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Notten's Bush Camp is an alluring and rustic private bush camp situated in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, one of Africa's greatest game viewing destinations. The lantern-lit camp is wonderfully secluded and its open-plan living area leads onto a large outdoor wooden deck overlooking a waterhole, perfect for daydreaming, long lazy afternoons and animal spotting.

Explore this teeming reserve on foot and accompanied by an experienced ranger and armed scout, or leave each morning and afternoon in an open-top safari vehicle with your knowledgeable guide and Shangaan tracker. The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve is famous for the best Big 5 game viewing in South Africa and you also have the chance to go on exciting night drives. If it's pampering you're after, relax and unwind at Notten's Nature Spa or cool down in the sparkling outdoor swimming pool.

highlights

  • Authentic safari lodge in the Sabi Sands
  • The Notten family owns & runs the camp
  • Fantastic service & warm hospitality
  • Comfortable rooms, spacious and well-equipped
  • A great option for families

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Facilities

The main lodge has an airy, open-plan lounge and bar area with an excellent wine cellar.

Wander out onto the extensive wooden deck - with its comfortable seating and beautiful views of the game-packed wilderness and waterhole below, the deck is an excellent place to sit a while.

Guests can also cool off in the lodge's swimming pool or relax and rejuvenate with a body treatment or massage at Notten’s Nature Spa.

General Facilities

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    Spa
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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar

Dining

Notten's provides a hearty traditional bush breakfast when out on safari, a buffet-style lunch on your return, high-tea before your afternoon drive, and a three-course dinner to end the day.

Dine under the stars in an enclosed boma kept cosy by a roaring campfire, or enjoy a candlelit dinner in the open-plan summer house during the warmer months.

Dining at Nottens is always a social affair: meals are enjoyed around a communal table to encourage guests to swop stories of the days' activities.

Standard Room

The eight beautifully decorated suites at Notten's have wonderful views from their private outdoor wooden decks and each has a modern, en suite bathroom with an outdoor shower for bathing close to nature.

Instead of electric lights, paraffin lamps and candles are provided to ensure a romantic, unassuming atmosphere. All rooms are also equipped with ceiling fans.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Mosquito net
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    Outside area
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    Outdoor shower
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    Telephone

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Birding
  • Cultural tour
  • Night drives
  • Photographic safaris
  • Walking safaris
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $335 Fully Inclusive
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $365 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • All of the accommodations were exactly as expected or better, especially Nottens (loved these people!!!!)

    Stuart Graff, April 2012

  • Very relaxed and intimate atmosphere, we really liked dining with all the guests at the same table in the evenings, swapping stories and anecdotes. Our room was large and very comfortable. The staff were great and it was a real pleasure to have David Notten barbecue steaks for us in the Boma one evening whilst his wife Mia joined us for breakfast the next day. A nice personal touch which showed a genuine interest for their guests.

    Rachel Gilbert, July 2010

  • Our stay at Notten's was the highlight of our trip. Dale and his team were superb and extremely welcoming. Who would have thought spending 6-7 hours a day driving around in a land rover would be quite so compelling. We saw just about everything on the wildlife front and saw all of the Big 5 within 24 hours! We were thrilled to be able to get so close to it all, including the wart hogs wandering through the camp. There was nothing to fault and I would recommend a stay at Notten's highly.

    Carey Wallin, January 2010

  • Nottens was the best time we have experienced in our family. You can imagine our three boys who were to you young to do the bushwalk but our ranger arrange a mid-day tour and got our boys out to view a pride of 13 lions on an impala hunt where they succeded to see the lions to kill and eat 2 impalas. For our boys that will be memories for life. You should have seen there smiles when they came back.

    Lars-Erik Sjorgren, January 2010

  • Nottens camp was superb. Accomodation first class. Food delicious. Best of all we. Saw big 5 and lots of other animals. Trackers Thomas and Fox were the best. We felt the Nottens family were really interested in each guest especially Dale. No complaints from us.

    Annette Gilkeson, November 2009

  • The safari camps and game drives were an incredible experience. Loved them both. Notten's had wonderful coziness and hospitality. Food was excellent at both places, and they both knew about me and met my dietary restrictions with no problems. At both locations we saw all of the Big 5 several times over, as well as a cheetah and a glimpse of a pack of wild dogs (in Sabi Sands), so 'almost' the Magnificent 7, and of course zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and everything in between. Our wildlife photos are gorgeous.

    Kate Painchaud, October 2009

  • Nottens Bush Camp was the perfect lodge for us, rustic and intimate. David and the staff were fantastic and made us feel at home. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We also managed to see the Big 5, many times over.

    Claudia Spina, June 2009

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Lisa Liprini

Lisa Liprini

Africa Safari Expert

"An authentic bush experience, Nottens Bush Camp offers a traditional rustic safari environment combined with an exceptional high level of service ensuring an unforgettable African experience."

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Very relaxed and intimate atmosphere, we really liked dining with all the guests at the same table in the evenings, swapping stories and anecdotes. Our room was large and very comfortable. The staff were great and it was a real pleasure to have David Notten barbecue steaks for us in the Boma one evening whilst his wife Mia joined us for breakfast the next day. A nice personal touch which showed a genuine interest for their guests.

Rachel Gilbert, July 2010 >View more reviews