Timing of Kruger Prime Game Viewing Season
In a move to please nature lovers, safari lovers and loyal guests, First Group Hotels and Resorts officially welcomed Mpumalanga's Sanbonani Resort Hotels and Spas into a growing portfolio of South Africa's finest destinations. First Group Managing Director Sean Lamont says adding Sanbonai to the portfolio could not have come at a better time, as it coincides with Kruger National Park's Prime Games season approach from May to September. Cooler and drier winter weather during this period makes wildlife sightings more frequent and truly memorable.
Sanbonani Resort Hotel and Spa are located on the banks of Hazyview's Sabie River and Sand Rivers. Bush enthusiasts will be offering frontline seating for the natural sights and the comfort of modern hospitality. “The Sanbonai is one of the rare finds that blends comfortably into the wild without skipping comfort or convenience,” says Lamont. “The guests of 50 luxurious hotel rooms and 86 spacious, well-equipped self-catering units are fully arranged to explore the surrounding wilderness.” And with Kruger's Fabeni gates just 10 km away, he points out that sightings of wildlife, including lions, elephants and leopards, could occur “even before early morning coffee begins.”
Built in the late 1980s and lovingly known as the “jewel of Roveld,” Sambonani was a precious holiday destination for South African generations. What began as a small collection of bungalows has grown into a full-fledged resort that respects its roots in the bush belt. The riverside background often allows visitors to enjoy views of the hippo walls and crocodile, sometimes sun-soaked, from the comfort of the curry deck.
“Sanbonai has built a loyal community of guests over the years, and we want to ensure that the experience and love they know remains the same,” says Lamont. “Our goal is to maintain that legacy while reinforcing it with the first group touch. More value, more experiences, more magical, lasting memories.”
Some of the things we can offer include luxurious spa treatments, a variety of outdoor adventures, exciting safaris and sightseeing tours that showcase the cultural and natural treasures of Mpumalanga. For those who want to capture every second, GoPro cameras (the perfect hands-free action cam for bushing) can be hired, making it easy to relive once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments. And for the first group's patrons, Sanbonani offers a new kind of escape.
“So, if you haven't yet discovered Lowveld's charm or experienced the magic of Kruger's Safari season, now is your chance,” concludes Lamont. “Sanbonani is a destination in itself. From the moment you walk through the gates you feel like you are in a whole new world. We are there to welcome you.” For more information or to book, visit https://www.firstgroup-sa.co.za/sanbonani-resort or www.firstgroup-sa.co.za.
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