Limpopo Province

Private Game Lodges: Waterberg (Limpopo)

Excellent wilderness and game viewing experience; 5 chalets on the river banks; pool; meals. Tel ++27-(0)13 692 8780. eMail

2 h from JHB; Malaria free 'Big5' game reserve; chalets; aircon; pool; game drives; walks. Tel +27-(0)11 289 8020. eMail

Tilodi Wilderness
Private game reserve with tented chalets; pool; waterhole; game; restaurant; Warmbaths. Tel +27-(0)14-7350880 eMail

Entabeni Game Reserve
5 luxurious lodges in 10000 ha game reserve; Big5; no malaria; restaurant. Waterberg. Tel +27-(0)12 3462229 eMail

In 23000 ha private concession in Marakele NP; tented suites en-suite; game viewing; pool. Tel 0027 (0)44 5011111. eMail

Eastern Cape Province

Private Game Lodges: Eastern Cape / Karoo

70000 acres in the Great Karoo; rich wildlife; elegant colonial-style suites; restaurant; pool. Tel +27 (0)49 8910558. eMail

Kwandwe Game Lodge
Exclusive safari destination at the Fish River in 15800 ha game reserve. Big 5. Tel ++27 (0)11 8094300; enquiries

Kariega Game Reserve
Nature paradise near Kenton. Many game species. Day trips. Comfortable chalets. Tel +27-(0)46-6367904; eMail

20000 ha Big 5 game reserve; malaria free; at river; 6 different lodges; aircon; game drives. Tel +27-(0)42 2031111. eMail

Vast herds of African game; self-catering accommodation; game drives, guided or self-drive. Tel ++27-(0)41 3794195. eMail

Magnificent bushveld scenery with 6 lodges; malaria-free area; all meals; game drives; day trips. Tel ++27-(0)42 2351608. eMail

Secluded tented safari camp on the banks of Kariega River; all meals; boat trips, game drives. Tel +27 (0)46 6362750. eMail

In 2000 ha private game reserve; stylish suites; all sumptuous meals; excellent service; pool. Tel ++27-(0)46 6228910. eMail

Schotia Safaris & Lodges
Unique adventure, 25 years of experience in the safari business, Lodge accommodation.
Tel +27 (0)42 235 1436. eMail

KwaZulu-Natal Province

Private Game Lodges: KwaZulu Natal

Leopard Mountain Lodge
Stone + thatch chalets in Big-5 game reserve; meals; pool; magnificent views. Hluhluwe. Tel +27-(0)35-5958218 eMail

Phinda Game Reserve
Exclusive safari destination in northern KwaZulu-Natal; Big 5. Luxury lodges. Tel ++27 (0)11 8094300; enquiries

River suites in the 12000 ha Amazulu Game Reserve; pool; all meals; game drives + walks.
Tel +27 (0)34 4141157. eMail

On 980 ha African bush; thatched chalets with shower/toilet; meals; game viewing; pool. Tel 0027 (0)35 562 0709. eMail

Private Game Reserves
and Nature Parks
South Africa

Kruger Park Area / Mpumalanga Lowveld

Most of the private game reserves in Southern Africa can be found in the "Greater Kruger Park" area which is defined as the the National Park plus the adjoining private game reserves. Most of these private concession areas - such as Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sand, Mala Mala, Manyeleti, Thornybush, Timbavati, Klaserie or Balule - can be found on the western side of the National Park between Hazyview and Phalaborwa. In the south - close to Crocodile Bridge - lies Marloth Park private game reserve.

Private Game Lodges in the South

Buhala Country House
Retreat at Kruger Park; 10 rooms; game viewing from verandah; restaurant. Malelane. Tel +27-(0)13 7924372 eMail

Southern Kruger Park area; Big 5; romantic rooms at river; aircon; game drives; rock pool. Tel +27-(0)13 735-5200. eMail

Ngala Game Reserve
Exclusive private safari lodge in the Kruger National Park; tents and cottages. Tel ++27 (0)11 8094300; enquiries

Balule Game Reserve

In Balule Reserve; Big5; suites with aircon at Olifants river; game drives; rock pool. Tel +27-(0)31 7645049. eMail

Marloth Park Game Reserve

In Marloth Park on Crocodile River bordering Kruger; all meals; Big 5 game drives; pool; quiet. Tel +27-(0)82 6514567. eMail

In the Marloth Conservancy bordering Kruger; suites with aircon; meals; pool; game. Tel +27-(0)82 4509423. eMail

Njovu Kruger Game Lodge
Extremely private luxury lodge, safari tented thatched chalet suites, big 5 safaris.
Tel +27 (21) 421 8140. eMail

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Sir Richard Branson's safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Big Five. Exquisite accommodation. Tel ++27 (0)11 325 4405. eMail

In Sabie Sand game reserve; lux. suites or rondavels; aircon; meals; pool; game drives. Tel +27-(0)13 7355358. eMail

Regarded as one of the best loved lodges in the Reserve. Spectacular views of the area. Tel ++27 (0)11 809 4300. eMail

Timbavati Game Reserve

Timbavati Reserve; African reed huts; true wilderness experience; all meals; pool; Big Five. Tel +27-(0)21 785 5547. eMail

Thornybush Game Reserve

Exclusive getaway in Thornybush; Big 5; boma; game drives; pool; best cuisine. Tel +27-(0)15 793 0150. eMail

In Thornybush Nature Reserve bordering Kruger; all meals; Big 5 game drives; pool; authentic. Tel +27-(0)15 7930321. eMail

Western Cape Province

Private Game Lodges: Western Cape

Gardenroute Game Lodge
The Big Five on 5000ha game reserve; stylish log cabins; boma; game drives. Albertinia. Tel +27-(0)28 7351200; eMail

Only 90 min from Cape Town; lion, buffalo, rhino, giraffe...; nice chalets and restaurant. Tel ++27-(0)21 4054513. eMail

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Private Game Reserves and Nature Parks South Africa

Private Game Reserves
and Nature Parks
South Africa