Silvan Safari

Silvan Safari is centered around a complete celebration of unique experiences. Our mindful approach honours the intricate manner in which all life is connected.

From witnessing the unrivalled spectacle of the African sunrise, feasting on sensational culinary delights to connecting with the heart and soul of Silvan, our extraordinary people. 

Silvan Safari Lodge is like nothing you’ve ever seen, a wonder waiting to captivate the heart and connect it to the glorious African spirit.

The contemporary architecture is slick, bold, and alluring with a nuanced bohemian flair.

Adding a sense of whimsical artistry, it gently weaves its magic into grand art collaborations and intricate hand-woven masterpieces. 

The key ingredient to what makes Silvan Safari Lodge truly extraordinary is the inspired team making up our Silvan family.

Hailing from all corners, with many coming from the very communities surrounding the lodge. This is their home, and their passion and love for curating unique luxury African experiences shine through in everything they do.

One of life’s greatest joys comes from the pleasure of forging new friendships and relationships. The smiles laughs, and experiences shared bring people from all walks of life together in unison, forever connected by that personal moment in time.

We welcome you.

Accommodation at Silvan Safari Lodge.

Polished cement floors and clean white ceilings add to the contemporary feel while maintaining an airy atmosphere.

Different textures and delicately embroidered elements are woven into every corner of this opulent space.

A collaborative watercolor and ink line drawing adorning the wall feeds the imagination with the story of a duiker browsing the bushwillow’s leaves while lovebirds playfully flit from branch to branch.

The enormous outside area provides the perfect setting to connect with the natural surroundings, while the vibrant ceramics of regal purple and rich copper inside offer an opulent atmosphere.

Dining at Silvan Safari Lodge.

Feasting on Silvan Safari’s fine dining dishes and sipping on our curated, extensive wine and gin collections will be some of your most cherished memories.

Every meal is an event of its own, with spectacular settings to complete the experience.

From the majestic jackal berry tree with a lower breakfast deck and outdoor gazebos to the Modjaji dining room and an enchanted forest, there are plenty of living spaces for gathering and sharing.

We encourage a relaxed dining experience, allowing our guests to set the rhythm and routine of their day.

Meals are typically served in the main lodge but can also be enjoyed privately on your deck or shared with a group in a specially chosen location.

Personalised wine and food pairings are a particular favourite for food and wine connoisseurs alike and can be selected to suit your taste.

Health & Wellness at Silvan Safari Lodge.

Welcome to our mindful retreat, resting in the heart of the Sabi Sand.

Ansellia Spa offers a wellness experience in Sabi Sand like no other.

With a private treatment room and gym, it encourages you to press pause and pay attention to what your body needs.

Like all branches of Silvan Safari, our Ansellia Spa is inspired by the spirit of the trees.

Named after the delicate, intricate African orchid, which adorns only the most tranquil reaches of this ecosystem, our spa similarly takes an ultra-exclusive approach.

We believe in treating our guests with a luxurious and holistic approach to wellness.

Our Ansellia Spa sanctuary is found over the bridge and framed by lush woodland, blending seamlessly into the bush and exuding pure serenity.

Our bespoke creations and signature treatments integrate local rituals and indigenous ingredients to create a unique immersive experience.

Lie back and soak up the sounds of the bush while our talented therapists work their magic.

Safari at Silvan Safari Lodge.

While you need to look no further than the riverbed below Silvan Safari to spot wildlife, our private game drives offer you the best chance to experience the incredible variety of animals that the Sabi Sand is so famous for up close.

As a private game reserve, guests also have the exclusive opportunity to traverse the bush on foot, go off-road on safari drives, and head out on night safaris with a spotlight.

An early wake-up call at dawn will see you rise with the bush and its residents, your heart fluttering in anticipation.

While out on safari, we provide blankets to keep you snug in the open-air vehicle and state-of-the-art Swarovski binoculars to help you take in every detail.

The Wildlife at Silvan Safari Lodge.

Silvan Safari is found in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with South Africa’s Big 5 safari mecca, Kruger National Park.

Sabi Sand is globally celebrated for its incredibly diverse and dense game population, so Silvan Safari promises plenty of up-close sightings.

The wildlife roams freely and in great numbers, delighting you with new sightings daily.

Silvan Safari is also well-known for offering frequent sightings of the leopard, Africa’s famously elusive big cat.

Home to over 500 bird species, birders and photographers will feel like they’re in paradise. Guests need to look no further than the lodge, it has been a wildlife sanctuary as much as it has been for its people.

Our resident leopard, Tiyani, gave birth to her cub in our Ansellia Spa when it was just a shell, while our resident elephant herds often wander through the camp, drinking from our pools.

If it’s the best possible and most exclusive luxury Sabi Sand safari you’re seeking, choose Silvan Safari.