SAFARI AT SAVANNA
Unhurried. Immersive,just a little different.
A WORLD AWAITS
From the mist that drapes the bush at dawn to the blazing sun dipping behind distant mountains, the magic of a Savanna safari leaves you with unforgettable memories – and incredible photographs to match.
Our highly trained, career guides and trackers share their deep knowledge of the natural world, allowing guests to unobtrusively enter the lives of the largest and smallest creatures. With over 10 000 hectares of diverse bushveld to explore, sightings may include the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog, hippo, crocodile, an abundance of plains game, and more than 400 bird species.
FOR YOUR COMFORT &
MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME
Children & Booking Policy
Children of all ages are welcome when booking the Savanna Suite. For the main lodge, no children under the age of 8 are permitted.
The Savanna Suite
Perfect for families or small groups, the thatched Savanna Suite offers:
Our young guests enjoy a dedicated programme of fun and learning – from discovering animal tracks to creative bush crafts – ensuring they go home with lifelong memories and a deeper love for nature.
The Team
The best trained and most experienced team of guides and trackers, under the leadership of Neil Whyte, have been assembled to ensure the most diverse and complete safari experience available.
Trackers – Life Mhlaba (Head Tracker), Lawrence Masuku, Killy Tibane and Edward Sibyia were all born in this area. They have a lifetime of knowledge of the African bush and have all undergone extensive training in the art of tracking Africa’s wildlife, ensuring that Savanna provides its guests with a comprehensive checklist of sightings.
Neil Whyte was born and brought up in Kruger National Park where his father, Ian Whyte, was a senior researcher and is regarded as one of the foremost experts on elephants in South Africa.
Neil Whyte was born and brought up in Kruger National Park where his father, Ian Whyte, was a senior researcher and is regarded as one of the foremost experts on elephants in South Africa.
Nic grew up on the South African coast of Durban. His earliest memories were always in the outdoors, whether it was body surfing, visiting various game reserves, mountain biking or fishing the warm Indian ocean waters.
Ruvan grew up in Nelspruit, spending most weekends fishing and exploring the Kruger National Park, experiences that sparked a lifelong love for the outdoors.
Kevin grew up in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, but his love for adventure and the outdoors started at the tender age of five during a family fishing trip to the Zambezi River.
Derrick Tibane is one of the major success stories of post-apartheid South Africa. He was born in the local village, Justicia, where he went to school and developed his love for the outdoors.
Jamie was born in Scotland, but thankfully his parents decided the weather was much more agreeable in South Africa and decided to relocate to our sunny shores. Growing up in Durban.
The Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is a 65,000-hectare private reserve, renowned for some of the best leopard viewing in the world. Established in 1948 by pioneering landowners, it is now managed by third and fourth generations committed to eco-tourism and conservation. Two perennial rivers - the Sabi and the Sand - cut through the reserve, enriching its biodiversity and creating exceptional habitat for wildlife.
Savanna's prime location in the western Sabi Sand allows us to traverse 10 000 hectares of varied terrain, from open savannah grasslands to lush riverine bush - offering outstanding opportunities to witness both iconic species and rare, beautiful moments in the wild.
