Nyala Safari Lodge Excellent wilderness and game viewing experience; 5 chalets on the river banks; pool; meals. Tel ++27-(0)13 692 8780.eMail
Itaga Private Game Lodge 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
Marataba Lodge In 23000 ha private concession in Marakele NP; tented suites en-suite; game viewing; pool. Tel 0049 (0)8362 9268303.eMail
Eastern Cape Province
Private Game Lodges: Eastern Cape / Karoo
Samara Game Reserve 70000 acres in the Great Karoo; rich wildlife; elegant colonial-style suites; restaurant; pool. Tel +27 (0)49 8910558.eMail
Kariega Game Reserve Nature paradise near Kenton. Many game species. Day trips. Comfortable chalets. Tel +27-(0)46-6367904; eMail
Shamwari Game Reserve 20000 ha Big 5 game reserve; malaria free; at river; 6 different lodges; aircon; game drives. Tel +27-(0)42 2031111. eMail
Kragga Kamma Game Park Vast herds of African game; self-catering accommodation; game drives, guided or self-drive. Tel ++27-(0)41 3794195. eMail
Amakhala Game Reserve Magnificent bushveld scenery with 6 lodges; malaria-free area; all meals; game drives; day trips. Tel ++27-(0)42 2351608. eMail
Sibuya Game Reserve Secluded tented safari camp on the banks of Kariega River; all meals; boat trips, game drives. Tel +27 (0)46 6362750.eMail
Tenuta Spring Grove 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
Kichaka Lodge Big 5 game; viewing deck; waterhole; 10 exclusive suites with aircon; pool; full board. Tel ++27 (0)46 6226024.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
AmaKhosi Lodge River suites in the 12000 ha Amazulu Game Reserve; pool; all meals; game drives + walks.
Tel +27 (0)34 4141157.eMail
Mhlosinga Bush Lodge On 980 ha African bush; thatched chalets with shower/toilet; meals; game viewing; pool. Tel 0027 (0)35 562 0709.eMail
Private Game Reserves
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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)82 909 5941 eMail
Jock Safari Lodge Southern Kruger Park area; Big 5; romantic rooms at river; aircon; game drives; rock pool. Tel +27-(0)13 735-5200. eMail
Balule Game Reserve
Pondoro Game Lodge In Balule Reserve; Big5; suites with aircon at Olifants river; game drives; rock pool. Tel +27-(0)31 7645049. eMail
Marloth Park Game Reserve
Grand Kruger Lodge In Marloth Park on Crocodile River bordering Kruger; all meals; Big 5 game drives; pool; quiet. Tel +27-(0)82 6514567. eMail
Needles Lodge In the Marloth Conservancy bordering Kruger; suites with aircon; meals; pool; game.Tel +27-(0)82 4509423. eMail
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Ulusaba Priv. Game Reserve Sir Richard Branson's safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Big Five. Exquisite accommodation. Tel ++27 (0)11 325 4405.eMail
Elephant Plains Lodge In Sabie Sand game reserve; lux. suites or rondavels; aircon; meals; pool; game drives.Tel +27-(0)13 7355358. eMail
Timbavati Game Reserve
Umlani Bushcamp Timbavati Reserve; African reed huts; true wilderness experience; all meals; pool; Big Five. Tel +27-(0)21 785 5547. eMail
Thornybush Game Reserve
Royal Malewane Lodge Exclusive getaway in Thornybush; Big 5; boma; game drives; pool; best cuisine. Tel +27-(0)15 793 0150. eMail
Pezulu Tree House Lodge Unique lodge on private game reserve near Kruger; thatched tree houses; boma, pool, game. Tel 0027 (0)15 7932724.eMail
Tangala Camp 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
Aquila Game Reserve Only 90 min from Cape Town; lion, buffalo, rhino, giraffe...; nice chalets and restaurant. Tel ++27-(0)21 4054513. eMail
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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.
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