A forested bush retreat in Sibuya Game Reserve, offering luxury safari tents nestled among indigenous trees, personalised game drives, birding, and river excursions in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
Forest Camp is an intimate safari lodge located within the indigenous forest of Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. This camp provides a secluded, immersive safari experience with luxury tents positioned among towering trees and shaded forest pathways.
The accommodation comprises a small collection of tents, each with comfortable interiors and en-suite facilities. Guests can relax on private deck spaces that reveal glimpses of wildlife and forest life, creating a sense of bush tranquillity just steps from their door.
Activities available from Forest Camp include guided Big Five game drives, birding, bush walks, and estuary boat rides — enabling guests to explore multiple facets of the reserve’s biodiversity. Communal dinners under the stars and engaging storytelling around the fire reflect traditional safari hospitality with a relaxed, family-friendly tone.
Why visit
- Elevated forest-deck safari experience
- Secluded tented retreat along the Kariega Estuary
- Exclusive four-tent intimate setting
- Malaria-free Big Five reserve
- Combination of river, bush and beach activities
- Authentic boat-access wilderness experience
Room amenities
- En suite bathroom
- Indoor shower
- Private elevated wooden deck / verandah
- Limited solar electricity
- In-room safe
- Complimentary Wi-Fi (available at Reception and main lodge areas)
- Towels and personal amenities provided
Activities included
- Scheduled boat transfers to and from the Reserve
- Two daily guided game drives in open 4x4 vehicle
- Guided bush walks
- Guided beach walks
- River cruises
- Bird watching
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Swimming in the river
- Access to heated swimming pool at Bush Lodge
Optional activities
- Spa treatments (at Bush Lodge)
- Cookery lessons
- Deep-sea fishing
- Golfing
- Specialist-guided bird watching
- Horse riding on the Reserve
- Additional boat transfers outside scheduled times
Wildlife highlights
- Big Five game reserve
- Indigenous riverine forest ecosystem
- Kariega Estuary birdlife
- Marine and estuarine wildlife encounters
- Coastal bush and beach biodiversity
Facilities
- Communal lounge area
- Shared dining area
- Communal bar (complimentary local beverages)
- Boma firepit
- Elevated wooden walkways through riverine forest
- River access
- Boat jetty
- Secure complimentary parking at Reception in Kenton-on-Sea
Sustainability
- Solar Lighting In Camp
- Yes
- Plastic Reduction Policy
- Yes
- Community Employment Focus
- Yes
- Reusable Water Flasks Provided
- Yes
- Rhino Conservation Levy Applicable
- Yes
UK trade information
How Forest Camp reaches the UK travel trade
Forest Camp is represented in the UK travel trade by Kusa Connect, an ATTA member UK rep company founded by Graeme Watson. Kusa Connect supports the UK tour operators, luxury Africa specialists and DMC partners who programme Forest Camp — providing sales materials, FAM trip coordination, consultant training and trade-event representation. UK travel agents recommend Forest Camp to their clients, who then book through specialist UK tour operators working with the destination's Destination Management Companies.
For UK trade enquiries about Forest Camp, contact Kusa Connect or speak directly with Graeme Watson — founder of Kusa Connect (ATTA member), former SATSA Board Director.
- Property
- Forest Camp
- Brand
- Sibuya Game Reserve
- Location
- South Africa, South Africa
- Property type
- camp
- Nearest airport
- Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth) (Approx. 80–100 minutes by road to Reception)
- UK trade rep
- Kusa Connect — ATTA member
- Trade contact
- Graeme Watson, Founder
Frequently asked questions from the UK trade
How is Forest Camp sold to the UK travel trade?
Forest Camp reaches UK travellers via the proper trade channel. UK travel agents recommend the property to their clients, and those clients book through specialist UK tour operators who programme Sibuya Game Reserve alongside curated African itineraries. Tour operators in turn work with the destination's Destination Management Companies (DMCs) for in-country operations — transfers, reservations, guides and contingencies. Kusa Connect is Forest Camp's UK trade representative: we build the operator awareness, train the consultants, host the FAM trips and, where required, represent the property at international travel trade shows. Kusa Connect does not take consumer or retail-agent bookings — those belong with the tour operator and DMC chain that owns the customer relationship.
Where is Forest Camp located?
Forest Camp is located in South Africa, South Africa. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth), approximately Approx. 80–100 minutes by road to Reception from the property.
What FAM trip options does Forest Camp offer the UK trade?
FAM trip enquiries for Forest Camp are handled by Kusa Connect on behalf of Sibuya Game Reserve. UK trade buyers — tour operator product teams, Africa specialists, luxury travel consultants and travel media — can request FAM trip availability, current programme structure and host arrangements through the Kusa Connect contact form at kusaconnect.com/contact.
Who is Forest Camp's UK trade representative?
Forest Camp is represented in the UK travel trade by Kusa Connect, a boutique UK rep company for African travel founded by Graeme Watson. Graeme is a former SATSA Board Director and KZN Chapter Chair, an ATTA member through Kusa Connect, and a member of the Institute of Directors UK, with nearly 20 years of international tourism experience across the UK, South Africa and the USA.
Which UK tour operators programme Forest Camp?
Forest Camp is programmed by UK specialist Africa tour operators and luxury travel companies who work with Sibuya Game Reserve through Kusa Connect. Tour operators contract through the destination's DMC chain rather than directly with individual properties — the DMC handles in-country operations and the operator handles the UK customer relationship. UK travel agents recommend the property to their clients via the tour operator of their choice. For the current programming list and to request a tailored introduction to the right tour operator for your client's itinerary, contact Kusa Connect.
What product information is available for Forest Camp?
Trade product information for Forest Camp — including fact sheets, brochures, conservation and sustainability documentation, activity guides and FAM trip materials — is listed in the Trade Resources section of this page when published, and the latest editions are always available on request through Kusa Connect. Commercial information (rates, allotments, contracting terms) is held between Sibuya Game Reserve, its DMC partners and the tour operators they contract with, and is not published on this page.