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Situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and bordering the Kruger National Park, the Arathusa Safari Lodge lies below a forest of knobthorn trees and has a traditional bush lodge feel. This classic Big 5 destination is known for its rich diversity of animal and birdlife and boasts exceptional sightings of leopard as well as massive herds of buffalo. Knowledgeable trackers and guides will not only entertain you but deliver an exceptional game viewing experience as you explore the region on morning, afternoon and early evening game drives.

You can also head out with your guide on a bush walk to learn more about the ecology of the area. Relax in the afternoon by the infinity swimming pool or take the opportunity to visit the Safari Spa for a range of relaxing and invigorating treatments.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor in 2011

highlights

  • Located on a private concession in the northern section of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve
  • Fantastic Big game sightings
  • Small & intimate safari lodge
  • Perfect for honeymooners - we recommend the spacioius and private luxury suites
  • Privately owned and operated
  • Comprehensive spa & wellness centre

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Facilities

Cool off from the heat of the day in the lodge's infinity swimming pool or enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Safari Spa. This comprehensive spa offers a variety of professional treatments from rooms that overlook the camp's waterhole.

You can also keep it simple and relax with a good book or cool drink in the lodge's living area or on the wooden deck outside and watch animals as they come down to the waterhole for a drink.

There are no televisions in the rooms at the lodge: this is in keeping with the traditional safari experience that a safari is best experienced "au nauturel”.

However, guests who need to keep in touch with the world can send or receive e-mails and faxes from the reception area.

General Facilities

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    Spa
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    Swimming Pool

Dining

Meal times are a sociable affair at Arathusa Safari Lodge: breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style on the wooden deck overlooking the waterhole or, if the weather permits, a 3-course dinner is served in the star-lit boma.

Dishes at the lodge are sumptuous affairs of fresh produce, home-baked confectionaries and first-class venison, beef and poultry dishes. A wide range of excellent South African wines are on hand to complement your meal.

Standard Room

Arathusa Safari Lodge features nine Standard Rooms and four Luxury Suites, assuring that no more than 26 guests can be accommodated at any one time.

The thatched, air-conditioned Standard Rooms each have an en suite bathroom with a bath plus separate indoor and outdoor showers as well as a veranda. The rooms' fabrics are warm and natural and the design is simple yet classically African. Additional amenities in the room include a mini bar, electronic safe, hair dryer and mosquito net.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Hairdryer
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    Mini Bar
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    Outside area
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    Safe
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities
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    Telephone
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    Air-conditioning
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    Mosquito net
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    Outdoor shower
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    Twin bed available

Other Room Types

With spectacular views of the surrounding bush, the four spacious Luxury Suites have a private plunge pools, a large en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a comfortable lounge area and private shaded veranda.

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Specialist guides
  • Birding
  • Guided walks
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $300 Full Board
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $335 Full Board
  • 01 Jan 2014 - 30 Apr 2014 $360 Full Board
  • 01 May 2014 - 30 Aug 2014 $330 Full Board
  • 01 Sep 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 $360 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Luxury Room Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • I really cannot even put into words how amazing our experience was. The staff, the environment, the details were all perfect. We saw the Big Five within three game drives.

    Alison Fotsch, August 2012

  • We had an amazing time on our trip. We loved every place that we stayed at and all of our transfers and transportation were perfect. The food was delicious and the people were fantastic everywhere we went. The only change that we would make would be to stay longer !

    Tracy Horton, June 2012

  • Game drives at Kruger and our stay in Arathusa were the best parts of the trip. And there was even a surprise birthday celebration for my husband during dinner!

    Lina Lim, May 2012

  • Arathusa was good as ever. Phil was our ranger again as requested. We stayed in the main area this year and it was much better than being out in the the luxury suites. You reserved us a great hut and Ashleigh, the manager was great with a special treat in the room the last night - rose petals, hot bubble bath and champagne when we returned from our last evening drive. Saw the Big 5 everyday! This has to be the best safari lodge in South Africa.

    Craig Sparling, April 2012

  • The transfers/employees at Arathusa, everything flowed smoothly and was enjoyable. In fact, we were lucky enough to see the big 5, other rare animals, and a leopard kill.

    Tyler Schehl, April 2012

  • Arathusa was our favourite part of the trip.

    Shelley Baker, April 2012

  • The stay at Arathusa was so relaxing and the staff and facilities were wonderful.

    Blake Ashley, April 2012

  • We had an amazing time at Arathusa. I would highly recommend your services and staying at Arathusa to friends.

    Cassandra Finn, April 2012

  • We truly enjoyed Arathusa it was perfect and we had a special honeymoon - flowers and bath and wine arranged for us and also Chobe we got upgraded to a pool suite (the one Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor stayed in!) and had a special secluded lunch organised for us, and the elephant camp was stunning and also had special treatment. the service of them all was amazing and would certainly go back so thank you for arranging them for us. it really was a trip of a lifetime and we have some amazing photograhs and memories that will last us a lifetime. thanks helen

    Helen Hedworth, March 2012

  • I am writing to you to say that the trip you organized for us was as close to perfect as it gets. The wildlife viewing in Chapunga and Arathusa was great. Staff were very courteous and the food was very good. All of our air and ground connections worked out fine.

    Finlay Campbell, March 2012

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Lisa Liprini

Lisa Liprini

Africa Safari Expert

"A safari experience with exceptional game viewing and a superb location; combined with that fact that it is excellent value for money, Arathusa is the safari lodge to come back to."

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I really cannot even put into words how amazing our experience was. The staff, the environment, the details were all perfect. We saw the Big Five within three game drives.

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