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Savanna Private Game Reserve

Savanna is an exclusive, private game lodge bordering the Kruger National Park

Description

The Executive and Luxury tented suites combine the romance of a tented roof, with the sophistication of a permanent structure that ensures luxury and privacy. The Savanna Suite is a traditional thatch roofed building designed to offer high levels of elegance and comfort.

The unique Savanna Private Game Reserve is situated in the world reknowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa's famous Kruger National Park.

Savanna is the epitome of a fully inclusive and diverse African wildlife and cultural experience. Memorable and exciting big game viewing and a fascinating insight into the local tribal customs of the Shangaan people, will form part of your safari experience.

Our mission is to exceed, in every respect, our guests expectations of quality game viewing, fine hospitality, personal service and exceptional cuisine. It is our aim at Savanna to make each and every guest feel special and to give our guests the best Game Viewing experience possible

The management and staff of Savanna are totally committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and hospitality and will ensure that all guests enjoy the most memorable African safari.

Accommodation

Savanna encompasses the very essence of an Out of Africa camp.

The Executive and Luxury tented suites combine the romance of a tented roof, with the sophistication of a permanent structure that ensures luxury and privacy. The Savanna Suite is a traditional thatch roofed building designed to offer high levels of elegance and comfort.

 WHAT TO TAKE

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses & sun block
  • Cameras & binoculars
  • Anti-malaria precautions (please consult your doctor/pharmacist)
  • Light, neutral colour clothing & swimming costume
  • Warm clothing is essential in Winter (i.e. May to September)

TARIFFS INCLUDE:

  • VAT
  • Luxurious accommodation
  • Two game drives per day
  • Optional bush walk per day
  • Three meals per day
  • Teas & coffees
  • Bottled water
  • Drinks -excluding select wines and imported beverages
  • Game drive drinks
  • Laundry service

TARIFFS EXCLUDE:

  • Curio shop purchases
  • Telephone calls
  • Lodge transfers
  • Airport taxes

CHILDREN

    We regret that we do not accommodate children under the age of 8 years, unless the whole camp is booked. Children 11 years and younger sharing with an adult pay 50% of the full rate. Children of any age may be accommodated in the Savanna Suite if it is sold as one unit.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

    Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas to enter the Country, are the responsibility of the individual guest.


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Attractions

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus a multitude of general game and over 450 bird species may be viewed from the comfort and safety of the open game drive vehicle.

Game drives are conducted by professional and extremely well qualified game rangers and trackers, who are experienced and knowledgeable on all aspects of the bush.

The Sabi Sand Area is renowned for having the best leopard viewing in the world and is known worldwide as " The Land of the Leopard".

Optional walking safaris are conducted daily, in order to experience the beauty and fascination of Africa's flora and fauna.

Bush dinners and bush breakfasts are on request, weather permitting.

Daily trips from the Lodge to the local Shangaan Village and a tour of the scenic Panarama route is offered. These activities are offered during the day and will not affect participation in the daily game drives.

State of the art landrovers are used for game drives and have been expertly modified to ensure your safety and comfort. To maximize photographic opportunities there are never more than two people in a row on the Landrovers except when guests want more people on the vehicle. This sometimes happens when guests are travelling in a group. The Landrovers can accommodate up to 10 guests if required. There are never more than two vehicles at a sighting except with very relaxed animals in open terrain in which case three vehicles may be allowed at the sighting. The afternoon game drive is purposefully interrupted for sundowners to witness an african sunset, and the absolute peace and quiet of the bush.

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Accolades

5 Star:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
Portfoilo graded:Portfolio benchmarked:
AA Quality assured:AA Guides quality assured

TGCSA Star Grading

5 Star

Facilities

Our mission is to exceed, in every respect, our guests expectations of quality game viewing, fine hospitality, personal service and exceptional cuisine. It is our aim at Savanna to make each and every guest feel special and to give our guests the best Game Viewing experience possible.

Accommodation Facilities

Luxury Suites

Four Luxury Suites - en suite, with tented roofs
Air conditioned
Built in Electronic Safes
Fully stocked mini bar and tea/coffee station
Telephone in the bedroom
Private verandah

Executive Suites

Three Executive Suites - en suite with tented roofs
Air conditioned
Built in Electronic Safes
Telephone in the bedroom
Fully stocked mini bar and tea/coffee station
Large bedroom with lounge area
Bathroom has a large bath and double shower
Outdoor shower
Wooden deck and private plunge pool
Mosquito Nets in the bedroom

Savanna Suite

Comprises two separate, en suite bedrooms,separated by a large lounge and dining room - all under thatch - the three rooms are linked by corridors which makes the Savanna Suite ideal for families
Air conditioned
Built in Electronic safes in the two bedrooms
Telephone in both bedrooms and the lounge
Fully stocked mini bar
Tea/coffee station in both bedrooms
Bathroom has a large bath and double shower
Outdoor shower
Each bedroom has a wooden deck and private plunge pool - the lounge has a covered verandah
Each bedroom has its own floodlit waterhole
Fully equipped kitchen
Fireplace in the lounge
TV with multi channel access and DVD recorder/player in enclosed cabinet in lounge
Private meals will be served in the Savanna Suite if requested with a barman/waiter in attendance
Personal Game Ranger and Tracker and private game drive vehicle
Mosquito Nets in the bedrooms

Weddings

  Valid from 01 April 2009 till 31 March 2010 – Includes the following:

Minister

Legal Documents

Bouquet for the bride
Buttonhole for groom

Extra flowers

Small wedding cake

A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine for the bridal couple.

 

    VENUE: Choose one of the following:-

In the middle of bush

By the swimming pool with a view of waterhole in background

r on the deck/lounge area

 Information required:

Wedding couple will need to submit the following at least three weeks prior to the wedding:

Birth certificates

Certified copies of Divorce and/or Death Certificates (where applicable)

Declaration for the Purpose of a Marriage(One must be completed for each partner)

Particulars of Marriage Form

Certified copies of Passports

This will be a Religious Ceremony, or it can be a Civil Ceremony if preferred

 Facilities

From the comfort of the lodge, guests may view some of Africa's impressive wildlife.

 Guests may enjoy game viewing in comfort from our upstairs Library, or they may browse through our well stocked Curio shop.

    Wireless broadband internet access is available for guests. A facility is available for transferring of digital photographs to cd's.

The lounge and dining room is an impressive building under thatch, which is perfectly positioned with a view of the beautiful swimming pool and a few metres further, the waterhole.

 The open air boma, also overlooking the floodlit waterhole, creates a warm, friendly atmosphere, where guests may enjoy a traditional African meal under the stars....

    The boma at Savanna has recently been upgraded and now encompasses a thatched bar and cooking area and state of the art cooking facilities. New specially designed tables and chairs add to the ambiance of a starlit evening around the camp fire.

Indulge in a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment in the privacy of your suite. All treatments are done by our qualified therapist and Masseuse, Anna Marapola

 


Directions

From Nelspruit take the R40 to Hazyview then take the road towards the Paul Kruger gate. 34 km along this road is the turn off to the left. Savanna sign is very evident. Travel 11 km along this road and then turn right at intersection where Savanna signs are clearly indicated. Follow the signs towards the Newington gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. You will be required to pay an entrance fee. Savanna is 2 km from the gate and is clearly signposted

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