Located in the heart of the unfenced Timbavati Private Game Reserve within Greater Kruger National Park, Tanda Tula is one of Africa’s most luxurious tented bush camps. Experience outstanding game viewing, warm hospitality, stunning accommodation and award-winning cuisine. 12 luxurious tents offer privacy and comfort, and the seclusion that comes with being surrounded by lush riverine vegetation. From your outdoor shower and private deck, or the Camp’s infinity plunge pool (all of which overlook the riverbed), you can enjoy viewing wildlife at your leisure. Tanda Tula also specialises in overnight walking safaris, when you can experience close encounters with beautiful African wildlife.
INSIDER’S TIP: Save the Elephants South Africa is based within Tanda Tula and guests are invited to visit the research centre.
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Tanda Tula Safari CampFamily suite lounge
Tanda Tula Safari CampBush breakfast
Tanda Tula Safari CampPrep in the kitchen
Tanda Tula Safari CampAfternoon tea
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe start of a morning safari
Tanda Tula Safari CampChats in the evening
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe bar area
Tanda Tula Safari CampLunch on the deck
Tanda Tula Safari CampDrinks stop on safari
Tanda Tula Safari CampTeatime
Tanda Tula Safari CampSafari
Tanda Tula Safari CampLunch time together
Tanda Tula Safari CampDrinks in the bar
Tanda Tula Safari CampAt the bar
Tanda Tula Safari CampCamp visitors
Tanda Tula Safari CampBoma dinner
Tanda Tula Safari CampSafari
Tanda Tula Safari CampBush walks
Tanda Tula Safari Camplunch
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe wine cellar
Tanda Tula Safari CampOur dinning room
Tanda Tula Safari CampSunset drinks
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe lounge
Tanda Tula Safari CampSafari sundowners
Tanda Tula Safari CampInside dinning
Tanda Tula Safari CampMorning coffee stop
Tanda Tula Safari CampBush breakfast
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe lounge
Tanda Tula Safari CampBathrooms
Tanda Tula Safari CampLounge in the morning light
Tanda Tula Safari CampMain deck
Tanda Tula Safari CampBreakfast around the pool
Tanda Tula Safari CampThe bar
Tanda Tula Safari CampLunch
Tanda Tula Safari Campelephants at the waterhole
Tanda Tula Safari CampBedroom suite
Tanda Tula Safari CampLounge from outside
Tanda Tula Safari Camppool
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Tanda Tula Safari CampAfternoon safari
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Tanda Tula Safari CampTracker
Tanda Tula Safari CampZebras
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Tanda Tula Safari CampMale lions
Tanda Tula Safari CampLeopard in a tree
Tanda Tula Safari CampMale lion drinking
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7 Safari suites, each one positioned overlooking the stunning Nhlaralumi riverbed with sweeping views of the bush. The entire front of the suite is a combination of sliding glass doors and canvas sliding walls, allowing the light to flood in. Outdoor covered decks and private plunge pools, ideal for dining and relaxing, with sunken bench seating – bringing you closer to nature.
These ecologically sensitive suites are fully ‘off grid’, powered by solar with water wise systems.
7 x Safari Suites which consist of one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, lounge area and private plunge pool. Ideal for couples and single guests.
2 Family suites, each one positioned overlooking the stunning Nhlaralumi riverbed with sweeping views of the bush. The entire front of the suite is a combination of sliding glass doors and canvas sliding walls, allowing the light to flood in. Outdoor covered decks and private plunge pools, ideal for dining and relaxing, with sunken bench seating – bringing you closer to nature.
These ecologically sensitive suites are fully ‘off grid’, powered by solar with water wise systems.
2 x Family Suites which consist of two bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom and a shared lounge area and private plunge pool. Ideal for families with children or friends travelling together
7 x Safari Suites which consist of one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, lounge area and private plunge pool. Ideal for couples and single guests.
2 x Family Suites which consist of two bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom and a shared lounge area and private plunge pool. Ideal for families with children or friends travelling together
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
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Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card
Your Stay
3 Nights
Your Rooms
1x Luxury Tented Room/s
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5 Star
Private Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Lion Sands River Lodge | Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
4 Feb 2020 - 7 Feb 2020
Family-owned and managed since 1933, Lion Sands River Lodge is located in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Lion Sands River Lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature and relaxation. Our staff will do their utmost to ensure that your time with us will be the highlight of your visit to southern Africa. Offering 12 Luxury rooms as well as eight Superior Luxury rooms, each with a double or twin bed, en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bath, ceiling fans as well as air conditioning, a mini bar, telephone and mosquito net. The Superior Luxury rooms also feature an outdoor shower.
INSIDER’S TIP: Discover the Chalkley Treehouse, a 6m-high elevated wooden platform which allows a couple to experience the magic of the bushveld, from sunset to sunrise.
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River Lodge Main deck
River Lodge - view from the riverCredit: Lion Sands Gaem Reserve
Superior Luxury Room
Lions on the bridgeCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
River Lodge ReceptionCredit: DookPositioned in the shade of a 300-year-old Jackalberry tree, welcomes guests to our new Sabie riverside sanctuary.
River Lodge GalleryCredit: DookWith a Safari Boutique and spiral staircase leading up to a Creative Lab, where guests can transform their photographs into works of art.
River Lodge Firepit LoungeCredit: DookA relaxation area for pre-dinner drinks and tales told under the stars.
River Lodge Guest Swimming PoolCredit: DookProviding welcome respite from the heat of the day, and an ideal spot to watch animals coming down to the Sabie to drink.
River Lodge BarCredit: DookA place to pause between safaris
River Lodge Guest LoungeCredit: DookWith panoramic windows and fold-back glass doors, allows guests to fully appreciate the natural setting.
River Lodge River SuiteCredit: DookOne of four exclusive waterside havens for both couples and families, each with its own plunge pool and deck offering the best game-viewing seats in the house .
River Lodge River Suite BedroomCredit: Dook
River Lodge River Suite bathroomCredit: Dook
River Lodge Luxury RoomCredit: Dook
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Breakfast on the deck
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Aerial view River LodgeCredit: Dook
Aerial view River LodgeCredit: Dook
Walking safariCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Kids on safariCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Vehicle tracking LionCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
ElephantsCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
HipposCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Chalkley TreehouseCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Kingston TreehouseCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
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Lion Sands River Lodge 360 Virtual Tour
Lion Sands River Lodge 360 Virtual Tour
8 Luxury Rooms have bathroom en-suite, lounge area with mini bar and wooden deck from which to appreciate the wilds beyond.
6 Superior Luxury Suites are larger in size, and have ample open-plan bathrooms and outdoor showers - 2 sets are interleading, and are therefore ideal for families.
3 River Suites are located further from the guest areas and are therefore more private. They have incredible river views, best appreciated from the expansive decks. River Suites also have outdoor showers.
1 Family River Suite is located further from the guest areas and is, therefore, more private. They have incredible river views. The suite has 2 bedrooms with interleading doors, and are therefore ideal for families.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
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Airport Shuttle, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service, Room Service
Africa has been called the greatest show on earth, and Lion Sands presents a safari that plays out like a highlights reel. Our reserve conserves 5 000ha (12 500ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere. You will see all of Africa’s iconic species – lion leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra – along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird. Our safaris present an adventure that is wild, and then some!
Being entirely private, Lion Sands offers you an intimate safari experience. With only six guests to a game viewer and exclusive traversing on our reserve, you’ll have minimal encounters with other people. Though compelling sightings do attract more attention, the number of vehicles here is also limited. This ensures the animals aren’t put under stress and you are able to spend more time with them, observing their natural behaviour. While you are out exploring, you will by no means be roughing it. Your game viewer has cushioned bucket seats, waterproof device holders, blankets and ponchos – and stops off in a scenic spot for drinks and snacks.
These are our after-breakfast walks on the wild side. For those who wish to experience the bush, not just observe it, there is no better guided excursion. You are dropped in the thick of things and all five senses engage… Feel the scrub crunch beneath your feet, touch a velvety acacia seed pod, hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone, and spot the game appear just metres off – exhilarating! This is also a wonderful opportunity to encounter the smaller creatures, often missed on safari vehicles, and to discover more about the reserve’s plants – many with fascinating medicinal properties and traditional uses.
The African landscape stretches as far as the eye can see at Lion Sands, and we knew we had to find a special place to capture and enjoy its vastness and splendour. Guy Aubrey Chalkley once set up camp in a majestic centuries old Leadwood Tree to escape predators roaming the plains below.
We decided that this would be the ideal place to build the ultimate bush bedroom, the Chalkley Treehouse. The treehouse is a secure and lavish platform under the African stars, with all the comforts that a guest can experience at a five star safari lodge.
We take our guests to the tree house at sunset, where drinks and a scrumptious picnic dinner await them.The hours of African dusk can be enjoyed relaxing and absorbing the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night, before turning in for slumber beneath the incredible night sky.
Make your way through rows of magnificent white boulders and across a small drawbridge, and you will find Africa opening up in front if you. Set amid the pure and untouched wild, you will be surrounded by African bush and uninhibited wildlife at its best.
The Kingston Treehouse is constructed entirely from wood and glass, with contemporary décor in understated hues of greys, white, black and purple. No matter what the weather has in store, you will have a safe and luxurious setting with a unique window to enjoy the ever-changing views. In fact, we defy you to find two identical African sunsets.
The 60m2 Treehouse is situated about 5 minutes from the main lodge, and you will have radio contact with the rangers, should you choose to. You will also find some cellphone reception; but don’t expect any wi-fi in the bush. Kingston is equipped with full bathroom and shower facilities, and Africology products to complete your sensory experience.
Enjoy a dinner of tapas or a full meal with Champagne, under the splendor of an African starlit sky.
From boma feasts to safari refreshment stops, dining promises to be a highlight – for all our guests, with any dietary requirement, including kosher, catered for. Our chefs transform local recipes into contemporary dishes, giving you a taste for Southern Africa. Paired with premium wines from the Cape, dining becomes an experience. Our wine tastings are also a favourite of connoisseurs and dabblers, alike.
In our experience, being well taken care of inspires a fundamental sense of well-being. And how better to indulge than with luxurious accommodation, wholesome food, and spa therapies? We favour Africology products, instilled with the belief that self-care brings balance. So with our massages, wraps and facials, we promise a wellness experience to rejuvenate your body, quiet your mind, and revitalise your spirit.
Lion Sands together with More Community Trust assists our local Huntington and Justicia B villages, and you can get involved, too. Take a community tour, the proceeds of which go to our development projects here, or roll up your sleeves to help out through our Get Your Hands Dirty initiatives.
These centre on education, infrastructure, health and environment, and you can choose the area best suited to your skills and interest. These are extraordinary social experiences that bring you to the heart of Southern Africa to make your own and others’ dreams come true.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Your Rooms
1x Luxury Room/s
Fast Facts
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 18
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel | Cape Town
7 Feb 2020 - 11 Feb 2020
Step into a world of historic elegance and bohemian chic. Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Cape Cadogan Hotel combines 19th century charm and contemporary panache. Our 13 spacious rooms are aligned with the More Family’s style and passion for creating guest experiences that leave lasting impressions. Our public areas comprise a comfortable lounge with an open fireplace, a garden and pool area, and a library that’s perfect for relaxing with a good book. The Cape Cadogan’s location means that a wide variety of boutiques, restaurants and bars right on our doorstep. We are also located close to Table Mountain, the beaches of Clifton and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
INSIDER’S TIP: Our 13th room, the Owners Villa, can be booked for exclusive use and has its own swimming pool, lounge, dining room and kitchen.
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Balcony with a viewCredit: Cape CadoganEach Luxury Room has a balcony or patio
Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelCredit: Cape CadoganStreet view at sunset
Cape Cadogan Luxury roomCredit: Cape CadoganInterior of a luxury room
Hout BayCredit: Cape Cadogan
Cape Cadogan - SignatureEnterance from Upper Union Street
Cape Cadogan - Entrance 2 Head on view of enterance from Upper Union Street
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Cape Cadogan Lounge 1General area lounge
Cape Cadogan Lounge 2General area lounge
Cape Cadogan Lounge 3General area lounge
Cape Cadogan Lounge 3General area lounge
Each of the six Classic Rooms at Cape Cadogan has a double bed (convertible to twins), air conditioning, bathroom en-suite, satellite television, safe, mini-bar, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi access and a range of deluxe amenities.
Enjoy a little more room to unwind in, with a spacious bedroom and bathroom and your own sun terrace. Each of our seven Luxury Rooms has a king-sized bed or ¾-bed set, shower, or shower and bath, TheraNaka bathroom amenities, robes and slippers, sitting area, Nespresso coffee machine, pre-stocked minibar, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi.
The Superior Luxury Room is all about absolute privacy and comfort. Accommodating two people, the six available suites have air-conditioning, bathroom en-suite, satellite television, safe, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi access and a range of deluxe amenities.
This luxurious three-bedroom Residence in Cape Town. Newly constructed in 2023, this exclusive-use property The modern décor is reflected in beautiful greens, classic black and white, and touches of gold, in a similar them to our Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. Self-contained, it is designed to accommodate six individuals comfortably, with welcoming living spaces, including an outdoor deck and pool.
Your every need is attended to by your dedicated residence butler and a 24-hour concierge, ready to craft your ideal itinerary. When you’re not immersing yourself in Cape Town's vibrant scene, why not relax at the pool? Every morning a delicious gourmet breakfast is prepared on site by a skilled chef, who remains at your service on request. Situated alongside the hotel, you have access to the spa, fitness centre, and our destination restaurant Upper Union.
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24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
This tour gives a very personal and authentic look into life in the townships.
The tour begins with a stop in at the MCT-supported Injongo Educare Crèche, Mfuleni where guests can help to make or serve the children breakfast, and read, play ball and have singalongs with them. This is followed by a short walk down the road to where the crèche began at the home of inspirational founder, Mavis Ngcongolo who will be there to greet the group.
Then it’s on to the township of Khayelitsha where guests can see the whole of Cape Town’s biggest location from Lookout Hill at the Tourism Centre, before taking a drive through the streets, hearing about its history and people as they go.
The tour’s last stop is Langa (meaning ‘sun’) and arguably Cape Town’s most vibrant and progressive settlement. Here, guests visit Langa Heritage Museum in The Old Pass Court building, Guga Sthebe Arts & Culture Centre for local empowerment, and Langa Quarter where the Ikhaya Le Langa project is furthering social enterprise and creating a tourism hotspot.
– MCT Representative: Kyle Visagie – Departure times: After breakfast and lunch – meet at hotel reception – Travel time: ±40 minutes (one way) – Tour duration: 3–4 hours – Number of guests: 2–7 – Cost: ZAR1 500 per vehicle (2–4 guests) | ZAR3 000 per vehicle (5–7 guests)
As the sun dawns on your special day, celebrate the occasion with a sunrise picnic on Signal Hill. Romantic, exciting, it’s befitting any event from a birthday to anniversary, or proposal… At the most scenic lookout point, we’ll pop the bubbly and lay on treats especially for you.
– Cost: POA
Nothing puts you in holiday mode and recharges your batteries like a bit of pampering – and with our in-room spa offering, you needn’t change out of your robe. Body treatments, facials, and mani-pedis courtesy of trusted therapists from Mobile Beauty bring the experience to you.
– Spa menu available
Your Stay
4 Nights
Your Rooms
1x Luxury Room/s
Fast Facts
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 19
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Cycling, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine