Saseka Tented Camp

One of the best places in Africa to see leopards in the wild.
  • Interleading Rooms
  • Children Friendly
  • Private Plunge Pool
  • Private Deck
  • Big Five
  • Spa

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The latest 5-star addition, Saseka Tented Camp, is the newest jewel added to the Thornybush Collection. Resting on the Monwana Riverbank, Saseka enjoys spectacular game viewing from the terraced-wooden deck, which also offers fantastic dining experiences, elegant lounging, and expansive views of the riverbed below. Its unique layout offers classic luxury interiors with cutting-edge design while connecting to nature and blending in with the surrounding environment.

The Rooms

Saseka boasts eight luxury suites, each with its own private deck, complete with an outdoor shower, plunge pool, sun loungers and sweeping bush views. In addition, the exclusive Leadwood Villa, which forms part of the camp, serves as the ultimate private base for families or smaller groups and has a private safari vehicle.

Big 5 Encounters

Saseka is located in the private Thornybush Game Reserve, which offers one of South Africa’s finest Big Five safari experiences. Guests can enjoy the opportunity to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in the true African wilderness.

Excellent Game Viewing

While the Big Five is the undeniable highlight, there is an abundance of other wildlife to discover. Enjoy remarkable sightings from your private deck, jump on an open-air jeep safari or explore the surroundings on a guided walk. Visitors will also be impressed with the leopard and lion sightings while on one of the thrilling dawn or dusk safaris.

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Awards

  • Africa's Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2020 by World Travel Awards

Saseka Tented Camp was designed and decorated by the award-winning team of Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, who created this masterpiece by combining natural, sustainable architecture with contemporary design.

What We Love

This incredible lodge has been carefully positioned to provide guests with the opportunity to truly experience the thrills of the African wilderness. Guests can look forward to luxury spaces, exceptional attention to detail, personalised service, expert guides, passionate people and diverse game viewing, with the undeniable highlight being the world-renowned Big Five.

Where To Find Saseka Tented Camp

Saseka Tented Camp is located in the Thornybush Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Stretching for 14 000 hectares, Thornybush shares a fenceless border with the famous Kruger National Park and offers untouched wilderness that provides a habitat for free-roaming wildlife. Visitors can look forward to morning and evening safaris, luxury accommodations, verdant African bushveld, a range of indigenous fauna and flora, and superb dining and spa experiences. Renowned for its vast diversity of wildlife, Thornybush is a world-class safari destination drawing local and international visitors from around the globe.

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Wildlife At Saseka Tented Camp

Known-for Special Rare Common Abundant
  • lion
  • leopard
  • whiterhino
  • wilddog
  • elephant
  • buffalo
  • cheetah
  • hyena
  • wildebeest
  • kudu
  • bushbuck
  • imapalam
  • baboon
  • hippo
  • giraffe
  • zebra
  • worthog
  • raptors
  • vervetmonkey