Where the Drakensberg escarpment plunges to the ancient plains of the Lowveld, lies Edeni – the Shangaan word for “Eden”. It nestles beneath a canopy of riverine forest on the banks of the Makhutsi River, where it winds through the 21,000 acre Edeni Private Game Reserve in close proximity to the Kruger National Park (Phalaborwa gate and Orpen gate).

This game reserve is pristine with riverine bushveld, mixed woodland and open grassland habitats, perfect for the wildlife that inhabit this unspoiled region. Game visitors can expect to see four of the Big Five (except buffalo) as well as Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hippo, Crocodiles and a host of smaller game. Birdwatching is also excellent with some 400 species being recorded.

Edeni River Lodge is 5-star lodge. The swimming pool overlooks a scenic flood plain equipped with spotlights for night viewing. The chalets are constructed out of indigenous hardwood, each with a private sun deck. The suites are placed along the river to ensure your ultimate privacy. Swimming pool, fully equipped bar in the open lapa, lounge, romantic dining room with fully equipped bar, game drives, etc.

Open 4x4 land cruisers with professional rangers and skilled trackers will ensure an exciting and informative game drive. Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and other general game will give meaning to your bush experience. During the guided bush walk, wildlife interpretations will give insight to creatures big and small.

There are 13 private, lavishly appointed suites, constructed with indigenous hardwood and furnished to the golden sheen of an African sunset, face the river, which flows all year round. Every unit has its own wooden deck to make the most of the bushveld views. Each magnificent suite is furnished in the ethnic, yet romantic style of days gone by and is equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee & tea facilities, mini-bar fridges, hairdryers, mini-safes and intercom communication installed in each room to enable guests to communicate to the kitchen, bar and management. En-suite bathrooms feature Victorian baths, polished hardwood and shower hatches opening onto the Makhutswi River.

Two of the seven suites are suitable for families with children, each with a double bed and 2 single beds. Additional facilities at the lodge include a superbly appointed lounge with a fully stocked bar, a romantic dining room and open-air lapa (also with fully-stocked bar) and a curio shop. An enormous swimming pool overlooks a scenic flood plain, spotlit after dark for evening game viewing. All rooms have a fridge stocked with ice, water and soft drinks. On arrival of the guests, they can place an order to stock the fridge to their specific requirements.The fridge is serviced three times a day. 

Accommodation consists of two Presidential Suites with own plunge pool overlooking private waterhole with resident hippo and crocodiles; two Executive Suites; two family suites and seven luxury suites all with own decks overlooking river.

An intercom communication has been installed in each room to enable guests to communicate with the kitchen, bar and management. An order service is implemented to cover the rooms and all outside areas. Each room is supplied with a flashlight and 2 umbrellas.

With regards to security, there is a 24-hour security at the lodge via radio communication. Permanent armed security guards from 18:00 to 06:00 are at the lodge. Guards are in radio contact with all rooms. There is an electric fence on the perimeter of Edeni to prevent access to dangerous game. There is also visual patrol of the perimeter.

Rates Include:
Accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, two game drives day/night, bush walks and 14% VAT.

Rates Exclude:
Airport transfers, bar, curio, telephone and laundry expenses. 1% Tourism Levy charged per person rate per night. Entrance fee.

Children: Children game activities policy is as follows: Game Drives - Minimum age of four years under direct parental supervision. Bush Walks - Minimum age twelve years under direct parental supervision. Child minders are available at the lodges (rate payable directly to the child minder)

Conferencing: The rooms can accommodate 25 guests u shaped, 40 guests cinema or class room style. There is a conferencing facility on Edeni Private Game Reserve which is 3 km away from the main lodge that can accommodate 100 guests. Bush conferencing is something fresh and interesting that is in demand. This type of conferencing is down under the fig tree. It is very basic conferencing where no electricity is used.