7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach

Who needs the beach with pools like these?

Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation.
Safaris awaken a sense of awe and wonder in some of the world’s wildest, most untamed places. While unwinding from everyday life, they invite in a wider and wilder perspective of the world. What could be better than safari lodges and camps whose pools have breathtaking views and the wildest of visitors?

The safari way of life encompasses a way of being. Encountering wild animals in their natural habitat is a profound experience that changes you forever and is one of the many elements that make a safari holiday so incredibly memorable.
Safaris also allow you to tune into a slower pace of life, immersing yourself in the wilderness in a way that reconnects you to nature and yourself, while enjoying the safari essentials like sundowners in awe-inspiring spots and lazy afternoons relaxing, reading and bird and wildlife watching beside the pool.

They are the perfect blend of adventure and wonder with a deep sense of relaxation.

Nambu Camp

Exquisitely revamped with a brand new floating infinity pool, Nambu Camp’s pool has awe-inspiring views. Soak up the sun and cool off as wildlife wander below you.

Nambu

Nambu Camp

Nambu Camp

Float above wildlife in Nambu Camps infinity pool

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Situated on the banks of the Sand River, dive in while watching wildlife at Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This wildlife-rich region combines comfort with adventure and luxury with wilderness.

Safari lodge with pool

Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside Pool

Nyala Safari Lodge

With a wrap-around deck mimicking the curves of the Mohlabetsi River, Nyala Safari Lodge is immaculately immersed in the wild nature of the Greater Kruger’s Balule Nature Reserve. Unwind poolside as you soak up the magic of the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy an extra night in the wild, for free. For a limited time only, all new bookings travelling from Feb-May 2025 will receive a complimentary night when they book 2 or 3 nights at Nyala Safari Lodge. Don’t miss out on this wild opportunity to extend your nature escape!

Nyala Safari Lodge

Nyala Safari Lodge

Chacma Bush Camp

Watch elephant cool off at the same time as you. Immersed in the wilderness, experience wildlife encounters up close at Chacma Bush Camp. Soak up in the magic of Chacma Bush Camp for less. Contact our reservations team here for more information on an exclusive special running from Feb until June 2025.

Chacma Bush Camp

Chacma Bush Camp

Chacma Bush Camp

Chacma Bush Camp

Africa on Foot

Choose from one of two splash pools at Africa on Foot. Recently refurbished so that you can enjoy the wild, in style.

Africa on Foot

Africa on Foot

Africa on Foot swimming pool

nThambo Tree Camp

Regular visitors to nThambo Tree Camps pool are a herd of Ellies who love sliding their trunks in for a quick drink of clear, cool water during the drier months. Lounge in luxury amidst the wild.

nthambo Tree camp

Making a splash at nThambo Tree Camp

nThambo Tree Camp

Unwind poolside at nThambo Tree Camp

nThambo

nThambo Tree Camp

Boteti Tented Camp

Take a refreshing dip in the pool at Boteti Tented Camp in Botswana. Hot, humid days are best spent reading by the pool and enjoying the magnificent birdlife Botswana has to offer.

Boteti tented Camp

Boteti Tented camp, Botswana

 

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