safari lodges Kruger Park

two Kruger Park zebra in green field with distant lightning flash
pic: Kapama Game Reserve

  • Kruger Park.

    Memorable and authentic.

    We suggest 3 to 4 nights.

    Just do it. 

  • Welcome to a wonderfully wild world where elephants can empty your pool
    while you are enjoying gourmet dinners in open air boma's around blazing fires.
  • Sabi Sand (and many other reserves - see map below) forms part of Kruger Park
    but NO public driving is allowed here as all lodges offer day and night-time game drives
    in open game viewing vehicles with professional rangers and experienced trackers.
  • Magnificent photo opportunities abound as spotting the big 5 is almost guaranteed.
    And, of course, Sabi Sand is world renowned for its leopard sightings.
  • Safari lodge rates include all meals and 2 daily guided game drives

  • go on - let the Out in Africa safari begin,,,

Map of Kruger Park lodges

too many outinafrica lodges to mention here but, listed below,
our favourite safari lodges in THREE different game reserves:

- 5 sought-after Sabi Sand lodges - in descending rate order 
- a dreamy Timbavati bush villa for up to 8 adults
- and finally, the 4 lodges of easy-to-get-to Kapama Reserve.

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  • where to stay

    First up, lodges in Sabi Sand

Sabi Sand private reserve

1 of 3 Kruger Reserves

There are too many fabulous lodges in the world famous Sabi Sand to mention here but, for an exhilirating big game safari offering MANY close-up encounters of a breathless kind, SEVEN of our most unforgettable and client-favoured lodges are...

  • SINGITA BOULDERS, SABI SAND

    Sabi Sand lodge 1 of 5

  • stay

    magnificent suites, private bathrooms, airy game viewing deck and private plunge pools
    8 river suites overlook Sabie River while 2 bush suites overlook active watering hole
    fossilised tree stumps, stone, iron, leather, sheep-skin, the softest cotton towels 
    blends of sensual Africa, a sense of tranquillity, the rhythm of safari life

  • travel

    fly 1hr JNB/Singita or fly 30min Nelspruit/Singita or 2hr road transfer from Nelspruit

  • rate

    rates 2021
    Bush Suite from R30510 to R36040 per person per night
    River Suite from R32000 to R37800 per person per night
    included - all meals, bar, 2 daily game drives, guided walking, laundry & return transfers from/to Singita airstrip.
    excluded - flights, R220 pppn levy, French Champagne, spa treatments and staff gratuities

  • LEOPARD HILLS LODGE, SABI SAND

    Sabi Sand lodge 2 of 5

  • stay

    8 luxurious suites with full bathroom, sun deck, private pool & outdoor shower
    set on a rocky outcrop with distant views and overlooks active watering hole
    gentle tranquil afriKan tones ... this place truly airs the mind...

  • travel

    2hr road transfer or short charter flight from Nelspruit airport

  • rate

    rates 2021 - R19800 per person per night
    included - all meals, tea/coffee, 2 daily game drives and a walk, drinks, laundry, levy and road transfer from airstrip
    excluded - premium bar, flights, spa, airport transfers and lodge staff gratuities

  • Chitwa Chitwa Sabi Sand

    Sabi Sand lodge 3 of 5

  • stay

    basking on the banks of a large dam in the exclusive 63,000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve
    each of 6 luxury suites open onto spacious private wooden deck with plunge pool & lake views
    bath-tub, in/outdoor shower, fireplace, minibar, fan, hairdryer, tea/coffee & iPod docking station
    The Charlsy Suite offer 2 en-suite rooms sharing a lounge and lake view deck with pool
    Chitwa House is an amazing 2 bedroomed bush villa with private pool, -chef & -ranger

  • travel

    scheduled flights direct from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Arathusa airstrip nearby

  • rate

    rates 2021
    Luxury suites at R16700 per person per night
    Suite with 2 inter leading rooms at R17175 per person per night
    Chitwa House with 2 suites, private chef/ranger at R89815 per night for up to 4 adults
    included - all meals, local bar, Chitwa House Wine Selection, 2 daily game drives and a walking safari, laundry and return airstrip transfers.
    excluded - spa, conservation levy, premium label bar brands and staff gratuities

  • SAVANNA LODGE, SABI SAND

    Sabi Sand lodge 4 of 5

  • stay

    7 tented suites (3 with private pools), spacious bathrooms & draped ceilings
    the savanna suite sleeps 4 in 2 adjoining suites, each with private pool
    probably afriKa's most luxurious air-conditioned tented safari suites

  • travel

    2hr road transfer or short charter flight from Nelspruit airport

  • rate

    rates 2021
    R11600-R12500 per person per night in luxury suite
    R14750-R15450 per person per night in executive suite
    2 bedroom villa at R71500-R75000 per night for 4adults - incl private ranger & -dining
    High season jun-dec2021
    included - all meals, local bar, 2 daily game drives with drinks, daily walk, bottled water and laundry
    excluded - premium bar, flights, airport transfers, conservation levy and lodge staff gratuities

  • ARATHUSA LODGE, SABI SAND

    Sabi Sand lodge 5 of 5

  • stay

    4 suites with private splash pools & 9 lakeside chalets with wooden deck & outdoor shower
    due to renovations and upgrades, these suites will all be priced the same from jan2017
    central dining area, bar and communal lodge pool overlooks active watering hole
    simple, yet elegant in design, with great game viewing

  • travel

    1.5hr road transfer or short charter flight from Hoedspruit airport

  • rate

    rates 2021 - R7550 per person per night either lakeside suite OR bush facing with private pool
    included - all meals, local bar, 2 daily guided game drives and a walking safari
    excluded - conservation levy, flights, airport transfers, laundry, spa and lodge staff gratuities
Then, a second Kruger Park reserve WELL worth a mention

Timbavati Private Reserve

2 of 3 Kruger Reserves

North of Sabi Sand lies the world renowned Timbavati Reserve - sharing a 50km unfenced border with Kruger Park. Known for its natural beauty, the Timbavati offers luxurious accommodation options and a magnificent bush villa for up to 8 adults

  • KING'S CAMP, TIMBAVATI

  • stay

    An uber-luxurious game lodge villa set deep in the heart of the Timbavati Reserve
    Villa comes with PRIVATE game vehicle, ranger, tracker, personal butler and chef
    an opulent, upstairs master suite with open plan bathroom and viewing lounge
    plus 2 luxury suites and a detached garden suite for eight guests in total
    all suites overlook the private gardens, pool, viewing deck and boma
    complete privacy for small groups and families travelling together 
    Kings Camp also offers 6 luxury-, a family- & 2 honeymoon suites

  • travel

    45min road transfer from Hoedspruit airport

  • rate

    rates 2021
    Waterbuck Villa at R140000 per night for 1-8adults
    Kings Camp luxury/honeymoon suites with plunge pool at R13650 per person per night
    included - all meals, local bar, 2 daily game drives and a walking safari.
    excluded - flights, conservation levy, premium bar, spa treatments and staff gratuities.
And finally, a third reserve to consider - only minutes from Hoedspruit airport...

Kapama Private Reserve

3 of 3 Kruger Reserves
West of Timbavati lies 13000 hectares of wilderness tucked between Kruger Park and the northern Drakensberg. This fenced wilderness offers a selection of lodges and is located a mere 10minute complimentary transfer from Hoedspruit Airport. Literally your first game drive!

  • Karula Lodge, Kapama

    1 of 4 lodges at Kapama

  • stay

    first 2 pics of the flag ship Karula Lodge - generous suites with sundeck and private pool
    4 seperate game lodges within the reserve offer a diverse range of accommodation 
    all lodges offer central dining areas with bar and communal lodge pool


  • travel

    only a 10minute complimentary road transfer from Hoedspruit airport

  • rate

    rates until may2021 - from R3850 to R6800 per person per night
    rates jun-dec2021 - from R6350 to R18500 per person per night
    included - all meals, selected bar, 2 daily guided game drives and a walk, airport transfers from Hoedspruit Airport
    excluded - conservation levy, flights and lodge staff gratuities

itinerary ideas

Below some ideas of what can be done but YOU decide.
Travel when YOU want to
choose YOUR favourite lodge
and combine destinations as YOU wish.
Take a look:

8 nights - Cape Town and Kruger Safari

  • day 1 - arrive Cape Town and stay 5nights
  • day 6 - fly 2.5hr CPT/Kruger + transfer to lodge for 3nights
  • day 9 - fly 1hr Kruger/JNB & fly out of JNB

11 nights - Cape Town, Winelands & Kruger Safari

  • day 1 - arrive Cape Town and stay 5nights
  • day 6 - 1hr self drive to winelands and stay 3nights
  • day 9 - fly 2.5hr CPT/Kruger + transfer to lodge for 3nights
  • day 12 - fly 1hr Kruger/JNB & fly out of JNB

14 nights - Cape Town, Namibia, Vic Falls & Kruger Safari

  • day 1 - arrive Cape Town and stay 6nights
  • day 7 - fly 1.5hr to Namibia + charter flight to lodge and stay 2nights
  • day 9 - return charter flight + fly 1.5hr to Vic Falls & stay 2nights
  • day 11 - fly 1.5hr to Kruger + transfer to lodge for 3nights
  • day 14 - fly 1hr Kruger/JNB & fly out of JNB

Go on - the Kruger's leopards await...

beautiful young leopard resting on a mound of soil in the bush
pic - Arathusa Lodge

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