Sibuya Game Reserve

Sibuya Game Reserve Sibuya Game Reserve and Tented Camps
Website www.sibuya.co.za
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Spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its course to meet the warm Indian Ocean, malaria-free Sibuya is South Africa’s only game reserve accessed solely by boat. After arriving at Sibuya’s reception near the river mouth in Kenton-on-Sea, guests embark on a meandering 40 minute boat cruise. Along the way, kingfishers, fish eagles, otters, antelope and other wildlife may be spotted. On arrival

at either of our camps, guests settle into their accommodation – luxury en-suite tents on raised wooden decks. With just four or eight luxury tents in each camp, our professional guides are able to offer personalised game drives, rewarding walks and exclusive boat trips. The ancient floodplains and pristine coastal forest host an abundance of wildlife: nearly 400 bird species and 45 species of game including the “Big Five”. The lush vegetation ensures a high density of wildlife and one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country. The distant roar of the ocean and the soft glow of lanterns are the only distractions as guests are served fine fireside fare in the embrace of the evening fire. The unequalled splendour of the vistas, with the Indian Ocean as their backdrop, will leave you saying “Sibuya” – we will return.

The behaviour of these giraffes may look a bit unusual to the untrained eye, but they are in fact taking part in an impo...
08/09/2026

The behaviour of these giraffes may look a bit unusual to the untrained eye, but they are in fact taking part in an important practice, vital for becoming a successful adult.

In order to establish dominance and social hierarchy and ultimately compete for mates, adult giraffes fight each other using a technique called necking, where males swing their heads and necks to strike each other with significant force.

What we have described above is a far more intense version of what is taking place in these pictures. The young giraffes here are practicing the moves in a playful, less aggressive way to help practice the skills and strengthen their necks as they head to maturity.

Have you ever seen this behaviour in the wild?

A little while ago we posted some pictures of a very wet-looking yellow mongoose. We thought we would show you what they...
06/09/2026

A little while ago we posted some pictures of a very wet-looking yellow mongoose. We thought we would show you what they look like on a good day!

Yellow mongooses (not mongeese) are small, burrow-dwelling carnivores who eat mostly insects, as well as birds' eggs, rodents, reptiles, and amphibians. They are extremely social creatures, living in families of between 5 and 20 individuals.

They are a lovely sighting on the reserve, and if you are unsure how to identify them from other species, they have a noticeable white tip to their tail!

Sibuya's BabiesBaby rhinos are just about the sweetest, funniest little ones around, and Lily here is no exception. High...
04/09/2026

Sibuya's Babies

Baby rhinos are just about the sweetest, funniest little ones around, and Lily here is no exception. Highly dependent on her mother, like all white rhino babies, she rarely leaves her side. This is the opposite of the black rhino babies, who are usually hidden deep in the bush by their mothers while they browse.

White rhino babies are extremely playful, and in between milk feeds they often get 'the zoomies' like little puppies and race around their mums, causing havoc and generally being a little naughty. Lily in particular can often be seen playing with sticks and challenging the wildebeest!

01/09/2026

Happy Spring Day!

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, today marks the start of Spring and you can certainly feel it in the air. The mornings are getting lighter, the air is warming up and the reserve is thriving from the coveted rain showers that have been falling all around.

It’s a wonderful time of the year to visit, as everything is starting to awaken to the delightful Spring weather of the Sunshine Coast!





Sibuya’s BabiesWith spring just around the corner, and a couple of months before the first impala baby is due, we though...
26/08/2026

Sibuya’s Babies

With spring just around the corner, and a couple of months before the first impala baby is due, we thought we would take a look at the other babies on the reserve that pop up all year round.

The Nyala is a common antelope on the reserve, and their babies are the fluffiest little things, a perfect mini version of the mum. Born after a gestation period of around 7 months at a weight of around 5 or 6kg they are dependent on their mothers for at least the first 7 months of their lives. The mothers give birth deep in the bush to hide from predators and often conceal their babies in bushes while they browse and return to nurse them when required. The females stay the chestnut brown colour with stripes whereas the males, as they get older, turn a dark grey colour with white stripes and markings.





20/08/2026

Giraffes are one of the most peculiar looking animals on the reserve and even though they are not part of the highly sought after Big 5, they are usually a very popular sighting among our visitors.

One of the most unusual things about them is the way they drink. Due to their long limbs, they have to adopt an odd looking splayed stance with their legs in order to reach the water and then in between each drink they have to flick their heads in order to quickly regulate their blood pressure.

Interestingly, a group of giraffe is known as either a Journey or Tower, depending if they are walking or standing still and just watching them curl their blue/purple tongues around the branches of trees to strip the leaves is incredibly fascinating!

Elephants are truly extraordinary animals. Not only are they the biggest land animal in the world, they have incredible ...
12/08/2026

Elephants are truly extraordinary animals. Not only are they the biggest land animal in the world, they have incredible intelligence showing amazing abilities to use tools with their highly functional trunks which, operated entirely by muscles, are not just used for grabbing food and water. Elephants also use their trunks for communicating and bonding with each other, cooling themselves with water and mud, breaking branches to create paths and as snorkels to cross rivers.

They really are remarkable and this is why we celebrate them today on World Elephant Day

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It’s World Lion Day and we just had to share these beautiful images of our wonderful Pride! Top of most visitors lists o...
10/08/2026

It’s World Lion Day and we just had to share these beautiful images of our wonderful Pride!

Top of most visitors lists of animals to see, these lazy lions are incredibly popular and a highlight of any trip!

If you have visited before, we would love to see some of your lion photographs! Comment them below!

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The reserve is thriving after the recent rain, and the buffalo in particular are making the most of the rich and plentif...
05/08/2026

The reserve is thriving after the recent rain, and the buffalo in particular are making the most of the rich and plentiful grass currently flourishing on the plains.

Buffalo are one of the Big 5, and the large herds are always a highlight for both new guests and seasoned visitors!

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39 Eastbourne Road
Kenton On Sea
6191

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