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Sibuya Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Lobby sitting area
View from property
Beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, beach umbrellas
Interior
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$1,182
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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39 Eastbourne Road, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191
  • Kenton on Sea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • John Muirhead Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kariega Heights
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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River Camp double/twin (No children under 3 years)

River Camp double/twin (No children under 3 years)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Lodge

Bush Lodge

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Camp

Forest Camp

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kenton on Sea

A family-friendly stay in Kenton on Sea awaits you at Sibuya Game Reserve. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Kenton on Sea Beach and John Muirhead Nature Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and free buffet breakfast. .Enjoy access to a safari, a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Other amenities include free supervised childcare and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Kenton on Sea lodge include Kariega Heights and Ndlambe Local Municipality Kenton-on-Sea Office.
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What's nearby

  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 5 min walk
  • Kariega Heights - 7 min walk
  • Mosaic Studio - 14 min walk
  • Kenton Marina - 5 min drive
  • Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Kitchen and Cellar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The House Planner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Kenton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bushmans Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stanley's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sibuya Game Reserve

Family-friendly lodge with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Sibuya Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kenton on Sea lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2006
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sibuya Game Reserve offers 16 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 5 PM on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sibuya Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 150 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2140 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 5 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 4740222924
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 4740222924. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge
Sibuya Game Reserve Kenton on Sea
Sibuya Game Reserve Lodge Kenton on Sea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Sibuya Game Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sibuya Game Reserve?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sibuya Game Reserve on 26 Feb 2025 start from NZ$1,153.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Yep, Sibuya Game Reserve has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sibuya Game Reserve?

Yep, Sibuya Game Reserve is a short 5-minute walk from Kenton on Sea Beach. Fun beach activities include canoeing and fishing.

Is Sibuya Game Reserve family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, a playground and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Sibuya Game Reserve is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sibuya Game Reserve?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Sibuya Game Reserve serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is served daily between 9 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sibuya Game Reserve?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 5 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Yep, Sibuya Game Reserve has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sibuya Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sibuya Game Reserve?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sibuya Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical
Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Thank you to our friendly knowledgeable guide Ryan. Beautiful setting, great food, fantastic accommodation, helpful staff. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Bush Lodge and it was amazing. Only 4 lodges so never more than 8 guests. Lovely accommodation with communal space for food and drinks which they make look lovely and cosy in the evenings. Really warm swimming pool, lovely views from the deck of your lodge. Nothing to complain about here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The isolation, the great staff and the animals made it a great safari dtay. Not to mention the food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Our stay was amazing, our ranger Daniel was very informative and keep each us entertained throughout. We stayed in River Lodge, food was lovely, staff friendly, could not of asked for a better experience on our first safari
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Bovey Tracey Devon England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game reserve
Sibuya Game Reserve was set in idyllic surroundings. The "tents" were extremely luxurious fitted with a huge comfortable bed and even a bath. There was also a lovely decking area and a double hammock. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and of a high quality. The game drives were extremely well organised and it was really special to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Reading, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning
Just the most incredible time. Luxurious, great service and amazing game drives. Sitting in front of a log fire in your room after a day's wildlife watching is truly one of life's great pleasures. Loved this place so much. Can't think how it could be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Norwich uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical and inspirational safari adventure
The game drives were great, thanks Dave our ranger and guide- very knowledgeable, we saw all the animals thar we have dreamed about, all close up in just 4 drives; all we needed. The arrival by river was magical, check in staff super, the staff at the forest camp were great, super delicious food and the drinks were plentiful from a well stocked bar. Welcoming fire bbq in the evenings. The room was spacious, a tented structure on boards with excellent bedding and plumbing, all excellent and highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Unterkunft, sehr gemütlich und ruhig mit super freundlichen und fachkundigen Personal. Das Highlight von unseren Südafrika Ferien. Wir haben unsere Safaris sehr genossen, viele Tiere gesehen wobei die natürlich Privatsphäre der Tiere respektiert worden ist. Unser Ranger Ryan hat sich sehr viel Zeit und Mühe genommen uns alles genau zu erklären. Wir waren total happy und können dieses Reservat von Herzen empfehlen. Nochmals vielen Dank euch allen, ihr seit eifach super und wir werden jedem der nach Südafrika reist die River Loge empfehlen 👍😍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr spannende und wunderschöne Tage im Sibuya Reserve! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Sibuya Reserve ist fantastisch. Die Lage am Kariega-Fluss, in dem es sich prima schwimmen lässt. Unser Ranger Doug war total engagiert, er hat sich extrem gut gekümmert und war die zwei Tage unseres Aufenthaltes nur fürvuns da! Wir haben großartige Safaris gemacht und haben so viel Tiere gesehn

10/10 Excellent

Mag.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Erlebnis
Großartige Safari mit tollen Tiersichtungen, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pefekte Unterkunft, perfekter Service =100% Zufriedenheit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische Unterkunft und tolle Erlebnisse
Wir haben 3 fantastische Tage in Sibuya verbringen dürfen. Außerordentlich toller Service, einen excellenten Tourguide und eine tolle Unterkunft (das Zelt geht ganz klar Richtung Glamping). Wir haben viele Tiere gesehen. Die Touren waren perfekt durchgeführt und das Essen hervorragend. Wir waren sehr traurig, als wir nach den 3 Tagen bereits wieder abreisen mussten. Ein absolutes Muss, wenn man in dieser Gegend ist. Wir empfehlen Sibuya ohne nur eine Sekunde zu zögern weitern. Danke für drei aufregende, fantastische und unvergessliche Tage, die uns noch sehr lange in Erinnerung bleiben werden!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Stuttgart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unterkunft, Essen, Safari, Extras wie Sundowner und Kaffeepause auf Safari mit Ranger Daniel einzigartig schön, romantisch. Schade dass es vorbei ist! Der Aufenthalt war jeden Euro wert!! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Safari
Mit einem Boot wird man zur Lodge gefahren und schon idt man voll im Safarifieber.Die Loge selber ist toll gelegen,die Zimmer hervorragend und die Küche immer sehr schmackhaft. Unser Ranger Keagen war der totale Hammer. Hat uns viel neues gelernt und gezeigt. Der Park ist eher etwas kleiner als der unsere anderen besuchten und sicher gut in 1-2Tagen übersichtlich. Schade das eine öffentliche Strasse durch den Park geht,was vielleich auch der grund ist,dass die Löwen separat gehalten werden.Wir werden sicher wieder kommen, den der Park ist super.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Delia, Potsdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaftes Zeltcamp mit Luxuszelten - wir waren begeistert, die Riverlodge war super toll, Drikon unser Ranger hat uns super betreut und sehr liebevoll große und kleine Tiere und Pflanzen erklärt und gefunden - Toll gemacht! Danke an Joy und Miles für die Betreuung ,die nicht besser hätte sein können. Alles passt hier- besser geht es nicht. Sogar Massagen haben wir bekommen. Auch toll, dass es nur 4 Zelte gibt, dadurch ist man sehr unter sich. Wir waren 3 befreundete Paare und ein sehr nettes Paar aus Schweden- eine für uns perfekte Situation. Abends am Lagerfeuer und mit Trommeln geweckt - super. Alle Tiere so nah- die Safaris lange, schon ab 5:30 Uhr morgens mit einem Stop,an dem es Kaffee und heiße Schokolade mit Amarula gab - perfekt, danach um 9 ein tolles Frühstück - was will man mehr . Lunch um 13 Uhr und dann wieder die Nachmittagssafari ab 15:30 Uhr bis 19:30 ca. manchmal auch länger- wenn man sich nicht trennen kann von den Elefanten. Dann ein tolles Abendessen, danke für alles - es war unser perfekter Urlaub. Mind. 2 Tage sind unbedingt empfehlenswert, sonst ist es zu kurz. Und wenn man es privat möchte, dann bitte das Rivercamp nehmen , denn das Forest Camp ist etwas größer etwas 20-24 Gäste. Aber auch sehr gemütlich. wir waren sehr im Glück dort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee, nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastische locatie voor een safari
Het is precies zoals beloofd werd . Fantastische ranger gehad (kent). Iedere euro cent waard. Per dag 2 game drives gehad , heerlijk eten, vriendelijk personeel. Kortom drie dagen met een gouden randje
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!highly recommend to choose shibuya
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018