Safari Club SA offers a greener, lodge-style alternative to conventional airport hotels, with gardens and pool space that make a short stay feel more like a break.
Is Safari Club SA a good pre-safari stay near O.R. Tambo?
Yes—especially if you want a safari-themed guest lodge with gardens and a pool before or after a flight. Safari Club SA in Kempton Park is more atmospheric than a conventional airport hotel and works naturally as the first or last night of an Africa safari itinerary.
Its strongest selling point is mood: it bridges the gap between airport logistics and the feeling of being on holiday.
Who should choose it?
Safari travellers: ideal as a first or final night near the airport.
Couples: garden and lodge atmosphere feel less corporate.
Families: pool and outdoor space are useful after a flight.
Pool, gardens and airport convenience
How we would book it
Confirm airport transfers, breakfast and departure timing. Safari Club SA makes most sense when it is part of a safari itinerary or you deliberately want atmosphere near the airport. For premium spa facilities, choose Radisson or African Rock instead.
Why we’d book it
- Safari-style atmosphere near the airport.
- Outdoor pool and gardens.
- Good first/last night of a safari trip.
- More relaxed than chain hotels.
Trade-offs
- Limited full-service hotel facilities.
- No destination spa.
- Transfer details should be confirmed.
Alternatives near O.R. Tambo
Frequently asked questions
Is Safari Club SA near O.R. Tambo?
Yes. It is in Kempton Park.
Does it have a pool?
Yes. The lodge has an outdoor pool.
Is it good before a safari?
Yes. Its safari-style atmosphere makes it a natural first or last night of a safari itinerary.
Is it a large hotel?
No. It is a smaller lodge-style property.
Who should book it?
Safari travellers, couples and families who want a relaxed airport-area stay.