Sabie, ZA
Part of the Mbombela market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
R404.4k
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
38%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,608
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R846
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mbombela market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +R 536,530 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 3••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +R 9••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (ZAR 35)
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 28)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 24)
Studio (ZAR 16)
1 bedroom (ZAR 11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mbombela market averaged 1,703 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 20% over two years.
An average Mbombela listing earns R266K/year. High-performing listings earn R1.1M, while low-performing listings earn R101K.
Average occupancy in Mbombela is 24%, producing RevPAR of R590 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Mbombela, at R469K.
Rules vary across Mbombela. Mbombela: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Kruger National Park: Strict. Private concessions only within park, no STRs allowed. Park authority enforces strictly. Hazyview: Lenient. Municipal rates clearance certificate needed, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, many informal operators. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mbombela Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in November and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (94%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+73%), Pool (+69%), Air Conditioning (+39%).
Average daily rate in Mbombela is R3K, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Mbombela book an average of 34 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Monday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 43% higher than weekday occupancy.