Over looking
one of the reserve's largest lakes - which bids a silent summons
at dawn and dusk to the ever-present wildlife, including the
Big Five - is Game Lodge, Chitwa Chitwa's most exclusive camp.
Accommodation
Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge offers both standard and luxury chalets
with a relaxing pool and sundeck which has marvelous views
of the lake.
The most extravagant of the chalets, is the Boulders chalet,
perfect for honeymooners. This chalet provides a private patio
and dip Pool, separate dressing room and restful lounge area.
Food is a sensory delight, but at Game Lodge it doesn't just
tantalize the palate, eyes and nose. Here, meals are as much
a social feast as a culinary one: savour the intriguing combination
of African and Mediterranean dishes, accompanied by select
wines from our extensive cellar and warm conversation from
our rangers and friendly management team. Lunch is served
next to the pool in the thatched lapa, while dinner is relished
in the open-air boma, or in our elegant dining room.
Imagine a seamless blend of authentic African design with
eclectic European elegance, and you will conjure up the unique
style and character of this Lodge. Hidden among the lush gardens,
each of the lovingly and individually crafted
Safari Activities
There are a few that can't resist the call of the South African
sunrise or that of a magnificent fish eagle as it soars through
the hazy, cloudless skies. But for the real African experience,
nothing compares to the exhilaration of a game drive through
the bush in an open-topped Land Rover, guided by our staff
whose passion for the area is infectious
Tracking the often-beautiful, sometimes-rare wildlife is exciting,
but never more so than when it is one of the elusive Big Five
(Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhinoceros). They shared
the ragged bushveld with cheetah, hyena, wild dog, zebra,
wildebeest, baboon and antelope, in a primordical alliance
that captures the heart of Africa
Climate
The climate is subtropical, providing hot, wet summers and
cool, dry winters. Summer months fall between September and
April, with the weather at its hottest between November and
February, often reaching temperatures of 35 - 40 degrees.
Rain is periodic and while often coming in a heavy downpour,
it normally lasts for only a short time.
In winter, between May and August, the mornings and nights
are cold, with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees. During
the day, however, the sun shines warmly in the bright blue,
cloudless skies and there is often no rain for many months.
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