Sabi Sands
Silvan Safari Lodge
Silvan Safari Lodge can be found in a wild northern section of the renowned Sabi Sands reserve.
Contemporary in style yet entirely in keeping with its natural surroundings the lodge with six exquisite suites are spread out along a stretch of the Manyeleti River, each with its own theme and all with private plunge pools situated on expansive decks, living areas, large bathrooms and state of art technology. One of the suites, Leadwood, has second bedroom and bathroom making it ideal for families.
In the main lodge building, find a dining room, lounge, bar and wine cellar where you can find South Africa’s most celebrated bottles There’s also a fabulous lap pool where elephants sometimes come to drink, and a spa is close by.
While you often won’t need to leave the lodge to spot wildlife, you’ll get some incredible experiences out on guided game drives in the reserve, with Swarovski binoculars in hand. For photographers, the Silvan Studio is where your captured memories come alive with our large scale canvas printers, state-of-the-art Apple computers and a ranger trained in photography and editing on hand so that your safari experiences can be printed on site.
Highlights
Game drives
Gin tasting
Six suites with private plunge pools
Main lodge with dining area, bar, wine cellar and lounge
Spa
Photography studio
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Sabi Sands
Dating back to the 1920s, MalaMala is one of the most historic private game reserves in South Africa, the first to make the transition from hunting to photographic safaris, and a model which the rest of the region’s safari industry is based upon.
It is also one of the largest reserves, comprising of some 13,300 hectares (33,000 acres) of wilderness, sharing a long, unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. A decades long period of conservation focused practice has meant the wilderness has thrived, and is a stronghold for the Big Five, African Wild Dog, cheetah, incredible bird life and much more.
Such a vast area ensures low vehicle density (there are just three lodges here – including the Main Camp and luxurious Rattray’s) and, being a private reserve, there’s the chance for day and night drives as well as unforgettable walking safaris.
South Africa
Flanking the Sand River, MalaMala Main Camp has enjoyed its prime location in the MalaMala Game Reserve since the 1930s. The camp is unfenced for a real bushveld experience and uninterrupted vistas of massive trees and rolling green lawns where wandering antelope and elephant seek solace.
There are 19 homely air conditioned rooms, including eight suites, an infinity pool and main lodge area with library, bar and dining area. Dinners are a traditional affair around a blazing fire in the reed-enclosed boma under the night sky above.
When you’re not out on exhilarating game drives or bush walks, you can watch wildlife from the comfort of the shade of a Jackalberry tree on the large wooden safari deck. For keen photographers, a specially equipped vehicle with mounts and dedicated photographic ranger can be arranged.
