ACTIVITIES
At Siviti, there’s no shortage of experiences to enhance your stay. Enjoy on-site activities like thrilling game drives led by our expert guides and indulgent spa treatments designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. For those looking to explore beyond the lodge, a range of off-site activities awaits, including rhino dehorning, helicopter flights, village tours, and visits to the K9 anti-poaching unit. Just ask your butler for recommendations and assistance in arranging your next adventure.
DAILY SAFARIS
Twice daily game drives at Siviti present an opportunity to enjoy unrivaled game-viewing experiences.
Whether it’s the Big-5; Little-5; or the countless number of bird species that call Thornybush home, our Siviti guide and tracking team will make every effort to make your safari a once-in-lifetime experience. Sundowner and coffee stops add to the enjoyment of the drives, whilst enjoying a collection of exciting bush-tales from the field guides.
Should you wish to enjoy private safaris, please email hello@siviti.com to enquire about booking a private vehicle (R7500 per night and subject to availability)
SPA TREATMENTS
Escape to tranquility as you indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments from the comfort of your luxury suite. Let the soothing sounds of Africa surround you while you experience a full-body massage or a revitalizing facial, expertly tailored to enhance your relaxation.
Booking Information: Please note that spa treatments must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.
CANINE UNIT
As a guest at Siviti, you’ll have the unique opportunity to visit a K9 Anti-Poaching Unit, dedicated to protecting the incredible wildlife within the Greater Kruger Park, which is a sanctuary for incredible wildlife, including the endangered rhino and elusive pangolin.
The K9 Anti-Poaching Unit plays a crucial role in protecting these species using highly skilled K9s and their expert handlers.
* Ask your butler to arrange if you would like to visit.
Further information is in your welcome pack in your room.
VILLAGE TOURS
We are passionate about supporting local NGOs and initiatives, and one such organization is Nourish. This local NGO serves as a vital platform connecting conservation efforts with community needs, addressing challenges like poverty, low education levels, food insecurity, and unemployment through integrated sustainable solutions.
By visiting the Nourish Eco-Village, you can experience authentic grassroots cultural tourism while directly contributing to positive change. Explore the eco-village and know that your support helps sustain livelihoods and empowers the Nourish initiative. Sustainable tourism provides a unique opportunity for local community members to benefit from the thriving tourism industry in the area, creating a brighter future for all. Click below to visit their website if you would like to donate or get involved.
* Ask your butler to arrange if you would like to visit.
Further information is in your welcome pack in your room.
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
Take to the skies over Siviti Timbavati Plains directly from Siviti Lodge for the experience of a lifetime on a helicopter flight into the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third deepest and greenest canyon.
Explore the spectacular hidden world on top of the Northern Drakensberg Escarpment and beyond from the air, soaring over raging rivers, sheer cliffs, magnificent waterfalls and deep gorges. Swoop over the pinnacle an experience the world’s ultimate picnic site with views of the expansive Lowveld.
* Ask your butler to arrange if you would like to book..
Further information is in your welcome pack in your room.
RHINO DEHORNING
At Thornybush Nature Reserve, we dehorn our rhinos as part of our conservation efforts, and occasionally, guests are fortunate enough to witness a dehorning project firsthand.
If this is something that interests you, let us know, and we’ll check if there’s an opportunity during your stay to experience this vital conservation work.