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Sashwa – River of Stars

Lodge Phalaborwa · Limpopo

About

Luxury wellness and safari accommodation on the Olifants River in the Greater Kruger National Park, featuring suites with included plant-based meals, yoga, meditation, and guided game drives.

Accommodation

Twelve suites with extra-length beds, en-suite bathrooms with rainshowers, air-conditioning, overhead fans, and outdoor decks. Premier and Luxury suites offer freestanding baths and premium toiletries. Suites feature African-inspired architecture with high thatched ceilings and distinctive nature-themed names.

Facilities

Spa with treatment rooms, yoga studio with riverbank deck, gym, infrared sauna, meditation room, salt-water swimming pool, creative art studio, wildlife viewing hide, relaxation lounges, and tranquility garden. Plant-based meals included daily, plus herbal teas, kombuchas, and organic wines. Organic permaculture garden on-site.

Location & Surroundings

Located on the Olifants River in the Greater Kruger National Park, 1 hour 15 minutes from Hoedspruit Airport. Property opens to 2.5+ million hectares of protected wilderness. Wildlife includes elephants, hippos, lions, giraffe, kudu, migratory birds, and honey badgers. River views from suites.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Premier Riverfront Suite

Perched on the riverbank, Eagle Suite offers river views, an ideal romantic retreat. Luxurious amenities, bathrobes, and a bathroom with a freestanding bath and shower create a serene escape. A privat

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R19,800

Luxury Riverfront Suites

Nestled along the riverbank, Sunbird and Owl Luxury Riverfront Suites offer serene retreats with views of the river. Warm tones and nature-inspired design create a calming escape, while private patios

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R16,800

Luxury Garden Suites

Lioness and Butterfly Luxury Garden Suites offer an African-inspired retreat with high thatched ceilings and light-filled spaces. Bathrooms with a freestanding bath and shower invite relaxation, while

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R16,800

Garden Suites

Garden Suites offer peaceful, nature-inspired retreats with unique bedrooms, spacious bathrooms, and earthy décor. Select suites feature private decks or hammocks, while lush gardens, birdsong, and wi

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R13,800

Standard Suites

Inspired by nature, our standard suites offer a peaceful sanctuary beneath the trees. Cozy interiors with earthy décor invite comfort, while private patios overlook a lush gully alive with birds and w

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R10,800

Location

Address

Olifants River, Greater Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

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Sleeps 16

Directions

Located 1 hour 15 minutes from Hoedspruit Airport via scenic road transfer. Self-drive from Johannesburg takes 5–6 hours to Hoedspruit, then approximately 1.5 hours to the lodge. Airport transfers from Eastgate available.

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Features

Exclusive Use Available Sustainably Operated All Meals Included In Rates Plant-based And Vegan Cuisine Locally Sourced Food Garden-to-table Dining Beverages Included In Rates Wildlife Views From Rooms On-site Water Filtration And Mineralization Artist Residency Program Open Borders To 2.5 Million Hectares Of Protected Wilderness Community Camp Koru Educational Initiative Within Reserve 100% Profits Support Koru Camp

Activities

Game Drives Bird Watching Campfire Gatherings Wilderness Walks Guided Yoga Sessions Sound Safaris Creative Classes Permaculture Garden Tours Wildlife Observation From Hide Sunrise Meditation

Amenities

Wi-Fi Spa Gym Laundry Service Infrared Sauna Saltwater Swimming Pool Indoor Lounge Wildlife Viewing Hide Sunset Deck Retail Shop Self-service Bar Meditation Room Creative Art Studio Riverfront Deck Tranquility Garden Star Bath

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