Khwai River Lodge is set under a canopy of indigenous leadwood and fig trees and offers a commanding view of the Khwai River floodplain. Khwai is a year-round destination for a large selection of wildlife, and predators can frequently be seen in this area. Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs are just some of the animals regularly seen. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance, with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge.
All 15 luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering excellent views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife or enjoying an intimate dinner. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with an en suite bathroom, a fully stocked mini-bar, a four-poster bed, and discreet air conditioning. The private suite at Khwai River Lodge offers the ultimate in exclusive safari accommodation, complete with a private plunge pool and his and hers outdoor showers. An outside bathroom, a large deck area for private dining and a personal guide for private game-viewing excursions, are special extras provided for guests in the private suite.
Khwai River Lodge's central area boasts a hide overlooking the Khwai floodplains where guests can spend time watching the resident wildlife. Guests wishing to stay in the tranquillity of the camp can relax in the covered lounge and bar, enjoy the heated pool, or make use of the gym and spa facilities. Guests can enjoy indulgent treatments at the spa or in the privacy of their own tent. A cosy fireplace, a fully stocked bar and an air-conditioned library with 24-hour internet access, VHS and monitor multisystem equipment, slide projector and screen are available to guests at the lodge, perfect for those wanting to view the day's images. Guests dine in the comfort of a covered dining room where delicious cuisine is available at all hours. After dinner, guests can keep warm around a campfire under the African night sky.
