Leopard Hills

• Just 8 luxury suites with plunge pools
• In a private reserve in Sabi Sand, Kruger
• Twice daily game drives
• Dine in the boma by the fire
• Watch the Leopards Hills video

Open: Leopard Hills is open all year.

Location: The lodge is in its own private game reserve in the west of Sabi Sand Game Reserve that borders Kruger National Park. The Mabrak River is to the front of the lodge. It is about a 6.5 hour drive from Johannesburg. There is an airstrip at Leopard Hills and the flight time for Johannesburg is about an hour.

Rooms: The 8 suites are air conditioned and have ceiling fans, as well as heating for cooler days. Beds are fitted with mosquito nets. All suites have phones, Wi-Fi, minibars and sofas. The en-suite bathroom has double indoor showers, twin basins and a bath, plus an outdoor shower. Each suite is glazed along the entire front wall and has sliding doors that open on to a private veranda with a plunge pool.

Activities: Twice daily 4x4 game drives and walking safaris with a guide and ranger. Walks usually take place after breakfast and are offered on request. Staff can organise special elephant interaction excursions, trips to local villages, hot air balloon and helicopter flights. There is an 18-hole golf course at Leopard Creek. Whilst relaxing in the lounge you can watch animals at the waterhole and by the river.

Facilities: The main lodge houses the lounge with lots of comfy sofas, bar and dining room. There’s a large deck and a swimming pool. The library is set a short distance away and has a walkway that leads to the boma and firepit. The gym has a selection of exercise machines, and spa treatments such as massages, reflexology, manicures and pedicures are available at the nearby sala. Spa treatments can also be administered in your suite. There is a shop by reception that sells safari gear, clothes, books, jewellery, handicrafts and gifts. There is a free laundry service.

Dining: Most meals are served in the dining room or on the main deck, though bush breakfast can be arranged and diver is often eaten in the open air boma by the fire. Private meals can be arranged on your veranda. The lodge has an impressive selection of wines to accompany meals.

Children: Children aged 10 years and over are welcome. If the camp is booked for exclusive use there is no minimum age limit. There are no triple suites.

Health: This is a malaria area.

Communication: There is free Wi-Fi access in guest suites the library.