KRUGER PRIVATE RESERVES - 6nts

This is an excellent value 6 night lodge safari in two of South Africa's best private reserves, the Timbavati and Sabi Sands, staying in two wonderfully complimentary lodges. Ideal as a first time on Safari in Southern Africa. Book this well in advance in order to find space!

 

• 3 x Timbavati Game Reserve, Bateleur Safari Camp
• 3 x Sabi Sands, Arathusa Safari Lodge

Bateleur's central area is a covered, open-sided wooden deck that houses the lounge and dining areas and overlooks the riverbed and its seasonal waterhole. The comfortable lounge area is an ideal place for idle game viewing or relaxing with a good book and a cool drink between guided activities. The dining area is the perfect location for enjoying sumptuous meals whilst absorbing the sights and sounds of the African bush. The wooden deck extends past the adjacent chemical-free swimming pool which allows guests to cool off in the heat of the day without missing the wildlife and birdlife that frequent the waterhole.

The central area is completed by a tastefully finished, low-walled boma area open to the stars with chairs set up around a central fireplace. This is an ideal place to relax around the fire and share stories of the day’s activities under a big African sky. Adjacent is the camp’s braai/barbeque area where food is often prepared by the chef on the open fire.

Accommodating up to 16 people, the camp offers very spacious, comfortable safari units with a unique design. Each unit has: a thatched A-frame roof with supporting gum-pole structure and covered patio; canvas sides with large windows offering fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps; double wooden front doors with fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps for the top half; a large en-suite bathroom.

Arathusa Safari Lodge is unique and highly sought-after by visitors because of its prime location within the Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the unfenced Kruger National Park. Together these two areas comprise one of South Africa’s most incredible and pristinely preserved wilderness sanctuaries.

Arathusa offers an exceptional safari experience – expect a high concentration of an assortment of game, including the Big Five, and frequent leopard sightings. The lodge is situated in front of a thriving open plain ensuring interesting game and bird viewing from the comfort of the camp.

 

The infinity swimming pool overlooks the open plains, and is the perfect spot for wildlife viewing while cooling off on a sweltering African summer’s afternoon (mind you, winter’s warmth is not far behind). Guests can enjoy an alfresco dining experience in the traditional open-air boma, while being serenaded by the sounds of Africa’s nightlife. Sumptuous cuisine is the order of the day – click here for a glimpse of what’s on the menu. Arathusa’s Safari Spa offers guests a luxurious spa experience with a range of treatments and natural spa products. Couples treatments are available too. 

 

Each Suite is uniquely designed, with fresh interiors and a focus on light and space. Each has a bathroom en-suite, with shower, as well as a private outdoor shower and verandah. Amenities include a mini bar (stocked with a selection of beverages on request), an electronic safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, mosquito net and tea/ coffee making facilities.

In keeping with the traditional natural safari experience, there are no televisions in the Suites at Arathusa. Guests are, however, able to connect to Wi-Fi in the public areas and in reception with our compliments.

Each of the four remote Suites also has its own plunge pool, and affords guests the ultimate privacy

• Cape town
• Victoria Falls

Send us your details; when you are interested in traveling, how many adults and children and we will get back to you with availability.

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE [takes you to a webform]

• Return flights from Johannesburg
• Airport and lodge transfers
• Bateleur:Accommodation in quality 2 to 4-person safari units with en suite bathroomsDaily morning and afternoon-evening guided game activities led by qualified rangers & trackersInformative instruction relating to bushcraft and survival skills3 meals per day; teas & coffees; soft drinks; juices; drinking water
• Arathusa: accommodation; meals; house wines, beers and spirits; teas & coffees; twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles; a guided bush walk and Wi-Fi.

• Daily conservation fees in each reserve, payable either at the lodge or in advance.

• International Flights

• Visas 

• Compulsory comprehensive insurance 

• All relevant entry and departure Government taxes 

• Gratuities 

• All personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.) 

• Optional extra activities 

• Pre and post safari tours 

• All other travel arrangements pre or post the safari and any new Government taxes 

• Levies 

• Fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control