Nkova Sabie Villa Details
Nkova Sabie is a newly built, fully self-catered luxury villa sleeping up to 10 guests within the exclusive Elephant Point Private Reserve — just 7 minutes from Paul Kruger Gate and the Kruger National Park. Designed with sustainability and craftsmanship at its heart, every detail has been chosen to give you an exceptional African experience: from the heated infinity pool overlooking the Sabie River, to hand-crafted live-edge furniture, reclaimed wood frames around the owner's own wildlife photography, and hotel-quality bedrooms throughout.
A dedicated housekeeper attends daily. Game drives, a private chef, mobile spa treatments and airport transfers can all be arranged. All you need to do is arrive.
🌿 Outside — pool, terrace & boma
The outdoor spaces are the heart of Nkova Sabie — designed for lazy afternoons by the pool, sundowners on the deck, and unforgettable evenings around the fire.
- Infinity pool, heated, with partial shade
- 6 sun loungers & 2 large umbrellas
- Luxury outdoor day beds
- Pool towels provided
- Tiled patio & wooden deck
- Hand-crafted outdoor dining table
- Gas lanterns & solar jars
- Ceiling fans & outdoor lighting
- Braai area with grill
There is nothing quite like an African evening around a fire under a sky full of stars. The boma is fully equipped for long, magical nights.
- Director's chairs with side tables
- Central fire pit with removable grill
- Wood & firelighters provided
- Boma dining available via catering service
🏠 Living spaces
- Velvet sofas and armchairs
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Hand-crafted live-edge dining table
- Hand-crafted live-edge coffee tables
- African artefacts throughout
- Owner's wildlife photography in reclaimed wood frames
- Reference and coffee table books
- Downstairs cloakroom (WC & sink)
- Velvet sofas, armchairs & footstools
- 85" HD internet TV
- Work desk overlooking Kruger National Park
- 2 x inside lookout areas with padded bar stools
- Outdoor upstairs lookout area with seating
- Fully equipped bar with dishwasher, bottle cooler & fridge
- Board games for all ages
Fully equipped with black Zimbabwean granite worktops, a breakfast bar and a separate spacious scullery/utility room.
- 5-plate gas hob & 2 eye-level ovens
- Coffee maker, blender & ice maker
- Double-door fridge & 2 x dishwashers
- Washing machine & tumble dryer
- Quality cutlery, cookware & cookbooks
- Microwave, toaster & kettle
🛏 Bedrooms & bathrooms
All five bedrooms are finished to a hotel standard. Every detail — from the linen to the lighting — has been chosen for comfort and luxury.
- 100% hotel-quality Egyptian cotton linen
- Extra-long mattresses with 'soft as down' topper
- Goose down pillows and duvets
- Spacious wardrobe & in-room safe
- 2 armchairs & private balcony with table and chairs
- Hairdryer & full-length mirror
- Blackout linen curtains
- Air conditioning & ceiling fan
- Wi-Fi booster point
- Huge imported granite bath (easily fits 2)
- 2 x imported granite sinks
- Inside shower & outside shower
- Edison lighting
- Luxury hand wash, bath & shower gel
- Shampoo, conditioner & full amenity kit
🏋 Gym & yoga studio
Keep up your fitness routine or enjoy a morning yoga session with Kruger views. The gym room also has 2 pull-down single beds for additional guests (please note: no en-suite bathroom in this room).
🌎 Experiences & services
Everything below can be arranged in advance or on arrival. Just ask when you enquire or book.
Guided drives depart from Elephant Point in an exclusive safari vehicle with a professional guide. Minimum charge applies for groups of 3 or fewer (charged at 4-person rate). Excludes Kruger conservation fees. 24hr cancellation policy applies.
| October – March | 05:00 – 09:00 |
| April – September | 05:30 – 09:30 |
Includes water, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, tea & snacks at the morning refreshment stop.
| November – February | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| March – April | 14:00 – 18:00 |
| May – July | 13:30 – 17:30 |
| August – October | 14:00 – 18:00 |
Includes water, cold drinks & snacks at the afternoon refreshment stop.
| January – December | 06:00 – 14:00 |
Includes water, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, tea, cold drinks & snacks throughout the day.
Kruger conservation fees (not included): R535/adult & R267/child (international) · R128/adult & R64/child (SA citizens). Payable at the gate by cash or card.
From a private chef cooking in your kitchen to a starlit boma dinner — or a game drive picnic box. Kosher and Halal catering available.
- Private in-villa catering
- Boma breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Starlit boma dinners
- Game drive picnic boxes
- Birthday packages
- Kosher & Halal catering
- Pre-arrival grocery shopping
Pricing & menus available on request.
Treatments are brought to you at the villa — enjoy a massage on the deck, by the pool, or in the comfort of your room.
Treatment menu & pricing available on request.
Transfers available from all major airports. Transfers via Skukuza and KMIA pass through the Kruger National Park (dependent on flight times). We recommend guests have their own vehicle once at Elephant Point.
| Shuttle transfer | R1,550 |
| Shuttle with luggage trailer | R2,325 |
- Kruger Mpumalanga International (KMIA)
- Nelspruit
- OR Tambo International (JNB)
Quotes for other airports available on request.
Car hire available at OR Tambo, Skukuza & KMIA.