Sibuya Game Reserve & Tented Camp (Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa) - B&B Reviews

Joy S

East London, South Africa

1 review

Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We spent the night of 20 May 2012 with family from the UK at the River Camp. This game reserve was chosen because of the unique access by boat to the reserve. Our ranger, Chris, was very informative, accommodating and friendly. The trip up the river yielded 12 new bird sightings plus we were fortunate to see a Fish Eagle... More

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Dera Joy, Thank you very much for your kind words. I will pass on your comments and praise to Chris. I hope you were luckier than I was today - I have just returned with some avid birders who came a long way to see the Bateleurs. Unfotunately we couldn't find them although they were seen yesterday. Hopefully, since they... More

786ZHR

Senior Contributor

25 reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

8 helpful votes

“Safari with a difference”

Reviewed 12 May 2012

I choice this as a location of choice for my wife and I to spend a night purely because of the uniqueness this game reserve and its setting on the Kariega river. A lovely drive of just over an hour from Port Elizabeth to Kenton on Sea, over Bushmans river and the experience begins with a relaxing 45 minute boat... More

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blastbeat78

London

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5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

8 helpful votes

“Fantastic place with wonderful staff”

Reviewed 24 February 2012

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My boyfriend and I stayed at Sibuya in Feb 2012 for 3 nights. We stayed at Forest Camp and the accommodation was fantastic. The Tent was very luxurious and comfortable and the setting was stunning. Our rangers were extremely knowledgeable and always asked what in particular we would like to see before each drive. The scenery is stunning and while... More

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Thank you for your wonderful comments. I will make sure that your compliments are relayed to all in camp. We are blessed with a really great bunch of staff who work very hard to make our guests feel welcome and such positive feedback really makes them feel that all their efforts are worthwhile. Thank you and "sibuya"! (which means please... More

lucy w

Cape Town Central, South Africa

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5 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Family friendly bush experience”

Reviewed 23 February 2012

If you are looking for a family friendly place to see the bush, Sibuya is a great option as it's quite accessible and there is no malaria. We travelled there with two kids (aged 5 and 7) and they had a great time canoeing on the river, fishing and seeing the wildlife. The setting is beautiful, the rooms are extremely... More

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Thanks Lucy for your feed back and kind words. We are very happy that you and your kids had a great time - please come and visit us again sometime soon. More

Jburr20

1 review

2 helpful votes

“A unique and intimate experience”

Reviewed 31 January 2012

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This was my first trip to an animal park on Africa and it did not disappoint. The setting was beautiful and unique, with the river, the surrounding forest and the incredible views. My favorite time was in the morning when the temps were still cool. Riding up the glassy river, we saw a variety of river birds, rhinos and antelope.... More

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Thank you for you kind words - we are really glad that Sibuya met and hopefully surpassed your expectations. From your comments, i suspect I know who your ranger was - a real card with a wicked sense of humour. Actually very knowledgeable, but not above playing the odd prank with guests he gets on well with - no doubt... More

Belize_Dreamer

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12 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

35 helpful votes

“Great safari with kids”

Reviewed 15 January 2012

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Wanted to take our two small children on a safari and found this place as one of few places that accept small children. It is a great experience, not only with children, but also without. Having been on safari before, I can say that this really is quite a unique place I believe with the river experience and the river... More

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Thank you for your kind words. i am happy to hear you and your kids had a wonderful time. It is a pity you didn't jump into our 18km swimming pool. It really is lovely in the riiver, currently a delicious 25deg, and to avoid the mud we just jump off one of the boats or paddleskis. Next time don't... More

Chook-in-Sweden

Stockholm

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

5 helpful votes

“Fabulous introduction to South Africa's wildlife”

Reviewed 3 December 2011

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What an amazing 2 days!! We choose Sibuya as we were travelling with our 8 month old baby & wanted to stay clear of malarial areas. But what a great choice! The 45 minute boat ride to get to the resort meant a chance to see some stunning water birds & arrived chilled & relaxed. When we were taken to... More

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Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your time at Sibuya and we are looking forward to your return. More

rdmatt

Zimbali

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“a unigue Game Reserve experience !!”

Reviewed 12 November 2011

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Having visited many game reserves throughout South Africa and Africa, Sibuya was a unigue "river "experience in that it took a 45 minute boat ride to get to the Lodge. On the way we saw a variety of "water" birds which one doesn't normaly see in other game reserves.( We are avid Birders"). Most game drives started and ended with... More

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It is great to hear you think we are a unique reserve, and hopefully you have seen most (if not all) of the birds you wanted to see. More

Cees C

Weert, The Netherlands

1 review

“Game Reserve”

Reviewed 7 November 2011

We booked a 3 night stay at Sibuya last week and have to say we had a great experience. All overtook our expectations by far. The in total 5 game drives with ranger Jaco were suberb, so was as well the stay in the luxury tent. Food and drinks were absolutely more then good. Atmosphere was so relaxed that it... More

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Great to hear you recommend Sibuya as a reserve for a more personal approach. Thank you very much for posting your pictures with your review as well. More

rene_aler

Haarlem, The Netherlands

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4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“A very special experience!!!”

Reviewed 26 October 2011

We wished we would have stayed longer. What an unbelieveable experience. Great staff, food, atmosphere and accomodation. The game drives were great, we saw all of the big five and much more. We stayed in the forest camp which only has eight double rooms (or tents or villas). The small scale makes it very personal. We will come back!!! More

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It is great to hear you will be coming back, and hopefully the rangers can show you the big 5 again. More