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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This stunning safari lodge in the N’wanetsi concession of the Kruger National Park is renowned as one of the most luxurious game lodges in South Africa. Award winning design of wood and glass, carefully planned for eco-friendly footprint and overlooking the beautiful wooded foothills of the Lebombo Mountains is complemented by world-class hospitality for a…
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Owned by the same settler family since 1823, Kariega’s appeal encompasses natural and historical abundance, and the property has being lovingly restored to reflect its former glory. Offering an unforgettable African safari experience, Kariega is known for its top-notch service, warm hospitality, beautiful surroundings, unrivalled game viewing opportunities and ultra-luxurious accommodation. The Kariega Reserve stretches…
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For a luxury safari experience that is unlike any other, look no further than Thanda Private Game Reserve. Five-star accommodation and big five sightings make this the ultimate in luxe game reserve experiences. Exclusivity meet romance and Zulu culture in this extraordinary lodge, nestled in the heart of the bush in lush and beautiful northern…
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Set into the verdant canopy of the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest, Tsala Treetop Lodges offers five-star accommodation in a setting that fuses luxury and indulgence with the enchantment of pristine nature. Situated halfway between the beautiful coastal resort towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, this hidden gem is a panacea for the soul: Leave the stress…
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Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, between two of South Africa’s most enticing coastal towns -the beach resort of Plettenberg Bay and idyllic Knysna – Hunter’s Country House is a blissful escape the outside world. This tranquil retreat combines opulent luxury and breathtaking natural beauty to create a setting that is at once…
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This tranquil retreat on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon embodies the spirit of the Garden Route – natural, beautiful and unpretentious, with a rustic elegance and warm hospitality that will appeal to the discerning traveller. Set in exquisitely lush gardens, Knysna River Club has won a string of awards for its superb service, facilities…
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Chobe Savanna Lodge is a luxury Botswana safari lodge overlooking the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park’s Puku Flats. Situated in the East Caprivi of Namibia on the northern bank of the Chobe River, the lodge is perfectly positioned to allow for excellent game viewing opportunities, plus a host of activities that make the…
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Perched on the edge of a stream (which is part of the Marico River) in the captivating Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, Jaci’s Safari Lodge boasts private decks from where guests are treated to sights of warthogs rolling in the river mud and tree squirrels darting through the dense foliage of the…
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Beautifully located high above the ground on sturdy wooden stilts, Jacis Treetop Lodge has magnificent views of the Marico River and the guest suites are connected by wooden walkways – making the most of the extraordinary surroundings of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Teeming with wildlife, including the much-touted Big 5, the lodge offers everything an…
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If you only have time to explore a pocket of Southern Africa’s many wildlife reserves, make tracks to the Madikwe Game Reserve along the border of Botswana. Not only is this Big 5 territory, but also a place where two fascinating ecological habitats converge. Throw the 5-Star Rhulani Safari Lodge into the mix, and you’re…