As a social enterprise, Sashwa River of Stars was founded as the backbone of Koru Camp, a local children’s bush education camp. All profits go to give South African children the chance to see their first elephant and connect with the wonders of nature.
Daily flows at Sashwa include yoga and meditation on the riverfront deck, walks into the bush with our guide to observe and learn, moments of silent reflection, and plant-based gourmet breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks designed to nurture the body, mind, and soul. Afternoons are for game drives across the savannah, encountering elephants and giraffes, and pausing with a quiet sunset drink as the sky turns gold.
Wellness facilities include an infrared sauna, saltwater swimming pool, massage treatments, a gym, and, at night, a starbath to watch the Milky Way from your warm outdoor bath.
The lodge is a safe and welcoming space for all kinds of retreats. There is space to gather, to explore, to reflect, and to move in rhythm with the land. When you enter the gates, you arrive home.
How to get there:
- 1.5-hour drive from Hoedspruit Airport (daily connections to Cape Town and Johannesburg)
- Transfers available
Accommodation and capacity:
- 12 rooms, for 16 guests
- Rooms range from riverfront suites to charming garden suites.
Spaces:
- Indoor yoga and meditation space
- Outdoor riverfront deck
- Dining and lounge
- Art studio
- Wildlife hide by the pond
- Wellness and swimming pool facilities
We would love to welcome and support you, so you can just hold space and simply be present.
Bedrooms12 rooms, 7 convertible to twins. Wake up to river views or garden serenity. Each suite is thoughtfully designed for comfort, privacy, and a true wilderness retreat.
BathroomsAll suites feature en-suite bathrooms with rain showers, air-conditioning, cotton bathrobes, and locally sourced toiletries. Premier Suites add freestanding baths with river or garden views.
CleaningDaily housekeeping keeps suites clean and comfortable. Additional services like laundry are available on request for a seamless, relaxing stay.
CateringSashwa has a 100% plant-based menu designed to nurture the body and soul. Delicious and colourful.
With ingredients from our permaculture garden and community families, food is fresh and seasonal.
Kitchen and Dining roomDine inside or on the covered outdoor terrace overlooking the Olifants River. Tables suit both private meals and shared experiences under Africa’s night sky.
OutdoorSaltwater pool, starlit outside bath, wildlife hide, riverfront yoga & meditation, guided bush walks, safari drives, and birdwatching.
Things To Do NearbyDay trips from Sashwa:
Hoedspruit town: local markets, craft shops, cultural experiences
Panorama Route & Blyde River Canyon: scenic drives, viewpoints, waterfalls
Kruger Park gates: for additional safari or wildlife experiences
Guests often combine their stay with visits to South Africa’s cities—exploring Cape Town’s beaches, mountains, and vineyards or Johannesburg’s museums, galleries
