Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp

Suspend what you know about luxury tented camps.  The latest addition to the Thornybush Collection, Saseka Tented Camp, is state-of-the-art, luxurious and imbued with idyllic African wilderness.  Saseka is the Tsonga word for Beautiful. 

Set in the north-eastern portion of the big-5 game rich Thornybush Nature Reserve, situated in the greater Kruger National Park.  Saseka, elegantly positioned on the banks of the Monwana dry-riverbed, which sweeps through the reserve, with a distinct curve in the river being a natural catalyst for the site of the main area.    The lodge blends a wonderfully spacious and light, modern look with natural materials and textures, finished with elements reminiscent of a bygone era. 

Saseka’s main area, a combination of wood and stone cladding, blends naturally into the surrounding environment and offers both an upper and lower-deck with the colour palette drawn from the natural surroundings; hues of ivory, dark green, apple, sage and subtle flushes of pink echoing the characteristic tones of the flowers found in the bush.  The lodge’s main area is a celebration of nature with the use of light being key.  The extraordinary ceiling filters light into the space – imitating the natural dappled light of a tree canopy and additional illumination comes from the unique chandelier, constructed from metal, wood and rattan.

The Leadwood Tented Villa operates as an intimate, camp-within-a-camp, servicing one, two or three tented suites exclusively. The Villa’s central entertainment area features a lounge and dining area, private and separate from the rest of the lodge.

RATES INCLUDE:

• Rates are per person sharing per night, inclusive of VAT
• Accommodation
• All meals and snacks
• All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits)
• Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced guides and tracker
• Wi-Fi 
• Laundry

Little Saseka Villa Rates Include

• Private meals and game drive vehicle
• All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits)
• Wi-Fi
• Additional guests may occupy our standard tents to a maximum of 6 people – including children
• Children under 12 may be accommodated in the Leadwood room, this would be considered on a case by case basis.

RATES EXCLUDE:

• Drinks not included (Champagne, Premium wines, and spirits)
• Curio and spa treatments
• Staff gratuities
• Levies
• Sabi Sands Wildtuin, Gowrie gate fees (per vehicle and per person) Simbambili airstrip landing fees.

Room Facilities

• Air Conditioning
  
  
• Balcony / Deck
  
  
• Bath
  
  
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
  
  
• Dressing Gowns
  
  
• Electrical Outlets
  
  
• En-Suite
  
  
• Hair Dryer
  
  
• Internet Access (Complimentary)
  
  
• Laundry Service (Available)
  
  
• Lounge Area
  
  
• Mini Bar
  
  
• Mosquito Nets
  
  
• Outside Shower
  
  
• Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  
  
• Safe
  
  
• Shower
  
  
• Tea / Coffee
  
  
• Verandah

PROPERTY FACILITIES

• 24-hour Security
  
  
• Cocktail Bar
  
  
• Battery Charging Facilities
  
  
• Internet Access (Complimentary)
  
  
• Laundry Service (Available)
  
  
• Laundry Service (Complimentary)
  
  
• Mobile Connectivity
  
  
• Private Vehicle Available
  
  
• Secure Parking
  
  
• Spa

ACTIVITIES ONSITE

• Big 5
  
  
• Bird Watching
  
  
• Game Drives
  
  
• Game Viewing
  
  
• Game Walks
  
  
• Massages
  
  
• Safaris

ACTIVITIES NEARBY 

• Boat Cruises
  
  
• Cultural Tours
  
  
• General Sightseeing
  
  
• Golf
  
  
• Helicopter Rides
  
  
• Helicopter Scenic Flights
  
  
• Hot-air Ballooning
  
  
• Massages
  
  
• River Cruises
  
  
• Scenic Flights
  
  
• Tree-top Canopy Tours

LEVIES AND FEES 2022:

A fee of R250 per person per day will be an additional charge. The fee covers the following levies:

• Community levy
• Conservation levy
• TOMSA levy

LEVIES AND FEES 2023:

A fee of R320 per person per day will be an additional charge.
The fee covers the following levies:

• Community levy
• Conservation levy
• TOMSA levy

Sabi Sand Gate Fee is payable direct at Gowrie Gate (for guests staying at Simbambili)

• light vehicle entry fee R310
• Per person entry fee R140