The lodge was named after an old bull Giraffe that used to live in the area and Giraffe are still commonly seen in the vicinity of the camp. Sabi Sand is famous for its excellent game viewing, including sightings of the Big Five.
By Road
Guests can self-drive to Chitwa Chitwa or road transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg and Nelspruit. The road transfer from Johannesburg to Chitwa Chitwa takes between 5 – 7 hours.
Route via Nelspruit
From Johannesburg take the N4 through to Nelspruit Once in Nelspruit, take the R40 from Nelspruit to White River and proceed for 53km(32 Miles) to Hazyview From there, travel a further 32km(20 miles) to Bosbokrand From there travel 43km(26 miles) to Acornhoek Turn right towards Acornhoek off the R40 Travel 11.9km(7 miles) to end of tarred road Travel 15.2km(9.5 miles) on the sand road until you reach a gate Once through the gate, travel 12.8km(8 miles) to a T-junction Be sure to pass by Gottenberg and Manyeleti turn-offs that branch to the left before the t-junction At the T-junction, turn left and follow the Chitwa Chitwa signs - travel 11.6km(7 miles) to main gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Once in the reserve, follow the signs to Chitwa Chitwa
Route via Belfast
Take the R22 from Johannesburg - past Witbank and Middleburg to Belfast Turn left onto the R540 Pass Dullstroom and continue to Lydenburg From Lydenburg take the R36 to Orighstad Still on the R36 pass through the Strijdom Tunnel Continue on the R527 Hoedspruit road for 15km(9 miles) Turn right to R531 Klaserie Travel 31km(19 miles) to Acornhoek From here travel 11.9km(7.4 miles) to end of tarred road Travel 15.2km(9.5 miles) on the sand road until you reach a gate Once through the gate, travel 12.8km(8 miles) to a T-junction Be sure to pass by Gottenberg and Manyeleti turn-offs that branch to the left before the t-junction At the T-junction, turn left and follow the Chitwa Chitwa signs - travel 11.6km(7 miles) to main gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Once in the reserve, follow the signs to Chitwa Chitwa
Fly In
Guests can fly into the lodge via a private charter flight from Oliver Tambo in Johannesburg, which takes about 1 and a half hours. Please speak to one of our Destination Specialists about arranging this. Direct connecting flights are also available from Kruger International which takes just over half an hour. Alternatively guests can fly into Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit - 25 minutes flying time.
GPS Co-Ordinates
24:44:2.16 S 31:33:35.81 E
Airstrip GPS Co-Ordinates
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