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WHERE: A Retreat Within the Greater Kruger National Park Biome
VIBE: Wellness Meets Wilderness
GUESTS: Intimate Retreat for Nature Enthusiasts and Wellness Explorers

Reconnect with Nature: Wellness and Slow Safaris in the Heart of Kruger

Introduction

Nestled along the banks of the Olifants River in the Greater Kruger National Park (GKNP), Sashwa Lodge offers a unique retreat experience amidst the African wilderness. The property is part of the Kruger National Park biome, allowing wildlife to roam freely through its unfenced reserve. More than just a lodge, Sashwa is a social enterprise dedicated to community upliftment through its Koru Camp education program.

 

Designed explicitly as a wellness retreat, the lodge caters to small groups or individual guests, fostering profound connections with nature and self. This intimate haven ideally accommodates up to 24 guests in beautifully designed rooms, blending luxury and eco-conscious living in perfect harmony.

Wellness Options:

Sashwa Lodge redefines wellness with a deep connection to the rhythms of nature. The retreat features dedicated spaces for yoga and meditation, including an outdoor deck overlooking the river, where guests can practice while observing animals, a peaceful indoor studio, and serene areas like the Tranquility Garden and The Nest.

Wellness offerings include daily yoga flows, meditation sessions, sound healing, breathwork, and tailored one-on-one practices. Guests can rejuvenate with spa treatments in two wellness rooms, detox in a Himalayan crystal infrared sauna, or swim in the saltwater pool. Unique experiences like stargazing, mindful wilderness safaris, and fire ceremonies enhance self-reflection and emotional healing.

The lodge also offers silent retreats, sound safaris, and optional holistic therapies such as NLP and bodywork, ensuring a deeply transformative stay.

Food

Sashwa is a plant-based lodge, offering some of Southern Africa’s finest vegan cuisine crafted with Ayurveda principles. Chef Arabella leads the culinary vision, emphasizing garden-to-table dining with ingredients from the lodge’s organic permaculture garden.

Guests savor nourishing meals designed to heal and energize, while special dining experiences include sensory adventures, wild bush dinners, and traditional South African braais. From group cooking sessions to tea ceremonies and picnic meals, every dish reflects respect for the earth and mindful eating practices.

For those with exclusive bookings, customized dietary plans are available, ensuring a culinary journey as unique as the lodge itself.

Location

Sashwa Lodge is located in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park, offering a tranquil escape surrounded by untouched African wilderness. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit (Eastgate Airport), approximately a one-hour drive from the lodge.

Transfers can be arranged to ensure a seamless journey. For international visitors, connecting flights from major South African cities such as Johannesburg or Cape Town are readily available. This hidden gem on the Nilotic Meridian invites guests to reconnect with nature, offering a harmonious blend of adventure, serenity, and eco-conscious living.

Sashwa River of Stars, 

44KU Struwigrus, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

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