lanterns, solar jars and outdoor lighting throughout
- Braai area with grill
- Boma with fire pit, director's chairs, removable grill and wood provided
- Boma dining available via catering service (starlit dinners, breakfast, lunch)
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LIVING SPACES & KITCHEN
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Downstairs: velvet sofas and armchairs, wood-burning fireplace, hand-crafted live-edge dining table, award-winning African wildlife photography throughout, reference books and African artefacts.
Upstairs: velvet sofas with footstools, 85" HD internet TV, work desk overlooking Kruger National Park, two inside lookout areas with padded bar stools, outdoor lookout terrace, and a fully equipped bar with dishwasher, bottle cooler and fridge.
Kitchen: fully equipped with black Zimbabwean granite worktops, 5-plate gas hob, 2 eye-level ovens, ice maker, coffee maker, double-door fridge, 2 dishwashers, washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate spacious scullery. All cookware, cutlery and cookbooks provided.
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SERVICES AVAILABLE TO BOOK
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All of the following can be arranged before or during your stay:
🚐 AIRPORT TRANSFERS
- Skukuza Airport: R1,550 per shuttle / R2,325 with luggage trailer
- KMIA (Nelspruit), Nelspruit and OR Tambo: rates on request
🦁 GUIDED GAME DRIVES (into Kruger National Park)
- Morning drive: R860 per person (includes hot drinks & snacks)
- Afternoon drive: R860 per person (includes cold drinks & snacks)
- Full day drive: R1,590 per person (includes all refreshments)
- Exclusive safari vehicle with professional guide
- Departs from Elephant Point — Kruger conservation fees not included
🍽️ CATERING SERVICES
- Private in-villa chef
- Boma starlit dinners
- Boma breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Game drive picnic boxes
- Birthday packages
- Kosher and Halal catering available
- Pre-arrival grocery shopping
💆 MOBILE SPA
- Treatments brought to you at the villa — pool, deck or in-room
- Full treatment menu available on request
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THE LOCATION
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Nkova Sabie is located within Elephant Point Private Reserve on the R536 — the scenic road between Hazyview and Paul Kruger Gate.
- Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park): 7 minutes
- Hazyview (supermarkets, restaurants, fuel): 15 minutes
- Skukuza Airport: 26km through the Kruger National Park
- KMIA / Nelspruit: approximately 1 hour
- Johannesburg / OR Tambo: approximately 5 hours
The area around Paul Kruger Gate and the Sabie River is widely regarded as one of the best parts of the Kruger for wildlife — particularly for leopard, which are seen here more frequently than almost anywhere else in the park.
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WHAT GUESTS SAY
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 — Exceptional
"We loved the amazing sunsets with the hippos in the background. Sitting in the boma under the African stars — your place is heaven on earth."
"The most incredible house. We saw lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and leopards. A safari paradise — and the decoration made us want to redecorate our own homes!"
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GOOD TO KNOW
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- Non-smoking property throughout
- Pets not accepted (bush environment)
- No thatch — suitable for guests with thatch allergies
- Changeover day: flexible
- Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 10:00
- We recommend guests have their own vehicle once at Elephant Point
- Fuel up in Hazyview before the final stretch — no petrol station on the R536
- Save the GPS coordinates before you travel: 24°57.3620 S / 31°25.1749 E
- Mobile signal can be weak on the R536 — download your route offline in advance
Rated 10/10. Newly built. Exclusively yours.
Nkova Sabie is a luxury self-catered villa sleeping up to 10 guests, set within the exclusive Elephant Point Private Reserve on the banks of the Sabie River — with uninterrupted views directly into the Kruger National Park. Paul Kruger Gate is 7 minutes away.
This is not a standard holiday rental. Every detail has been chosen to give guests an exceptional African experience: hand-crafted live-edge furniture, reclaimed wood frames around the owner's award-winning wildlife photography, Egyptian cotton linen, granite baths and outside showers in every en-suite, and a heated infinity pool that seems to pour straight into the bush.
Hippos wallow in the river below. Lions, leopards and elephant roam the park minutes away. And when the sun goes down, the boma fire comes alive under a sky full of stars.
─────────────────────────────────────
THE VILLA AT A GLANCE
─────────────────────────────────────
✔ Exclusive use — the entire property is yours
✔ 5 bedrooms (2 king upstairs, 2 twin downstairs, 2 pull-down singles in gym)
✔ Sleeps up to 10 guests
✔ 4 en-suite bathrooms
✔ Heated infinity pool overlooking Kruger National Park
✔ Daily housekeeper (cleaning, washing, ironing)
✔ 24/7 electricity via new backup generator
✔ Wi-Fi with booster points in every bedroom
✔ Boma with fire pit and wood provided
✔ Gym and yoga studio
✔ Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
✔ Fly screens throughout
✔ No thatch — ideal for allergy sufferers
─────────────────────────────────────
THE BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
─────────────────────────────────────
All four en-suite bedrooms are finished to a five-star hotel standard:
- 100% Egyptian cotton linen on extra-long mattresses with goose down duvets
- 'Soft as Down' mattress topper on every bed
- Huge imported granite baths (easily fits two people)
- Double granite sinks, inside shower and outside shower
- Private balcony with table and chairs
- Two armchairs, spacious wardrobe, in-room safe and hairdryer
- Edison lighting and full-length blackout linen curtains
- Luxury bathroom amenity kit
─────────────────────────────────────
OUTSIDE — POOL, TERRACE & BOMA
─────────────────────────────────────
The outdoor spaces are the heart of Nkova Sabie:
- Heated infinity pool with partial shade, 6 sun loungers and 2 umbrellas
- Luxury outdoor day beds and pool towels provided
- Tiled patio and wooden deck with hand-crafted dining furniture
- Gas lanterns, solar jars and outdoor lighting throughout
- Braai area with grill
- Boma with fire pit, director's chairs, removable grill and wood provided
- Boma dining available via catering service (starlit dinners, breakfast, lunch)
─────────────────────────────────────
LIVING SPACES & KITCHEN
─────────────────────────────────────
Downstairs: velvet sofas and armchairs, wood-burning fireplace, hand-crafted live-edge dining table, award-winning African wildlife photography throughout, reference books and African artefacts.
Upstairs: velvet sofas with footstools, 85" HD internet TV, work desk overlooking Kruger National Park, two inside lookout areas with padded bar stools, outdoor lookout terrace, and a fully equipped bar with dishwasher, bottle cooler and fridge.
Kitchen: fully equipped with black Zimbabwean granite worktops, 5-plate gas hob, 2 eye-level ovens, ice maker, coffee maker, double-door fridge, 2 dishwashers, washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate spacious scullery. All cookware, cutlery and cookbooks provided.
─────────────────────────────────────
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO BOOK
─────────────────────────────────────
All of the following can be arranged before or during your stay:
🚐 AIRPORT TRANSFERS
- Skukuza Airport: R1,550 per shuttle / R2,325 with luggage trailer
- KMIA (Nelspruit), Nelspruit and OR Tambo: rates on request
🦁 GUIDED GAME DRIVES (into Kruger National Park)
- Morning drive: R860 per person (includes hot drinks & snacks)
- Afternoon drive: R860 per person (includes cold drinks & snacks)
- Full day drive: R1,590 per person (includes all refreshments)
- Exclusive safari vehicle with professional guide
- Departs from Elephant Point — Kruger conservation fees not included
🍽️ CATERING SERVICES
- Private in-villa chef
- Boma starlit dinners
- Boma breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Game drive picnic boxes
- Birthday packages
- Kosher and Halal catering available
- Pre-arrival grocery shopping
💆 MOBILE SPA
- Treatments brought to you at the villa — pool, deck or in-room
- Full treatment menu available on request
─────────────────────────────────────
THE LOCATION
─────────────────────────────────────
Nkova Sabie is located within Elephant Point Private Reserve on the R536 — the scenic road between Hazyview and Paul Kruger Gate.
- Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park): 7 minutes
- Hazyview (supermarkets, restaurants, fuel): 15 minutes
- Skukuza Airport: 26km through the Kruger National Park
- KMIA / Nelspruit: approximately 1 hour
- Johannesburg / OR Tambo: approximately 5 hours
The area around Paul Kruger Gate and the Sabie River is widely regarded as one of the best parts of the Kruger for wildlife — particularly for leopard, which are seen here more frequently than almost anywhere else in the park.
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WHAT GUESTS SAY
─────────────────────────────────────
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 — Exceptional
"We loved the amazing sunsets with the hippos in the background. Sitting in the boma under the African stars — your place is heaven on earth."
"The most incredible house. We saw lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and leopards. A safari paradise — and the decoration made us want to redecorate our own homes!"
─────────────────────────────────────
GOOD TO KNOW
─────────────────────────────────────
- Non-smoking property throughout
- Pets not accepted (bush environment)
- No thatch — suitable for guests with thatch allergies
- Changeover day: flexible
- Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 10:00
- We recommend guests have their own vehicle once at Elephant Point
- Fuel up in Hazyview before the final stretch — no petrol station on the R536
- Save the GPS coordinates before you travel: 24°57.3620 S / 31°25.1749 E
- Mobile signal can be weak on the R536 — download your route offline in advance
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Reglas de la propiedad
Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Hora límite del check-out: 10:00
Niños
Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
Eventos
Se permiten eventos: reuniones familiares, fiestas de cumpleaños y bodas
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Fumar
No se permite fumar
Información importante
Información importante
Número de registro de propiedad: 2017/356349/07
No. de propiedad: 11770366
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Se permiten fiestas y eventos, como reuniones familiares, fiestas de cumpleaños y bodas. Número máximo de asistentes: 16
Ideal para estancias largas
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Información de la zona
eMakhazeni
esta villa se encuentra en eMakhazeni. Estatua de Paul Kruger y Puerta Paul Kruger son sitios emblemáticos locales, y algunos de los lugares cercanos donde se pueden hacer actividades incluyen Campo de golf Skukuza y AM Spa Kruger. Las actividades como pesca y natación ofrecen una gran oportunidad de disfrutar del agua y, si buscas un poco de adrenalina, puedes hacer escalada en roca y senderismo en los alrededores.
Hazyview, MP
Medios de transporte
- Skukuza (SZK) - 55 min en auto
Restaurantes
- Viewing Deck @ Protea Hotel Kruger Park - A 16 min en auto
- Shilovo Bar - A 16 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Hay alberca en Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate?
Sí, la propiedad cuenta con alberca.
¿Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate acepta mascotas?
No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate?
El check-out es a las 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Luxury safari villa | Sabie River | 7 min to Kruger Gate?
Esta villa de eMakhazeni queda a 8.8 km (5.5 mi) de Estatua de Paul Kruger y a 8.8 km (5.5 mi) de Puerta Paul Kruger. Campo de golf Skukuza y AM Spa Kruger también se encuentran a 25 km (16 mi).
Opiniones
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Excepcional
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Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 29 jul. 2025
Thank you it was a pleasure to host you all
Acerca del anfitrión
Anfitrión: Michael Ryan
Mike and Nicki Ryan are a British couple who met in Africa over 30 years ago and have been returning ever since. Africa got under our skin and never let go — the light, the wildlife, the sounds at night, the smell of red earth after rain. We didn't want to just visit any more. We wanted to share it.
Nicki is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose images hang throughout the villa, printed large and framed in reclaimed wood. Every photograph was taken in the field — many within the Kruger National Park itself. Mike shares the same passion for Africa and the bush. Follow our wildlife photography on Instagram: @nickiryan_wildlife and @mikeryan8865.
Our two sons visit regularly — sometimes with us, sometimes independently. They've grown up with Africa in their bones, and they'll tell you what we'll tell you: no two days here are ever the same.
We are based in the UK but our hearts are firmly on the banks of the Sabie River. We are hands-on owners who care deeply about every guest's experience. You will deal with us personally — from your first enquiry to your final morning — and we will do everything we can to make your stay exceptional.
We built Nkova Sabie out of love for this place. We hope it gives you what Africa has given us.
Nicki is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose images hang throughout the villa, printed large and framed in reclaimed wood. Every photograph was taken in the field — many within the Kruger National Park itself. Mike shares the same passion for Africa and the bush. Follow our wildlife photography on Instagram: @nickiryan_wildlife and @mikeryan8865.
Our two sons visit regularly — sometimes with us, sometimes independently. They've grown up with Africa in their bones, and they'll tell you what we'll tell you: no two days here are ever the same.
We are based in the UK but our hearts are firmly on the banks of the Sabie River. We are hands-on owners who care deeply about every guest's experience. You will deal with us personally — from your first enquiry to your final morning — and we will do everything we can to make your stay exceptional.
We built Nkova Sabie out of love for this place. We hope it gives you what Africa has given us.
Por qué eligió esta propiedad
We have been visiting South Africa for over 30 years and the southern Kruger kept calling us back. The bush around the Sabie River has a particular quality that is hard to put into words — a density of wildlife, a drama of landscape, and a quality of light that photographers dream about.
The area around Paul Kruger Gate is consistently regarded as one of the best parts of the Kruger National Park for wildlife. Leopard are seen here more frequently than almost anywhere else in the park. Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, wild dog and hippo are all regularly encountered. With 145 mammal species and over 500 bird species, no two drives are ever the same.
What sealed it for us was standing on the banks of the Sabie River at sunset, watching hippos wallow below as the sky turned gold over the park. The Kruger stretched out in front of us, wild and endless. We knew instantly that this was the place.
The name says everything: Nkova means 'river valley' in Shangaan — the language of the local people — and Sabie takes its name from the river below. The name was a deliberate choice to honour the land, the culture and the people who have called this extraordinary place home for generations.
The area around Paul Kruger Gate is consistently regarded as one of the best parts of the Kruger National Park for wildlife. Leopard are seen here more frequently than almost anywhere else in the park. Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, wild dog and hippo are all regularly encountered. With 145 mammal species and over 500 bird species, no two drives are ever the same.
What sealed it for us was standing on the banks of the Sabie River at sunset, watching hippos wallow below as the sky turned gold over the park. The Kruger stretched out in front of us, wild and endless. We knew instantly that this was the place.
The name says everything: Nkova means 'river valley' in Shangaan — the language of the local people — and Sabie takes its name from the river below. The name was a deliberate choice to honour the land, the culture and the people who have called this extraordinary place home for generations.
Qué distingue a esta propiedad
Nkova Sabie is not a standard holiday rental. It is a newly built, exclusive-use luxury villa sleeping up to 10 guests, designed by the owner — award-winning wildlife photographer Nicki Ryan — with a clear vision: a home that feels deeply African without being contrived.
Every detail was chosen with intention. Reclaimed woods. Hand-crafted live-edge furniture. Cemcrete floors. Nicki's own award-winning wildlife photography, printed large and framed in reclaimed wood, throughout every room. Nothing here is accidental.
The villa sits within the exclusive Elephant Point Private Reserve on the banks of the Sabie River, with uninterrupted views directly into the Kruger National Park. Paul Kruger Gate is 7 minutes away. Hippos wallow in the river below your window.
But beyond the views and the design, what guests mention most is something harder to photograph: the smell of red earth after rain. Wild sage on the morning air. Wood smoke from the boma. The sound of the bush at night.
A daily housekeeper attends to every need. Game drives, a private chef, mobile spa treatments and airport transfers are all available. The heated infinity pool looks straight into the Kruger. The boma fire burns under a sky full of stars.
We built this place out of love for Africa. Guests feel that the moment they arrive.
Every detail was chosen with intention. Reclaimed woods. Hand-crafted live-edge furniture. Cemcrete floors. Nicki's own award-winning wildlife photography, printed large and framed in reclaimed wood, throughout every room. Nothing here is accidental.
The villa sits within the exclusive Elephant Point Private Reserve on the banks of the Sabie River, with uninterrupted views directly into the Kruger National Park. Paul Kruger Gate is 7 minutes away. Hippos wallow in the river below your window.
But beyond the views and the design, what guests mention most is something harder to photograph: the smell of red earth after rain. Wild sage on the morning air. Wood smoke from the boma. The sound of the bush at night.
A daily housekeeper attends to every need. Game drives, a private chef, mobile spa treatments and airport transfers are all available. The heated infinity pool looks straight into the Kruger. The boma fire burns under a sky full of stars.
We built this place out of love for Africa. Guests feel that the moment they arrive.
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