Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp and its sister lodges - Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp and Earth Lodge - are in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park.
Selati Camp, situated on a bend of the Msuthlu River in the shade of gigantic riverine trees, is a tangible reminder of the grand steam train era in the late 19th century when passenger trains chugged along the Selati Line. Conductors would peer up into the trees against which were long ladders - provided by the railway company to enable travellers to climb to relative safety, away from the marauding lions which prowled the area. Memorabilia from railway museums and storerooms have been artfully incorporated into the décor of this 5-star camp, blending creatively with sumptuous furnishings, antiques and rich linens. Each of the suites is named after long-gone railway stations. The en suite bathrooms, and cleverly concealed air-conditioning and electricity maintain this historical theme. The Ivory Suite, with its four poster bed, enormous bathroom, private plunge pool and gorgeous antiques, comes complete with a private Land Rover and ranger. The cosy lounge is filled with reminders of times gone by, while dinners are served in the outdoor boma under the starstudded African sky or in the intimate “Farmhouse Kitchen.” Nights at Selati are illuminated by the gentle glow of authentic shunters lamps and lanterns. |
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Armchairs around the sparkling pool or on the covered wooden viewing decks are a perfect perch from which to watch game drinking at the nearby waterhole.
Game drives are conducted in the Sabi Sabi Reserve, a recognised ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species, including the Big 5.
Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience.
Game drives are conducted in the Sabi Sabi Reserve, a recognised ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species, including the Big 5.
Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience.
