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Bring the Kids: Chitwa Chitwa Is Built for Families

Behind the leopards and the sundowners, Chitwa Chitwa quietly builds its mornings around children: a baking class with the head chef, a bush walk of their own, and a first real safari. Bring the whole family.

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Chitwa Chitwa in Fragments, Chitwa Chitwa in Moments

You can know Chitwa Chitwa in fragments: the suites, the leopards, the dam at sunset. A few nights here turns those fragments into moments.

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The Best Bloody Mary You'll Ever Have Is in the Sabi Sand

The best Bloody Mary you'll ever have is in the heart of the Sabi Sand.

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The Warmth of Chitwa Chitwa

You will see Chitwa before you feel it. The warmth is different. The warmth you feel in your heart.

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The Dam That Never Sleeps

Chitwa Dam is one of the largest permanent bodies of water in the Sabi Sand. What comes to its edge has shaped the landscape and drawn life to its banks for decades. This is its story.

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A Luxury Safari Honeymoon in Sabi Sand

Honeymoon. A thought as sweet as the word hidden within it. Living in this modern world calls for a chance to switch off our devices and tune in to each other. And what better way to do that than on a luxury safari honeymoon in the Kruger National Park? While the world is filled with idyllic honeymoon destinations, nothing quite compares to the intimate escape of the prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve. And in this reserve lies Chitwa Chitwa, the ultimate setting for a truly unforgettable honeymoon.

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A Legacy Rooted in the Wild

Back in 1978, under the speckled shade of old leadwood and jackalberry trees, Carolus Brink stopped walking. He just stood there… still, quiet, listening to the hum of life in the Sabi Sand. Something about that place felt different. The trees seemed older. The air carried a calm that only the true wild can give. He knew, right then, that this was where his family’s story would take root.

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Is a Luxury Safari Worth It?

Every time I think of Sabi Sand, my heart swells with joy. It’s the kind of memory that doesn’t fade. Instead, it deepens. For me, the greatest luxury is silence. And silence, as I’ve come to realise, is expensive.

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When Is the Best Time to Visit Sabi Sand for a Safari?

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve holds a different kind of magic. While most speak of its wide-open bush, iconic wildlife, and extraordinary lodges, for me, it's something deeper. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Chitwa Chitwa every year since I was two years old. What began as my grandfather’s farm has since been transformed into a world-class safari lodge by my uncle, Charl. It’s more than just my favourite place; it's part of who I am.

Chitwa Chitwa Stories

Our latest articles

Bring the Kids: Chitwa Chitwa Is Built for Families

Chitwa Chitwa in Fragments, Chitwa Chitwa in Moments

The Best Bloody Mary You'll Ever Have Is in the Sabi Sand

The Warmth of Chitwa Chitwa

The Dam That Never Sleeps

A Luxury Safari Honeymoon in Sabi Sand

A Legacy Rooted in the Wild

Is a Luxury Safari Worth It?

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sabi Sand for a Safari?

An Extraordinary Safari Experience

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