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Silvan Safari Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, one of South Africa's largest private reserves bordering Kruger National Park. The lodge features six bohemian-style suites with terraces overlooking the bush and riverbed, with all stays all-inclusive and featuring twice-daily guided safaris. Additional experiences include a photographic studio, cooking classes, wine tastings, and dining under the stars.
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Silvan Safari Lodge is located in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, one of South Africa's largest private reserves. The 160,000-acre estate borders the famous Kruger National Park, placing guests at the heart of the bushveld ecosystem. The reserve is known for frequent leopard sightings on almost every safari outing, alongside the Big Five and diverse bird and animal life.
The lodge comprises six suites with unique wooden architecture and bohemian décor. Each suite opens onto a large terrace with a swimming pool overlooking the bush and riverbed. The Suite features one king bed across 85 square meters, while the Leadwood Family Suite accommodates four guests with one king and two twin beds, spanning 50 to 85 square meters. The property is a single-storey building with accessible common areas and guest rooms.
The lodge offers gourmet dinners under starry skies. Guests can participate in individual cooking classes given by the chef and attend wine tastings. Early dinner service is available for families with children.
Twice-daily safaris led by experienced rangers form the core of the stay. These include foot walks, daytime wildlife viewing, and night safaris across the private reserve. The lodge operates a photographic studio equipped with large-scale printers and computers, where expert staff assist guests in developing and refining images from the reserve.
Additional activities include bird watching, stargazing, wildlife viewing, guided walks, and cultural village visits. The property offers massages, in-room spa services, a fitness room, and an outdoor pool.
The lodge welcomes children from age 12 and provides family suites with a kids' menu. The all-inclusive structure and expert-led safaris appeal to families seeking immersive wildlife experiences without daily planning. Guests interested in conservation will find alignment with the lodge's community employment of around 50 local residents.
Check-in begins at 1 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. All stays are all-inclusive. The property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Secure parking and valet service are available. Pets are not accepted. Internet access and air conditioning are provided throughout the property.
Editorial verification: Silvan Safari Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Silvan Safari Lodge is located in Sabi Sand Game Reserve in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa, a 160,000-acre private reserve that borders Kruger National Park.
Silvan Safari Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property, an international collection of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
The lodge has six suites: the Suite with one king bed (85 square meters) and the Leadwood Family Suite with one king and two twin beds (50–85 square meters). All feature wooden architecture, bohemian décor, and terraces with pool views overlooking the bush and riverbed.
All-inclusive stays include accommodations in a suite, twice-daily guided safaris, gourmet dinners, and access to on-site activities such as the photographic studio, cooking classes, wine tastings, and wellness services.
Guests can participate in twice-daily guided safaris, visit the photographic studio, take cooking classes, enjoy wine tastings, go bird watching, stargaze, view wildlife, take guided walks, visit a cultural village, and use spa and fitness facilities.
Yes, the lodge welcomes children from age 12. Family suites are available, and the property offers a kids' menu and early dinner service.
Bookings can be made through the Relais & Châteaux website at relaischateaux.com or by contacting the lodge's travel advisors directly.
Silvan Safari Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Silvan Safari Lodge is in Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Address: Bushbuckridge Ward 34, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
| Location | Bushbuckridge, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Address | Bushbuckridge Ward 34, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/silvan-safari-lodge/
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