Handpicked Safari Lodge Portfolio
This is our hand-chosen collection of some of the very best luxury safari lodges in South Africa.
- Exceptional Game Viewing
- World Class Service
- Luxury Accommodation
- Unique Experiences
Which Reserve to choose, why and when to travel
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Sabi Sand Game Reserve
June-September (Drier) October-April (Greener) |
Madikwe Game Reserve
All year round, but game is easier to spot in Winter (May – September) |
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Kruger National Park
Best Time To Go? April-September (Winter, however the dry season) |
Phinda Private Game Reserve
All Year Round - but - Best Game Viewing – March-September |
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The Eastern Cape
Year Round – but the best game viewing is between May-August. |
Kalahari
April-May – Greenest September-October – New Life November-March – Wildlife Thrives |
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Dulini LodgesSabi SandDulini speaks of a deeply personal wildlife adventure: the classic safari experience for the sophisticated traveller. Three beautiful lodges of bespoke character in idyllic riverbank settings, now include Leadwood Lodge, River Lodge & Dulini Lodge. Special features include:Exclusivity, Hospitality and Sincerity & the Intimacy of each boutique lodge. |
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Singita BouldersSabi SandThe lodge is a celebration of the tranquillity, space, and light which flows throughout this incredibly vast area. Inspired by the geometry of the boulders on which it rests, Boulders Lodge is an inviting oasis where organic interiors integrate seamlessly with the raw African beauty outside. Special features include:Top 10 Best Africa Safari Lodges and Wilderness Spots 2014 (USA) |
Singita CastletonSabi Sand Game ReserveSingita Castleton consists of a main house with communal living spaces, and accommodation located in six individual cottages within the grounds, catering for up to 12 people. Special features include:Robb Report - Listed - Top 100 Resorts 2014 (USA), Cigar Aficionado - Best Safari Lodge/Property - Best Resorts 2010 |
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Singita Ebony LodgeSabi Sand Game ReserveThe new Singita Ebony Lodge, located on the Sand River, is a fresh and contemporary interpretation of the classic safari lodge, combining tented camp and bush lodge style. Inspired by the romance and adventure of tented camps, explorers’ abodes and campaign furniture. Special features include:Travel + Leisure - No.1 in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean - World’s Best Awards 2015 |
Lion Sands - Sabi SandsSabi Sand Game ReserveLocated in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Lion Sands Sabi Sand is the only Reserve in South Africa to offer a safari in both the Sabie and Sand River ecosystems. Special features include:Stunning Luxury Treehouses, sleep under the stars! |
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Dulini LodgeSabi SandWith only six spacious air-conditioned suites, the intimacy of the lodge is ideally suited to indulging the safari dreams of individual adventurers, as well as exclusive parties of guests celebrating special occasions. Special features include: On the banks of the seasonal Mabrak River, situated in the western sector of the 65 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve. |
UlusabaSabi SandSir Richard Branson’s private game reserve in South Africa. The name Ulusaba means ‘place of little fear’, named because the hill, on which Rock Lodge sits provided the ancient Shangaan tribal warriors with the perfect lookout point. There are two lodges, Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge, which combine to make 21 rooms of pure safari luxury. Special features include: Extreme Luxury & Awe-Inspiring Views from the top of a rocky outcrop. |
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Kruger National Park
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Lion Sands - Tinga Lodge & Narina LodgeGreater Kruger National ParkLion Sands is for the adventurous at heart. Close encounters with Africa’s prized Big Five (including the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) will have the heart pumping and adrenalin coursing. Special features include:Small intimate lodges, provide exclusive luxury. |
Singita LebomboKruger National ParkThis boldly dramatic lodge, home to fifteen loft-style suites, is situated on Singita’s private concession in the Kruger National Park. The exclusive concession is a richly diverse habitat, teeming with game, beneath endless African skies. Special features include:Unique rocky outcrops in this area are home to a great variety of animals including the ‘Big-5’ and the famously large ‘Mountain Pride’ of lion. |
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Singita Sweni LodgeKruger National ParkIn this tranquil, intimate hideaway, the decks of the lodge seem to hover in the branches, while inside, rich calming colours and textures echo the hues of the natural surroundings. Special features include:Condé Nast Traveler - Ranked no. 69 in the World - Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 |
SimbavatiGreater Kruger National ParkThis intimate, family-friendly camp is built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River – a beautiful watercourse in the summer months when rain is plentiful, and a dry riverbed in the drier winter months. Special features include:A choice between authentic African Luxury Safari Tents or Thatched Chalets at 2 different lodges. Unmatched Photo Safaris |
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Royal MalewaneGreater Kruger National ParkRoyal Malewane is an exclusive luxury African safari getaway for those who value privacy, personalised service and Big 5 game viewing. Situated on a private reserve, in Kruger National Park, this luxury African safari lodge hosts a maximum of 20 guests, over six suites offering complete seclusion. Special features include:Voted best Big 5 Game viewing by The Guardian. |
Thornybush Game LodgeThornybush Nature Reserve - Greater KrugerSharing a fenceless border with the equally famous Timbavati Game Reserve, Thornybush Private Game Reserve is 11 500 hectares of prime big game habitat. Game viewing in the reserve ranks as some of the best in Southern Africa and visitors to Thornybush are virtually guaranteed to see the Big 5 within a day or two. Special features include:Off-road game viewing & spot-lit night drives. (Not allowed in Kruger National Park). |
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Kapama Karula LodgeGreater KrugerMeaning ‘place of peace’ in the local language, Kapama Karula exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of luxury five-star safari accommodation. The meandering river running through the camp enhances the sense of tranquillity at this elegant and luxurious lodge. Special features include:A Luxury Wellness Spa, Elephant Interaction, Romantic Sleep-Out |
Garonga Safari CampGreater KrugerSituated in the Makalali Conservancy, Garonga offers a relaxing natural experience in beautiful surroundings. The six luxury tents blend classic luxury, comfort and exceptional service to promise a "safari for the soul". Special features include:Value for money, 'sleep-out' experience, a 'bush bath', intimate atmosphere |
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Madikwe Game Reserve
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Madikwe HillsMadikwe Game ReserveSet on a hilltop amongst huge boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the lodge is situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, traversing over 75,000 hectares of true untamed Africa. Special features include:Wild dog roam freely amongst the ‘Big 5’. Exclusive with only 10 suites in the whole lodge. |
Madikwe Safari LodgesMadikwe Game Reserve3 separate lodges: Lelapa, Kopano & Dithaba, cater to every different need and allows for a free and easy choice for those looking for privacy, romance or family travel. Special features include:These 3 different lodges, brought to you by the MORE Group all have something different and special to offer. |
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Molori Safari LodgeMadikwe Game ReserveThe word ‘Molori’ meaning ‘to dream’ in the local language of seTswana, truly captures the essence of Molori Safari, recognised throughout the world as one of South Africa’s most luxurious game lodges. Special features include:An exclusive safari lodge that recreates the feeling of home, whilst in the middle of the African bush. |
Phinda Private Game Reserve
PhindaEastern CapeThanks to its coastal rainfall pattern, Phinda Private Game Reserve, which is home to 6 contrasting lodges, enjoys a lush green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems, the ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder.’ Special features include:Spot the Big Five plus less easily spotted species, such as the elusive cheetah or scarce black rhino. |
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Eastern Cape
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KichakaEastern CapeSituated in a private game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Kichaka is the perfect place to enjoy a Big Five safari experience in quiet luxury. Large terraces provide a magnificent viewing deck to witness the passage of game to the banks of the adjacent waterhole. Special features include:Each of the 10 beautifully appointed and spacious suites, each have a private deck & plunge pool. |
Kalahari
TswaluKalahariTswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, now protecting over 110,000 hectares of spectacular grasslands and mountains. With a vision and priority to “restore the Kalahari to itself.” Special features include:A stunning sleep out deck - The Malori |
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