Lodges range in size and capacity, but we prefer to use the smaller and medium sized ones with between 8 and 12 rooms. Safari Lodges generally have a comfortable communal area with a viewing deck overlooking the immediate surroundings, be it a river, waterhole or desert pan. There is usually a pool for down time during hot summer days. The thatched or semi-tented safari suites or rooms are often linked by raised boardwalks and are constructed to blend into the natural surroundings and optimize the ‘on safari, in the wilderness’ feeling.
Safari Lodges
Safari Lodges are typically located within game reserves or national parks or at least close by to a wildlife area where daily activities include game drives or nature walks to experience the African wilderness and the animals in their natural habitat.
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The intimate, all-suite Sabi Sabi Seleti Camp is a most unforgettable of African safari experiences. Seleti is an authentic home in the bush, furnished with a historic railway theme and old-world charm. By night, the camp is romantically lit by the flicker of oil lamps and the glow of fires. World-class cuisine is served on…
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For a luxury safari experience that is unlike any other, look no further than Thanda Private Game Reserve. Five-star accommodation and big five sightings make this the ultimate in luxe game reserve experiences. Exclusivity meet romance and Zulu culture in this extraordinary lodge, nestled in the heart of the bush in lush and beautiful northern…
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Set into the verdant canopy of the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest, Tsala Treetop Lodges offers five-star accommodation in a setting that fuses luxury and indulgence with the enchantment of pristine nature. Situated halfway between the beautiful coastal resort towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, this hidden gem is a panacea for the soul: Leave the stress…
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Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, between two of South Africa’s most enticing coastal towns -the beach resort of Plettenberg Bay and idyllic Knysna – Hunter’s Country House is a blissful escape the outside world. This tranquil retreat combines opulent luxury and breathtaking natural beauty to create a setting that is at once…
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This tranquil retreat on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon embodies the spirit of the Garden Route – natural, beautiful and unpretentious, with a rustic elegance and warm hospitality that will appeal to the discerning traveller. Set in exquisitely lush gardens, Knysna River Club has won a string of awards for its superb service, facilities…
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Chobe Savanna Lodge is a luxury Botswana safari lodge overlooking the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park’s Puku Flats. Situated in the East Caprivi of Namibia on the northern bank of the Chobe River, the lodge is perfectly positioned to allow for excellent game viewing opportunities, plus a host of activities that make the…
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Perched on the edge of a stream (which is part of the Marico River) in the captivating Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, Jaci’s Safari Lodge boasts private decks from where guests are treated to sights of warthogs rolling in the river mud and tree squirrels darting through the dense foliage of the…
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Beautifully located high above the ground on sturdy wooden stilts, Jacis Treetop Lodge has magnificent views of the Marico River and the guest suites are connected by wooden walkways – making the most of the extraordinary surroundings of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Teeming with wildlife, including the much-touted Big 5, the lodge offers everything an…
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If you only have time to explore a pocket of Southern Africa’s many wildlife reserves, make tracks to the Madikwe Game Reserve along the border of Botswana. Not only is this Big 5 territory, but also a place where two fascinating ecological habitats converge. Throw the 5-Star Rhulani Safari Lodge into the mix, and you’re…
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Set on the largest perennial lake in the 63 000-hectare Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – part of the greater Kruger National Park – Chitwa Chitwa is the perfect African safari escape. The intimate family-owned Chitwa Chitwa offers refined opulence in the unspoilt heart of the bush. Even the most discerning traveller will feel instantly…