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There is a quiet luxury at Seseka that delivers a feeling of exceptional comfort without being over-the-top. Every detail has been carefully considered- to the interior of the spacious accommodations to the natural elements of design throughout the… read moreThere is a quiet luxury at Seseka that delivers a feeling of exceptional comfort without being over-the-top. Every detail has been carefully considered- to the interior of the spacious accommodations to the natural elements of design throughout the public areas, to the just-right service in the dining area. The staff was very competent, but also caring and genuinely interested in our experience. Our butler, Kedris, was a delight, as was every other individual we came in contact with – from the welcome home committee after each game drive, to the chef, to the room attendant and the gentleman who escorted us to our room safely after dinner. Naturally, the highlight of the trip was the game drives. I traveled with my sister, and we found our guide (Rudy) and tracker (Jordan) to be great fun and genuinely interested in our experience. They are also incredibly knowledgeable. Rudy provided excellent play-by-play and animal kingdom factoids from A-Z as Jordan snuffed out the animals from his perch at the front of the Land Cruiser. I actually felt that each time we found a wild creature, they were as excited as we were; they took all the time we needed to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the moment. They also seemed to sincerely appreciate questions from guests, and provided remarkable insights that made the trip all the more interesting. We were in Southern Africa for two and a half weeks, and I would say that our stay at Seseka was the highlight of our journey. I will never forget it, and who knows, maybe I’ll be back someday. read less

RFMSP

We had two nights and three days there, the rooms were beautiful and very nice. The food and service was first class. Our guide and tracker had lot of experience and were very helpful explaining the wild life. The place… read moreWe had two nights and three days there, the rooms were beautiful and very nice. The food and service was first class. Our guide and tracker had lot of experience and were very helpful explaining the wild life. The place is out of this world. Great trip for a life experience. read less

Acho C

I still don’t know how they did it, but in a place full of leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos and so much more we found some of the best food possible and by far the best guide and tracker… read moreI still don’t know how they did it, but in a place full of leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos and so much more we found some of the best food possible and by far the best guide and tracker in Sabi Sands. I think we were very luck to have Tendai and Service spend 4 days with us in Sabi Sands. We tracked leopards and lions during our time together and walked through the bush to find giraffes early in the morning. We found white rhinos who were incredible to watch up close and even heard a male lion call out to his pride while sitting on top of a termite mound. This lodge is the best. You honestly won’t want to leave and if you are lucky enough to spend your time with Tendai and Service then you likely will come back and visit again which is what we might need to do in the very near future! read less

Josh A

We had a great stay at Jackalberry. We were greeted by Zoe who was friendly and very welcoming. Lucy and Nyiko looked after us at dinner and drinks. The were so kind and friendly. Made us feel right at home…. read moreWe had a great stay at Jackalberry. We were greeted by Zoe who was friendly and very welcoming. Lucy and Nyiko looked after us at dinner and drinks. The were so kind and friendly. Made us feel right at home. Our guiding team were Calton and Lot/ Elliot. What can I say? They were just brilliant. Elliot was so enthusiastic and showed us traditional uses and believes of trees and plants. Calton must be one of the best guides in the Thornybush collection, and definitely one of the best I have had the pleasure to experience. He has a vast knowledge of every little thing out there. We could see that he is truly passionate about his job and nature. His jokes are also top notch. I was very impressed how he handled sightings. He treated animals with respect and did not push them to get better sightings out of them. We found a leopard that was not very relaxed. He firstly called it to be a one vehicle sighting so that we do not pressure the cat. He was cautious with his approach. We first viewed it from a distance, and he made sure everyone could see it first. He then carefully approached it so we could get a better view. As we crept closer the leopard move away. Calton decided to not put any pressure on the animal and pulled out of the sighting. It is so refreshing seeing guides that put the well-being of animals above the need to gain good sightings. He also did not drive from sighting to sighting like some guides do. The team was adamant to find animals themselves. If he did respond to sightings, he carefully selected when he wanted to respond to get the best out of the sighting. Good luck with your journey. I’m sure there are big things to come for you in this industry Calton. read less

Visser M

We had a fantastic family holiday in one of the most special places in RSA. Warm weather in winter, exceptional staff at the lodge, a relaxed atmosphere and awesome sunrises. Our Ranger Wes has a wealth of knowledge, endless enthusiasm… read moreWe had a fantastic family holiday in one of the most special places in RSA. Warm weather in winter, exceptional staff at the lodge, a relaxed atmosphere and awesome sunrises. Our Ranger Wes has a wealth of knowledge, endless enthusiasm and is committed to make each game drive memorable. Our tracker Elliot was great with the children, has a heart for the bush and phenomenal skills. We saw white rhino, leopards, wild dogs and their pups, hyaena cubs, lion….the list was just magical. We enjoyed the peace of the bush and the excitement of the oxbirds. It brings a renewed appreciation and respect for the miracle of nature. Got some amazing photos to share the memories. The early mornings were all worth it. Groot Dankie! read less

Diesel Larry

Absolutely amazing experience! People, service, food and animals. I can’t say enough about it! We stayed aim Saseka Lodge. Animals constantly around us, the luxury “tent” was fabulous with our own pool. Twice daily drives in the bush with our… read moreAbsolutely amazing experience! People, service, food and animals. I can’t say enough about it! We stayed aim Saseka Lodge. Animals constantly around us, the luxury “tent” was fabulous with our own pool. Twice daily drives in the bush with our fabulous trackers Joe and Delta. Fantastic meals with our butler Jimmy. Want to go back!!! read less

Moira F