Arathusa Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park South Africa African Holiday Tour Sabie Sands Elephant Lion Hippo Buffalo Cheetah Leopard Game Water Birds

HOTEL REVIEWS - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICA, SAFARI TOUR
Arathusa - from the Northern Sotho word “Reathusa”, which means “to help one another” - is an owner-managed luxury 5-star game lodge in the Sabie Sands sector of the Kruger National Park. It's a select lodge that accepts only 20 guests at a time. Luxury thatched-roof chalets, each with a king-sized four-poster bed and ensuite, are built on the banks of a big lake where animals come to drink. This includes the Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Guests can watch from the comfort of their verandas. A herd of hippos wallowing in the lake provides round-the-clock entertainment. There are no TV or telephones in rooms but calls, emails and faxes can be made from reception. Game drives depart morning and late afternoon; guided walks may also be arranged. Look out for the elusive leopard - Arathusa is famed for its leopard sightings as about 14 of the territorial cats are found in the area — six are seen regularly, including a female named Safari often spotted around camp.
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Berg-En-Dal Restcamp Hotel Reviews Kruger National Park South Africa Safari Holiday Tour Accommodation Swimming Pool Barbeques Game Drives Hiking

HOTELS REVIEW – BERG-EN-DAL RESTCAMP

Berg-en-Dal Camp is situated in the South western corner of the park. Accomodation consists of self catering units as we as luxury cottages and guest houses. Guests can enjoy the picnic facilities, film auditorium, restaurant, swimming pool and internet café. Activities include Game drives, hiking, bush barbeques, watching traditional dancing and bird viewing. Children are welcome.
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Bongani Mountain Lodge Hotel Reviews, Kruger National Park South African Safari Holiday Tour Accommodation Bushmen Rock Art Painting Leopard Lion Cats

HOTELS REVIEW - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARIS
Bongani Mountain Lodge is a 5-star safari hotel in the mountains south of the Kruger National Park, with Bushmen paintings on its land. It's said to be a favourite relaxing spot of Nelson Mandela. The timber and thatch chalets are spread out across a mountain ridge with sweeping views of the valley. All have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, verdandas and ensuites. There are nine suites, ideal for families. The design is an eclectic mixture of traditional ethnic and funky Afro-chic. The lodge has a lounge, bar, curio shop and swimming pool. Fireside dinners are held in a traditional Swazi boma, a reeded enclosure. Morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers are led by expert rangers. Rhino, elephant and buffalo are often sighted. Guided walks take in the famous rock art sites and the Matsulu theatre group gives powerful performances of plays such as Horn of Sorrow, the story of the critically endangered Black Rhino.
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Boulders Lodge Hotel Review Kruger South Africa Big Five Holiday Luxury Accommodation Lions Camp Nature Pools Children Buffalo Elephant

HOTELS REVIEW-BOULDERS LODGE
Located in the Sabi Sands Reserve, next to the Kruger National Park. There are nine luxury double suites with outdoor showers, a swimming pool and game-viewing deck. Facilities include air-conditioning for all suites, internet access, satellite TV, room safe and mini bar. Activities include day and early night drives. Guests can also hire a Land Rover to go on their own safari. Children under the age of 10 are not accommodated for unless the whole lodge is block-booked by the same group or family. This is a malaria area and precautions must be taken before arrival.
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Buhala Game Lodge Hotel Reviews, Kruger National Park South Africa Holiday Tour Accommodation Wildlife Safari Game Reserve Leopards Creek Golf Lions

HOTELS REVIEW - BUHALA GAME LODGE
Buhala Game Lodge is a 4-star guest house within the boundary of the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Crocodile River. Luxury accommodation is provided in 10 elegant en suite rooms, each with full bath and separate shower with excellent cuisine and a well-stocked wine cellar. Amenities include a cosy bar, shady veranda and inviting pool from which to watch the game as they drink at the Crocodile River. Open top game drives or self drive game viewing options. The famous Leopard's Creek championship golf course is 10-minutes away.

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Bush Lodge Hotel Review Kruger South Africa Big Five Holiday Luxury Accommodation Lions Camp Nature Pools Buffalo Elephant

HOTELS REVIEW-BUSH LODGE
This lodge is in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. There are 25 air-conditioned suites all with en-suite bathrooms, as well as glass-fronted indoor showers. The honeymoon suite is called the Mandleve Suite has an open-plan lounge, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, pool and optional in-room dining. There are huge viewing decks for game and bird watching and there are swimming pools.
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Camp Shawu Crocodile Bridge Hotel Review Kruger South Africa Big Five Holiday Luxury Accommodation Lions Camp Nature Buffalo Elephant

HOTELS REVIEW-CAMP SHAWU CROCODILE BRIDGE
This camp, in Kruger National Park, has five luxury chalets. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom, mini bar, outdoor shower and a private viewing deck overlooking the dam. There is a lounge, indoor and outdoors dining area and pool in the central facility. Activities include morning and afternoon game-drives. You can view the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) here. A generator provides electricity for all rooms. Mosquito nets are provided in all rooms.
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Chestnut Lodge Hotel Reviews, Hazyview Kruger National Park South Africa

HOTELS REVIEW - HAZYVIEW, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICA

Chestnut Country Lodge is a luxury guesthouse hotel in Hazyview, convenient for Kruger National Park. There are eight double or twin-bedded ensuite bedrooms, each with a covered patio and spectacular views down the Sabie Valley. There are also four spacious Luxury Suites and the newest one, the romantic Chestnut Suite, is ideal for honeymooners. The lodge accommodates up to 26 guests; no children under 12. Activities in the area include abseiling, archery, birding walks, bridge swinging, caving by candlelight, golfing, horse riding, helicopter flights, hot-air ballooning, river rafting, tubing and mountain biking. Tours take in coffee farms and a cheetah project, and night drives traverse Kapama Game Reserve. There is a swimming pool and the Kruger National Park is a 30-minute drive away. 4WD skills courses are offered.

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Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge Hotel Reviews, Sabi Sand Kruger National Park South African Safari Holiday Tour Accommodation Lion Elephant Cheetah

HOTELS REVIEW - SABI SAND KRUGER PARK, SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
Chitwa Chitwa is a luxury 4-star safari game lodge in the Sabi Sands sector of the Kruger National Park. All six ensuite chalets overlook a large lake, which attracts a variety of wildlife including the Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Chalets are individually decorated; design is authentic African meets European elegance. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans are standard. Wedding packages may be arranged, including romantic ceremonies in the bush with champagne and snacks. There is a honeymoon suite with private patio and dip pool. Guests can relax by a swimming pool with sun deck. Morning and evening game drives are in open-topped Land Rovers with expert safari guides. Animals, including giraffe and zebra, may also be seen on guided bush walks or from the comfort of a viewing hide. Children are welcome.
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Cybele Forest Lodge Hotel Review, Kruger National Park South African Safari Holiday Luxury 5star Accommodation Honeymoon Wedding Blyde River Canyon

HOTELS REVIEW - CYBELE FOREST LODGE KRUGER PARK SOUTH AFRICA
Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa is a luxury 5-star farmhouse hotel in the mountains of Mpumalanga between White River and Hazyview, near the Kruger National Park. All chalets and suites have walled gardens, some with mountain views, some with heated pools. All chalets have fireplaces and satellite TV, and guests are treated to home-baked biscuits, towelling bath gowns and Charlotte Rhys toiletries. The lodge interior is furnished with antiques, original artworks and exquisite fabrics to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Relax on the veranda with a sundowner in hand, enjoy views of the gardens and watch the monkeys play in giant turpentine trees. A health spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments and there is a gymnasium and a heated swimming pool. Activities include birdwatching, horse riding and forest walks on the 300-acre property. Excursions such as helicopter flights and game drives to nearby reserves may be arranged. Accommodation is limited to 28 guests.
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Dawsons Game Trout Lodge Hotel Review, Mpumalanga Kruger National Park Horseback Safari Horse Riding Holiday Mobile Camp Accommodation Fishing Birds

HOTELS REVIEW - DAWSONS HORSEBACK RIDING SAFARI

Dawson’s Game & Trout Lodge is a luxury hotel in Mpumalanga, ideal for trout fishing and horse-riding safaris into Songimvelo Game Reserve, near the Kruger National Park. This 5-star lodge says lack of pretension is one of its trademarks. Dinner, bed and breakfast or self-catering options are available. Eight sumptuous ensuite rooms with Victorian-style bathrooms all have king-size four-poster beds, antique furniture and open fireplaces. Mini bars are stocked with home-made chocolate chip cookies and freshly ground coffee. Rooms open to verandas overlooking the mountains and valley. This is a popular wedding venue. There is also a beautifully restored old farmhouse with seven rooms (five with ensuites) that can accommodate 14 people sharing – ideal for group getaways. The main lodge has a swimming pool, activity room and a library. Dawson's is child friendly, can meet special dietary requirements and has disability access. Guests can go bass and trout fishing at one of seven dams. Other activities include quad biking, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, bird watching and hiking. Horse-riding safaris for experienced riders must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
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Djuma Bush Lodge Safari Hotel Reviews, Kruger National Park South Africa Vuyatela African Safari Holiday Accommodation Lion Elephant Cheetah Leopard

HOTELS REVIEW - DJUMA BUSH LODGE SAFARI
Djuma offers three luxury safari lodges in the Sabie Sands sector of the Kruger National Park – self-catering Galago, family-friendly Bush Lodge and 5-star Vuyatela, complete with Coke bottle chandeliers and wellness centre offering massages and pedicures. Vuyatela has eight chalets, each with private deck and plunge pool; Bush Lodge has eight chalets nestled in indigenous gardens and Galago has five ensuite bedrooms with décor inspired by the colonial era. The name Djuma comes from a Shangaan word meaning “roar of the lion” and these great cats are regularly seen here, as well as the rest of the Big 5 – rhino, leopard, buffalo and elephant – and giraffes, monkeys, jackals and zebra. Over 300 species of birds may also be seen. Djuma runs two game drives and a guided walk through the bush every day. Cultural visits to local indigenous communities also operate daily.

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Dulini Lodge Hotel Review Kruger South Africa Big Five Holiday Luxury Accommodation Lions Camp Nature Pools Children Buffalo Elephant

HOTELS REVIEW-DULINI LODGE
The game lodge is in the western part of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, next to the Kruger National Park. There are six luxury suites with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, private decks and a plunge pool. There is also a swimming pool and open-air boma.
Facilities include a gym, phone and internet, library and gift shop. Activities include early morning and afternoon game drives, dining in the bush, and guided walks with experienced guides. You can view the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) here. Children are welcome.
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Earth Lodge Hotel Review Kruger South Africa Big Five Holiday Luxury Accommodation Lions Camp Nature Pools Buffalo Elephant

HOTELS REVIEW-EARTH LODGE
Situated in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the lodge is built into the landscape and is environmentally friendly. There are 13 luxury suites, including a presidential suite, called the Amber Suite. All suites have en-suite bathrooms, private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers and butler service. There is an indoor and outdoor dining area, library, art gallery, meditation garden, underground wine cellar and a health spa. Activities include game-drives and guided walks with armed game ranger and Shangaan tracker. Visitors can view the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) here.
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