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Saseka Tented Camp
Saseka Tented Camp at Thornybush Game Reserve features eight luxurious, fully-equipped tents with private pools and uninterrupted views of the riverbed from secluded viewing decks. Leadwood villa offers opulent accommodation for groups or a big family getaway. Saseka Tented Camp’s main area has an expansive tiered deck looking over the riverbed, perfect for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, and romantic evenings under the starry sky. This 5-star African safari getaway at Saseka Tented Camp offers a haven of luxurious relaxation, spectacular dining, warm hospitality, and world-class service with unobtrusive attention to detail.
Thornybush is a private game reserve sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. Known for 14 000 hectares of open savannah woodland with patches of thicket, its superior Big 5 habitat boasts some of the best game viewing in South Africa. Here a full Big 5 sighting within the first 2 days of your safari is very likely. With limited reserve lodges and guests, you can be assured of uncrowded safari sightings and great photographic opportunities. Thornybush also house other 4-star and 5-star safari Lodges on the reserve.
Passionate guides and trackers at Saseka Tented Camp strive to connect the dots on each game drive, explaining the ecosystem and how the smallest of insects correlate to the largest mammals. This makes for an intriguing understanding of the wild and makes every sighting even more spectacular. Get up-close to nature during a guided bushwalk and for different sightings take a night-time safari in search of rare nocturnal animals and big cats.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.
Activities & facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Restaurant
- Riverbed dinning
- Bush breakfast
- Large viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
- Spa treatments
Highlights:
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Nestled on a scenic bend of the seasonal Monwana River.5-star luxury tented lodge renowned for its exquisite style and decor.
- Nine tented suites are elevated above the river and strategically positioned to ensure privacy.
- Each tented suite features private decks with plunge pools with stunning views.
- For families, Little Saseka provides an exclusive experience with a private living and dining area, a swimming pool, and a dedicated game-viewing vehicle.
- Outstanding riverbed dinning experiences. Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
- Renowned for close up sightings of the Big-5.
Location:
- Situated on the western boundary of the Greater Kruger and Kapama Game Reserve. It is located close to the Timbavati Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park.
- The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Getting There:
- Thonrybush private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to Saseka Tented Camp, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Saseka Tented Camp take 50 minutes.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offers.
- Honeymoon offers include 15% off, plus extras.
- Special offers are valid 10 Jan – 30 Jun & 1 Nov -15 Dec.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
Child Policy:
- Saseka Tented Camp welcome children over 12 years.
- Little Saseka welcomes children of all ages when booked along with a private vehicle.
- Children 6 – 11 years pay 50% of adult rate.
- Children 2 – 5 years pay 25% of adult rate.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- No single supplement for the first single suite booked with a group of 3 or more. Max 3 night stay (excl. festive season).
- Rates displayed are valid to 31 December 2025.
Accommodation Options
Eight opulent tented suites boast elevated views of the riverbed, with glass doors opening up onto a private deck with plunge pool, sun loungers, and chairs. A private outdoor shower with bush views Read moremakes for magical bushveld bathing. Luxury and attention to detail abound as even the fabric of the interior canvas has been designed exclusively for Saseka with prints of the region’s indigenous flora. Air-conditioned units feature full bathrooms with bathtub and shower, coffee facilities, and a minibar. Less
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Price R 26,000 per person, per night
Little Saseka boasts 230m² of exclusive use lodging. Private meals are prepared by a dedicated chef, and villa use also includes private game drives Read more with an expert guide and tracker. Villa guests enjoy their own lounge, dining area, private deck, fire pit, manicured garden, and spacious pool. Each suite is air-conditioned with a full bathroom, as well as alfresco shower, a minibar, and coffee facilities. Less
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Price R 36,000 per person, per night
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