Luxury Safari Lodge Accommodation
Nestled in the midst of this ancient African wilderness, architecturally blending with its surroundings, is a safari lodge like no other. Shakawa safari lodge is an oasis of luxury, which prides itself on providing guests with unexcelled personal service; indeed, some would call it pampering. Here in complete privacy you can enjoy the best in tradtional South African hospitality, combined with the most modern facilites and infrastructure, in totally tasteful and functional surroundings.
Shakawa Safari Lodge And Pool Captured At Nighfall.
Luxury Air-Conditioned Suites Include En-Suite Bathrooms
Our bushveldt - compatible, artfully constructed safari lodge - with its distinctive hand woven thatched roof - accommodates up to twelve people in six luxury, spacious suites. Each features remote - controlled air conditioning units, en suite bathroom and secluded private deck area; perfect for early morning coffee or a late evening nightcap..
Relax your tired limbs in the hedonistic pleasures of a freestanding victorian-style bathtub, or enjoy an invigorating "power shower." Each large luxury bathroom incorporates a range of facilities including toilet and bidet, shaver socket, twin wash basins and luxury cotton dressing robes to complete the picture. You'll also find the bathroom amply supplied with a choice of complimentary soaps, shampoos, bath salts and body lotions. Laundry is done daily; leave it each morning, find it in your room each evening.
Central Reading And Entertainment Areas Relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy the latest digital satellite TV with surround sound. Or choose from a wide range of VHS videos, DVDs and music CDs. Or just get away from the outside world and immerse yourself in a book before the chill-chasing fireplace in the main sitting room. Yes, Shakawa safari lodge really gives you the best of both worlds.
Designed around an impressive, centrally positioned log fireplace, our main lounge defines the word "luxury." Sink into one of our sumptuous sofas and read, converse, or ponder the next day's African Safari in compete comfort in an environment that instantly conveys "home." Our staff awaits to serve you tea, coffee, soft drinks or other beverages and snacks as and when you require.
Entertainment Lounge And Central Sitting/Reading Room
Central Living Room And Bar Area
The well-stocked bar boast a wide selection of fine wines, spirits and beers for your pleasure.
Then, as you think of African safari adventures to come, savor one of our imported cigars in your own silent aura, or bring the party to life with a "blast" from our multi-speaker, digital CD system. The choice is entirely yours. As is every aspect of your visit to Shakawa Lodge & Game Reserve. You call the shots; our staff is always at your service.
Pool Area And Outdoor Dining Veranda
It's Your Choice: Dine "Al Fresco" At The Poolside Terrace Or In The Formal Dining Room
Shakawa safari lodge is the perfect place to unwind or, as teens who visit with their parents are prone to say, "chill out." Whatever. Just partake of our poolside refreshments. Perhaps spot a thirsty warthog or waterbuck at the water hole, just a few meters near, while you absorb the fresh, ever-changing scents and sounds of nature. Then, as the sun starts to dip toward the horizon, one might retreat to the veranda, overlooking the heated pool, where you'll regard in awe our sublime sunsets and breathtaking night skies.
Have lunch on the outdoor veranda or enjoy dinner in the more formal setting of the inside dining area of Shakawa safari lodge. Or
take to the great outdoors, under the African night sky before a crackling fire that drives away the chill from our tradtional enclosure,
called a "boma." It's an enduring experience before storytelling and the last nightcap signal the end of an active day. Then it's
off to bed and soon the wake-up call for the next day's African photo safari. And shouldn't all days be like this one? They will be, at
Shakawa Lodge & Game Reserve.
The Shakawa Effect: Smiles All Around After A Successful Safari