Saseka Tented Camp

Forget everything you know about luxury tented camps. Introducing the newest gem in the Thornybush Collection, Saseka Tented Camp—a state-of-the-art, luxurious haven immersed in the idyllic African wilderness. “Saseka” is derived from the Tsonga word for “Beautiful.”

Nestled in the north-eastern portion of the big-5 game-rich Thornybush Nature Reserve, within the greater Kruger National Park, Saseka Tented Camp is elegantly positioned along the banks of the Monwana dry riverbed. The distinct curve in the river serves as a natural focal point for the main area of the camp. The lodge seamlessly blends modern spaciousness and light with natural materials and textures, evoking a sense of a bygone era.

Saseka’s main area, adorned with wood and stone cladding, effortlessly integrates with its surroundings, offering both upper and lower decks. The color palette, inspired by the natural surroundings, features hues of ivory, dark green, apple, sage, and subtle flushes of pink, mirroring the tones of bush flowers. The lodge’s main area celebrates nature, with light playing a key role. The extraordinary ceiling filters light into the space, resembling the dappled light of a tree canopy, while a unique chandelier crafted from metal, wood, and rattan adds additional illumination.

Drawing inspiration from the romantic narrative of tented camps from yesteryear, the tented suites at Saseka have been reimagined with a modern twist. Each tent, fronted with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, invites the call of nature and the bush, providing a truly immersive safari experience. The air-conditioned tents feature spacious off-white wrap-around environmentally friendly decks overlooking the sand bed, private plunge pools, and outdoor showers, all housed under canvas stretched high over an interior fit for royalty.

For those seeking an exclusive experience, the Leadwood Tented Villa operates as a camp-within-a-camp, catering exclusively to guests in one, two, or three tented suites. The villa’s central entertainment area boasts a lounge and dining area, offering privacy and exclusivity.

Rates at Saseka Tented Camp include luxurious accommodations, all meals, teas, coffees, minibar in-room, selected snacks, local drinks, dawn and dusk safaris in open land cruiser vehicles with accredited field guides and trackers, bushveld walks, and Wi-Fi. Experience the epitome of luxury and wilderness immersion at Saseka Tented Camp.