Luxury South Africa Safari Lodges & Hotels

There is a range of classic, luxury and good value lodges for you to explore on our South Africa Safari Lodges page.

As we do not offer set departures, the lodges on your South Africa Safari can be completely tailored to your needs. So whether you want to live in the lap of luxury or just want a little pampering, we can plan the perfect accommodation for you. Check out your options here, or call our team for their suggestions.

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Notten's Bush Camp

We wish there were more camps like this – Notten’s is charming, personal, and great value for money! The guiding is first rate too.

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Londolozi Varty Camp

Varty Camp is a superb lodge located in the Londolozi Reserve within South Africa’s famously wildlife-rich Sabi Sands!

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Londolozi Tree Camp

This super-stylish little camp is our favourite within the Londolozi Reserve!

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Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Pioneer Camp is one of the most exclusive properties within the Londolozi Reserve!

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Londolozi Private Granite Suites

This is the most exclusive of all five Londolozi properties and one of our favourite camps within the Sabi Sands!

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Londolozi Founders Camp

One of five properties within the Londolozi Reserve, this camp is the best option for families – and it offers great value too!

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Lion Sands River Lodge

An undeniably top-class property, River Lodge also offers amazing value for money!

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Ivory Lodge is one of the most luxurious properties in Safari Africa, and a fabulous base from which to explore the Sabi Sands!

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Kirkman's Kamp

This camp provides a colonial-style base from which to enjoy wildlife watching in the Sabi Sands.

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Dulini Moya

Offering exceptionally high standards of service and guiding, Dulini Lodge is an all-time favourite at YZ!

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Ulusaba Rock Lodge

With its phenomenal setting on top of a large rock kopje, this property is ideal for travellers seeking a dramatic location within the Sabi Sands!

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Ulusaba Safari Lodge

Featuring swing bridges and treehouse-style accommodation, Safari Lodge never fails to thrill with its sense of adventure!

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Chitwa Chitwa

Chitwa Chitwa is a luxurious lodge in an area of the northern Sabi Sands that has a good reputation for game viewing.

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Mala Mala Main Camp

Situated within the largest of the Sabi Sands’ private reserves, MalaMala offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in the entire region!

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Rattray's on Mala Mala

Rattray's is Mala Mala's top lodge and offers some of the best game-viewing to be found anywhere.

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Singita Boulders Lodge

With its unparalleled luxury and amazing game viewing, Boulders is a hot contender for our favourite lodge in the Sabi Sands!

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Singita Ebony Lodge

Ebony is highly recommended for travellers seeking a sumptuous base from which to enjoy an exciting variety of safari activities! There’s no minimum age requirement, but families with children aged under 10 years must book a family suite.

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Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp

A beautiful setting, fine cuisine, and abundant wildlife, make Little Bush Camp a wonderful safari getaway!

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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

The largest of four properties in Sabi Sabi, Bush Lodge retains a warm and relaxed atmosphere! Children of all ages are welcome, and one of the suites may be suitable for some disabled travellers.

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Sabi Sabi Selati Camp

This camp has a definite character of its own, and a lovely "out of Africa" feel.

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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

With its unique avant-garde design, Earth Lodge might not hold universal appeal but it’s very popular with safarists looking for something out of the ordinary – and we think it’s great! Children are welcome when the lodge is booked for exclusive use.

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Leopard Hills

Leopard Hills is one of several top-end properties in the Sabi Sands to combine extreme luxury with exceptionally good game viewing!

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Singita Castleton Lodge

Easily combined with exclusive-use Singita Sweni on the Mozambique border, Castleton offers luxurious accommodation and exciting activities within the Sabi Sands!

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Savanna Private Game Reserve

The lodge at Savanna Private Game Reserve overlooks watering holes and nearby dams, so guests can relax and enjoy watching the wildlife coming down to drink. In the drier winter months, elephants usually visit the watering holes daily.

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Simbambili Game Lodge

Simbambili offers a very romantic and sophisticated base from which to explore the Sabi Sands on vehicle and walking safaris!

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Arathusa Safari Lodge

Positioned next to the unfenced Kruger National Park, Arathusa is a very good value option in what’s usually an expensive safari destination! Children aged 12 years and over are welcome.

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Idube Game Lodge

Idube Game Reserve Lodge is situated in the west region of Sabi Sands, within its own game reserve. The Sabi Sands borders Kruger National Park, contains two rivers, and boasts brilliant wildlife viewing all year round!

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Elephant Plains

Situated in a slightly busier area of the Sabi Sands, Elephant Plains offers a range of accommodation options and excellent value! Children of all ages are welcome, and overall it’s fab for families.

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Dulini Leadwood Lodge

Dulini Leadwood Lodge, previously &Beyond Leadwood Lodge, is located in the west area of the Sabi Sands within the wildlife-rich Kruger Private Reserves.

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Dulini River Lodge

Dulini River Lodge was previously known as &Beyond River Lodge. The ‘River’ in the name of the property refers to the Sabi River, which flows through the reserve.

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Ngala Safari Lodge

We recommend this property for families with younger children, and more mature travellers seeking a comfortable safari experience! It’s larger than most lodges we sell, but we think it’s really good value.

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Ngala Tented Camp

Authentic and full of character, this is one of the finest camps in the entire Kruger region!

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Kings Camp

Kings Camp offers a very high level of comfort, service, and safari experiences, all at a mid-range price!

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Motswari Private Game Reserve

Motswari is an excellent option within the Timbavati region, offering high-quality accommodation and great game viewing!

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Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Boasting a lovely location at the heart of the Timbavati, Tanda Tula offers a superb base from which to explore the wildlife-rich reserve!

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Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is one of two Simbavati properties situated in the northern region of Timbavati Private Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park.

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Simbavati River Lodge

Simbavati River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River, in the northern region of Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

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Makanyi Lodge

Makanyi Private Game Lodge is situated in the Timbavati Reserve, one of the Kruger Private Reserves in the north-east region of South Africa.

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Singita Sweni Lodge

Sweni is one of our favourite properties in South Africa! It provides high-class accommodation and phenomenally good game viewing. All children are welcome.

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Singita Lebombo Lodge

Combining exciting game viewing and sheer luxury, Lebombo Lodge is one of our favourite lodges in the whole of South Africa.

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The Outpost Kruger

Set atop a hill overlooking the Luvuvhu River, The Outpost enjoys amazing views over the Makuleke Concession.

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Waterside at Royal Malewane

Waterside at Royal Malewane is situated in its own concession within Kruger National Park. It is positioned on the banks of a beautiful lake and boasts amazing views of the surrounding bushscape.

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Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Lodge is situated next to the famous Kruger National Park, close to the Monwana River within the Thornybush Reserve.

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Inyati Game Lodge

Inyati Lodge is an excellent option for Big 5 game viewing in the Sabi Sands with a fantastic riverside location!

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Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Lion Sands Narina Lodge is situated in a private concession of approximately 50 square kilometres, within Kruger National Park. It has a lovely location above the Sand River, providing beautiful views.

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Cheetah Plains

Cheetah Plains offers three exclusive-use bush homes in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sands! Each is luxurious in style, and guests enjoy a great range of activities too.

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Royal Malewane

This is one of the most luxurious lodges in Africa, offering super-luxurious accommodation and an amazing range of activities! Children of all ages are welcome when staying with their parents or guardians in a royal suite or in the bush villa.

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Jabulani

This family-owned camp is one of Africa’s most famous elephant encounter camps.

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Garonga Safari Camp

Garonga Safari Camp is romantically set on the banks of the seasonal Makhutswi River, just west of Greater Kruger National Park.

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Jaci's Safari Lodges

Jaci’s Lodges are extremely comfortable and particularly well suited to families with young children.

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Madikwe Safari Lodge

Madikwe Safari Lodge is a high-end lodge, giving a very enjoyable safari experience.

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Molori Safari Lodge

Extremely exclusive and exceedingly expensive, Molori is a magical place for those who can afford it!

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Morukuru

Morukuru is perfect for families and small groups, as it offers a completely private safari experience.

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Impodimo Game Lodge

Impodimo gives an excellent wildlife experience at a more reasonable price than most of the other lodges in the Madikwe area.

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Mateya Safari Lodge

Mateya Safari Lodge is situated in a rocky outcrop within the eastern region of Madikwe Game Reserve and is perfect for you if you are looking for the ultimate luxury safari experience!

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Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Offering both a high-quality main camp and a smaller camp that’s booked on an exclusive basis, Madikwe Hills is one of the most luxurious properties in Madikwe!

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Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge is situated amidst rolling hills within the west region of Madikwe Game Reserve.

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Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge

The Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari Lodge is a super-luxurious property situated in the non-malarial Madikwe Game Reserve. This Reserve is well known for its conservation efforts combined with community development.

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Madikwe Lelapa Lodge

Lelapa is best suited for families, as children of all ages are accepted here. Madikwe Safari Lodge achieved eighth place in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award for Top Resort in Africa.

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Madikwe Kopano Lodge

The word ‘Kopano’ means ‘small gathering’, which is very apt for a property that has just four suites! Kopano is a sophisticated offering, providing accommodation for travellers aged 16 years and over.

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Madikwe Dithaba Lodge

Madikwe Dithaba Lodge is one of three properties known collectively as Madikwe Safari Lodge, all located in the central-eastern region of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve.

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Tswalu Tarkuni

Boasting a fabulous location, Tarkuni is the personal family home of Tswalu Kalahari Reserve’s owner and a brilliant base from which to explore the area! Children of all ages are welcome.