Your Safari Adventure Starts Here

Step into the wild at Saleda Lodge—where untamed beauty, South African-inspired cabins, and unforgettable encounters await. Explore, discover, and connect with Africa like never before.

Your Home Away from Home

Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Saleda Lodge, where the Limpopo River flows gently below the sun deck. Savour the soothing sounds of a hippo wallowing nearby, while a crocodile basks lazily on a sunlit sandbank. Let the haunting call of the fish eagle, as it dives for its prey, resonate through the serene landscape and fill your soul with awe. This is Africa, this is Saleda. It’s our home away from home, and we warmly invite you to make it yours.

Ray Salmon

Renee Berber

The Saleda Journey

David and Ann Salmon

Our father, David Salmon, who is now in heaven, had an unwavering passion for Africa, its people, and the spreading of the gospel. A leading industrialist, he passed away in 2003 and left behind a legacy of love and dedication.

We built Saleda to reflect and honour our father’s values, his warmth, his devotion to God, and his commitment to the African wilderness. We invite you to join us and be a part of our family home.

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Our Garden in the Wild

We nurture the most dramatic wildlife in ‘our garden’—elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, leopards, rhino, hippos, wild dogs, elands, impalas and crocodiles.

And then there are the majestic fish eagles, the impressive Cape Vultures, hornbills, herons, and the vibrant bee-eaters.

You can get up close to nature and these magnificent creatures on our relaxed game drives and sightseeing trips, guided by Banda, our highly experienced and knowledgeable ranger.

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Explore our gallery and discover unforgettable wildlife encounters, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining and relaxing spa treatments. Where nature, comfort, and adventure come together.

Limpopo Lipadi

Conservation and animal preservation are key to Limpopo-Lipadi, the home of The Saleda Lodge. The Reserve focuses on habitat restoration, species reintroduction, and the protection of endangered creatures. There is a strict ban on hunting of any kind.

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What our guests say

Caroline Coetzee

"Saleda Lodge is an amazing place, beautiful rooms, all the facilities you need including its own spa and in the most special part of the world."

Oliver Williams

"The chef’s gourmet meals were unforgettable, the massages were pure bliss, and the game drives gave us breathtaking wildlife encounters."

Emily Jones

"We will be back! We had an incredible stay at Saleda. The massages melted away our stress and the hustle and bustle of life soon vanished from the horizon."

Sophie Brown

"A dream come true in the bush! To wake up to the sound of the fish eagle, it’s magical, it’s haunting, it’s Africa. it is Saleda. We are coming back. Thank you for making us feel so at home."

Philip Coetzee

"The lodge exceeded all our expectations. The chef's culinary skills were top-notch, the massages were the epitome of relaxation, and the game drives brought us up close with magnificent animals."

Jessica Ndlovu

"Staying at the lodge was a dream. The chef's food was a culinary masterpiece, the massages were heavenly, and the game drives were filled with awe-inspiring animal encounters. What an adventure."

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Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Limpopo River within the Limpopo-Lipadi Private Game and Wilderness Reserve, each suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding bushveld, immersing you in the sights and sounds of the wild.