Private Granite Villa

Greater Kruger, Mpumalanga & Limpopo,

Ask any seasoned safari-hopper: Sighting leopard on your first-game drive is pure luck. Unless of course you're traversing the 14 000-hectare Londolozi, the best place in Africa to see these otherwise shy, elusive cats. But Londolozi offers so much more than superb wildlife viewing. A family-run affair, staff is of the warmest, most welcoming in Africa, with a passion for the bush that is infectious.

For grown ups only, the romantic Granite Villa is the best in the Kruger arena: three beautiful suites that appear as a natural extension from the granite boulders that flank the Sand River, with private plunge pools that appear to be built into the boulders. The emphasis is on space, light and privacy with large doors opening directly onto the river to create a wonderful integration with nature - close enough to hear the burbling river while lying in bed, dappled by the 500-year-old riverine forest.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
Sleeps: 6 (in 3 doubles) respectively

All suites offer the height of luxury, with generous spaces, king-size beds, fireplaces, A/C, salas, indoor and outdoor showers, separate tubs and private heated plunge pools. Views from every angle.

Living Areas:
The more contemporary Granite Suites mirror the extrusion of granite rocks that flank the camp in a palette of silver, charcoal and elephant grey.

Outdoor:
In addition to the individual suite plunge pools, there is a main camp pool for family gatherings at Pioneer. Plenty of shaded outdoor seating and relaxation areas that make the most of the bush views in both Villas.

Other:
Services: A dedicated team to ensure your total comfort, including private ranger for morning and evening game drives in open-topped vehicle, or bush walks with experienced trackers. Aside from meals and snacks, rates include all local beverages/spirits, house wines and beers, as well a daily yoga class, kids' programme and laundry services.

Neighbourhood:
The 14000-hectare Londolozi is in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which in turn forms part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a vast unfenced area of wildlands incorporating the famous Kruger National Park. Renowned for the relaxed nature of the leopards, the Sabi Sands game reserve is also incredibly densely populated with lions, hyenas, rhino and large herds of African Elephant and Buffalo. It is in this rich wild wonderland that Pioneer and the Private Granite Suites reside, secluded amongst towering trees on the banks of the Sand River. Morning and evening game drives, bush walks and birdwatching are part of your daily programme.