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Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

Ladysmith, South Africa

5/5

17 Reviews

Plan your stay at Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

Our 5 rooms, suites and villas

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suites with private terrace

stunning views
Nambiti Private Reserve
choice of wildlife safaris
cliff-edge suites

Nestled in KwaZulu-Natal, this magnificent lodge built high upon a cliff overlooks the Sundays River. Its five independent, elegantly decorated suites each have terraces, whose sweeping views invite guests into a state of blissful reverie. The Nambiti reserve, with its bush and savanna, plains and waterfalls, is home to the region’s greatest concentration of animals. In addition to the Big Five, you can expect to cross cheetahs and black rhinos, as well as the many species of birds. At the end of a day spent in the open air, the lodge offers you relaxing comfort, accompanied by an elegant touch of French art de vivre and extraordinary African experiences.

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Meet your hosts

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Maîtres de maison owners

Ludovic Caron & Sophie Vaillant

Read stories of the property

2024-07-18

En route to architectural treasures

In 2024, Relais & Châteaux not only celebrates its 70th anniversary as an Association, but the inauguration of its first Route du Bonheur (Road of Happiness).

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2024-02-06

Seeking Total Immersion

Eight destinations–found at the ends of the earth–take travel into a truly unprecedented dimension. Their isolated locales offer a unique perspective in space and time, all while offering deep immersions in restorative sleep, transcendent dining experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

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2023-11-01

The Call of the Wild

From the jungles of India to the rugged coasts of New Zealand, travelling to see wild animals in their natural habitats doesn’t just create magical memories–it can also support vital efforts to protect endangered species and other remarkable creatures for future generations to enjoy.

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2021-09-07

The art of service: a restaurant choreography, from kitchen to dining room

Beyond its culinary appeal, a meal at a restaurant must carry the meaning of hospitality as it is conveyed by the chef and maître d’hôtel to each patron. Some experiences are so filled with personalized attention that one feels pampered in an exclusive way.

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Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

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Run wild

Whether from the lodge’s main terrace or the private terraces of each suite, you just have to Wait for the animals to find you. The view stretches over vast wilderness, including the Sundays River, bush and savanna, plains and waterfalls. Listen to the birds and look out for the movements of the Big 5.

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An African night in a boma

Experience the magic of an African night after your safari by enjoying dinner around the fire in the boma*. Get swept away by Zulu songs and dances while you enjoy a glass of South African chardonnay. Try traditional dishes recreated by our chef accompanied with beautiful cuts of meat grilled on the braai** followed by a touch of French cuisine to round of the perfect evening. * protective wooden enclosure built around a fire ** Traditional African barbeque

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Itinerary - From the Cape to Victoria Falls via Zululand

10 days from the Cape to the Falls - Exclusive Cape Town, a safari and stunning landscapes in the Nambiti Game Reserve and luxury in Zambia, on the banks of the evocative Zambezi River upstream from the Victoria Falls. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/from-the-cape-to-victoria-falls-via-zululand" target="_new"><b>See the itinerary</b></a>

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