Luxury South Africa Safari Lodges & Hotels

Safari lodges and luxury beach resorts in South Africa

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

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- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Chitwa Chitwa
From US$1,810 – US$1,800 pp
Chitwa Chitwa is beautifully decorated, with colors and textures reflecting the serenity of the African bush outside, and located in the exclusive Sabi Sand reserve. This reserve is a wonderful place to come on safari, particularly as the Big Five can be…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Classic
Coot Club
From US$320 pp
Coot Club is a family-friendly retreat within 464 hectares of private nature reserve on South Africa's dramatic Cape coastline, 2 hours by car from Cape Town. This area is rich in birdlife and plant diversity, and guests can enjoy sandboarding down dunes,…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Essential
De Zeekoe
From US$90 – US$110 pp
De Zeekoe’s location, together with its numerous activities and laidback style, makes it a must-visit in South Africa. The choice of dwellings is amazing, helping you to decide just how you want to spend your time. Whether you go self-catering or full board,…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Ultimate
Delaire Graff Estate Lodge & Spa
From US$1,020 – US$1,510 pp
Owned by Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds International, it was established in 2003 with the aim of becoming the most desirable art, hospitality, and wine destination in all South Africa! Accommodation is booked on a B&B basis, including daily…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Classic
Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa
From US$210 – US$320 pp
Originally built as the harbor master’s private residence in the 1800s, Dock House is situated on the edge of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. This sophisticated and intimate boutique hotel overlooks the bustling harbor, with Table Mountain poised magnificently…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Dulini Leadwood
From US$2,010 pp
Dulini describes its three properties as providing the classic safari experience for the sophisticated traveler – and we agree one hundred per cent! With its emphasis on intimacy, Leadwood is particularly well suited to couples and honeymooners. However, as…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Dulini Moya
From US$2,010 pp
The lodge has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor! Accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, refreshments on game drives, all safari activities, transfers between…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Classic
Eagles Crag Lodge
From US$1,332 – US$1,476 pp
Due to the lodge’s minimum age requirement of 12 years, we tend to suggest Shamwari’s Riverdene for families with younger children, but for couples Eagles Crag is hard to beat! The accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, a…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Essential
Elephant Plains
From US$620 pp – Contact Us
It has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of high service standards! The accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, teas and coffees, morning and evening game drives, bush walks, and Wi-Fi. Children…
- South Africa
- Hotel
- Luxury
Four Seasons The Westcliff
From US$240 pp
The Westcliff is owned and operated by Four Seasons, the world-class company providing an outstanding assortment of hotels, resorts, private residences, and more, across five continents! We recommend Four Seasons The Westcliff to travelers seeking a luxurious…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Essential
Franschhoek Country House
From US$180 – US$210 pp
Originally a perfumery dating back to 1890, the manor house has been restored and beautifully decorated. The garden is surrounded by vineyards. Although this hotel is extremely good and tends to have very good feedback from its guests, it is not one of our…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Essential
Fugitives’ Drift Guest House
From US$280 pp
Fugitives’ Drift Guest House is one of a quartet of properties located in Fugitives’ Drift, a 2,000-hectare Natural Heritage Site. It’s an excellent option for travelers with a keen interest in the history of the Anglo-Zulu War.
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Classic
Fugitives’ Drift Lodge
From US$550 pp
Fugitives’ Drift Lodge is perfect for travelers who have a keen interest in the history of the Anglo-Zulu War. It provides a peaceful base from which to explore the Battlefields region.
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Future Found Sanctuary
From US$280 – US$440 pp
This brand-new property slips straight into the luxury end of the market, with the knowledge that this is exactly where they belong. Brought to us by Newmark Hotels (who have some other excellent 5-star properties), Future Found Sanctuary is not just a…
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Grootbos Forest Lodge
From US$990 – US$1,040 pp
If you are looking for luxury accommodation and a wide range of land-, sea-, and sky-based activities in this spectacular part of the world, we highly recommend Grootbos Forest Lodge!
- South Africa
- Permanent lodge
- Luxury
Grootbos Garden Lodge
From US$990 – US$980 pp
Grootbos Garden Lodge is a superb stop-off on the Garden Route and a fantastic standalone destination too! Garden Lodge is set among well-kept gardens, featuring indigenous trees and plenty of fynbos.

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