Sabi Sabi's Selati Camp

Sabi Sabi's Selati Camp, an award winning luxury game lodge in South Africa.

Description

For decades Sabi Sabi has enthralled and enchanted the world, creating a wildlife oasis in the heart of the bush, and unparalleled luxury at its four 5-Star lodges.  From the 19^th century, Sabi Sabi offers Selati Camp, reminiscent of a bygone era, infused with artefacts, vintage décor and an olde worlde charm. Nights are illuminated solely by oil lamps and the stories from the Camp’s game rangers. Selati’s beautifully appointed suites offer intimacy with a dash of colonial opulence. The most romantic of Sabi Sabi’s four lodges, Selati conjures up images of a time when life was a little slower, a little gentler and a lot more indulgent.  Visitors return time and again to languish in Selati’s dreamy, evocative atmosphere.

luxury safari lodge

Imagine the Africa of the great safari era, when blazing sunsets melted into lantern lit romance and service was an effortless whisper. This is the Africa you will experience at Sabi Sabi's Selati Camp, an award winning luxury game lodge in South Africa.

During the 1870's, high in the crevices of the Drakensberg escarpment which rises to the west of Sabi Sabi, gold was discovered. To transport the gold, the parliament of the Old Transvaal Republic commissioned a railway line from the interior to Delagoa Bay in Mozambique. A branch railway known as the Selati Line crossed the Sabi Sand Reserve.

Today the line is disused but the old railbed can still be seen in the north-eastern section of Sabi Sabi, close to Selati Camp. Sabi Sabi's intimate all-suite Selati Camp is the most unforgettable of all African experiences. It offers the perfect accommodation for travellers looking for a romantic luxury safari lodge in South Africa. Selati is furnished with a historic railway theme and colonial charm and is meticulously created as an authentic home in the bush. The railway theme extends from the original steam engine name plates, signals and shunter's lamps lighting the way to your suite, to interesting memorabilia and other collector's pieces in each room.

Originally created without electricity to preserve the ambience, Selati Camp has now installed overhead fans, air-conditioning and all the trimmings expected from a luxury safari lodge. Nights at Selati are quiet, intimate and possessed of a rare magic. Under the spectacular canopy of the Southern night sky the camp is still romantically lit by the gentle flicker of oil lamps and lanterns, and the warm glow of fires

Fashioned in a colonial "Out of Africa" style, this exclusive lodge comprises eight opulent thatched suites, each with full bathroom en-suite and private alfresco shower nestled under majestic indigenous trees. World-class cuisine is served on wooden thatched decks built alongside the Msuthlu riverbed, in the open air "boma" or in the "farmhouse kitchen".

 Accommodation

The premier accommodation at Selati Camp is the sumptuous and spacious Ivory Presidential Suite, which is a favourite amongst Kings, Queens, and those just looking for exceptional accommodation. It offers colonial grandeur in the form of original antiques, a draped four-poster bed, private terrace, and fireplace. The magnificent en-suite bathroom, complete with Persian carpet and antique chaise-lounge, also features a very private plunge pool. The separate dressing room features an antique wardrobe and matching dressing table.

The Lourenco Marques Suite is a must for honeymooners or the romantic at heart. Whether it is the fragrant flower petals strewn on the exquisite bedlinen, or the candles illuminating the bathroom on return from the evening safari, a stay in this romantic suite will always be remembered.

Sabi Sabi's Selati Camp combines turn of the century elegance with personalised safari luxury - a rare experience.

luxury safari lodge

Selati Camps olde world, romantic ambience is the perfect setting for the sumptuous, spacious Ivory Suite. Visitors looking for the splendour of a long gone era need look no further the Ivory Suite offers colonial grandeur in the form of original antiques, draped four-poster bed, private patio and fireplace.

The stunning en suite bathroom, featuring a Persian carpet and decadent chaise lounge, also features a private plunge pool and outdoor shower. Draped mosquito nets, railway memorabilia from the late 1800's, antique dresser and the gentle glow of oil lamps all combine to make this an exceptional suite.

Visitors from all over the world have enjoyed th luxury and pampering that comes with a visit to Ivory Suite and includes a private Land Rover.

luxury safari lodge

Selati Camps romantic ambience is never more palpable than in the beautiful Lourenco Marques (LM) Suite, where every detail is carefully planned for a memorable stay.

A king−size bed, draped with soft mosquito netting, dominates the suite, and perfectly offsets the luxuriant linens, antique furniture pieces and richly textured drapes. An en−suite bathroom with spa bath and both indoor and outdoor showers is a place for relaxing and pampering after an exhilarating safari.

Couples celebrating special occasions are treated to every indulgence − champagne bucket, in−suite dining, petal-strewn bedroom.

The suite and bathroom look even more enchanting when lit by dozens of candles against the backdrop of the dark African night.

Attractions

Southern Africa captivates everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of 'Safari' conjures up images of adventure, dramatic landscapes and exciting wildlife. Sabi Sabi's four luxury safari lodges are located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve which is geographically integrated with the Kruger National Park.

Sabi Sabi epitomises Africa's magic. With no fences between the reserve and the Kruger Park, big game abounds, moving freely through this unspoiled part of the ancient African continent. The Reserve is blessed with a great biodiversity of habitat and wildlife giving an excellent chance of close encounters with the 'Big Five' - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - as well as wild dog and cheetah. With over 300 bird species, the reserve is a birdwatcher's delight.

There has been no hunting here for over half a century and the animals have become habituated to - and relaxed in the presence of - safari vehicles. The ultimate destination for a luxury safari; visitors to Sabi Sabi can look forward the unique experience of close encounters with animals as they continue unperturbed in their natural daily patterns of hunting, feeding, courting and suckling.

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

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