A first safari can feel like a great deal to imagine: where to stay, how to spend each day and how much of the experience needs to be planned in advance. At Oase, the answer is that your stay can be shaped around you.

Arriving in the Greater Kruger

Oase sits on a 530-hectare private reserve along the Blyde River in Hoedspruit. Hoedspruit Airport has regular flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the lodge is approximately 20 minutes from the airport.

Your safari, your rhythm

Some guests want to make the most of every opportunity for wildlife and exploration. Others want a slower stay with time for the pool, the spa, long meals and the atmosphere of the reserve. The Guest Experience Team can help create an itinerary, or you can leave the planning to them.

More than game drives

A stay can include experiences such as game drives, full-day excursions into Kruger National Park, walking and leopard tracking, fishing on the Blyde River, cycling, bush cooking, sundowners, the games room and Spa Oase. The balance is yours to shape with the team.

A comfortable base

Guests stay in private suites with bush views, private pools and personal butler service. Meals may be served beside the Blyde River, in secluded bush locations or around the fire, giving each day a different sense of place.

What to expect from the bush

Wildlife and weather do not follow a timetable. A planned activity may change with conditions, while a quiet moment can become the highlight of the day. The most rewarding approach is to arrive curious, leave room for the unexpected and allow the people who know the reserve to guide the rhythm of your stay.

Before you arrive

Before booking, confirm which accommodation, activities and services are included in your chosen rate. The team can also help with arrival details and shape the experience around your interests, pace and expectations.