Bushveld romance personified. Extraordinary encounters await you. Experience our beautiful South African country and observe our wonderful collection of big and small animals, creatures and birds. Some of the best Game Lodges and Private Game Reserves, as well as all national parks, are in South Africa. An Extraordinary encounter with South Africa’s bushveld awaits you when you visit a Game Lodge in one of our nine provinces. Deal direct with the establishment and secure your booking today. Sun, Sea, Sand, Savanna and Safari. Come enjoy an expedition to observe animals in their natural habitat.
The term “big five game” (usually capitalized or quoted as “Big Five”) was coined by big-game hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in South Africa to hunt on foot.
Game Lodges are mainly used by tourists on wildlife safaris and are typically located in or near national parks or game reserves.
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Nature / Game Lodges: A Wilderness / Nature / Game Lodge (incl. Private Nature Reserves) is a formal accommodation facility providing prescribed services, situated in natural surroundings beyond that of an immediate garden area. Generally speaking, these establishments are located in a natural setting.
A Wilderness / Nature / Game Lodge will usually have a scenic or natural views e.g.: mountain view, sea views, bushveld views, water view, rural outlook, or natural bush setting offering some guided or unguided Safari activity such as Hikes, Game Drives, Fishing, Walking, Boat Cruises, Cycling, Horseback, Birding, Canoeing etc.
Where a Game Lodge has predators roaming freely, an escort/guide should be available to escort guests to and from their accommodation, parking areas, public areas or set-off points for safari.
Game / Nature / Wilderness Lodges should furthermore have guides registered with “The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa” (FGASA). FGASA aims to promote a culture of professional guiding. This is based on a strong ethical well-informed, safety conscious approach that provides visitors to Southern Africa with a pleasant as well as a memorable experience. Reserve your stay at one of our beautiful Games Lodges. All contact details for lodges are listed for you to enquire & book directly with no middle man involved.
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Manyeleti Private Game reserve
With just three lodges in this pristine bush area you can be sure to experience the best of South Africa far away from mainstream tourist areas. Manyeleti is one of those very few remaining 'secret places'.
Zebra Hills Safari Lodge
Situated within the 23,000ha Manyoni Private Game Reserve, and under new ownership and completely refurbished to luxurious standards, Zebra Hills Safari Lodge is a perfect break-away for the discerning wildlife and bush-lover. Available on a self-catering basis for rental at reasonable rates,
Sabi Sands
The Sabi Sands is in particular well known for its amazing leopard sightings. The most elusive animal of the Big 5 is frequently spotted when going on a gamedrive in the reserve. As such, Sabi Sands offers the ultimate photographic safari one can think of.
Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Mattanu Private Game Reserve is located in the Northern Cape Province, the biggest, safest and Malaria free province in South-Africa, approximately 50Km north-west of the diamond digging city of Kimberley. Nestled in the shade of indigenous Camelthorn trees,
Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Makanyi Lodge opened its doors in June 2015 and we are now into our third year and what an amazing ride its been! Makanyi is located in the southern sector of the Timbavati, a place that has been dubbed as The Place Where Something Sacred Came Down to Earth.South African Fauna
The Big Five
The big cats
Lesser known wildlife
Over 200 mammal species
Marine mammals and fish
The crocodile … and other reptiles
Birdlife