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Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge

A safari lodge on the largest lake in Sabi Sand Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, with the two-room Chitwa House, six lake-view suites with private plunge pools, and twice-daily game drives renowned for leopard and lion.

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Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge sits on the largest lake in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. The lodge’s waterside position attracts elephants, leopards, lions, and hippos directly to camp through the day, with much of the game viewing happening from the main deck.

Accommodation covers three options. Chitwa House is a private two-bedroom property with its own lake-view deck and pool. Six individually decorated suites each open onto a lake view with their own private plunge pool. The Charlsy Suite works for families, with two en-suite rooms joined by a living area, a bathroom with bathtub, and a private deck with pool.

Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers run with a ranger and Shangaan tracker, on a reserve known for leopard and lion. Bush walks, photographic safaris, and cultural visits to the nearby Shangaan village of Dixie fill the rest of the activity programmeme. A holistic spa, library, and rim-flow pool above the lake handle the slower hours.

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Food and Drink

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 canapés 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.
Spa and Wellness

The lodge holds 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 stretches 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 Sabi Sand, so much of the game viewing happens from the deck as elephants, big cats, and hippos come to drink.

Twice-daily drives in open Land Rovers run 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.

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Room Types

Chitwa Suite

Six individually decorated suites, each opening onto a private lake view with its own private plunge pool.

Spacious throughout, with a four-poster king-size bed and a sitting area. An extra bed for children can be added on request.

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The Charlsy Suite

Two en-suite rooms joined by a comfortable living area and a bathroom with a bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower.

A spacious common lake-view deck with a swimming pool completes the suite. The natural family option.

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Chitwa House

Two en-suite rooms with private decks and outdoor showers, alongside a spacious common lounge and dining area.

A lake-view deck with a swimming pool completes the house. The flagship category, suited to small groups or families wanting full privacy.

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