Just over an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, is a unique retreat called Thabakhaya Lodge & the Bush Camp situated at Sable Ranch. With an abundance of game, including leopard, buffalo, black and white rhino, giraffe, hippo, eland, kudu, and of course roan and sable antelope - spread out over 4000 hectares, this must be paradise!

Thabakhaya Lodge offers a totally private and amazing bush experience for the discerning visitor.
The lodge is perfect for company "bosberaads", family celebrations, couple restreats and groups of friends.

The Bush Camp has been created to accommodate volunteers – both local and international, who are interested in learning more about nature on a working ranch or game farm. As Sable Ranch is a breeding farm, this is an ideal place to study and learn about animals and their surroundings.

Thabakhaya Lodge has a private bar with deck, overlooking a watering hole where the animals come to drink. The beautiful elevated swimming pool provides for an exquisite view of the surrounding trees and granite formations.

The Bush Camp has a communal lounge, outside bar, swimming pool and a large covered patio.

Sable Ranch offers a unique bush experience. This is a private game farm where the game drives are personally designed to suit you .... there are no fixed schedules or compulsory early morning wake-ups. You decide when you want to go. Experience the most magnificent variety of wildlife from baby rhino to black eagles, from tiny tortoises to wild leopards. Remember, this is a breeding ranch, so you will always see baby animals.

For our "birding" friends, we have over 280 listed bird species.

Our friendly and efficient staff are always on hand to prepare meals of your choice, creating a mouthwatering eating experience.

Please note that children of 12 and over are most welcome.