Seven of its 9 elegant suites have Bedouin-style draped ceilings below tented roofs, set on permanent structures for privacy, security, and comfort. The thatched Savanna Suite, meanwhile, consists of two separate en suite bedrooms, each with its own deck and plunge pool.

The unique architecture reflects Savanna Lodge’s bushveld setting. Set on the western edge of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, it lies in an area where sightings of Africa’s Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and even the elusive leopard – are relatively common. The lodge provides specially designed safari game drive vehicles and highly trained field guides, who draw on their experience and expertise to give guests the best chance of a close and intimate encounter with a large variety of wildlife. Guided bush walks and Family Safaris are also available.

The lodge also prides itself on its dining experiences, where traditional African dishes add spice to the best international fare. Candle-lit dinners are served on the deck of the main lodge, while traditional African-style barbecues (bush braais) are enjoyed under the stars round the fire in an open-air boma or a candle-lit clearing in the bush.

Children of all ages welcome. No children under 8 permitted at main lodge.