Have you ever slept under canvas in the African bush? Well there truly is nothing like it! The sounds of the night are closer, the smells of nature are stronger, and the feeling of actually being in the bush is so much more intense.

The luxury, African-styled safari tents are nestled in between Marula, Knobthorn, Acacia and Sausage Trees and overlook a dry river bed, the bush and the majestic Northern Drakensberg Mountains. They are built in an elevated position each with its own special view.

Standard Safari Style Tents

Three large standard safari-style tents offering a relaxing retreat for couples or friends traveling together, featuring either a king-sized bed or twin beds. These tents combine the thrill of bush living with modern comforts, including air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with both a bath and outdoor shower, and a private deck perfect for unwinding and soaking in the natural surroundings. You can see animals from each deck wandering in the dry river deck around the lodge or to the waterhole. From December 2025 and in May/June 2026 the standard tents will be upgraded with sliding doors, sliding screens and be even more spacious.

Luxury Tented Suites

The fourth and fifth tents are the newly launched Luxury Tented Suites designed to provide a more spacious and versatile accommodation experience, ideal for a romantic getaway or a family adventure with two young children. One suite includes a queen bed. Our latest tented suite gives the possibility for either a Twin or King set-up. Both of our suites have a lounge area for relaxation, and the same high-end amenities as the Safari Tents: air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower, and a private deck.

Set in the Olifants West Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Sausage Tree Safari Camp is not only surrounded by the African wilderness, but also offers spectacular views of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains. This intimate safari camp is owned and managed by James and Sonja together with their passionate, dedicated team and prides itself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere, personal service and an authentic safari experience.

Breakfast and lunch is a social affair and is served on an open deck with uninterrupted views of the bush, the Drakensberg Mountains and a water hole frequented by a variety of animals. Dinner is mostly served under the stars, around the fire in our traditional styled ‘BOMA’. The camp has an indoor and outdoor lounge and a cosy bar complete with a variety of first class South African wines and a selection of South African craft beer and gin. The refreshing pool set in our deck will cool you down on our hottest summer days – the perfect place to relax between game drives.

The private spa area allows you to enjoy a full range of massages and treatments while overlooking the bush. The Camp offer WIFI as a free service at Sausage Tree. They do encourage you to keep your mobile phones on ‘silent’ during your stay.

About Olifants West Nature Reserve (OWNR)

Olifants West Nature Reserve was established by a group of like-minded, private landowners in the early 1990s. From the start, their objective was to create a larger, open system with no fences to hinder animal movement thus creating a much healthier habitat for fauna and flora.

The Reserve is now 8950 hectares. This is the home of the world famous all female "Black Mamba" Environmental monitors who have so successfully kept our rhino-population protected, in particular.

Thus, Olifants West Nature reserve is now part of an open system that covers over 2 million hectares in South Africa and is widely regarded as one of the most successful conservation areas in the world. OWNR is mostly made up of mixed Acacia and Combretum woodlands, which sustain 94 mammal, 280 bird, 72 reptile and 128 tree species, not to mention the insect, fish, amphibian and other plant species.