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Discover the best big 5 game reserves across South Africa — from self-catering cottages to luxury game lodges.

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Imbali Safari Lodge | Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga

Imbali Safari Lodge | Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga

Imbali Safari Lodge is found within the world-renowned Kruger National Park in the 10 000 hectare Mluwati Concession, about 50km away from Orpen Gate. Guests visiting Imbali Safari…

Arathusa Safari Lodge | Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga

Arathusa Safari Lodge | Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga

It’s most magnificent situation in the Sabi Sand Reserve and opposite the Kruger National Park is what attracts so many visitors to Arathusa Safari Lodge. If you’re looking…

Tambuti Lodge | Pilanesberg, N.W. Province North West
North West

Tambuti Lodge | Pilanesberg, N.W. Province

You will find the Black Rhino private game reserve as part of the Pilanesberg National Park and on its northwestern side. The habitat in the area caters to…

Kuname Safari Lodge | Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Limpopo Limpopo
Limpopo

Kuname Safari Lodge | Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Limpopo

The exquisite 5-star Kuname River Lodge is well situated in a part of the African bushveld which is wild and still relatively untouched by humans. It is a…

Tembe Elephant Park Lodge | Tembe Elephant Park, KwaZulu Natal KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal

Tembe Elephant Park Lodge | Tembe Elephant Park, KwaZulu Natal

There is a place where the big 5 roam in a wild garden of Eden, and the Tembe Elephant Park is a riveting big 5 nature reserve of…

Warthog Lodge | Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo Limpopo
Limpopo

Warthog Lodge | Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo

Not too far from Johannesburg and Pretoria lies the incredible Mabalingwe Nature Reserve; the perfect getaway for nature lovers who want to enjoy the abundant bird and animal…

Crimson Bush Lodge – Dinokeng Game Reserve Gauteng
Gauteng

Crimson Bush Lodge – Dinokeng Game Reserve

The Dinokeng Game Reserve is a big 5 reserve close to Pretoria and Johannesburg and also allows day visitors. There are different kinds of accommodation within the reserve,…

Pumula Bush Chalet | Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo Limpopo
Limpopo

Pumula Bush Chalet | Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo

If you want to see the big 5, you’ll want to be at Pumula Bush Chalet in the Mabalingwe Nature Reserve where you can see the animals from…

Bakgatla Resort – Pilanesberg National Park North West
North West

Bakgatla Resort – Pilanesberg National Park

Bakgatla Resort, found at the foot of the Garamoga Hill in the Pilanesberg National Park offers its guests a range of different accommodation types whether it staying in…

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