Arathusa Safari Lodge, South Africa

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Arathusa Safari Lodge is located within the northern sector of the coveted Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. 'Arathusa' is derived from the Northern Sotho Word 'Reathusa', which means 'to help one another'. Arathusa was a family holiday retreat until 1998, when the land was leased to Chitwa Chitwa. They operated the lodge as Chitwa Chitwa Safari Lodge until April 2006, when the lease expired. Arathusa Safari Lodge has been owner-operated since then. Hannes and Anina are based at the lodge more often than not, and take a personal interest in each and every one of their guests. This is after all their family retreat. And guests are treated to a traditional safari experience in the hands of seasoned professionals.

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Arathusa prides itself on its leopard viewing.
As leopards are territorial, their regular appearances in the area allow the lodge to plot their movements and to observe their behaviour.
Approximately 14 leopards are found in the area in which Arathusa operate, 6 of which are seen on a regular basis.
Large herds of buffalo numbering in excess of 300 often find their way to the Arathusa lake.
One need not move far to enjoy the safari experience! Elephants are also seen in numbers.
There are various lion prides in the area, as well as a few nomadic males.
Over 90% of guests will experience The Big 5 – very often in one day, sometimes in one drive.

Accommodation:

10 thatched luxury suites each have a bathroom en-suite (with bath and separate indoor and outdoor showers), and a veranda for optimum enjoyment of the surrounding wilds.

Activities:

game drives and guided walks

Facilities:

air conditioning,
swimming pool,
open plan lounge and dining area and boma

Meal Basis:

Full board accommodation including twice daily game drives in open Land Rover, bush walks and tea / coffee / cake.

Child Policy:

Arathusa Safari Lodge is strictly for visitors over the age of 12, unless the entire camp is booked exclusively.

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Client Comments

Sensational. Accommodation was superb. Perfect to be precise. The service provided was personal and right in every aspect. The stay was relaxing, the location was lovely set on the river and the game drives were superb, especially as I was lucky to see the Big 5.

Claire Picknell booked this trip. She is an asset to the company. She went above and beyond making a... more
Rita Pondoro Game Lodge May 2010

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Location

South African Express Airways operate a number of flights from Oliver Tambo International Airport (previously Johannesburg International Airport) into Kruger Mpumalanga international Airport and to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit. The drive time from Johannesburg to Arathusa Safari Lodge is approximately 7 hours, from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport 2.5 to 3 hours and from Hoedspruit 1.5 hours. There is also a shuttle service with Federal Air offering daily flights to and from Johannesburg and a nearby airstrip. Exclusive private charter flights may also be arranged.