Lodge
Notten's Bush Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Notten's Bush Camp.
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the "birthplace" of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, loved by guests and staff alike as a place of wilderness, wildlife, and adventure. Home to the extensive Mpumalanga cross-section of wildlife, including the Big Five and various endangered species, the park also shares 50 kilometers of its unfenced boundary line with neighboring Kruger National Park. Animals pass casually between the two parks, unhindered and abundant.
Highlights
- Located in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Big Five game drives and bush walks
- Cultural tours to the local Shangaan community
- 20-meter lap pool with an open pavilion
- Onsite Notten's Spa
You Should Know
Children
• Children under the age of six are not permitted at Notten's.
• Children 12 years and under enjoy a 30% discount.
• Children of all ages are welcome when the entire lodge is exclusively booked (minimum of fourteen people).
The Detail
Notten's Bush Camp is established on a privately owned region of the greater Sabi and is home to one of South Africa's most valued natural ecosystems. Unfenced and completely open to the huge variety of wildlife in the area, Notten's also employs a team of trained and experienced Shangaan trackers who provide a holistic introduction to the region's wilderness.
Accommodation at Notten's consists of nine exclusive safari suites featuring open-plan bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. Each suite includes both indoor and outdoor shower facilities, ceiling fans, insect coils for mosquito protection, and private decks. Lighting is paraffin-powered, not electric.
Facilities at Notten's include restaurants, a cocktail lounge, a swimming pool, bird-watching areas, pubs, 24-hour laundry services, masseurs, a curio shop, and a wellness center.
Guests to Notten's Bush Camp can enjoy a variety of activities and planned outings. Included in every visit are open-vehicle morning and evening game drives, professionally guided bush walks through the unfenced wilds of the park, thrilling spotlit night game drives, spa treatments at Notten's Nature Spa, as well as short excursions to the fantastic Skukuza golf course.
Like many camps in this area, Notten's is home to an impressive selection of Big Five animals and various other species. The wildlife in this park has been so well acclimated to the presence of tourists and rangers that game viewing becomes an unparalleled pleasure. Hyenas are also regularly seen in the area, as well as grey duiker, kudu, bushbuck, impala, common waterbuck, nyala, elephants, white rhinos, buffalo, and giraffes. There are also 303 bird species native to this area, making for spectacular wildlife photography opportunities during guided walking tours.
Price Includes
• Rates are fully inclusive of three meals, accommodation, two game drives, and a bush walk per day. Local soft drinks, house wines, and beers are also included.
• Morning and evening game drives, as well as accommodation, are included.
Exclusions
• Excluded from the price are bar expenses, massages, laundry, transfers, and items from the shop.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Notten's Bush Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, house wines, local spirits, beers & soft drinks, bush walk per day and two game drives daily
R 12 750
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Notten's Bush Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 6+
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 6+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 12 years and under enjoy a 50% discount.
Notable exceptions
- Notten's Bush Camp welcomes children aged 6 and over. Family accommodation is provided via designated rooms: the 2027 rack rates list 2 x Family Room and 1 x Triple Room, while the 2027 sheet lists 1 x Family Room and 1 x Triple Room. A private vehicle for families is available on request (additional cost), which can be used to accommodate family groups on game drives.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Notten's Bush Camp. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Daily Bush Walk
A guided bush walk is included daily as part of Notten's Bush Camp's fully inclusive package, offered alongside two game drives per day. The walk is led by a guide and is included in the standard nightly rate for all guests aged 6 and over.
One bush walk per day, included in the fully inclusive rate. Minimum age 6 years. No additional cost beyond the nightly rate.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Daily, included in standard package
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Notten's Bush Camp.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Notten's Bush Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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