Sausage Tree Safari Camp is situated within the Balule Conservancy with dramatic hilltops, valleys and open plains providing breathtaking views of uninterrupted bush all the way to the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. The Olifants River flows all year round through the reserve with healthy populations of crocodile and hippo as well as a huge diversity of bird species including the elusive Pels Fishing Owl.
The luxury, African-styled Safari tents are comfortably furnished with bathrooms en-suite, featuring a freestanding bath and an outside shower on a raised base for maximizing your views of the bush and the mountains. Air conditioning, fan, and tea and coffee facilities make it a definitive ‘glamping’ experience with the advantage that staying in a tented camp has, bringing the sounds of nature so much closer to you.
The energetic staff are highly experienced, dedicated and passionate, as guest reviews reflect. Their attention to detail will ensure your stay is ultimately relaxing and memorable.
The guide and tracker teams will not only find you incredible animal sightings but will interpret what you see with fun filled facts, underpinned by their exhaustive knowledge, passion and respect for nature thereby making certain your Safari experience is an authentic one.
A variety of interesting, local tours are also available around the Hoedspruit area, including a private, guided day tour to the famous Kruger National Park itself.
Visit Sausage Tree Safari Camp and find out why so many guests come back to visit again...and again!
Safari Tents
Have you ever slept under canvas in the African bush?
Well there truly is nothing like it! The sounds of the night are closer, the smells of nature are stronger, and the feeling of actually being in the bush is so much more intense.
The luxury, African-styled safari tents are nestled in between Marula, Knobthorn, Acacia and Sausage Trees and overlook a dry river bed, the bush and the majestic Northern Drakensberg Mountains. They are built in an elevated position each with its own special view.
The tents are comfortably furnished and feature an ensuite bathroom with a bath and an outdoor shower. They are fitted with eco air conditioners ensuring that you stay cool on hot summer nights… and can be used as a heater during the colder nights in winter.
Each tent has its own private deck with wonderful views of the mountains and the African bush. Insect gauze on all the windows and doors keep the insects outside where they belong.
Facilities
- Breakfast and lunch is a social affair and is served on an open deck with uninterrupted views of the bush and a water hole frequented by a variety of animals.
- Dinner is mostly served under the stars, around the fire in our traditional styled ‘BOMA’.
- The camp has an indoor and outdoor lounge and a cosy bar complete with a variety of first class South African wines and a selection of South African craft beer and gin.
- The refreshing pool set in our deck will cool you down on our hottest summer days – the perfect place to relax between game drives.
- The new private spa area allows you to enjoy a full range of massages and treatments while while listening to the sound of Africa’s natural orchestra…. true nature inspired, sound therapy. Pure, fresh air and a silence so beneficial to the spirit. while enjoying a beautiful view out into the bush.
- Free WIFI
Game Drives
Experience 360-degree panoramic views from the open vehicles while in search of a variety of wildlife… negotiating valleys, hills and plains which provide some of the most spectacular views in the whole of the Lowveld in over 3,500 hectares of traversing.
An experienced, professional guide and tracker, each morning and late afternoon, will take you on a safari game drive through thick bush and along open plains in search of the big 5 (elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard) as well as game species such as zebra, giraffe, impala, kudu, and warthog and a myriad of birds.
Sundowners are served with tasty snacks watching the sun set over the African bush. During the drives there is a lot of emphasis on giving information on everything that is encountered whether your interest is birding, insects, plants or trees, your guide will happily share his knowledge with you. The guides also focus on some of the less noticeable aspects of the bush.
Driving 5Kms alongside the Olifants River you will often encounter hippo and crocodile, and a variety of birdlife including the occasional, very special sighting of the much sought after Pels Fishing Owl.
Special Occasions
Whether its a proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary, Special birthday or just a romantic Impulse, they will make it special for you.
Lose yourself with the beautiful views and sunsets from the sky deck or on game drive.
They offer a private, romantic dinner for two on the sky deck, an intimate bush setting for your proposal, and a special turn down.
By prior arrangement, you may also enjoy a private game drive and a couples spa treatment at an extra cost.
Wedding packages are available on request.
Sausage Tree Safari Camp is the Perfect Location For Your Special Occasion
Contact Us
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