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Trip Overview
Duration
4 Nights | 5 Days
Guide
Ralph Kirsten
Dates
24 - 28 March 2026
Location
Sibuya Game Reserve
South Africa
For a group of six looking for a private and personal safari experience, Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape is an exceptional choice. Here, you’ll spend four days exploring with your private guide, Ralph Kirsten, who will tailor every drive to your interests. Sibuya is unique as it is a malaria-free reserve, making it an ideal destination for families and groups who want to enjoy the Big Five without the need for anti-malaria medication. Its location, spanning two magnificent river valleys, means the landscape is incredibly diverse, offering a mix of bush, river, and coastal views. The guided game drives are complemented by river cruises on the Kariega River, where you can spot a different kind of wildlife, from hippos to an array of birdlife, ensuring a varied and unforgettable safari experience.
Your Private Guide
Ralph Kirsten
Private Safari Guide
With over 25 years of experience across Southern Africa, Ralph has managed some of the region’s most exclusive five-star lodges and guided guests through its most remote and remarkable landscapes. His career has taken him from the Sabi Sand to the Masai Mara, where he became a familiar face on Nat Geo Wild, Safari Live, and WildEarth.
Having mentored many of today’s leading field guides, Ralph’s relationships run deep — with the land, the wildlife, and the people who call it home. His insight and connections allow him to craft tailor-made safari experiences that capture the true essence of Africa, always guided by authenticity and respect for the wild.
The Lodge
Forest Camp, Sibuya Game Reserve
Forest Camp, with its long wooden walkways meandering through pristine thicket, has eight secluded tents with unique en-suite bathrooms and comfortable king-sized beds, complete with luxury linen and furnishings. Four of the eight tents are equipped with a pull-out sleeper divan , available if necessary for a child sharing with parents. A cozy fireplace in each tent adds a personal touch and provides comfort on the chillier nights. Children over the age of 12 are welcome.
Designed with a light footprint to protect the surrounding riverine environment, the Camp affords views of game on both banks of the river and makes an ideal venue for weddings, conferences and small functions.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Sibuya Forest Camp • Sibuya Game Reserve
After meeting the group at Kenton-on-Sea, board a boat from the Kenton Marina for a scenic cruise up the Kariega River to Sibuya Forest Camp. On arrival, settle into your luxury tented suite surrounded by riverine forest and wildlife. In the afternoon, join Ralph for your first private safari drive before returning to camp for dinner and fireside conversation.
Days 2–4: Wednesday, 25 March – Friday, 27 March 2026
Sibuya Forest Camp • Sibuya Game Reserve
Spend the following days exploring Sibuya’s pristine wilderness on private morning and afternoon safaris with Ralph. Encounter elephant, lion, rhino, and a variety of antelope and bird species that thrive along the riverbanks. Between drives, unwind on the deck overlooking the Kariega River or enjoy the serenity of the forest surrounds. Evenings are marked by shared stories around the fire and the calls of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 5: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Departure
After breakfast, cruise back down the Kariega River to Kenton Marina, where your journey at Sibuya comes to an end.
Inclusions, Exclusions & Pricing
Included
- All internal travel
- All inclusive accommodation
- Food and drinks.
- Professional and expert host, Ralph Kirsten, for the duration.
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
Pricing
Sharing
Per person sharing
Single
Single room
