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With its close proximity to Gauteng and excellent affordability, the “bush hotel” style Mabula has undergone a recent stylish contemporary makeover that makes it a superb option for anyone on a tighter schedule or budget.
A quick 2-hour drive from Gauteng brings you to Kwa Maritane - the "Place of the Rock" - a 90 room bush-resort style lodge that's especially welcoming to kids!
With its 20 stylish and spacious tented rooms, Safari Plains is the new luxury lodge option that was previously missing at the Mabula reserve.
Lying on the banks of the White Umfolozi river, Mthembu is a stunning new upmarket lodge of just 9 suites that has immediately elevated itself to the ranks of KZN's top game lodges!
CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. Excellent value for money a serious draw-card at this 30-room "bush hotel" style lodge - the contemporary styling of the main public areas with attractive pool area are the highlights
With just 23 rooms, Black Rhino fills the middle ground between the smaller, more boutique lodges found mainly in the Black Rhino reserve and the larger “bush hotels” located in the Pilanesberg National Park.
INCLUDES DRINKS! Intimate little bush camp of just 5 lovely tents offering a taste of old-fashioned safari style just 2 hours north of Johannesburg.
Accommodating just 10 guests in total, this is one of the most intimate lodges in Nambiti - guests rave about the warm hospitality whilst another highlight are the great views over the waterhole below!
The first tented camp in Nambiti, Springbok Lodge is also always one of the most reasonably priced lodge options in this popular and easily accessible reserve!
The 5 lovely suites of Ekuthuleni enjoy a prime position on the game-rich plains of the central part of the Welgevonden reserve.
With just 5 lovely suites on a hillside giving wonderful views of the mountains of the Waterberg, this is a great choice for couples looking for a romantic break!
Umzolozolo with its 8 luxurious suites was the first lodge opened on the Nambiti Reserve back in 2005 and remains one of the best!
With 64 luxurious suites this is more of a “bush hotel” which offers more facilities and activities than a traditional game lodge, if not the intimacy.
With 22 attractive tented rooms, this great value camp offers you excellent viewing of the Big Five in this most scenic of lowveld private reserves – including some of the best leopard sightings outside of the famous Sabi Sands!
CLOSED UNTIL 23 OCT. Gorgeous tented suites that evoke a real ambiance of the bygone days of colonial safaris in style (but without the much higher prices of its sister lodge)
INCLUDES DRINKS! Attractive tented camp with a beautiful location along the banks of the Komati River in a scenic reserve full of big game just 3 hours drive from Gauteng.
Lovely tented camp in a superb location on the banks of the Luvuvhu in the scenic far north of Kruger with its fever tree forests, baobabs, huge herds of buffalo and elephant!
Modern and very stylish contemporary lodge – the first to offer guests an upmarket private lodge experience in the famous Hluhluwe-Umfolosi reserve.
Stunningly stylish contemporary lodge consisting of 12 luxurious and ultra-mod suites (10 with private plunge pools!) scattered on a hillside enjoying superb views over an oxbow bend in the White Umfolozi river below!
INCLUDES DRINKS! With its more contemporary styling and decor this is one of the top lodges in the Pilanesberg with just 5 absolutely gorgeous suites set within a tamboti forest!
Becks is an interesting blend of old and new - the public areas boast unashamedly modern and contemporary styling and décor that'll appeal to those bored by the old traditional game lodge design rule-book, whilst the 10 stylish and luxurious suites...
Karongwe River Lodge enjoys one of the most beautiful river front settings that we've experienced and the attractively styled rooms offer great value for money – there’s also very good game viewing on this scenic Lowveld reserve, including excellent...
Just 5 suites in a stunningly pretty location overlooking the Kuvjename River – add in decent leopard sightings and consistently decent value-for-money rates and Kuname becomes a hugely attractive proposition!
CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE> Hideaways Amava River Lodge must boast one of the most "WOW" positions of any lodge in South Africa, it's 5 Meru-style tented suites lying tucked away under the riverine forest boasting breathtaking views over the mighty...
RE-OPENING 1 DEC! Fantastic 20-suite lodge boasting superb contemporary style and luxury which enjoys a stunning location under the shade of the magnificent trees lining the banks of a permanent pool on the Selati river!
Probably our pick of the Nambiti lodges - the 10 very spacious and luxurious air-conditioned suites at Lions Valley are cleverly decorated to give them completely different identities based on different themes!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Clifftop stands out for its stunning location, its 8 spacious room (with private plunge polls!) overlooking a spectacular gorge, as well as its unusual trademark white colour palette which makes for an exciting break from traditional...
Nungubane is known for the warmth of its welcome, the friendliness of its staff, and for its magnificent, tranquil ambiance.
Family-run with 5 tented rooms and gorgeous deck overlooking a waterhole - a wonderfully personal bush experience that is both stylish and authentic - and at a decent price too!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Garonga with its unusually styled and very attractive tented rooms was one of the pioneers of the "new style" safari experience when it burst onto the scene back in the late '90's – you must try the gorgeous open-air bush bath...
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stylish and upmarket lodges in the Nambiti reserve boasting superb views out over the southern reaches of the reserve.
Africa on Foot is all about experiencing the excitement of walking safaris - and let’s face it, little compares to the thrill of meeting the Big 5 on foot!
With just 5 spacious rooms and a 3-bedroomed Villa, this little gem is one of the smallest lodges in the whole of the Madikwe reserve and as a result guests rave about the very friendly and personal service – Motswiri is definitely one of those...
CLOSED CURRENTLY DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. Soak up the 180 degree views from the spectacular cliff top location overlooking the Luvuvhu River below – the stunning open-fronted design of the rooms are unashamedly contemporary and stylish and make the most...
An attractive and charming camp in a scenic riverbank location on a prime Kruger concession just north of Skukuza – attractive and luxurious yet understated!
Step (literally!) into the wild bushveld for an exciting, adrenaline pumping experience walking in a prime game area of the Kruger!
Exciting new lodge option in the hugely popular Black Rhino reserve of Pilanesberg with attractive, contemporary Suites and public areas (including great roof-top deck) and an excellent Amani Spa!
This community owned and run lodge with a lovely location on a prominent ridge overlooking the western sector of Madikwe, underwent a major revamp in 2025, significantly upping its desirability!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Our choice as arguably THE most stylish and luxurious lodge in the Pilanesberg – Lush has just 8 spacious rooms each boasting the latest in contemporary safari style, including private plunge pools!
Located on the game-rich Zuka reserve within the Munyawana conservancy, the 8 attractively contemporary rooms at Sungulwane are a more budget-friendly but still high-quality alternative to the well-known andBeyond Phinda lodges also found in the...
CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE. One of the first South African game lodges to break away from traditional architecture and feature ground breaking styling (West African influences here) which saw it voted “most innovatively designed hotel in the world”!
Strikingly contemporary styling and great views from its location perched over a riverbed are the key stand-outs of this simple and reasonably priced lodge.
Unique experience with its unusual but very comfortable tented rooms on stilts looking out over a gorgeous plain with a busy waterhole!
A superb choice for serious wildlife enthusiasts looking for superior game viewing as the guiding (including Shangaan trackers) is out of the top drawer! Photographers will love the hide at the lodge's active waterhole with elephants regular...
Something completely different - the first luxury tented camp in the Welgevonden! The 5 spacious tents are perfect for a romantic break with their private plunge pools and outside showers!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Boasting its own unique character and style based on the culture of the local Shangaan people, Hoyo Hoyo offers guests a memorably unique experience!
DRINKS INCLUDED! A stunningly stylish and luxurious new lodge of 5 gorgeous suites in the private Black Rhino reserve area that will delight fans of new contemporary game lodge architecture and design!
Intimate lodge of just air-conditioned 7 rooms which enjoys a prime position right in the heart of this up-and-coming and very scenic Big Five reserve.
An understated lodge that delivers wonderfully warm personal service and an authentic bushveld experience - gets consistent rave reviews from guests!
Small and intimate camp consisting of just 5 spacious tented suites located in a private concession area in the Kruger renowned for delivering excellent big game sightings!
Oozes authentic African style using natural materials like tree trunks in a rustic but very stylish way and combining this with all the latest mod-cons.
Long regarded as one of the most prestigious lodges in the Pilanesberg, the luxurious rooms at Tshukudu are set high on a hilltop with great views over a plain complete with waterhole below.
Here at Bushscapes we make no secret of the fact that we LOVE tented camps – for an absolute cracker, look no further than this stylish and intimate new lodge consisting of just 5 luxurious tented suites in Zululand’s Manyoni Reserve!
If it’s space you’re after then look no further than the huge 120 m2 suites at Sediba! Add in your own private Jacuzzi on your deck and you can see that a stay here promises to deliver a romantic experience par excellence!
Completely different to traditional game lodges as it’s more like a stylish, contemporary and luxurious boutique resort set in the bush - great Spa too!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Charmingly authentic and back to basics bush lodge – think no electricity - Umlani delivers hugely on atmosphere and offers a memorable wildlife experience.
Laze in your sala or take a dip in your private plunge pool – the 9 gorgeous and wonderfully spacious villas are some of the most luxurious around!
INCLUDES DRINKS! With 12 luxurious rooms boasting private plunge pools overlooking a riverbed - offers the chance for a romantic break at a surprisingly affordable price!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Set overlooking a stunning view of a truly spectacular valley, the gorgeous contemporary styling makes this one of the most attractive lodges in South Africa!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Situated beneath the towering Waterberg Mountains in a malaria-free reserve boasting the Big Five and spectacular landscapes, we really love the superbly styled and luxurious tented suites here, their stunningly contemporary designs...
Perched on the banks of the Mpanamana dam, the 5 romantic semi-tented suites of Camp Shawu are our first choice of accommodation amongst the 3 lodges that occupy this stunningly game-rich concession in the far south-eastern corner of the Kruger!
One of the most attractive lodges in the Welgevonden with the public areas and 6 suites exhibiting understated contemporary style and luxury - the private plunge pools, stunning bathrooms and waterhole hide are particular highlights!
Unapologetically traditional in style, Makweti really delivers a quality safari experience with elegantly luxurious accommodation (including private plunge pools for 4 of its 5 rooms), superb personal service, a maximum of just 6 people on a vehicle...
DRINKS INCLUDED! This very elegant 8-roomed lodge, set in a gorgeous indigenous garden overlooking a floodlit waterhole, is in many ways the quintessential classic safari experience.
DRINKS INCLUDED! One of our favourite lodges of all with a stunning riverside location with close-up waterhole views - a recent stylish design revamp has just added to its appeal, including all rooms now boasting private plunge pools!
INCLUDES DRINKS! A 2025 makeover resulted in this 16-guest capacity lodge now boasting much more stylish and contemporary wonderfully suites complete with private plunge pools! Tuningi is also genuinely child friendly – a real highlight is to sit...
With its hugely spacious luxury suites, superbly personal service and an ever-growing reputation for quality dining, 57 Waterberg is well worth its place in the ranks of the top lodges in the Welgevonden
DRINKS INCLUDED! Offering jaw-dropping views from the infinity pool deck located on the top of a cliff overlooking the Klaserie River and the vast expanse of the Klaserie beyond, this intimate 9 roomed camp delivers an unrushed and uncrowded safari...
Sensational location on top of a 100 foot high cliff overlooking the Palala river combined with some of the most gorgeously luxurious rooms in South Africa, makes this one of the most exciting new lodges to be launched in this country for many years!
Poised majestically on the crest of a mountain with soaring views, this is the most family orientated of the Phinda reserve’s lodges.
Great game viewing (courtesy of its envious location slap-bang amongst the most prestigious names of the Sabi Sands) combined with reasonable prices - if your priority is the game rather than OTT luxury, this is a great option!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Personally run by the Notten family, this charmingly simple camp offers a romantic and truly authentic bush experience with breathtaking Big 5 game viewing!
Small and intimate lodge (just 4 Suites) with a lovely homely feel, overlooking an active waterhole in arguably Phinda's best game viewing area!
INCLUDES DRINKS! With 62 luxurious suites positioned along the seasonal Kapama river, it’s ideally suited to guests (often younger couples and groups of friends) looking a more “resorty” and quite social bush experience. The excellent Spa is also a...
DRINKS INCLUDED! Wonderfully upgraded to a similarly stylish contemporary feel to sister camp Karula - the new Villas with their private pools are particularly attractive!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Cool off in the heat of summer in your own private plunge pool (now heated!); in winter return to the warmth of your Morso fireplace heated room!
DRINKS INCLUDED! Forget jodhpurs, pith helmets or stiff upper lips – Ecca Lodge is youthful, relaxed, modern and trendy (and great for families too!)
DRINKS INCLUDED! The luxurious and hugely romantic Great Fish River Lodge is set along the lush green banks of the river after which it is named – this is 30 000 hectares of prime game viewing territory in the heart of the Eastern Cape!
INCLUDES DRINKS! A recent extensive facelift has brought a bold and fresh new look to this old favourite (it was opened way back in 1961!) - whilst this lodge originally put the Thornybush reserve on the map, the new updates ensure it remains a...
Gorgeous tented suites offering old world safari style and romance with contemporary luxury to guests who will also enjoy excellent game viewing!
Zen inspired glass-walled suites on stilts nestled within an ancient sand forest are some of the most stylish and unique rooms in South Africa!
INCLUDES DRINKS! The 7 gorgeously stylish and luxurious new tents, boasting light oak wooden floors and feature walls, are the star of the show at Mavela, an owner-managed lodge in the Manyoni reserve that now rates in the top ranks of game lodges in...
The 8 spacious suites (all with private plunge pools!) look out over an active waterhole and grassy plain with great views of the Drakensberg beyond - as the name suggests, this is a family-owned and managed camp (run by twin brothers James and Steve...
DRINKS INCLUDED! Overlooking a large dam, this modern 8-roomed lodge caters for both families (half the rooms are family suites) as well as couples (with the 2 suites that feature wood-burning Kol Kol hot-tubs a particular highlight!)
This luxurious lodge (a member of the highly prestigious Relais & Chateaux) offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience to personally interact with a herd of elephants!
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stylish and luxurious of all the Madikwe lodges - gorgeous suites complete with private plunge pools on your deck overlooking a waterhole!
INCLUDES DRINKS! 10 luxurious free standing Signature Suites built on an open plain with floor to ceiling glazing overlooking a private waterhole, so you can literally lie on your bed whilst watching animals coming down to drink!
OPENING 1 JULY. DRINKS INCLUDED! Stunning re-invention after the old Jaci's lodges were destroyed by flooding in 2025 - this newly built 10-room lodge raises Jaci's to a completely different level altogether, with the gorgeously contemporary new...
Previously known as Camp Ndlovu, this is a lovely upmarket lodge in traditional style with a gorgeous deck perched literally above an active waterhole - class, elegance and superb service is delivered in spades!
A classic colonial-style South African safari camp with 21 elegant suites located in one of the very best game viewing areas in the country!
INCLUDES DRINKS! An old favourite in Thornybush has been transformed with stunningly contemporary new rooms exhibiting a stylish Afro-Scandi modernism. Serondella is also unusual in catering to kids of all ages, including having 2 Family Suites!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Take in the gorgeous views of the Lebombo mountains from the private plunge pool or hammock on your deck at this 9-room lodge offering excellent value for money!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Unusual but very attractive half-tented rooms, superb game viewing and fantastic service and little touches make a stay here a memorable experience!
INCLUDES DRINKS! A superb old-school luxury experience staying in 6 exquisite traditional safari tents, now with private plunge pools and outdoor salas so you can enjoy game viewing from the comfort of your own deck – Hamilton's is a wonderfully...
With just 6 luxurious suites carved into Phinda's rocky hillside, Rock Lodge offers up unusual Mexican adobe-inspired architecture.
INCLUDES DRINKS! Stunning 9 room luxury lodge perfectly positioned on the banks of the Sabie river - watch the game come down to the river to drink from the comfort of your private plunge pool!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Relax on your private wooden deck overlooking the Sabie river or chill in your private plunge pool as the animals come down to drink at the river right in front of you!
Winner of the World's Leading Luxury Lodge in 2018 and 2019, this stunning contemporary ultra-luxury lodge in the Sabi Sand reserve is now available to South Africans at never-to-be-repeated prices!
INCLUDES DRINKS! The first top-end luxury lodge to open in the Klaserie, this unashamedly contemporary, minimalistic and luxurious lodge overlooks an active waterhole - the state of the art Spa and unrushed game drive experience are also highlights!
DRINKS INCLUDED! Gorgeous contemporary tents complete with private plunge pools are the standout feature here along with the commanding hilltop position with views of the dammed up river below!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Stunning modern tented lodge that brilliantly manages to break the traditional tented game lodge styling mould - a worthy flagship of the Thornybush collection!
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of our favourites - when you’re not on the trail of big cats, your lovely deck with private plunge pools and relaxing sala is the perfect spot to while away the hours at this gorgeous lodge located in the north of the Sabi Sands!
DRINKS INCLUDED! This elegant and understated lodge of 6 spacious suites on the banks of the Klaserie river delivers an exclusive and unrushed safari experience in one of the most remote areas in the greater Kruger area
One of the most charming and attractive of the Thornybush lodges – with just 4 luxurious rooms you’re assured of an intimate and personal bush experience!
DRINKS INCLUDED! Lovely lodge which is the most easily accessible of all the private Kruger concessions - 15 000 hectares of prime Big 5 territory right in the south of Kruger!
Intimate lodge overlooking a large waterhole providing excellent game viewing even from the comfort of the camp!
Overlooking an open wetland complete with a watering hole, this wonderfully stylish and private lodge brings you up close and personal game encounters!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Family owned lodge with a fantastic position on the banks of the Sabie River boasting some of the most attractive contemporary architecture and décor around!
INCLUDES DRINKS! A superb riverside location + hugely luxurious and spacious suites + fantastic game viewing + unmatched intimacy (just 3 suites!) = SENSATIONAL!
INCLUDES DRINKS! The 6 luxurious newly renovated suites with (heated) private plunge pools looking out over the Mabrak riverbed provide a wonderfully romantic base for great game viewing!
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of our top luxury picks in the Sabi Sand with sensational views over the Sand River making game viewing an all-day event from the comfort of your private deck complete with plunge pool!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Stunning top-end luxury lodge of just 4 superb suites which manages to stand out from competitors through the use of unusual feature materials which complement the hugely attractive contemporary architectural style in a wonderfully...
INCLUDES DRINKS! Stunning hilltop views from luxurious suites complete with private plunge pools set Leopard Hills apart from other top lodges!
INCLUDES DRINKS! Extremely classy and elegant yet hugely welcoming top-end luxury lodge that attracts rave reviews from guests - in fact, Monwana was voted the No. 1 Safari Lodge in Africa by the readers of the prestigious travel magazine Travel +...
INCLUDES DRINKS! An old favourite now newly updated with more luxurious accommodation with all Suites now boasting private plunge pools - and of course you still enjoy the terrific game viewing for which the Sabi Sand reserve is rightly famous!
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stunning transformations we've ever seen, this legendary old tented camp rebuilt in 2023 now boasts 9 superbly luxurious hybrid glass-and-canvas suites (with heated plunge pools!) that, along with the gorgeous main...
Once the private home of Motswari’s owners, the Geiger family, this is a gorgeous little lodge of just 5 rooms that boasts intimacy, character and charm in spades!
Wonderfully stylish and luxurious lodge with private plunge pools - it also offers perhaps the least crowded and rushed safari experience in the Kruger area!
Enjoy a family safari in your own exclusive-use house located in the lovely Karongwe reserve - this comfortable house is reasonably priced and suitably laid out for a family safari, with 2 downstairs bedrooms as well as an upstairs loft perfect for...
The 5 stone-clad suites make this a wonderfully intimate and classy lodge – sit back and relax on the wooden viewing deck overlooking the lodge's waterhole
Combines stylish contemporary suites (including gorgeous private plunge pools) with one of the busiest water holes in the Sabi Sands reserve!
DRINKS INCLUDED! One of THE most stylish designs of any game lodge in the country with extensive use of raw wood, a neutral colour palette and modern airy open-plan style!
A wonderfully chic and stylishly contemporary take on the traditional tented safari lodge, Ngala Tented Camp also delivers great game viewing in its exclusive traversing area in the southern part of the Timbavati!
Are you a private group wanting an exclusive-use game lodge all to yourselves? Then Xidulu, a lovely 6-bedroomed lodge spectacularly positioned on the edge of a large dam in the Big 5 Makalali reserve could just be what you're looking for!
andBeyond's flagship new Sabi Sands lodge boasts 9 incredibly stylish and luxurious suites with private plunge pools overlooking the Sand River - wonderfully elegant yet contemporary style that instantly places it in the very top echelon of game...
SLEEPS 10. The perfect exclusive-use bush house overlooking an active waterhole in a prime Big Five area – ideal for that special gathering of friends or family!
Amakhala Safari Lodge boasts rustic rooms with a “half room/half tent” design, his ‘n’ hers outdoor showers and private plunge pools!
This gorgeous little tented camp with just 4 stunning rooms is one of the undiscovered gems of the Eastern Cape – a stylish and romantic bush escape!
Stunning rooms and great service are the stand-out features of this upmarket lodge overlooking a busy waterhole in the Timbavati.
Gracious old-style hospitality combines with the atmosphere of a 1920’s South African lowveld homestead (and fabulous game viewing!)
CLOSED CURRENTLY FOR REPAIRS AFTER FLOODING. Community-owned lodge with 12 gorgeous tented rooms - wonderfully warm and hospitable staff and great value for money!
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