This luxurious lodge is situated in the southern area of the Kruger National Park at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers, half way between Skukuza and Malelane. It is approximately 35 km's to the Skukuza airstrip and 150 km's to the Kruger International Mpumalanga airport in Nelspruit.
Magnificent trees and an abundance of bird life surround the lodge. From here, the two track roads take you into 6000 ha of exclusive traversing in the first private concession set in over 2 million hectares of KNP. The lodge is easily accessible by road, just over 5 hours drive from Johannesburg, or 1 hour Skukuza and 2 hours from Kruger International airports.
Although located in a malaria area, incidents are very low. Guests are however advised to take precaution.
Main Lodge:
Twelve individually thatched suites, screened by lush trees and reed walls, offer guests utmost luxurious privacy, creating a unique experience of gracious old world elegance surrounded by unspoilt wilderness.
Each suite, with queen or twin beds enveloped in a canopy of voluptuous white netting, has its own personal "sala" (thatched viewing deck), plunge pool, romantic Victorian ball and claw bath, his and her vanities and outdoor shower.
The suites have been built overlooking the rivers and offer breathtaking river bed frontage, bushveld vistas and game viewing. Each suite is also fully equipped with 5 star amenities such as air-conditioning, fans, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar and safe.
Little Lodge:
With only 3 suites, this lodge will ensure that personal service is always a priority for the friendly staff. Each of the 3 luxurious suites are equipped with their own viewing deck, indoor or outdoor showers and guest amenities.
While the dining and entertainment area offers both alfresco and indoor dining facilities allowing guests the unique opportunity to experience the gracious style of old world elegance surrounded by unspoilt wilderness.
The suites boast beautiful views into the unspoilt Kruger bushveld and guests can also relax in teh comforts of the central lounge overlooking the banks of the Biyamiti River. This new lodge can either be booked as a whole lodge with its own personal chef and game ranger, or as individual suites.
Children:
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted on any walking safaris.
Children under the age of 12 years are accommodated by prior arrangement only.
0 - 2 year old children to share with parents at no charge, but are not permitted to join the game drives.
3 - 6 year old children may share a room with the parents and will be charged 25% of the normal rate, but are not permitted to join the game drives.
7 - 11 year old children either sharing a room with the parents or in a separate room will be charged 50% of the normal rate.
Children from 12 years old will require a separate room at the normal rate.
A maximum of 1 child under 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults at the main lodge subject to availability of mattresses.
Game Drives:
Morning and evening drives are performed in covered 4x4 Landrovers conducted by highly experienced rangers.
Traversing through the reserve, the wildlife is sometimes staggering in its diversity. Enthralling sights of elephants, a sea of buffalo horns rising from the grass as they lie resting in the growing heat as well as prides of lions, awaits one.
At dusk, a vantage point is chosen overlooking one of the many breathtaking vistas of the Kruger National Park. Sundowners are enjoyed while tales of the bush are told and a glimpse of what this unique wilderness has to offer is seen while being entranced by the ever changing colours of the sky as the sun slips into the timeslot of tomorrow. En route back to the lodge, nocturnal animals such as leopard, hyena and lion are often seen.
Walking Safari's are encouraged, after a hearty breakfast, moving through the veld enjoying vistas of unsurpassed beauty and discovering one's place in the cycle of nature. The diversity of fauna and flora in this unique concession truly comes alive when viewed on foot.
Spa:
Escape to enjoy some pampering. Awaken your senses and allow the highly qualified spa staff to rejuvenate body, mind and soul. Inspired by surrounding elements that guide us, the selection of body and beauty treatments cater for men and women.
Rates are quoted per person and include accommodation, all meals, two game drives and local South African beverages.