Sabi River Sun South Africa

Green gardens and rolling lawns surround the Sabi River Sun resort situated west of South Africa's first national park. Guests can sometimes see wallowing hippos in the Sabi River during their stay at this secluded Eastern Transvaal retreat.

Smoking rooms are supplied by request at this resort and include either a single king-size bed or a couple of double beds. All timeshares are simple, yet elegant, with spacious bathrooms, electronic safes, kitchens, and stations for preparing tea and coffee.

The resort's 18-hole golf course and gardens provide the stunning views, while the Sun Eden Spa offers massages and other pampering treatments. No fewer than five outdoor pools stand ready for swimmers to cool off on the property. Action cricket is just one of the many activities geared specifically towards children.

The Sesonke Restaurant offers full English breakfasts, lunch, and dinner on its outdoor terrace, while lighter lunches and snacks are served at the Pool Terrace. The resort also includes three well-equipped conference venues with a combined maximum capacity of 120 people.

Timeshare owners can rent mountain bikes to travel from Sabi River Sun to a nearby elephant sanctuary and coffee farm. The Shangaan Cultural Village stands between the Kruger National Park's southern boundary and the Blyde River Canyon.