Arathusa Safari Lodge - accommodation in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Arathusa Safari Lodge lies in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. It emcompasses 2,5 million unfenced hectares of South African Bushveld, as pristine today as it was 1000 years ago. The Big Five, and various antelope roam at will – as they have done for centuries.

No fences, tarred roads, traffic or canned entertainment. There’s only an open Land Rover traversing dirt tracks, winding among trees, surrounded by a bounty of birds and animals going about their daily lives. Speed limits are imposed only by passing animals! The Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers of the best quality game viewing in the world.

Arathusa Safari Lodge borders to Simbambili Game Lodge, Djuma Bush Lodge and Elephant Plains Game Lodge and is situated 7 km from Mala Mala Main Lodge.

Because a lake is at the heart of Safari Lodge, the five thatched chalets provide a 180 degree view of a great variety of game joining the odd hippo for a drink – giraffe and kudu, zebra and any one of the Big Five – with the flash of kingfishers or the squeak of guinea fowl.

Meal times are another African experience, whether breakfasting alfresco under cool thatch or dining, in the spirit of Africa, around a huge camp fire. You will experience gastronomic delights, accompanied by the best wines.

After dinner Africa and her creatures provide the entertainment – there’s none of the human kind – while you quietly sip a night cap. All meals are prepared by our experienced chef who caters for all tastes.

There are 2 game drives everyday. On the very early morning drive you are served refreshments under a thorn tree and on the sunset drive, drinks and snacks. You will view the animals face to face – in their natural habitat. You are accompanied by a ranger who knows the bush like the palm of his hand. His expert knowledge of the fauna and flora makes the experience that much more enriching. A bush walk rounds off the intimate experience that is Arathusa Safari Lodge.

  Note to accommodation seekers

As our name implies, all booking enquiries sent from Kruger National Park Direct go directly to home owners.

You will be sent an email with the home owners contact details in 24 hours - thus, in the event that they have not gotten back to you in that time, you can contact them directly.

We pride ourselves in being a commission free service and hope that you have enjoyed your visit and will return soon.

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