Sanbonani

The Resort and Its Setting

Sanbonani is an independent, RCI-affiliated timeshare resort set in Hazyview, a Mpumalanga town known as a staging point for safari travel into the Lowveld. The resort operates its own vacation ownership structure rather than belonging to a large hotel brand, and its RCI affiliation gives owners access to the RCI exchange network when they want to trade a week for a stay elsewhere.

Hazyview and the Lowveld

Hazyview sits close to some of South Africa's best-known natural attractions, which is the main draw for owners and renters alike. Kruger National Park is roughly 60 km away, reachable through several entrance gates for day safaris or longer stays. The Sabie River, about 25 km away, offers fishing, picnic spots and gentle riverside walks, plus whitewater rafting trips for the more adventurous. The Mpumalanga Escarpment, around 40 km out, is worth the drive for its viewpoints, waterfalls and indigenous forest. Closer to home, Hazyview town itself has shops, restaurants and markets for day-to-day supplies and a taste of local life.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Sanbonani can list it for sale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Sanbonani is independently operated, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a branded points program. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort or its management: the transfer fee that applies to change the week into the buyer's name, the current annual maintenance fee, and whether the resort or its association holds a right of first refusal on resales. These figures vary by resort and aren't published in a fixed table, so treat any third-party estimate as a starting point only, not a quote.

A resale buyer typically receives the usage rights tied to the deeded or contractual week — the unit, season and exchange eligibility through RCI — but not any loyalty perks, banked points, or promotional extras the original purchaser may have had from the resort's own sales office. It's worth asking the seller or the resort directly what, specifically, carries over.

Renters, meanwhile, are usually looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, unit size and sleeping capacity, proximity to Kruger, and clarity on what's included in the week (cleaning, linens, resort facilities). Listing this information clearly on your ad saves back-and-forth and attracts more serious enquiries.

Practical Notes for Owners and Travellers

If you're exchanging into Sanbonani through RCI, confirm availability with RCI well ahead of your intended travel dates, since Lowveld weeks can be requested early by other members. If you plan to self-drive to Kruger, the Sabie River, or the Escarpment, arrange a rental car in advance rather than on arrival. The dry season, roughly May to September, is generally considered the best window for wildlife viewing and more predictable weather, though the region has something to offer across all seasons. Travellers heading up to the Escarpment should pack a layer, as temperatures there run noticeably cooler than in Hazyview itself.