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NYATI Safari Lodge

  • NYATI Safari Lodge is beautifully located in its own 10,000 ha private Big 5 wildlife reserve in open connection to South Africa's famous Kruger National Park
  • Here you can stay in your own River Bungalow, Olifant Villa Suite or the private NYATI Cheetah Camp, which are all located on the banks of the Olifants River
  • Your stay includes world-class "Big 5" game drives, exquisite gastronomy, and drinks.

NYATI Safari Lodge

At NYATI Safari Lodge you will have the safari experience of a lifetime. Let yourself be pampered in your own exclusive River Bungalow next to Kruger National Park with stunning views of the Olifants River.

Go on a 4- or 7-nights luxury safari adventure and let yourself be pampered in your own exclusive River Bungalow next to Kruger National Park with stunning views of the Olifants River. From your own private terrace you will be able to experience the African wildlife along the river banks. You can also choose to stay in our luxurious 200 sq. meter Olifant villa suites with private pool or in your own private Cheetah Camp of 500 sq. meters with private chauffeur/guide, private chef, private pool and a customized tour program. 

Your stay at NYATI Safari Lodge includes a daily safari program in custom-made open safari vehicles with English or Scandinavian guides. In between activities there will be time to relax in the luxurious surroundings of the lodge or for a selection of the optional activities. The food at NYATI Safari Lodge is another highlight; enjoy culinary menus served at beautifully set tables in the main restaurant or barbecues under the stars in the “boma”, the traditional South African barbeque area. All meals are included in your stay, even when you are on tour.

Big Five game drives are included

When staying at Nyati Safari Lodge 2 daily game drives are included in your stay (depending on your arrival and departure times.) 

We do our outmost to ensure our guests have the safari experience of a lifetime! Due to the fact that Nyati Safari Lodge is situated in a private corner of the well known Kruger National Park, we always have very good chances of spotting the "Big Five": “Big 5” is a traditional hunters' way of describing lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.

The game drives take you on an exciting drive through the bush in open Jeeps, with your experienced safari guide. There will be stops in some of South Africa's most beautiful view points in order for you to stretch your legs.

Along the way you will have ample opportunity to spot “the Big 5” and the natural South African wildlife. When game driving in the afternoon, we stop for refreshments and watch the beautiful sunset. Back at the lodge you will have time to relax before pre-dinner drinks in the bar.

And tomorrow morning? A new game drive awaits you.

Your safari adventure of a lifetime

Welcome to the perfect starting point for authentic safari, exquisite pampering and unforgettable experiences. NYATI Safari Lodge offers a luxury safari in our own 10,000-hectare wildlife reserve in South Africa's famous Kruger National Park.

The settings around NYATI Safari Lodge are exclusive and inviting, whether you're relaxing inside or outside.

The lodge consists of the main building with restaurant, bar, shop, pool and lounge area, 10 exclusive bungalows, 6 private Olifant villa suites and the separate Cheetah Camp, suitable for private groups of up to 14 people.

All lodgings are located right on the Olifants River overlooking the wild, raw and unspoilt nature, and the buildings are connected with a cosy network of paths and footbridges. The hallmarks of NYATI Safari Lodge is an elegant combination of Scandinavian quality standards and African rustic style, where solid walls, thatched roofs and woods species are characteristic. It is authentic and luxurious at the same time, creating a unique setting for an adventurous safari experience.

NYATI family safari

If you are looking for the safari experience of a lifetime for your family or group of friends in private and exclusive surroundings, Nyati Cheetah Camp is an obvious choice. Nyati Cheetah Camp is a private exclusive camp, situated next to the Olifants River and just few minutes’ walking distance from the main lodge, yet secluded enough to be able to offer a private atmosphere. With room for up to 12 guests on 500 sq. meters with private pool, terraces, private chef and own safari car with driver/guide, the Nyati Cheetah Camp offers a unique brand of exclusivity and personal service. 

The camp consists of two large villas, luxuriously furnished with spacious living areas, fire places and fully equipped kitchens. The villas share a private swimming pool, several terraces facing the Olifants River and a large "Boma", which is an African barbecue area. The Nyati Cheetah Camp is available for a minimum of six guests and children of all ages are welcome. Read more about Nyati Cheetah Camp here.

NYATI Safari on foot

Get a unique safari experience on a 3 day safari on foot through NYATI's own Big 5 game reserve, which borders directly to South Africa's famous Kruger National Park. There is no fence between NYATI's land and the Kruger Park itself, so the wild animals can move freely around here. This trip is for adventurers and nature lovers who are looking for a walking safari experience like no other. You will be camping 2 nights, each night in a different location. 

Each day is spent walking through the 10,000 hectare reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, and each night is spent at a new, fully set up mobile campsite in a scenic location in the wildernes. A maximum of 8 guests (sleeping in 4 tents) are taken on the Kruger walking adventure at a time. A professional trained guide and tracker team will lead an informative, thrilling and unforgettable safari experience in the wild. 

While you are out exploring Greater Kruger Park on foot, a ground team will be taking down the first camp and setting up the next one in a new location. A packed brunch will be enjoyed in the bush while snacks and refreshments will be offered upon arrival at the camp. Evening game drives complete the experience before campfire dinner at the campsite. You stay in your own tent with individual bucket showers and chemical toilets in the wild, and we make sure your luggage for your stay at NYATI Safari Lodge awaits you there. 

Airport transfers to/from NYATI

We would love to pick you up and drop you off at your preferred airport.

Just pass on your arrival and departure details to us at the time of your booking, and we will take care of the rest.
Unfortunately we can not do it for free, but we try to keep our rates at an absolute minimum:

  • One way transfer Hoedspruit Airport: ZAR 800 per person
  • One way transfer Phalaborwa Airport: ZAR 800 per person
  • One way transfer Johannesburg Airport: ZAR 4.000 per person
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Optional activities at Nyati Safari Lodge

Bushwalk & Bushbreakfast

During your stay, why not start your morning with a bushwalk through the scenic South African bush while one of our professional rangers explains about everything you see, big and small. The walk will finish at our most beautiful viewing point where a traditional bush-breakfast will be served outdoors in the shade of the acacia trees.

The Bushwalk takes place on either Monday or Wednesday mornings and is weather dependent.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

River safari with bushwalk & game drive

Join an eventful trip on foot, on the river and in open safari vehicles through Kruger National Park. The tour starts early in the morning with a safari walk through the bush, where one of NYATI's rangers tells about the flora and fauna along the way. The walk ends with a delicious breakfast cooked by NYATI's chefs in the bush at one of NYATI's beautiful view points. Continue by car to the dammed part of the Olifants River, where you arrive approx. in the middle of the day. Embark on an incredible river cruise offering close encounters with the South African wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos and elephants along the river banks of the Olifants River bordering and open to Kruger National Park. The river cruise is also a fantastic way to experience the rich bird life along the river. You will have lunch on the boat while you enjoy the sounds of the bush and the beautiful view of the wildlife.

After the boat trip another safari adventure awaits. You will be picked up by one of NYATI's open safari vehicles and go on an evocative sunset game drive through Kruger National Park with a good chance to see "Big 5". The safari experiences ends at one of NYATI's beautiful sundowner spots, where you can enjoy the sunset over the South African bush with cold drinks and snacks before going back to the lodge.

Please note that the tour is weather dependent. Lunch is included. Departure from the lodge early morning, return right after sunset. Minimum age is 8 years.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Full-day excursion to the Drakensberg Mountains

At NYATI Safari Lodge you already have one full day trip to the Drakensberg Mountains included, but guests are welcome to purchase an extra trip. Along what is known as the Panoramic Route you will find several look-out points. You follow the 60 kilometre (35 mile) long Blyde River Canyon.

The lunch stop is in Graskop where the guests also have the opportunity to stretch their legs and do some shopping. Lunch is included. Departure from the lodge early morning.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

As South Africans we do as much as we can to protect our wildlife, enjoy a one and a half hour walking tour through the Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre to get a better insight on the recue and rehabilitation of numerous animals. Moholoholo is sure to raise awareness not only on the natural injuries/deaths caused to the animals but also the human impact these animals have to suffer

Moholoholo is home to numerous birds of pray including Africa’s largest eagle and endangered Vultures, Lion, White Lion, White Duiker, Dassie, Cheetah, Hyena, Rhino, Zebra, Wild Dog, Leopard, Black Leopard and more.

(if not included in your itineary please request price)

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Timings as follows:

07h00 – Breakfast at the lodge
07h30 – Departure from the lodge
09h30 – Start of Tour at Moholoholo (Approximately 1hour 30 min light walk)
13h00-13h30 – Back at the lodge
14h00 – Lunch at the lodge

Cultural Tour

South Africa is a country with great contrasts. On one hand, a modern country with well-functioning economy and infrastructure - and on the other hand, the original and authentic Africa. A visit to a local township is one of the best ways to get an impression of the local culture and its traditions. You will visit a pre-school, you will be invited home to a local family and you will experience the local witch doctor at work. A light lunch will be served underway, where you will have an opportunity to taste local specialties, after which there will be entertainment with singing and dancing.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Quad bike safari

A fantastic and different safari, where nature and wildlife sets the agenda. Experience the south African bush far from the beaten track on a quad bike. It is a four-wheeled motorcycle suitable for off-road driving.

A fun activity for the family and for everyone who wants to have another chance to get close to the wild nature and get the pulse up a bit. Because the trails are more about game viewing than quad biking, there are no daredevil stunts. The speed is slow and the animals always have right of way.

Guests are driven approx. 15 minutes up the terrain, from where the tour starts under the guidance of a local guide. The tours depart early morning before breakfast and late afternoon and lasts approx. 1,5 hours (2 hours incl. transfer to and from the lodge).

Min. 2 participants and max. 3 participants per time. Minimum age 12 years. No experience required.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Jessica the tame hippo

In March 2000, Tony and Shirley Joubert found a little starved orphaned baby hippo at the edge of Blyde River. The couple "adopted" the little hippopotamus, and therefore it has grown up among humans and domestic animals. Today, the tame hippo, named Jessica, is one of the biggest attractions in Hoedspruit, where both adults and children visit it. On this excursion you will have the chance to experience a day with Jessica, where she, for example, plays with the family's dog, gets feed from the hand and petted. Jessica is very affectionate and love beeing close to people.

Subject to Jessica's visit at that time.

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

Hot air balloon

To hover silently over the landscapes is a truly magical experience. The balloon ascends at sunrise, so you get to experience the awakening bush from high above. The tour will take you over the scenic, Lowveld section of the Blyde River offering stunning views of the Drakensberg Escarpment and the South African bush. Sparkling wine and snacks will be served after the balloon flight and a full breakfast will await you back at the Lodge.

The activity is highly weather dependent and will only be offered on days when the local balloon skipper believes it to be “balloon weather”. Departure from the lodge may be as early as 3 in the morning and will be confirmed the day before the flight (minimum of 4 participants).

Please note: Prices are subject to change with short notice

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