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The area surrounding Chitwa Chitwa, known as the Sabi Sands Game private game reserve is a home teeming with residents. The diversity we have is unparalleled and we have the fortunate ability to view multiple different species of animals including the world renowned Big 5.

For those who need a refresher, the Big 5 are

lion Lion

elephant Elephant

rhino Rhino

leopard Leopard

buffalo Buffalo

These amazing animals draw millions of people from all over the globe to Africa in search of seeing them all and here at Chitwa Chitwa we see them not only in their natural habitat but are also able to interact with them on a more personal level, our relationship with them has transcended that of fear and they have indeed accepted us into their most personal of spaces as you can see in the images below.

family of lions

family of hyenas

family of hippos

In addition to the Big 5 we are able to see many of the more well known plains game such as

kudu Kudu

giraffe Giraffe

impala and zebra Impala and Zebra

And many many more spectacular wild creatures.

Chitwa Chitwa is situated right on the banks of the largest single body of water in the Sabi Sands and as a result all of the animals we have mentioned as well as many others pay us a visit right on our own doorstep as you can see in the images below.

chitwa dam

elephant by water

hippo in water

As well as the visitors we have a few residents that grace our watering hole at Chitwa Chitwa such as the small family of Crocodiles and the many many Hippos that inhabit the water, or even the multitudes of Waterbuck and Nyala that call the areas surrounding the lodge home.

crocodile Crocodile

hippo Hippo

waterbuck Waterbuck

nyala Nyala

The bird life in the area is astounding and we are able to view multitudes of stunningly coloured as well as interestingly shaped birds. Small and large grace our area in droves and add even more interest to our already action packed Safari experiences!

grey go-away bird Grey Go-away bird

Brown-headed Parrot Brown-headed Parrot

Red-headed weaver Red-headed weaver

Verreaux's Eagle-owl Verreaux’s Eagle-owl

Yellow-billed Hornbill Yellow-billed Hornbill

Pearl-spotted Owlet Pearl-spotted Owlet

Every Safari is different and each offers its own surprises, you never know what you’ll find around the next corner at Chitwa Chitwa!

Blog and Photography by Chitwa Chitwa Guide Sheldon Hooper

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What our visitors have to say:

  • The Most Incredible Safari Experience

    My husband and I spent the most memorable 4 days at Chitwa Chitwa. If there is one holiday we want to repeat, it would be to go on a safari again! The animal sightings were so incredible and plentiful over our 8 game drives. The suites were enormous and luxurious, the food was delicious (and so much food), the staff were exceptional and no ask was ever too big. We felt we had the place to ourselves as it’s all very private.

    Renea

  • Trip of a Lifetime

    The accommodations are luxurious and spacious. The food was great and I love the different dining arrangements for dinner, like dining out in the bush with a wood fire pizza oven and full bbq! We not only saw the Big 5, we were fortunate enough to see the Big 7 thanks to Deon! It was truly the trip of a lifetime. I can't recommend a visit to Chitwa Chitwa enough.

    Wendy G

  • The magic of Chitwa Chitwa

    Never in my life and travels has a place left such an imprint on me. From the moment we landed in Sabi Sands, Daniel, our guide, was there to meet our party with a warm welcome. Each day brought incredible adventures and animal sightings. Chitwa offers a unique setting for watching animals throughout the day. Thank you Chitwa Chitwa, we will never forget you!

    Angela G

  • Interesting Lodge & Game Drives

    This is an interesting stop on our Safari journey. The staff were excellent in terms of lodge service. The game drives were interesting and we saw a wide variety of game. The lodge on a very positive note overlooks a lake with animals visiting across from the lake and hippos in the lake.

    Alan G

  • Wonderful from Morning to Nighttime

    We had a wonderful time at Chitwa Chitwa. The villa was amazing and the whole flow of the days were perfect from morning to night. Everything was considered in advance by the team. We had originally thought that 4 days could have been too long but it wasn't and we could have stayed longer. We'll be back.

    Ken D

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