Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge, Sabi Sand accommodation
Sabi Selati Camp reflects the time of the great safari explorers such as Hemingway and Livingstone at the turn of the 19th century. Selati camp is situated near the historic railway line, built during the Gold Rush, after which it is named. Illuminated solely by oil lamps, Sabi Selati Camp, caters specifically for the more romantic traveler. The lodge is small and charming, with an authentic safari feel
X-Factors of Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge
• Authentic Safari Camp
• No electricity
• On an animal migratory path
• Interesting old world décor
With no electricity to spoil the mood, Sabi Selati Camp is lit at night by the flicker of paraffin lamps, the warm glow of fires and the spectacular canopy of the southern night sky. The lounge and bar area, beautifully decorated with old railway memorabilia, is perfect to relax after your evening game drive.
The 8 cottages at Sabi Sabi Selati are built of stone and thatch and are positioned around a large garden. Each room has its own relaxing lounge area and an outside shower. The rooms are simple but homely and in keeping with the rest of the lodge.
The sumptuous and spacious Ivory Suite offers turn of the 19th century colonial grandeur in the form of original antiques, a draped four-poster bed, private terrace, and fireplace. The magnificent en-suite bathroom, complete with Persian carpet and antique chaise-lounge, also features a very private pool. Best of all, you get a private ranger for the duration of your stay, so you can organise your game drives to suit yourself.
The morning safari starts with a knock on your door from the Ranger who will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin, rusk or other freshly made delicacies. So begin the luxury morning safaris. This is the best time of day to track animals through the dewy grass.
On your evening safaris, with the help of the spotlight, a leopard's eyes may reflect back from a nearby tree. Other smaller predators that are often encountered at night include the genet, African civet and African wild cat. Bushbabies are nocturnal primates that feed on insects and fruits. Their large eyes shine red in the spotlight.
Neil's thoughts on Sabi Selati Camp:
When you walk into Sabi Selati, you feel like you have turned back the clock by 100 year. I love that.
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