Tutwa Desert Lodge

very special place of beutupy a surprise in the desert.

staff accomodation and game wardens of y he highest quality

Stunning property in a truly beautiful location. The room was very opulent and comfortable with superb views overlooking the pool and valley. Food was excellent, plentiful and beautifully served. The drives in the reserve were interesting and varied and the landscape is gorgeous

The last 45 kms is on a gravel road which isn’t much fun. you need to take it slow. There is a cellphone signal for most of it though.

It was simply unforgettable. Thank you Vanessa and your staff, you are special and professional. Tutwa is an amazing location. Thanks Norman for a great game drive as well as the lessons in photography. The food was exceptional and beautifully presented. We love you all and we will be back. We highly recommended Tutwa. Gido and Ohna, South Africa

The breakfast was delicious and the location was on poin

In liked the place

Very nice relaxing lodge in the wilderness. Food and service are excellent. A scenic sundowner drive to the Orange river is offered, also nice games drives.

Norman, guide is excellent!!! learned so much about the area. he is asset to the lodge

hostess must engage with all guests and be available to her staff. staff very friendly but need a bit of guidance.

Breathtakingly beautiful , great food, personalized service

luke warm water, couldn’t take a warm bath. Limited activities, seemingly activities are seasonal except game drives

Quiet space in nature with attentive staff and nice food.

Struggled to get hot water with good pressure in shower.

I recently stayed at Tutwa Lodge and had an absolutely amazing experience. The location is stunning, with the lodge situated between two dry river beds that have carved a valley and a gorge between the mountains. Although it's about 7km from the Orange River, the lodge's endless pool falls into a game water hole, which brings lots of wildlife right to your doorstep. Sitting on a lounger next to the pool and watching animals drink water right in front of you is truly unforgettable. The food at the lodge is world-class, with breakfast being stunning and way too much, but luckily lunch is normally light. Dinner is again an amazing experience, and the wine cellar offers an excellent selection. The game drive is really worth it, and Norman was very knowledgeable. One of the highlights of my stay was sitting on a lounger and enjoying the incredible view of nature. Overall, I would highly recommend the Lodge to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience. Thank you to the owners/managers for their hospitality and for making us feel welcome

The lightning in the rooms was a bit low, but this was a minor problem. There are a couple of midges (small fruit flies) around, but nothing too serious, and whenever a breeze blew, they disappeared