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Lodge · Thornybush
Little Saseka
At Little Saseka, guests can stay within Saseka Tented Camp but in their own secluded area to enjoy an even more exclusive and private luxury safari. It caters for families and children of all ages, with a spacious living, dining area and private deck that overlooks the Monwana riverbed.
From R 22 500 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Thornybush
Little Saseka
At Little Saseka, guests can stay within Saseka Tented Camp but in their own secluded area to enjoy an even more exclusive and private luxury safari. It caters for families and children of all ages, with a spacious living, dining area and private deck that overlooks the Monwana riverbed.
Location · Thornybush
From, per person · night · R 22 500
About the lodge
An overview of Little Saseka.
At Little Saseka, guests can stay within Saseka Tented Camp but in their own secluded area to enjoy an even more exclusive and private luxury safari. It caters for families and children of all ages, with a spacious living, dining area and private deck that overlooks the Monwana riverbed.
Highlights
- Sole-use option providing the quiet and privacy of your own space, allowing you to enjoy exclusive-use accommodation with your family or small group.
- Game drives are conducted in a private open-air safari vehicle, accompanied by your own expert guide and tracker, giving you the flexibility to plan your own day.
- With a personal chef and dedicated butler, you can relax and unwind completely with your family.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome due to the exclusivity of the lodge's use.
The Detail
At Little Saseka, families and small groups can stay in their own safari tent within the Saseka Tented Camp. This exclusive-use option, which also accommodates children, includes a spacious living and dining area with an expansive private deck and pool overlooking the Monwana riverbed. Little Saseka Tent can accommodate two adults and two small children, and if needed, you can book two or three adjacent tents to accommodate additional people as part of your private group.
Little Saseka was designed by iconic architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens and is a masterclass in blending old and new. The luxury tent reimagines the canvas tents used by settlers during the early Gold Rush, combining them with 21st-century texture and style. Every detail reflects a love for the land and its history, and this passion radiates through the staff, who are deeply knowledgeable about the area.
With a personal chef and dedicated butler, relaxation is at the core of your stay. Spend your day by the pool, take an afternoon nap, or indulge in a wellness treatment on your private deck. Our staff can also entertain your children with a variety of fun and educational activities.
Game drives are conducted in a private open-air safari vehicle, guided by your own expert guide and tracker. This setup allows you the freedom to plan your day as you wish. Explore 15,000 hectares of untouched bush in the Greater Kruger Park area, which boasts one of South Africa's most diverse concentrations of wildlife.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals (served privately) and snacks
- All local drinks, including soft drinks, house wine, a selection of local beers, and local spirits
- Wi-Fi
- Minibar drinks
- Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced guides and trackers
- Laundry service
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 15 Dec 2027
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 30 000
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 22 500
per person · night · normally R 30 000
Festive
16 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 30 000
per person · night
Festive
1 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 32 500
per person · night
Low season
15 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 24 370
per person · night · normally R 32 500
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2027 – 31 Oct 2027
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 32 500
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2027 – 15 Dec 2027
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 24 370
per person · night · normally R 32 500
Festive
16 Dec 2027 – 31 Dec 2027
All Inclusive - Exclusive use accommodation, private meals and snacks, all local drinks, minibar drinks, twice daily game drives on a private vehicle
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 32 500
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Pay 3, Stay 4: enjoy a complimentary fourth night on a minimum 4-night stay at Little Saseka. Maximum 6 guests per booking. Not combinable across lodges or with any other offer. Valid for travel 15 January to 30 June and 1 November to 15 December (2026 and 2027), excluding Easter. Applies to inclusive rates only; excludes transfers and SA resident rates.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon Special: stay 3 nights or more and receive a 50% discount on one partner's accommodation. Not combinable with any other offer. Valid for travel 15 January to 30 June and 1 November to 15 December (2026 and 2027), excluding Easter.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Little Saseka, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Child rate under 12: 50% if sharing with two adults; 75% if in separate room with one adult; three children sharing: 50% of adult rate each travelling with 2 adults (triples on request). Enquire for full children's rates.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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Little Saseka is the sole-use villa version of Saseka Tented Camp. While Saseka Tented Camp itself only accepts children 12+, Little Saseka (exclusive use) accepts children of all ages — a private vehicle is included in the exclusive-use inclusions, along with private entrance and private meals. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on drives, under 6s are not permitted on drives, and no children under 16 are allowed on bush walks. Babysitters can be arranged.
Imagery
A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Little Saseka backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Dolan and Lynn across the team.
"Keith did everything to assist throughout the enquiry and booking process. As I have read elsewhere, ‘Keith is worth his weight in gold’. Thank you so much.,"
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Little Saseka: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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