Luxury Hotel · South Africa
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
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At a glance
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge, nestled in the pristine wilderness of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, offers a unique blend of luxury and natural beauty. The area is renowned for its exceptional wildlife, including the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.
The lodge’s strategic location by the water attracts a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for game viewing. Each day at Chitwa Chitwa unfolds as a new adventure, with guided safari drives at dawn and dusk, allowing guests to witness the majestic African wildlife in its natural habitat. The experienced rangers and trackers ensure a safe and informative journey through the bush, enhancing the overall safari experience.
In addition to thrilling game drives, Chitwa Chitwa offers a range of activities to immerse guests in the African wilderness.
The lodge’s commitment to conservation and community is evident in its eco-friendly practices and support for local projects. Guests can enjoy guided nature walks, offering a closer connection to the land and an opportunity to learn about the smaller creatures and flora of the region. For those seeking relaxation, the lodge boasts a beautiful spa and wellness centre, complete with a variety of treatments designed to rejuvenate the body and soul.
Highlights
- Each Suite has a view of the waterhole, a private viewing deck with a plunge pool
- Well-known for its delightful cuisine
- Big 5 game-viewing in the Sabi Sands
Accommodation
Chitwa House
Chitwa House features two appointed en-suite rooms with private decks and outdoor showers, the common areas include a spacious common lounge and dining area and a lake-view deck with a swimming pool.
Chitwa Suites
Each of the six individually decorated suites opens onto a private lake view with its own private plunge pool.
The luxury suites are very spacious and feature a four-postered king-sized bed and a sitting area, and can accommodate one extra bed for children.
The Charlsy Suite
These Suites are perfect for families, it consists of two appointed inter-leading en-suite rooms joined by a comfortable living area and a bathroom with a bathtub, and an indoor and outdoor shower.
A spacious common lake view deck with a swimming pool completes this unique suite.
Further information
Dining
Dining at Chitwa Chitwa moves with the day and the bush. Breakfasts and lunches are served on the suite decks or the main lodge terrace overlooking the lake, with sundowners and canapes on the elevated decks. Dinners range from plated multi-course menus to bush braais and a wood-fired pizza setup under the stars. An underground wine cellar, built around the natural granite floor, holds the South African list.
Wellness
The lodge has a holistic spa for massages, body wraps, masks, and exfoliations, with a gym for anyone keeping to a routine in the bush. Each of the six suites comes with its own private plunge pool, and a rim-flow pool runs along the main deck above the lake. A library and a shaded sunset deck handle the slower hours between game drives.
Activities
Chitwa is built around the largest lake in the Sabi Sand, so much of the game viewing happens from the deck as elephants, big cats, and hippos come to drink. Twice-daily drives run in open Land Rovers with a ranger and Shangaan tracker, on a reserve known for leopard and lion. Guided bush walks, photographic safaris, and cultural visits to the nearby Shangaan village of Dixie fill the rest.
South Africa
South Africa occupies the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and sharing land borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The country spans eleven official languages and an extraordinary range of landscapes, from the winelands of the Western Cape to the bushveld of Limpopo and the dramatic coastline of the Garden Route. Most itineraries begin in Cape Town, one of the world’s great cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
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