We visited Arathusa in October, 2011 on our first safari adventure. Wow! We had a fabulous time, saw magnificent wildlife and had excellent food. The service was superb, the room was nicely done and we cant wait to return....we ahd so much fun that we ARE returning in October, 2013. We've got friends who will visit Arathusa in July, 2013.... More

The greatest adventure that my wife and I have ever been on!! By the end of the first two game drives we had seen 4 of the big 5 plus giraffes, zebras etc. etc. On our third drive we finished the big 5!! Highlights included watching a pride of lions devour a 600 pound kudu a mere 20 feet (or... More

Arathusa truly lived up to expectations. From the accommodations with views of the daily visiting elephant and resident hippos to the twice daily safaris-- fabulous experience. We saw the big five, their babies and then some. Meals were great-- you will not go hungry. As a non-meat eater, I had plenty of great options, too. I agree with another post---... More

This place has it all!! It took us quite awhile to narrow down our choices for a place to stay while on safari, but finally we got it down to two. Our first choice was fully booked so we had to choose Arathusa, which turned out to be our good fortune. The lodge is small and personable with only 13... More

What a privilege to be in such a beautiful world of wildlife and bush. Our Ranger, Armand, possesses an in-depth knowledge of the animals and land and clearly has an affinity for both. His calm demeanor and sense of humor put me at ease right away (it can be a bit intimidating the first time you cross an elephant‘s path).... More

The most unbelievable place I have ever been to. The lodge itself was more than I expected. Our accomodations were first class and we truly stayed among the animals. The chef was always preparing the most incredible meals. Twice we were out on safari with our fantastic guide DeBeer and a detour turned into surprise meals where the chef and... More

For a relatively inexpensive safari in Africa, Arathusu is the perfect choice. The rooms are spacious, nicely decorated and most have a direct view of the large lake/watering hole, depending on the time of year you visit. The water attracted so many animals to the property, you could practically see the Big Five without ever leaving your deck. Of course,... More

This was our first Safari experience and we loved it. The Lodge is set in gorgeous grounds and it was a wonderful place to come to relax and unwind after our hectic tour of Cape Town. Our accommodation was very comfortable and spacious and the hippos in the lake made it that bit more special, the staff always courteous and... More

My wife and I stayed in a standard lodge for 5 nights for our honeymoon and had a brilliant time. The lodge itself was very comfortable, spacious and had a beautiful view of the watering hole. Every game drive was amazing and we could not wait for the next as soon as we finished each time. This was down to... More