Many first-time visitors to these premier lodges in the largest private parcel of land in South Africa's foremost private game reserve, the Sabi Sand, find them unexpectedly understated. There's no overwhelming ethno-African décor, no overstated use of rough timber or antelope-horn accessories, and no glass walls or outdoor baths.
The atmosphere is cosy and subtle, retaining the feel of the old family hunting lodge it once was. The secret here, as they say, is in the details - impeccable service, immaculate dining, even when outdoors in the boma, and an unbeatable game-viewing experience that has been the envy of all others since the safari business started.