CHITWA CHITWA GAME LODGE

Chitwa Chitwa is more than just a luxury private game lodge in the bush.

It’s a holistic and sensorial experience that starts at sunrise and captures the very essence of the magnificent wildlife heritage and natural landscape of Africa before sunset.

The Chitwa Chitwa Story:

Originally a private retreat of the Brink family, Chitwa Chitwa has been in the Brink family for over 40 years and in 1991 was transformed into the private game lodge it is today.

It now stands as a jewel of South African hospitality, an emblem of the savanna’s most authentic and refined luxury.

Charl is dedicated to wise land management, aiming at preserving an African paradise for future generations.

Chitwa Chitwa earned its name as an affectionate ode to the aging giraffe bull who shared the lakeside home as an extended member of the Brink family.

According to Charl, the majestic arrival of this regal relative was always signaled by the creaking of his old joints.

Still today, his watchful essence is felt presiding over the lodge.

Much like this giraffe, the lodge is magnificent and graceful in appearance, yet humble enough to evaporate into the surrounding beauty of the unspoiled bush of the Sabi Sand.

After its classic transformation into an eclectic blend of European style with African chic, Chitwa Chitwa has emerged as an exquisite balance between unbridled luxury and environmental harmony, an oasis of conservation.

Accommodation at Chitwa Chitwa:

Great care has been taken to balance unpretentious style with complete comfort when it comes to the Chitwa Suites.

Each of the six individually decorated suites opens onto a private lake-view deck with its private plunge pool, framed by a spacious timber deck that overlooks the nearby water – a popular drinking hole for our wealth of wildlife.

The luxury suites are very spacious, varying from 130 to 180 square meters, and can accommodate 1 extra bed for children under the age of 12 years only.

The Charlsy Suite is a superb solution for families or friends travelling together!

It consists of two splendidly appointed inter-leading en-suite rooms joined by a comfortable living area. A fabulously spacious common lake view deck with a swimming pool completes this unique unit.

All the Chitwa Chitwa Suites include a bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower, fireplace, minibar, fan, hairdryer, tea coffee-making facility, and an iPod docking station.

Safari at Chitwa Chitwa:

The most thrilling and eagerly-anticipated part of any stay with us is undoubtedly the Chitwa Chitwa safari experience.

For over a decade, our guests have been treated to spell-binding sightings of our abundant wildlife on game drives and bush walks and have left with affectionate memories of the very best of the African bush.

The experience is further enhanced by our desire to protect and sustain the local environment and improve the well-being of our resident communities.

Located in the Sabi Sand which is the birthplace of sustainable wildlife tourism in southern Africa, Chitwa Chitwa is highly acclaimed for its excellent game viewing, as all hunting in the area has been abolished for decades.

As a result, the animals have grown accustomed to the presence of safari vehicles in their territory and we can boast some of the best opportunities to meet Africa’s Big Five – being the five most dangerous animals to meet on foot: buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard and lion.

Our highly qualified guides and Shangaan trackers ensure an unforgettable African safari by enriching the experience with their profound knowledge regarding this animal kingdom and its complex habitat.

Doing Good at Chitwa Chitwa:

At Chitwa Chitwa we are dedicated to preserving the environment we work and live within, and have invested plenty of time and money into community projects and eco-initiatives.

From The Chitwa Trust which we founded in 2008 as a non-profit organization that provides aid to the underdeveloped communities close to us in Mpumalanga,  to our going green conservation schemes, read on to find out more and get involved. 

We are invested in not just showing our guests the best African experience possible, but also in giving back to the communities around us.

The Chitwa Trust was founded in 2008 to meet two of South Africa’s greatest challenges: unemployment and lack of education.

The Trust is a registered non-profit organization that provides aid to underdeveloped areas of Mpumalanga in a way that involves both conservation and community upliftment.