As part a trip with Kanyezi African Safari Company, I had the pleasure of staying five days with Chitwa Chitwa Lodge in the Sabi Sands game reserve. Having read the other reviews, all I can say is "ditto" to the praises heaped on this lodge. I took this trip solo, not knowing anyone and feeling like I had discovered a new family! My accommodations were purely luxurious! The king bed, with gauze drapes was mounted on a platform, the fireplace was kept with burning logs, one wall was paneled glass doors that opened, completely exposing the sitting patio and dipping pool. Every evening, an armed guard came to escort me to our outside dinner, because wild animals were known to roam the premises at night. In the afternoon, I could watch elephants,zebra, impala and other animals drink at the lake in front of my private patio. There was always someone to take care of any need. Don't be uneasy about going alone, you'll be well taken care of.

We booked our South African safari through Kanyezi Africa Safari company and this included five nights at the Chitwa Chitwa lodge in the Sabi Sands game reserve. The excellent service started on our arrival to the lodge with the greeting from the staff and the management team. Claudia and Leon (the general managers) would meet our game safari each evening with a surprise African cocktail. We had lunch everyday on our deck overlooking the lake and the hippos, impala and waterbuck would keep us entertained. We also arranged for a private dinner in our lodge by the fireplace to celebrate our anniversary and every request was met with 5 star service. From the breakfast with cappuccino's to the afternoon tea with excellent desserts all aspects of the food was wonderful. The only improvement is that the menu repeats itself after four days (I guess most visitors only stay three days) and the private plunge pool is not heated in the winter. We loved our stay at Chitwa Chitwa!

This private game lodge is so good that one runs out of superlatives when describing the setting, the facilities, the accommodation, the dining, the game drives and the staff and management. Chitwa sets the benchmark of excellence which few others can hope to achieve. Chitwa Chitwa definitely needs to be included in your bucket list!