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Tucked away in a quiet corner in the west of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Dulini River Lodge sits in the shade of a grove of ebony trees right on the edge of the Sand River.

Previously known as &Beyond Exeter River Lodge this property has six luxury suites spread out along the shady bank with dramatic close-up views of the flowing river, all with generous spaces and elegant bathrooms. Cool off in the private plunge pool, while enjoying the sight of a herd of elephant drinking or timid bushbuck browsing the riverside thickets.  River Lodge underwent a refurbishment in May 2018.

The 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 meals, complimented by the finest selection of South African wines, are shared in the traditional open-air boma under a star-strewn sky. Romantic candlelit dinners in the African bush or on the decks of the guest suites offer memorable dining experiences.

at a glance

Style

Air-conditioned Riverside Suites

Rooms

6

Open Season

Open All Year

Safari Experience

Day and night game drives with superb trackers and guides for spotting the Big 5 (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and especially good for leopard sightings).  Cheetah and Wild Dogs are also present. Short bush walks can also be arranged and at the discretion of the guides in camp.

Wildlife & Birdlife

Home to a host of animals, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), the Sabi Sand is part of a conservation area that covers over two million hectares (almost five million acres), an area equivalent to the state of New Jersey.

Wildlife includes leopards, spotted hyena, various antelope, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, hippo.

Various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and duiker to kudu, bushbuck and nyala can also be seen. However, it is the leopard that is the real star of the show, with the area well known for some of the best leopard experiences in Africa. This shy and elusive animal, normally the most solitary of the African cats, is often viewed both in daylight hours and during game drives.

In contrast to the leopard, lion are the most sociable of the cat family and prides may consist of up to 12 related females and their cubs, as well as a far smaller number of related males, often brothers. A number of lion prides have territories in the area and are regularly seen on game drives. In the middle of the cat social range is the cheetah. Although not as common as the leopard or lion, cheetah are also frequently sighted.

 

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