Silvan Safari Lodge is located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a private wildlife sanctuary adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The lodge features contemporary architecture with stunning decor and furnishings. A range of exquisitely designed accommodation at Silvan Safari Lodge offer seven spacious suites, each with its unique charm and character. Suites feature large private viewing decks and swimming pools with views over the surrounding wilderness.
Guests at Silvan Safari Lodge will enjoy stunning dining experiences under the stars. Gourmet dishes are served with the countries finest wines. The service and hospitality is best described as ‘out of this world’, with every fine detail accounted for. Silvan’s inviting atmosphere is designed for ultimate relaxation, with comfortable lounges and large lookout deck with a swimming pool and loungers overlooking the reserve.
This prime Sabi Sands location means that guests have the opportunity to witness Africa’s iconic Big Five and take part in world class game drive that venture off road in the search for rare sightings. The guides are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about conservation, offering insights into the behaviour and ecology of the animals you encounter.
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Wildlife
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High concentration of Big-five with large herds of elephant and buffalo. Renowned for frequent leopard and big cat sightings.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Over 500 bird species in the region.
Game Drives
- Sabi Sands game drives are ranked some of the best in the world.
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.
Highlights
- Ultra-luxurious safari experience with exceptional attention to detail.
- Contemporary, modern architecture is sleek, bold, and alluring, with a touch of bohemian flair.
- 5 uniquely designed luxury suites are named after indigenous trees.
- 1 family suite offers two separate bedroom areas connected by the open-air deck.
- Each suite features expansive wooden deck and private pools overlooking the reserve.
- Outstanding dinning experience and cuisine.
- Sabie and Sands rivers and waterholes throughout the park attract large numbers of wildlife.
- A diverse range of experiences and luxurious accommodation options for families, couples and groups.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
Location
- Located in the northern region of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares fenceless borders with Londolozi, Elephant Plains and Arathusa private game reserves.
- Sabi Sands is a 65 000-hectare private game reserve and lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting There
- Arathusa private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Skukuza (SZK) is the closet commercial airport to Silvan Safari Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Arathusa private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Skukuza to Silvan Safari Lodge take 3 hours.
Child Policy
- Slivan Safari Lodge welcomes children from 12 years.
Special Offers
- Enjoy one free night with our ‘Pay 3 Stay 4’ offer.
- Special offers are valid all year excl. 20 December – 06 January.
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- The family suite is priced per unit.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid to 28 February 2027.

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Blue Guarri Suite
The gentle blue and grey tones are inspired by the Blue Guarri tree and creates an atmosphere best described as a haven of peace and calm. The super spacious suite Read more features a lounge, en suite bedroom, private deck and plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 2,586 per person, per night |
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Cassia Suite
Inspired by the Cassia tree, Cassia Suite boasts tones of golden yellow and deep green. The super spacious suite features a lounge, en suite bedroom, private deck and Read more plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 2,586 per person, per night |
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Kierie Klapper Suite
Kierie Klapper Suite is the lodge’s furthermost suite and is inspired by the Bushwillow tree. Warm amber tones, polished cement floors and clean white ceilings Read more compliment its contemporary feel. The super spacious suite features a lounge, en suite bedroom, private deck and plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 2,586 per person, per night |
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Knobthorn Suite
The Knobthorn Suite has been inspired by the Knobthorn tree. Its soft grey tones of its bark and yellow bloom of its flowers have been introduced into its design. Read more The super spacious suite features a lounge, en suite bedroom, private deck and plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 2,586 per person, per night |
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Tree Wisteria Suite
From greens to deep purples, the intense colourings are inspired by the Wisteria trees and its bloom. The super spacious suite features a lounge, en suite Read more bedroom, private deck and plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 2,586 per person, per night |
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Leadwood Family Suite
With an ancient Leadwood tree emerging through the deck, it’s no secret where the 2-bedroom family suite finds its inspiration. Blues and grey tones with the introduction Read more of delicate copper treasures bring a homely warmth to the space. The Leadwood suite features two ensuite bedrooms separated by a private deck, lounge and plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 8,727 per person, per night |
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