NYATI Safari Lodge was founded 27 years ago by the Danish couple Jørgen and Lisbeth Nielsen. The lodge is now managed by a South African family, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in every guest's stay. Situated within its own 10,000-hectare Greater Kruger, Maseke Game Reserve, Big Five wildlife reserve, NYATI Safari Lodge shares an open border with South Africa's renowned Kruger National Park.

Your experience at the lodge includes top-notch Big Five safari game drives, exceptional cuisine, and a variety of wine and beverage options. Welcome to the ideal starting point for an authentic safari adventure, luxurious relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. The lodge's main building houses a restaurant, bar, curio shop, swimming pool, and lounge area. Accommodation options consist of 10 exclusive River Bungalows, 6 Private Olifant Villa Suites, 5 Luxury Rhino Tents, and the separate Cheetah Camp, perfect for private groups of up to 16 guests. Each lodging is situated along the banks of the Olifants River, providing breathtaking views of pristine, wild nature. The buildings are interconnected by a charming network of paths and footbridges.

RIVER BUNGALOW

The 10 luxury River Bungalows in NYATI Safari Lodge are all facing the Olifants River and are built into the slope towards the river, so the construction is in harmony with nature and offers the best panoramic views from each bungalow. Large sliding doors of glass lead onto your own, private furnished terrace from where you have a spectacular view of the Olifants River and the vast African bush. Relax for a while in the tempting hammock while watching elephants, giraffes, antelope and other animals come down to the river to drink as you savour the splendid sunset, or enjoy a drink in the complete darkness of the African night, surrounded by all the scents and sounds of the bush.

LUXURY RHINO TENT

The 5 luxurious Rhino Tents at NYATI Safari Lodge are all facing the Olifants River and are built into the slope with the natural environment. Each luxurious tent features its own en-suite bathroom and the spacious private deck offers a spectacular view of the Olifants River and the vast African bush. Relax and enjoy the stunning view while elephants, giraffes, antelope and other wild animals come down to the river to drink as you savour the splendid sunset.

OLIFANT VILLA SUITES

The 6 private luxury villas are suitable for a group of friends or a family who want more space and privacy. The villas have either two, three or four bedrooms, a large living room, private pool and boma, as well as a covered furnished terrace, where you can enjoy life, each other’s company and the panoramic views of the bush and Olifants River. The villas are only a few minutes walk from the main lodge, where the restaurant is located, but in sufficient distance to ensure a secluded and private atmosphere. Here you can be together in peace and quiet, talk about the safari experiences of the day, watch the wildlife along the river or take a dip in your private pool.

PRIVATE CHEETAH CAMP

Private luxury safari at your finger tips. If you are a group of 8 to 14 people who want your own private luxury safari experience, NYATI Cheetah Camp is the place for you. Here you will have your own private safari camp of 500 m2 with private chef, guide and private safari program. The Cheetah Camp includes its own large swimming pool perfect for relaxing, while overlooking the Olifants River and all the animals that come down to the river for a drink.

About Maseke Game Reserve

Located within the renowned Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger region of Limpopo, Maseke Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience where untamed wilderness, exceptional wildlife encounters and understated luxury come together in perfect harmony. Sharing unfenced borders with the world-famous Kruger National Park, the reserve forms part of a vast protected ecosystem that allows wildlife to roam freely across the landscape.

Conveniently situated approximately 40 minutes from Hoedspruit and accessible via both road and scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, Maseke combines remote wilderness with ease of access.

Maseke is celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity, including the iconic Big Five, as well as cheetah, wild dog and an abundance of birdlife. Guests can enjoy thrilling game drives led by expert guides, immersive bush walks and unforgettable moments beneath Africa’s vast open skies.

With a strong focus on conservation and low-impact tourism, Maseke Game Reserve delivers an intimate and authentic safari experience away from the crowds. Whether you are seeking a romantic bush escape, a family safari adventure or a peaceful retreat immersed in nature, Maseke promises extraordinary wildlife sightings, warm hospitality and memories to last a lifetime.