ACTIVITIES AT SABELA
Easy fishing conditions for even the most inexperienced fresh water anglers. We guarantee a fun filled day for all involved with an abundance of fish to be caught. Stocked with sizeable Common Carp, Mirror carp and Barbel, our dam also boasts an abundance of bird life, creating a home and breeding ground for African Fish Eagles amongst many other water fowl. All equipment is available for hire and our fishing guide, Ryan Watson, holds national colours for fresh water bank angling, guaranteeing that you won’t be left scratching your head, wondering where all the fish are…
Enjoy an exhilarating quad bike adventure with our game guide and biking enthusiast, Tahlyn. This is a game drive with a difference, ensuring close encounters with numerous game species together with the challenge of 4×4 biking.
Challenge yourself on the trails through the reserve. A fun way to view animals and get in some exercise at the same time. Trails range from easy to technical making this a perfect mountain biking experience for beginners and pros alike.
Put on your hiking boots and sunscreen and head out on an adventure. With historical bushman paintings in old cave dwellings and evidence of early settler camps we offer a variety of hiking trails with ideal habitats for a diverse range of birdlife and other small creatures. Wander through “the poort” where old man’s beard hang in abundance from ancient yellowwood trees and knysna loerie glide between the tall trees. Sabela Safaris has an abundance of birdlife, including the endangered martial eagle, blue crane and fish eagle.
This is a great way to take a few hours off and relax. Grab your camera and a couple of drinks to enjoy on the drive.
We offer day trips to the Addo Elephant Park, home to more than 400 Elephant, Cape buffalo, lion and Black Rhino.
Schotia Safaris offers late afternoon/evening game drives where Africa’s big 5 can be viewed. Enjoy a traditional dinner at their boma before heading back to Sabela at about 9pm.
Interested in conservation of endangered species? The Daniell Cheetah Project offers a unique educational Predator Tour through their project by trained tour guides. On the tour you will be able to meet and learn more about Meerkats, Cheetahs, Servals, Caracals, Leopards, Lions and Hyenas. They also offer Cheetah Walks with harness-trained cheetahs in the African bush.
Feeling up to an adrenaline rush? Adrenaline Addo offers exciting Ziplining, Big Swing & Canoeing on the banks of the Sunday’s River.
Feeling the need for a bit of civilization? Let us take you to the historical city of Grahamstown, just 40km from Sabela. Grahamstown is a historians dream with old buildings steeped in history from the colonial period. Visit the 1820 settlers national monument or the Albany prison and coffee shop to name just a few. Head for the quaint little town of Bathurst and have a beer at the oldest pub in South Africa, the historical Pig and Whistle Inn. Alternatively, go skydiving for the day…
