Originally Posted by
poohbear0218
Hi Johan, the lodge quoted me a 4-5 hrs drive from Skukuza to Singita Lebombo due to slow speed.
Yes, if you drive from the airport out of the KNP via Paul Kruger Gate, then west on the R536, and finally north through the communal lands to Newington Gate. The long way round, so to speak.
Private reserves such as Sabi Sand are associations of landowners, who have agreed upon rules on how each and every property can be accessed, i.e. which gates and roads may be used.
I've previously used the "backdoor" gate at Skukuza airport to get to and from various lodges in southern Sabi Sand, although the official gate for these is Shaw's. That was a few years ago, they may well have become less flexible since then.
Map of Sabi Sand with gates and access roads
here.
Johan