LOCATATION
Situated in the western sector of the
65 000 hectare (160 600 acre) Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which adjoins the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. &Beyond Exeter River Lodge is located on the banks of the seasonal Sand River, with a traversing area of
10 000 hectares (25 000 acres).

• Number of Suites - 8
• Maximum Guests - 16
• Children - Yes
• Triples - None
• Twin beds - All convertible to double
• Air Conditioning/ Room Fans - Yes
• Mosquito Nets - No
• Lodge and Plunge Pools - Yes
• Indoor/ Outdoor Showers - Yes
• Seperate w.c - Yes
• In Room Safe - Yes
• Personal Bars - Yes
• Telephone - Yes
• Hairdryers - Yes
• Laundry Included - Yes
• Suitable for Disabled Guests - Yes, with assistance
• Distance Between Rooms - 10m/70ft
• Check In/Check Out - 12h00/11h00
• Kosher Food - Prior notice, extra cost
• Power - 220v AC
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle - No
• Childminding - Yes
• In-room Massage - Yes

what sets us apart
Situated in one of South Africa’s most prestigious game reserves, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
World famous for its leopard sightings
Renowned for having the best Big Five game viewing in the country
Superb volume of game and quality of sightings
One of the best grazing and browsing habitats in Southern Africa
Trained rangers and Shangaan trackers
Exciting nocturnal safaris
Bush dining
Gracious architecture and interiors
Effortless road and air access

ACCESS
A 5 hour drive on good roads from Johannesburg to the Newington Gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Federal Air operates daily flights from OR Tambo (ORT) to Ulusaba airstrip, followed by an easy game drive to the lodge. SA Airlink offers daily flights from ORT to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by either a road or air transfer to the lodge.

GUEST ACCOMMODATATION
River Lodge is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s western sector, right on the edge of the Sand River. It consists of eight luxury suites with dramatic close up views of the River. Each air conditioned suite features generous spaces, elegant ensuite bathrooms with twin hand basins, separate w.c., bath, indoor and outdoor showers. Private plunge pools are surrounded by spacious decks that overlook the river.

GUEST AREAS
River Lodge’s magnificently positioned guest sitting and dining areas overlook the Sand River, and are filled with deep sofas perfect for whiling away the hours between game drives. A giant sausage tree provides shade for long, lazy afternoon lunches. Delicious Pan African meals are shared in the open air boma or at romantic candlelit bush dinners. The Lodge has a Safari Shop.

SAFARIS
View Africa’s most impressive wildlife on morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with expert guides and Shangaan trackers. Guests can also enjoy interpretive guided bush walks with excellent birdwatching.

Weather: Summer months are hot and humid (Nov to Mar). Temperatures start to cool slightly (Apr), and winter months are warm with cold nights/dawns (May to Jun). July to September is very dry with cold night and early morning/late afternoon temperatures. Spring is very dry with hot, dry winds (Sept to Oct).

Rainfall: The first rains start towards the end of October. Rains or typical afternoon thundershowers (Nov and Mar), with potential scattered afternoon thundershowers (Apr).

Temperature: Summer: 13˚C to 38˚C / 55˚F to 100˚F. Winter: 3˚C to 32˚C / 37˚F to 90˚F

Best time to travel:
All year round, best game viewing from March to October

Altitude:
423m above sea level

Airstrip:
Ulusaba Airstrip Coordinates are: S24˚47 and E31˚21 (width 18 m, length 1 360 m, elevation 432 m, tarred)

GPS co-ordinates:
S 24°46.217’ E 031°23.914’

Malaria:
Exeter River Lodge is situated in a malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken.

Children:
Children are welcome, although triple rooms are not possible. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in game drives. Childminders are available at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years can only participate in game drives at the lodge manager’s discretion.

Ratio of guests to staff: 3 to 1

Lodge closure: Open year round