Sasi Bush Lodge

Luxury Tented Camp | Northern Drakensberg Kwa Zulu-Natal

Open-concept dining room with a glass table, wooden chairs, and a rustic chandelier. Large windows and sliding doors offer views of greenery outside. A brick column with art provides a central focal point. 
A South African Experience

Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, and overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Site of uKhahlamba Royal Natal National Park, Sasi Bush Lodge boasts spectacular mountain views, surrounded by plains game wildlife and indigenous vegetation.

Guests are welcomed by an array of different cultures, emanating the ethos of the Sasi Africa vision for a unique and authentic South African experience; and are treated to traditional cuisine and unmatched friendly local hospitality. Adventurous game drives, bush-dining experiences and massage treatments within the luxury accommodation are some of the activities that can be enjoyed during your visit.

We value our guests and always strive for a unique, unexpected and memorable experience when visiting our African-Minimalist safari and mountain retreat. Custom design a bucket list experience when celebrating an anniversary, birthday or engagement at Sasi Bush Lodge.

Original Tents

  • Jujube Couple Tent

    Perched up amongst the Buffalo-Thorn trees in a magical setting hidden from plain sight, Jujube, offers guests a unique stay surrounded by nature and wildlife. Complete with an open-air bath tub, rain shower, kitchenette and king-sized bed, this a bucket list experience for any adventurous couple looking for a romantic escape.

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    Treehouse with open living space and wooden deck surrounded by greenery.

  • Sundown Premium Tent

    Our Sundown Premium Tent offers families and friends a perfect safari getaway with a semi-divided double roomed unit, and a private bathroom. This unit offers a wrap around sun-deck and has an indoor sitting area from where guests can marvel at the mountain views. This unit comes complete with a kitchenette, an outdoor deck and a bath of dreams.

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    bed configuration in Sundown Four Sleeper Tent

  • Ukusa Couple Tent

    Ukusa Couple Tent is our signature unit from where all ideas and inspiration stems from. With cliff faces as the backdrop and the world renowned Amphitheatre as the view, this unit boasts the most spectacular scenery, albeit out in the open. Roll up the blinds for a complete immersion into nature and enjoy luxury amenities including a kitchenette, open-air bath tub and rain shower.

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    Luxury tent accommodation in natural setting with green canopy, visible interior with bed and seating area, surrounded by trees and greenery.

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  • Admiralty Superior Tent

    Facing the sun and lapping up all the light of the Drakensberg Mountains, Admiralty Superior Couple Tent, offers guests a private escape surrounded by nature. Named after the original farm on where she rests, this unit comes complete with a plunge pool, sun deck, kitchenette, open-air bath tub and rain shower. Marvel at the surrounding beauty and roaming plains game from the luxury king-sized bed.

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    Aerial view of a tented cabin with a small pool and deck surrounded by trees.

  • Kiepersol Superior Tent

    With each and every detail highlighting the surrounding natural beauty from the luxury king bed directed to the world renowned Amphitheatre Mountain Formation to the bathtub window framing a natural mountain stream waterfall, Kiepersol Couple Tent is everything you need for a memorable getaway in the berg and bush. Enjoy luxury amenities including privacy, a plunge pool and view point deck.

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    Luxury safari tent interior with a comfortable bed, stylish decor, and large windows overlooking nature. Features a freestanding bathtub, modern fireplace, and open-plan design.

  • New Beginnings Superior Tent

    New Beginnings is set in and amongst the acacia thorn trees of South Africa. Named after the awe-inspiring waterfall cave on Kilburn Private Nature Reserve, from where rock art paintings can be explored, this unit brings history, culture and natural beauty alive. Enjoy a private plunge pool off your sun deck, an open-air bath and a rain shower. A fireplace offers warmth on the chillier evenings.

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    Interior view of a luxury safari tent with twin beds, patterned pillows, and rolled-up towels. The room has a hanging light bulb, a cozy freestanding fireplace, and a large glass door opening to a wooden deck with two chairs overlooking a dry, wooded landscape.

About

A luxury tented safari camp encompassing a main unit inclusive of a kitchen, lounge, dining room, rim-flow pool and bar area, all with spectacular views overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains. With a sleeping capacity of 14 guests in six unique units, Sasi Bush Lodge, offers guests an intimate and private South African experience surrounded nature and wildlife.

Set on the newly gazetted Kilburn Nature Reserve in the Northern Drakensberg of Kwa Zulu-Natal, guests are treated an array of local activities including bush dining experiences, ancient rock art tours, adventure game drives, guided walks, body massages on their private decks and much more…

Two poolside lounge chairs on a wooden deck overlooking a small rectangular pool, with trees and a scenic sunset view in the background.
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Experiences

Person photographing ancient rock paintings on a cave wall.

Rock Art Tour

Paintings depicting an ancient land of abundance and natural riches. Learn more about the people that created them and the meanings behind each one at our New Beginnings Cave

A person receiving a back massage outdoors under a canopy, surrounded by trees and natural light.

Sasi Massages

Treat yourself to a luxury massage in the comfort of your own private unit. The Sasi Spa offers a variety of massage treatments

A safari jeep on a muddy road near a waterfall, surrounded by lush green forest.

Game Drives

Journey through an untouched land of indigenous flora and fauna, and marvel at the beauty that surrounds you. A local ‘skaftin’ and drinks are included.

Plate of rolled roasted meat with herb butter potatoes and vegetable salad on glass table, two wine glasses, and napkins.

Sasi Lunch

Fresh and vibrant meals are carefully designed based on individual dietary requirements, and are offered at private settings in our Sasi Main Lodge

Scenic view with two ostriches in a grassy landscape, with a blurred foreground of a table holding a drink and bowl, and mountains in the background.

Bush Breakfast

For the ultimate South African dining experience, join us for breakfast under the Acacia trees. Enjoy the aroma of coffee mixed with that of the natural bush

Landscape with mountains, trees, and wildflowers under a cloudy sky

Hiking

Enjoy a wide range of hikes from the Tugela Falls (1.5hours drive) to the Gorge Walk in the Royal Natal National Park (20mins drive from Sasi reception)

Submission Form

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