Exeter Private Game Reserve is excellently positioned in the game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering the famous Kruger National park, offering thrilling wildlife related activities. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s western sector, River Lodge sits in the shade of a grove of ebony trees right on the edge of the Sand River. Eight luxury suites spread out along the shady bank with dramatic close up views of the River, all with generous spaces and elegant bathrooms. Cool off in the private plunge pool, while enjoying the sight of a herd of elephant drinking or perhaps a hippo surfacing in the river below.

  • 8 air-conditioned suites
  • Romantic African bush dinners
  • Private plunge pools
  • Outdoor showers Magnificently positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River.
  • A giant sausage tree provides shade for long, lazy afternoon lunches.
  • Delicious Pan African meals, complimented by the finest South Africa wines, are shared in the open air boma around a blazing fire under a star strewn sky.
  • Romantic candlelit dinners in the African bush, or on the deck of the guest suites, offer more memorable dining experiences.
  • Exhilarating safaris at River Lodge: Explore the Reserve and its diverse wildlife on interpretive morning and afternoon/evening game-drives or fascinating bush walks in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve near the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Accommodation

Awake to the river rolling slowly past your front door and watch the denizens of the bush make their morning ablutions. The game viewing continues all day, whether on a game drive or from the comfort of the Lodge’s shady viewing deck. The full flavours of lunch acquire an extra edge on our open air dining deck, with the distant splashing of animals coming down to drink at the water’s edge as a gentle reminder of Africa. Later, give in to the lull of the silent waters and sink into the plush sofas in the shared lounge area, drinking in the peace and solitude.

Cuisine

Delicious Pan African meals, complimented by the finest selection of South African wines, are shared in the open air boma around a blazing fire under a star strewn sky. Romantic candlelit dinners in the African bush, or on the deck of the guest suites, offer more memorable dining experiences.

Activities

At Exeter River Lodge, it is our passion to share our knowledge and understanding of the bush and its inhabitants with our guests. Our highly trained rangers and trackers will do their very utmost to delight our guests with a choice of the following activities: Twice daily game drives – early morning and late afternoon / evening game drives in an open 4×4 safari vehicle traverse an area of 10 000 hectares (25 000 acres). Track the Big Five, as well as a rich variety of other game, in the company of an armed ranger and Shangaan tracker. Strict vehicle limits at animal sightings ensure the exclusivity of your wildlife experience and careful off-road driving positions you for the best photo opportunities. Rangers are constantly in touch with each other to help keep track of game and the sensitive approach methods used mean that the wildlife has become accustomed to the presence of vehicles. Interpretive bush walks – in between game drives, take a leisurely walk within easy reach of your lodge and experience the sights, smells and sounds of the African bush. An armed ranger will accompany you and will share his vast knowledge of the local fauna and flora. Take in the intimate details of your surroundings, from the intricate patterns of a spider’s web to the bright plumage of the local birds and the sharp alarms calls of a dozen small creatures.

COST

From R 4,000.00 per person sharing per night, incl. of all meals, drinks and game activities.
Children are welcome