About Arathusa Safari Lodge

Situated in a prime location in the gorgeous Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the famed Kruger National Park, the enchanting Arathusa Safari Lodge offers visitors a piece of paradise. The name of the lodge comes from the North Sotho word “reathusa”, meaning “we are helping”. Home to an assortment of wildlife that includes the “Big Five”, this pristine wilderness sanctuary is a sough-after destination for those looking to experience a true taste of the African bush. The eight thatched-roof standard rooms, together with four luxury suites, form the warm, comfortable and intimate camp that is built on the banks of a large watering hole. The rooms have classic interiors and use only natural fabrics, making them the perfect combination of simplicity and understated elegance.

The position of the camp makes for interesting game and bird viewing, and provides the perfect opportunity for nature enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the beautiful surrounds. Guests need never actually leave the intimate camp to catch a glimpse of the animals that roam the well-preserved landscape. Open air game drives are available daily though for those times when guests wish to venture out. Close encounters are almost always guaranteed but for the closest of encounters, bush walks can be arranged. All bush explorations are led by experienced guides who ensure your safety and are happy to share their deep knowledge of the wilderness with their groups. In between revelling in the beauty of the space, guests can indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment courtesy of the Arathusa Safari Spa. The lodge offers affordability, warm hospitality and comfort for those wishing to have an authentic African safari experience. Its open and airy layout along with its use of natural materials, allow it to blend harmoniously with the bush. Arathusa Safari Lodge promises an incredible wilderness adventure, amazing photographic opportunities and an all-round authentic African bush experience.

Room Features

• 8 luxury water-facing rooms within Arathusa’s main lodge perimeter.
• Each room has a bathroom en-suite
• Shower
• Private outdoor shower
• Private verandahs overlooking the waterhole
• 4 luxury bush-facing rooms which are remotely located away from the lodge and affords guests with the advantage of privacy within the untamed wilderness. E
• Plunge pool
• Verandah
• Lounge area within the extensive open plan unit
• Indoor and outdoor shower.

About Sabi Sand Game Reserve

This reserve shares 50km of unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park and animals are at liberty to go wherever they wish – but they tend to stay right where they are! This is because the Sand River and Sabi River supply much needed water in the dry season and create an eco-system with one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations in Southern Africa. This is the reason why it is quite possible to see the ‘Big Five’ (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo and elephant) as well as numerous other animals and birds in a couple of days, or even a couple of hours in Sabi Sand.

Lodge Features