Emhosheni River Lodge

My three nights in a luxury tent at Emhosheni River Lodge were very comfortable and just what I wanted. Sarah and the staff did everything they could to help me in my mission to see wildlife (particularly birds). The three game drives and a game walk I did yielded some wonderful wildlife moments and they also booked a day long birding trip through Kruger for me. I saw 56 lifers (new birds for me) during my stay. The food was great and vegetarian friendly. The gardens and surroundings are beautiful and I could see plenty of wildlife inside and outside the fence.

There are no words to describe how magical our 5 day safari was! Everything exceeded our expectations. However, I'll try to sum up in a few words who and what made this trip unforgettable. Safari Game Drives / Tours: William is the most knowledgeable and educational guide you could ask for. We enjoyed every second of him teaching us about this wonderful piece of our planet. He is also such a funny, patient and passionate person and really enjoyed answering tons of questions and sharing all his wisdom with us. Hospitality: Sarah (manager) and Eric (service and bar) took care of every single request and detail. They made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Although the weather is unpredictable during the rainy season, Sarah was always ready to adapt our schedule to the weather conditions and offer us flexible and valuable alternatives. Eric and his friendly and enthusiastic service made our time at the lodge very enjoyable. He was always quick with the perfect wine or drink recommendation as he quickly learned our preferences. Kitchen: Lucia is an incredibly skilled chef and managed to surprise us every day with delicious and carefully plated meals. Accommodation: The lodge, its surroundings and our chalet were magical. We loved the interior and exterior design, the views, the tranquil garden and pool area. We still wonder how Priscila managed to take care of our chalet every minute, as if we would not have used it without seeing her even once near it. I am so sorry that I have forgotten the names of the two gardeners who look after the beautiful and lush green sourrings and do a wonderful job. Thank you all for making our safari one of the best trips of our lives!

We are a family of 4 (kids 13 and 11) and stayed at Emhosheni for 4 nights. We had the most amazing time, staying in the family tent… It’s hard to describe but it was absolutely incredible… the accommodation fantastic and nothing missing at all… the food lovely, the service second to none. The most lovely staff - we could go on and on …. and that’s not even mentioning the game drives yet. William, our guide, is so fantastically knowledgeable and insightful, it was such a pleasure to be out and about with him. We were so spoilt in every single aspect, it was an honor and such a pleasure to stay at Emhosheni, and we would love to return one day.