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A Sanctuary of Quiet Luxury.

The River Lodge

Luxury that doesn’t shout. Our rooms are designed to be a seamless extension of the bushveld—not a distraction from it. Expect crisp linens, private decks, and an elegance that feels entirely at home in the wild. This is your private retreat to decompress between the high-octane moments of the safari.

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A cozy outdoor patio with a view of a modern house, featuring wicker chairs, a bed, and a wooden deck, with a bright blue sky and trees in the background.
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A bathroom with a large free-standing bathtub, a wall-mounted mirror, and a small wooden shelf with toiletries. The bathroom features a beige floor, a wooden door, and a window near the ceiling.
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Our 18 rooms combine the rustic warmth of a bushveld retreat with the style and comfort expected of a first-rate safari destination. Each opens onto the surrounds — designed so the bush is the first thing you see in the morning and the last sound you hear at night.

Included in your stay

    • Inter-leading rooms available

    • Air-conditioned throughout

    • En-suite bathroom — bath & separate bush-view shower

    • Complimentary coffee station

    • Personal safety box

    • Mini bar (stocked on request)

    • Hairdryer in every room

    • Emergency call button

    • One extra single bed available for a child sharing with adults

    • Suites open to the bush — unfenced

    • Two daily private game drives (with a dedicated trained Guide and Tracker)

    • All meals and selected drinks

    • Daily housekeeping and turndown

    • Airport transfers (pre-booked)

    • All unspecified beverages

    • Laundry

    • Wellness treatments

    • Excursions & excursion transfers

    • Curios

    • Gratuities

    • Exclusive use of game drive vehicle

    • 2026 Conservation levy

Facilities: Movement & Stillness

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    Wellness

    Safari for the soul. Even the wild needs a moment of calm or cardio. Our spa treatments offers a high-end experience that resets the senses. And our gym offers the chance to get some movement in before the sunset drive and boma dinner.

  • A serene outdoor pool surrounded by wooden decking and lush green trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

    The Swimming Pools

    The ultimate midday cool-down. There are no distracting vistas here—only the sights and sounds of the immediate bush. It’s quiet, refined, and occasionally interrupted by a passing herd. Our pools are where "doing nothing" becomes a five-star event.

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    Lookout Tower

    Stillness with a view. An elevated bushveld vantage at the lodge — also bookable for a private dinner above the canopy (extras may apply; weather permitting).

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    Curio Shop

    For those looking to take a piece of the bush home with you. The Moditlo curio shop offers books, clothing, safari gear, handmade curios, jewellery and local arts & crafts.

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    The Lounge

    A quiet space with books, board games and a guest book exchange for the slower hours.here

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    Cocktail Lounge

    An after-drive room of low light and longer conversations, with a curated book selection at hand.

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