Wildlife, Safari, Conservation, Earth Care, Culture, Vegan Friendly Food Loving Safari lodge; 2 hours from Victoria Falls,
by Hwange Nat Park in Zimbabwe.

On the edge of the world-famous Hwange National Park, on a private concession with stunning views over the dried riverbed named the ‘Dete Vlei’, stands the rustic eco-friendly safari lodge known as Sable Sands.
Sable Sands has 16 traditionally thatched ‘rondavels’ with en suite bathroom, making your lodge the perfect blend of ancient culture, nature and modern convenience.
The lodge is owner managed by Brian & Marleen Sabeta and has built up a great reputation for the enthusiastic team and hospitality. Sable Sands is situated on a forestry concession and the lodge harvests dead wood for cooking and heating up the hot water through wood boilers. A generator is ran in the evening for guests to charge their cameras and batteries, and lighting is provided through solar lights after the generator has made place for the sounds of nature at night. Limited wifi is available in the evening before and after dinner.
This African forest home also has a tree house and a refreshing solar powered swimming pool. The main building composes of a dining area, lounge, library and bar and just in front there is a large outdoor fire pit where guests can have dinner under the stars instead of inside. From here you overlook the Dete Vlei, which frequently hosts wildlife visitors at the solar pumped water hole. Here you have a chance of seeing sable antelope, zebra and thirsty herds of elephant, buffalo, and if you are lucky you might spot lion, cheetah, painted dog, jackal and more. The Vlei is also renowned for its incredible bird population: no less than 350 different species in all.
Safaris are conducted on the private and neighboring concessions or through pre booking inside the Hwange National Park (18 kms – 40 mins game drive to the entrance of the park). During the safari, coffee/tea/water or water and soft drink/beers are provided and included.
Sable Sands does not offer any credit card facilities yet, and guests are asked to settle their extra’s (eg. laundry, bar bill, extra safari) in cash upon departure.