Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodges

The Chitwa Chitwa Experience
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodges bask in the serene and distinctive unmasked beauty of the lowveld African bush. Closeted within the folds of the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve and forming part of the Kruger National Park in the North East of the country, Chitwa Chitwa is a secluded portal to viewing some of the continent's richest and most diverse wildlife.

Game Lodge
Luxurious accommodation, privacy and innate warmth are all integral pleasures of the remarkable experience that is Chitwa Chitwa, creating affectionate wildlife safari memories that will linger with you long after you leave the Lodges' gracious company.

Children of all ages are welcome at Game Lodge

Food is a sensory delight, but at Game Lodge it doesn't just tantalize the palate, eyes and nose. Here, meals are as much a social feast as a culinary one: savour the intriguing combination of African and Mediterranean dishes, accompanied by select wines from our extensive cellar with warm conversation from our rangers and friendly management team. Lunch is served next to the pool in the thatched lapa, while dinner is relished in the open-air boma, or in our elegant dining room.

Imagine a seamless blend of authentic African design with eclectic European elegance, and you will conjure up the unique style and character of this Lodge. Hidden among the lush gardens, each of the lovingly and individually crafted chalets exudes an air of bygone romance and a hint of adventure, all wrapped in unfaltering luxury. Both the standard and luxury chalets and the relaxing pool and sundeck enjoy superb views of the lake, where the water runs cool and clear.

The most extravagant of the chalets, however, is Boulders, the honeymoon suite, which provides a private patio and plunge pool, separate dressing room and restful lounge area.

Safari Lodge
Nestling beneath a blanket of Knobthorn trees rests Safari Lodge, originally a hunting lodge. In unwavering African tradition, the cottages at Safari Lodge are thatched, creating a bond with their surroundings. Its charm lies in that it has remained small and intimate, accommodating a maximum of ten guests in five chalets. Relaxed and in harmony with its surroundings, Safari Lodge is enjoyed for its rich diversity of animal and bird life which can be easily observed from each cottage.

Regrettably, children under the age of 12 are not permitted at Safari Lodge.

Accommodation - The African theme is reflected in the warmly decorated rooms where rich, earthy colours and natural materials are woven into a subtle tapestry of quiet indulgence. Continuing this idea in an unexpectedly reverse fashion, the private outside showers provide an enlivening experience not to be missed.

Game Lodge's famed cuisine is echoed at Safari Lodge, whether it be a hearty breakfast to begin yet another glorious day in the wilds of Africa, lunch with a view over the lake from the tree-skewered timber deck or in the authentic outdoor boma, an indulgent dinner over which to recount the day's adventures.

Activities
There are a few that can't resist the call of the South African sunrise, or that of a magnificent fish eagle as it soars through the hazy, cloudless skies. But for the real African experience, nothing compares to the exhilaration of a game drive through the bush in an open-topped Land Rover, guided by our staff whose passion for the area is infectious.

Tracking the often-beautiful, sometimes-rare wildlife is exciting, but never more so than when it is one of the elusive Big Five (Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhinoceros). They share the ragged bushveld with cheetah, hyena, wild dog, zebra, wildebeest, baboon and antelope, in a primordial alliance that captures the heart of Africa.

Climate
The climate is subtropical, providing hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters. Summer months fall between September and April, with the weather at its hottest between November and February, often reaching temperatures of 35 - 40 degrees. Rain is periodic and while often coming in a heavy downpour, it normally lasts for only a short time.

In winter, between May and August, the mornings and nights are cold, with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees. During the day, however, the sun shines warmly in the bright blue, cloudless skies and there is often no rain for many months.

Fact Sheet

Superb views of a lake
Morning and evening game drives with afternoon sundowners
Bush walks
Accommodation with air conditioning and ceiling fans in all rooms
Pure cotton bed linen and mosquito nets
Curio Shops
Starlit Boma dinners
Swimming pools overlooking the savanna
The following facilities are exclusive to each lodge:

Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge
Extensive lounge & bar.
Fully stocked wine cellar created with a natural granite rock floor.
Boutique style standard rooms with en suite bathrooms and private patios.
Children of all ages welcome. Triple sharing, standard rooms available.
Luxury rooms with private sundecks, glass enclosed showers with elevated baths, featuring modern Italian finishes.
The superior “Boulders Suite” with a private dip pool, romantic corner bath and double shower with superb views.

Chitwa Chitwa Safari Lodge
Informal thatched bar and lounge area
Deck overhanging the lake where breakfast and lunch is served
Individually decorated standard rooms
With regret no triple sharing rooms available
Private patios overlooking the lake
En suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers

How to get there

By Air
Fly in packages are arranged by the lodge. For your convenience, Chitwa Chitwa has
its own airstrip.

Co-ordinates:

CHITWA CHITWA GAME LODGE AIRSTRIP

24 44'.01 SOUTH
31 33'.37 EAST
Runway length: 900 m
Runway elevation: 1200f
Surface: Gravel
Magnetic bearing: 01/19
Lodge frequency: 124.8

CHITWA CHITWA SAFARI LODGE AIRSTRIP

24 44'.39 SOUTH
31 31'.21 EAST
Runway Length: 1200m
Runway elevation: 1200f
Surface: Gravel
Magnetic bearing: 01/19
Lodge frequency: 124.8

By Road
Route via Nelspruit / White River / Hazyview / Bushbuckridge

From Johannesburg, go past the airport to Witbank onto the N4 through to Nelspruit.
Take the R40 from Nelspruit to White River and proceed 53km to Hazyview.
Stay on the R40 towards Bushbuckridge.
From Hazyview it’s 62 km until you turn right towards Acornhoek (Manyeleti / Thulamahashe turn off).
Follow the tar road for 33km until you find Hluvukane Petrol Station on your right hand side.
The tar road ends here & becomes gravel.
After the petrol station, continue for 2km till the road splits – turn right. (You will see a brown Sabi Sand sign & other lodges names like Chitwa Chitwa, Elephant Plains, Djuma etc.)
Take the first turn to your left (appr. 300m).
After +/- 5 km turn right (follow all Sabi Sand signs).
Follow through a few small towns until you find a T junction after another 6,5 km – turn left.
You will reach the “Gowrie Gate” after 7 km where you will have to pay R60 entrance fee.
Once you are through the gate, be sure to follow the correct Chitwa Chitwa signs, indicating either CHITWA CHITWA GAME LODGE or CHITWA CHITWA SAFARI LODGE.
From the Acornhoek turnoff to the gate is appr. an hour.

Route via Belfast / Dullstroom / Lydenburg / Hoedspruit

Take the R22 from Johannesburg – past Witbank and Middelburg to Belfast.
Turn left onto the R540. Pass Dullstroom to Lydenburg.
From Lydenburg take the R36 to Orighstad.
Still on the R36 pass through the Strijdom Tunnel.
Continue on R527 Hoedspruit road for 15km.
Turn right to R531 Klaserie. Continue on the R531 towards the Orpen Gate.
After 30km, you’ll see “SA Wildlife College” and brown “SABI SAND” signs where you turn right. The gravel road begins here.
From here to the GOWRIE gate takes appr. 30 minutes.
You’ll go through a small farm gate and follow all the brown “SABI SAND” signs.(You will also see other lodges names like Elephant Plains, Djuma etc.)
You’ll get to a T-junction with Hluvukane Petrol Station in front of you – turn left.
Continue for 2km till the road splits – turn right. (You will see a brown Sabi Sand sign & other lodges names like Chitwa Chitwa, Elephant Plains, Djuma etc.)
Take the first turn to your left (appr. 300m).
After +/-5 km turn right (follow all Sabi Sand signs).
Follow through a few small towns until you find a T junction after another 6.5 km – turn left.
You will reach the “Gowrie Gate” after 7 km where you will have to pay R60 entrance fee.
Once you are through the gate, be sure to follow the correct Chitwa Chitwa signs, indicating either CHITWA CHITWA GAME LODGE or CHITWA CHITWA SAFARI LODGE.
From the Acornhoek turnoff to the gate is appr. an hour.

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