Saseka Tented Camp

Saseka is the latest addition to the Thornybush Game Reserve. But you almost need to suspend any preconceptions of tented camps when you arrive here. It is an unashamedly  state-of-the-art, luxurious camp. Yet it is also imbued with the ambience of an idyllic African wilderness.  (Saseka is the Tsonga word for Beautiful.)

Saseka is part of the Big 5 game-rich Thornybush Nature Reserve. Thornybush now flows seemlessly into the adjacent Timbavati. And so it enjoys open borders with the Kruger National Park.  It lies on a curve of the Monwana dry riverbed, enjoying lovely views down this ancient water course.  Plus we love that it blends wonderfully spaciousness and a light, modern look with natural materials and textures. Yet it also retains elements reminiscent of an earlier era.

Saseka’s main area is a stylish composition of wood and stone, blends naturally into the riverine environment. There's an upper and lower deck to maximize the bush ambience. The colour palette is drawn from the natural surroundings with hues of ivory, dark green, apple, sage and flushes of pink.  The extraordinary ceiling filters light into the space. It imitates the natural dappled light of a tree canopy.

Activities include morning and afternoon game drives as well as guided bush walks. Walks allow you to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region, and to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. You can also be transferred over to the Amani Spa at Thornybush Game Lodge if you wish to enjoy a spa treatment.

Tented Suites at Saseka

Influenced by the romantic narrative of tented camps from yesteryear, the tents have been re-imagined with a gentle nod to nostalgia. But now the emphasis is very much on modern design.  The floor to ceiling sliding doors span the length of the tented suite. These allow the bush sounds to filter in for a truly immersed safari experience.  Each air-conditioned tented suite has a spacious, wrap-around deck overlooking the sand bed, a large private plunge pool with comfortable loungers as well as an outdoor shower. Inside the suites are massive with views from both the bedroom and the open place bathroom.

Leadwood Villa - exclusive use

The Leadwood Tented Villa operates as an intimate, camp-within-a-camp. It can accommodate two, four or six adults and up to 3 children on an exclusive basis in 1 to 3 suites. Each of the three suites can take an extra one single bed. The villa’s central area features a lounge and dining area which are exclusive to your party, separate from the rest of the lodge. The large outdoor deck features a splash pool with pool loungers for ultimate privacy and relaxation. Leadwood Villa is perfect for exclusive use by families or smaller groups.

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