• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars
• Light, neutral coloured clothing
• Bathing suit
• Warm jackets essential in winter (May – Oct)
Drones are strictly prohibited in the Game Reserves, failure to comply with this rule will result in a heavy fine or arrest by reserve management.
• Guests may arrive any time from 14h00
• Rooms are to be vacated by 11h00 on morning of departure
• Johannesburg to Leopard Hills ± 6½ hours (± 500 km)
• Nelspruit to Leopard Hills ± 2 hours (± 150 km)
• Road transfers can be arranged though Seasons in Africa Transfers & Excursions
Please make use of the map and directions and NOT the GPS coordinates.
Directions from Johannesburg or Pretoria:
• From Johannesburg take the N4 to Nelspruit.
Once in Nelspruit, carry on towards White River, then take the R40 to Hazyview.
• Once in Hazyview, along the main road at the traffic lights, turn right and take the R536 to Paul Kruger Gate.
• Approximately 35km along this road, and just after the Saringwa River, look out for signs indicating the Newington Gate and signs indicating “Huntington, Lilydale & Justicia” on the left hand side of the road.
• Newington Gate accesses the Sabi Sand so please follow these signs.
• Turn left here and follow this road for ± 9km. You will come to a cross roads, turn right onto gravel road. After about 1.8 km you will be at a T-junction, turn left. Another 0.5 km further turn left again and this road leads to Newington Gate.
• 1km further you’ll find the Newington Gate where you will be required to pay entrance fees.
GATE ENTRANCE FEES 2020
Light Vehicle (under 3.5 tons) R310
Per Person Fee* R140
*Applicable fee payable per passenger entering the reserve via motor vehicle.
These prices are subject to change.
• Once through the gate, turn left. Follow the signs to Leopard Hills.
• Should you need assistance at any time,please dial the following numbers:
(+27) 013 735 5141 or 2
FLIGHT & AIR TR ANSFERS & PRIVATE CHARTERS
• Daily scheduled flights from OR TamboInternational Airport to Leopard Hills with Federal Air.
• Daily transfers from Johannesburg, Kruger Mpumalanga International, Skukuza & Hoedspruit Airports.
• Transfers from any lodges in the Sabi Sand.
• Private charters are available on request (helicopter and light aircraft).
• Complimentary road transfer from the Leopard Hills airstrip to the lodge.
• Please note we require a 25% deposit in order to secure a ground or air transfer.