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.
Game Lodge
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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TEMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Truly South African luxury accommodation in the farmhouse originally belonging to Piet Retief, we are situated 12km outside Grahamstown in a game reserve ideal for bird watching, hiking, nature activities and game drives.
Ndaka Safari Lodge
Tucked away in the centre of the picturesque Nambiti Private Game Reserve, a 21 000 acre, Big 5, malaria-free game reserve, lies Ndaka Safari Lodge. Located in central KwaZulu-Natal near Ladysmith, just 40 minutes from the Drakensberg and close to the Battlefields,
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,
ISIBINDI ZULU LODGE
The rich cultural heritage of the Zulu nation is expressed in the magnificent beehive structure of the bedrooms of this battlefields lodge, each offering spectacular views over the 2000 hectare Isibindi Eco-Reserve. The floor to ceiling thatched roofs are intricately woven with locally thatched grasses to create a perfectly insulated room,
Rhino River Lodge
Rhino River Lodge is a family-owned and operated Big 5 safari lodge located in the magnificent Manyoni Private Game Reserve. This 23,000-hectare private game reserve is situated in the very heart of Zululand, 30kms north of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu Natal,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