Lodges range in size and capacity, but we prefer to use the smaller and medium sized ones with between 8 and 12 rooms. Safari Lodges generally have a comfortable communal area with a viewing deck overlooking the immediate surroundings, be it a river, waterhole or desert pan. There is usually a pool for down time during hot summer days. The thatched or semi-tented safari suites or rooms are often linked by raised boardwalks and are constructed to blend into the natural surroundings and optimize the ‘on safari, in the wilderness’ feeling.
Safari Lodges
Safari Lodges are typically located within game reserves or national parks or at least close by to a wildlife area where daily activities include game drives or nature walks to experience the African wilderness and the animals in their natural habitat.
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Overlooking the historical Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift (which includes the sight where Lieutenants Melville and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save the Queen’s Colour of their regiment), the mesmerising Fugitives’ Drift is a Natural Heritage Site. Offering accommodation in both a luxurious guesthouse and in the lodge, it is one of the most coveted…
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With the dramatic backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains and with views of the sweeping and secluded Mfazimnyama Valley in the Spioenkop Game Reserve, the eco-friendly Three Tree Hill Lodge has been awarded a Green Leaf Environmental Award with good reason. It not only offers spectacular scenery, but also boasts locally grown farm-style country food, superb…
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It is certainly one of Africa’s most sought-after luxuries, and there are few places on earth that can compete with this continent’s immense sense of space. Capitalising on the vastness of Africa’s wildernesses, Great Fish River Lodge celebrates the spectacular views of its setting with elements such as huge windows (allowing the natural surrounds to…
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Zimbali Lodge is one of South Africa’s most exclusive hideaways. Set in a serene coastal forest reserve on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, it is home to mischievous dolphins and a myriad of sea and bird life. Zimbali’s location, on a bluff overlooking a natural lake and forested hillsides extending to the ocean, is close…
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Get up close and personal to Africa’s Big 5 from open Land Rovers or on guided safari walks at Idube, a four-star game reserve where experienced Shangaan trackers and game rangers ensure visitors the best possible wildlife experience. Idube – a photographer’s dream – is famous for its frequent sightings of leopards, as well as…
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One of Africa’s most remote luxury camps, Wilderness Safaris’ Serra Cafema is a true oasis in the middle of the vast Namib desert. Tucked into the narrow band of green trees next to the Kunene River, on the border between Namibia and Angola, the camp is an ideal base for the adventurous traveller to experience…
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Set in 200,000 pristine hectares Sable Alley’s 12 en-suite, solar powered tents are raised on comfortable decks, each with a private veranda overlooking the lagoon and floodplains and towards the un-fenced boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. There is an open-plan lounge, dining and plunge pool area. Members of the nearby Khwai Village make up…
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Elephant Pan is an exclusive and tranquil tented camp situated in Botswana’s vast Khwai Private Reserve bordering some of this country’s finest wildlife reserves including the Chobe National Park in the east, and the Moremi Game Reserve in the south. This camp is all about showcasing and protecting the wildlife that call this remarkable corner…
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Upstream from the iconic Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park lies a pristine piece of land on the banks of the Zambezi River. The untouched natural beauty of the park is sprawled over 56 000 breathtaking hectares. The activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of…
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Rock Fig Safari Lodge is the latest addition to the collection of luxury safari lodges in the beautiful Timbavati Private Game Reserve, which is home to two of our other favourite properties, andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, and King’s Camp. The Timbavati, which borders the Kruger National Park is a well established Big Five safari destination. It…
