I was pleasantly surprised by the changes at Idube. The mature trees and gardens have enveloped the face-brick of the chalets (which I have never warmed to) so that you hardly see that it is a face-brick lodge! However you don’t come to Idube for the lodge décor. You come because it is very well priced for the southern Sabi Sands traversing with the much pricier Dulini , Savanna, Leopard Hills and Ulusaba.
Yes the public areas feel more homely than many lodges. But this is not necessarily a bad thing. I think people love the homely friendly atmosphere. Plus they have added a stylish glass-walled sitting room which can be opened up completely.
The classic rooms are OK , a little old-fashioned but functional. However we really recommend the two suites as they are not much more expensive but they are a HUGE jump up in standard – very spacious with sitting room area, large bathroom, own deck with private plunge pool. Also popular with elephants coming to drink as we saw first hand.
They are proud of their food and breakfast and lunch is served on a deck overlooking the dry river bed. Dinner is either there, inside in their dining room or in the boma area. There’s a swing bridge over the dry river to a hide overlooking a waterhole.
Overall a charming, unassuming and well-priced game lodge (for the southern Sabi Sands!) in an excellent game-viewing area.
