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Exeter River in the Sabi Sand South Africa

Getting to Exeter River Lodge

GETTING TO EXETER RIVER LODGE

Exeter Private Game Reserve is located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in Mpumalanga. It is possible to get to the area from Johannesburg by road or by air. Guests have a choice of flying to Nelspruit or Hoedspruit, which is followed by a road transfer to Exeter. Alternatively, an air charter can be arranged to the Ulusaba airstrip within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, where a safari vehicle will be standing by to transport you directly to the lodge of your choice.

FLIGHTS

The flight time from Johannesburg to Sabi Sand is approximately one and a half hours. Flights directly to the game reserve are generally scheduled for the morning or early afternoon to allow arriving guests to enjoy an afternoon game drive on their day of arrival. Please note that luggage is generally limited to 20 kg per person. 

Transfers

Should you prefer to travel by road, the drive from Johannesburg to Exeter is approximately 500 km (310 miles) and takes five to six hours. All except the last 10 km (six miles) of the road is tarred.

Travel times

TRAVEL TIMES

Route Approximate Time Distance GPS co-ordinates
Flight - Kruger Mpumulanga Int. Airport to Exeter River 25 min 170 km S 24°46.217' E 031°23.914'
Road - Kruger Mpumulanga Int. Airport to Exeter River 2 hours 170 km S 24°46.217' E 031°23.914'
Road - Johannesburg to Exeter River 6 hours 500 km S 24°46.217' E 031°23.914'
Road - Hazyview to Exeter River 1 hour 75 km S 24°46.217' E 031°23.914'
Road - Nelspruit to Exeter River 1 hour 45 minutes 150 km S 24°46.217' E 031°23.914'