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Exeter River Lodge

Africa : South Africa


Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s western sector, River Lodge sits in the shade of a grove of ebony trees right on the edge of the Sand River.

A Natural Choice for: River Safaris

Type: Lodge           Style: Safari Lodge           Capacity: 16           Room prices from: p.o.a

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N&K Reference: NKA0000718
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Type: Lodge

Style: Safari Lodge

Suitable for: Couples, Families, Gay & lesbian, Private celebrations, Retreat venue, Seniors, Small groups, Exclusive Use

Experiences: Adventure Travel, Safaris, Wildlife

Facilities: Outside dining, Private balcony, Private plunge pool, Private verandas, Room service, Sun loungers

Capacity: 16

Disability access: No

Minimum Stay: No minimum

A Natural Choice for: River Safaris

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Overview

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s western sector, River Lodge sits in the shade of a grove of ebony trees right on the edge of the Sand River. Eight luxury suites spread out along the shady bank with dramatic close up views of the River, all with generous spaces and elegant bathrooms. Cool off in the private plunge pool, while enjoying the sight of a herd of elephant drinking or perhaps a hippo surfacing in the river below.

Magnificently positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River. A giant sausage tree provides shade for long, lazy afternoon lunches. Delicious Pan African meals, complimented by the finest South Africa wines, are shared in the open air boma around a blazing fire under a star strewn sky. Romantic candlelit dinners in the African bush, or on the deck of the guest suites, offer more memorable dining experiences.

Location

Africa : South Africa


Situated in the western sector of the 65 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which adjoins the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Rock Lodge is located on the confluence of the Sand and Mabrak Rivers in the Exeter Private Game Reserve, with a traversing area of
10 000 hectares.

ACCESS

A 5 hour drive on good roads from Johannesburg to the Newington Gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Federal Air operates daily flights from Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) to Ulusaba airstrip, followed by an easy game drive to the lodge. SA Airlink offers daily flights from JIA to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by either a road or air transfer to the lodge.

Facilities

The magnificently positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River, and are filled with deep sofas perfect for whiling away the hours between game drives. A giant sausage tree provides shade for long, lazy afternoon lunches. Delicious Pan African meals, complimented by the finest selection of South African wines, are shared in the open air boma around a blazing fire under a star strewn sky. Romantic candlelit dinners in the African bush, or on the deck of the guest suites, offer more memorable dining experiences.
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Guest Accommodation

Guest Accommodation

River Lodge is tucked away in a quiet corner of the
Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s western sector, right on the edge of the Sand River. It consists of eight luxury suites with dramatic close up views of the River. Each air conditioned suite features generous spaces, elegant ensuite bathrooms with twin hand basins, separate w.c., bath, indoor and outdoor showers.
Private plunge pools are surrounded by spacious decks that overlook the river.

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Guest Areas

Guest Areas

River Lodge’s magnificently positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River, and are filled with deep sofas perfect for whiling away the hours between game drives. A giant sausage tree provides shade for long, lazy afternoon lunches. Delicious Pan African meals are shared in the open air
boma or at romantic candlelit bush dinners. The Lodge has a Safari Shop

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Nature & Kind Factor

Exeter Private Game Reserve is committed to CC Africa’s core principle: Care of the land, Care of the Wildlife, Care of the People.

CC Africa’s focus: Community equity, income generation, education and health care are a primary concern. In consultation with community organisations such as the Africa Foundation – originally founded by CC Africa, now a not-for-profit rural development organisation – CC Africa has contributed significantly towards improving the prosperity and living conditions of rural communities.

Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy

Care of the land, Care of the wildlife, Care of the people.

andBEYOND is dedicated to these three principles which encapsulate the vision we have for Africa. We believe that our continent’s heritage of wild places, the wildlife living there and the neighbouring communities are amongst Africa’s most precious resources. We also believe that the wisest utilisation of our wild places is through the development of sustainable ecotourism with reciprocal benefits – both for our guests and for the rural communities living in and alongside our rich wildlife heritage.

We aim to ensure that wildlife conservation in the 21st century is pivotal to the development of the custodians of the land - the people of Africa. At the core of this vision is our dedication to continually serve as a model in wise land management, integrating international travellers and rural communities to their mutual benefit, and demonstrating that everyone can participate in the protection of wildlife on a sustainable basis.

One of our flagship South African lodges, Phinda Private Game Reserve, is ongoing testament to andBEYOND's vision. Here we consolidated over 17 000 hectares/42 000 acres of degraded land, ravaged by decades of inappropriate cattle, pineapple, sisal and cotton farming, and restored it to its original wilderness state. More than 2 000 head of game were reintroduced, including the Big Five. And in a very short space of time, our neighbours were benefiting directly from Phinda. This was achieved through employment and community development projects implemented - in consultation with the communities - by CC Africa's Rural Investment Fund, now an independent, non-governmental not-for-profit organisation called the andBEYOND Foundation.

Our guests play a crucial role in helping us to realise our vision for Africa. You are our future ambassadors – the link between Africa and the rest of the world. You are the impetus that drives our dream of advancing the green and wild frontiers of the oldest continent on earth, of helping us to be ongoing custodians of our planet’s endangered species and wild places.

We invite you to experience Africa with andBEYOND and to embrace our dream of a proud, prosperous and protected Africa.


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We are Africa’s leading ecotourism organisation, committed to providing world-class holiday experiences for discerning travellers, and to ongoing investment in sustainable conservation development and community empowerment.

Our ecotourism model recognises that economic development of the areas in which we operate is crucial to the maintenance of bio-diversity. We also recognise that much of Africa’s wildlife heritage and land is influenced or owned by local communities. Our model – successfully implemented throughout our operations in Africa -- links international high net worth, low volume/low impact visitors to these wilderness areas and their resident communities. The resultant revenue tangibly demonstrates the benefits of ecotourism and conservation to the neighbouring residents.

Relax and enjoy the river view : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

Relax and enjoy the river view
Relax and enjoy the river view : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

Exeter River Lodge suite : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

Exeter River Lodge suite
Exeter River Lodge suite : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

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Your private patio with river view
Your private patio with river view : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

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Private plunge pool on your deck
Private plunge pool on your deck : Exeter River Lodge at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)

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Accommodation Summary:

Prices from: p.o.a

Kind points from: t.b.c

N&K Reference: NKA0000718
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Type: Lodge

Style: Safari Lodge

Suitable for: Couples, Families, Gay & lesbian, Private celebrations, Retreat venue, Seniors, Small groups, Exclusive Use

Experiences: Adventure Travel, Safaris, Wildlife

Facilities: Outside dining, Private balcony, Private plunge pool, Private verandas, Room service, Sun loungers

Capacity: 16

Disability access: No

Minimum Stay: No minimum

A Natural Choice for: River Safaris

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