Situated in the middle of the marvelous malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, the five-star luxurious Etali Game Lodge is easily accessible either by plane or by road from Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Sun City Resort, South Africa. Meaning “a new beginning”, the Etali offers an unique safari spa experience combining Big Five game viewing with relaxing spa treatments. Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, the lodge has a wonderfully romantic, making it the perfect destination for honeymooners and holidaying couples.

Guests will find luxurious air-conditioned accommodations at the Etali Safari Lodge that offer tranquil and private ambiance. All suites have indoor and outdoor showers, air-con, fireplaces, a complimentary mini bar and a private deck with heated whirlpool. The mix of cool and earthy colors in the decor is a haven of peace contrast to the unsurpassed beauty of the sweet-thorn Acacia trees outside.

The lodge prides itself on its cuisine and top-class wellness centre including indulgent spa treatments, a relaxing steam room and well-equipped gym, making it the perfect choice for foodie, health-seeking, safari travelers. The Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 28 different mammal species including elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and over 350 bird species. Offering one of the world’s greatest wildlife adventures, every day at Etali brings a new experience on exciting game safaris.

Makanyane Safari Lodge is a luxurious lodge ideally situated on 1800 hectares of private ground, hidden in the magnificent 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Designed by a team of award winning architects to effortlessly blend with the surrounding bush, the lodge offers tastefully atmosphere of comfort in this idyllic environment. Madikwe is home to thousands of species of mammals, reptiles and birds including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hyena and over 340 bird species. The area is also home to one of the world’s largest populations of wild dog.

The Makanyane Safari Lodge consists of a beautiful main building and eight stunning suites, nestled in lush forest on the bank of the Marico River and can accommodates maximum of sixteen guests. Each suite features a fireplace, air-conditioning, direct dial telephones, under-floor heating for cool evenings, mini safes,  and glass walled bedrooms with an open-fronted lounge area, giving you unrestricted views of local bush and game. Coolest of is the bed that the Makanyane has out on a special platform hide with a 360 degree view of nothing but nature.

Makanyane has received many awards for its friendly service, knowledgeable game guides, beautiful accommodation and surroundings. Guests are given the opportunity to experience the mystery and beauty of Africa’s wildlife, ancient legends and cultural heritage on game drives and bush walks taken by experienced, professional field guides. Other facilities include:  Gym and spa offering a massage or aromatherapy, Wine cellar, Library and art gallery, Swimming pool. Makanyane Safari Lodge also has one of the highest rates of return visits of all the private reserves surrounding the Kruger Park, making it a favorite African safari destination.

Set in the pristine African wilderness, Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned and operated private game reserve located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Spreads over 9 000 hectares across 5 different Eco-systems – riverine forest, valley bush-veld, savannah grasslands, fynbos and acacia woodlands, this luxurious resort is less than 15 minutes drive from beautiful beaches in Kenton-on-Sea on the Indian Ocean. Offering a range of activities and luxurious, authentic accommodation, Kariega Game Reserve provides its guests a true African safari holiday experience of a lifetime.

Guests at Kariega Game Reserve can look forward to luxury safari lodge accommodation in the architecturally designed lodges. The main 5-star quality lodge built on the banks of the Bushmans River comprises 10 superbly appointed spacious, air-conditioned thatched suites. All rooms offer exclusivity, comfort and spectacular views and are equipped with a stunning outdoor heated pool, lounge and dining area, and satellite TV.

There is a wide range of outdoor activities including morning and evening game drives, river cruises, canoeing, plus boating and fishing at River Lodge are also included. The surroundings create a truly relaxed atmosphere for the ultimate of safari holidays. The reserve is home to more than 25 species of game including lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, white rhino, hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, water-buck, kudu, warthog and a variety of other antelope and more than 280 species of birds amongst which are high soaring martial, crowned and fish eagles which nest on the reserve.

Located in the world renowned 64 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa‘s famous Kruger National Park, Savanna Private Game Reserve is an inclusive Safari destination offering a truly comprehensive African wildlife safari experience and exciting big game viewing opportunities. Savanna Private Game Reserve has Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus over 450 bird species may be viewed from the safety of the open game drive vehicle.

Located in the most prestigious game spotting region in South Africa – in the Sabi Sand, the Exeter Private Game Reserve offers something for everyone, no matter whether you are looking for an exceptional family destination or for peace and relaxation. Bordered the world-famous Kruger National Park, this area is well respected as being one of the finest game viewing areas on the planet. Nestled beneath soaring ebony trees, the lodge is run by andBeyond, one of Africa’s best known and the most luxurious safari companies.

Located in the heart of the legendary Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding safari lodge of the Singita brand. Situated alongside the Kruger National Park, this diverse habitat is well-known for its diversity and concentration of big game. The absence of fencing allows animals migrate between the two reserves. Lying in the shade of jackalberry trees, Singita Ebony combines an outstanding big five safari with extravagant accommodation making it the perfect choice for honeymooners or couples wanting exclusivity.

There are twelve secluded thatched suites with cozy rooms styled with an eclectic mix of colors, fabrics and textures. Each suite at Singita Ebony offers a separate lounge area as well as a large wooden decks overlook the river and private swimming pool for lazy afternoons. It’s not uncommon to see elephant, buffalo and antelope grazing only metres away at any time of day. The decor is a combination of tribal masks, colonial furniture and vibrant ethnic weaves with bright splashes of saffron, amber and crimson. Traditional English linen, African throws, antiques and modern luxuries combine to create a homely, lived-in feel. All rooms also boast creature comforts and also have their own in-room safe, overhead fan, double-sided fireplace and mini bar and fridge.

Guests have access to a wide range of activities including: daily game drives with professional guides and trackers; guided safari walks; mountain biking; archery and more. Guests at Singita will encounter something truly original: a cuisine inspired by African flavors yet guided by the Western culinary tradition. Singita Ebony offers a luxurious health spa center features treatments from the ancient Thai massage and seaweed wraps to African hot stone therapies and head massages.

Consists of 130 km² of private land, Mala Mala Game Reserve has long been regarded as one of the top big game viewing destinations in the world. Situated within the Sabi Sand Reserve in the province of Mpumalanga, this is the largest big five game reserve in South Africa. It shares a common border with the Kruger National Park of over 19kms. Actually there are no fences between the Kruger Park and MalaMala, with the animals free to roam between the two reserves. The game reserved opened in 1964, Mala Mala Game Reserve is possibly the most well-known private wildlife reserve in the Sabi Sands and today this area is known to have the greatest diversification of animal species on the African continent.

Mala Mala has three lodges – Mala Mala Main Camp, Mala Mala Sable Camp and Mala Mala Rattray’s. The lodges vary in degree of luxury and price, occupying its own elevated site overlooking the Sand River. The individually decorated lodges enjoy are equipped with private bathrooms, tea & coffee making equipment, 24 hour temperature control, insect proofing, direct dial telephones, a mini-bar and a mini safe. In addition the camp has its own library providing a refuge for the literary devotee, swimming pool, boutique, small fitness centre and adjoining wine cellar stocked with a wide range of South Africa’s best wines.

But at all of the lodges you can expect the finest safari experience in one of the top private game reserves in South Africa and the world. If your aim is to tick off your “big five” list then Mala Mala Game Reserve is one of the ultimate safari locations in Africa. Game drives in open safari vehicles allow guests to explore the reserve. Guests can also explore the area on night drives which offer quite a different experience to the day drives. The camp also offers guided bush walks. Mala Mala is a Mecca for serious photographers as well as those wanting to get really close up to the wildlife for the first time.

Samara Private Game Reserve is home to 3 air-conditioned accommodation with wide verandas decorated in tasteful, light colours and touches of Africa. Be enveloped in comfort at Karoo Lodge which sleeps up to 12 guests in luxury Karoo cottages or stylish bedrooms in the Colonial homestead. The exclusive use Manor at Samara indulges 8 guests in total privacy in 4 luxury double bedrooms. Rustic Mountain Retreat is a nature experience for up to 10 guests in 5 double bedrooms. Combining a mix of colonial and Karoo-style decor, all lodges are equipped with a tea/coffee maker and a classic country decor. Some are come with a 4-poster bed and a fireplace.

Samara Private game Reserve offers you a variety of exciting activities, including exciting safaris, morning and late afternoon game drives, cheetah tracking on foot, and walks to view Khoi-San paintings discovered on the property. Here guests can swim in the outdoor pool, schedule a rejuvenating massage treatment or cine in the boma under the stars tempted by delicious cuisine and quality wines. If you prefer something more active, you can make use of the tennis courts.

Situated at the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape Province, near Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is perfect beginning or ending to a journey along the famed Garden Route. Consists of 22 000 hectares farmland, the reserve features elegant safari lodges offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush. The area is steeped in history and culture, offering guests an exceptional and unique safari experience. From exhilarating game drives and specialist safaris to historical talks and cultural visits, Kwandwe has it all.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is home to four unique lodges, each designed with elegance and comfort in mind. Pagoda-style corrugated iron roofs playfully top wooden paneled walls interspersed with mesh-covered stone gabions. Minimalist chic flows from spacious living areas in the guest suites to bedroom and bathroom. Meaning “Place of the Blue Crane” in Xhosa, Kwandwe is a haven for a population of rare, vulnerable birds – South Africa’s national bird. Also it is home to thousands of animals, including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah.

The activities concentrate on day and night game drives as well as walks with an armed guide. The guiding here is of a high standard and a tracker always accompanies the guide in the vehicle. Experienced rangers and Xhosa trackers lead guests on interpretive, twice-daily game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles. Morning game drives depart before breakfast, as dawn is breaking over the reserve. Afternoon drives depart late afternoon, and include a sundowner stop in a scenic location.

Set on the fringes of a riverine forest, overlooking the vast, game-filled plains of the Mara, this tented camp offers world-class style in the African bush. Bateleur Camp consists of 18 tents, 9 in each intimate camp with a shower and a private deck. Each is elegant and cleverly tucked away within the very heart of Kenya’s wilderness. Private butlers will serve delicious Pan-African cuisine in the dining area, brass, silver and leather interiors – Bateleur Camp is classic and luxuriously comfortable. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and candlelit dinners offer an unforgettable experience of the African bush. Leisure facilities include a lap pool, curio shop, game drives, night game drives, guided nature walks, Masai community visits and lectures and hot-air ballooning.

With newly refurbished interiors, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is located at the foot of the Aitong Hills, the north west of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Bordered on three sides by the lively Mara River, you’ll be safe and snug in your spacious wood-floored tent, which is set on stilts with its own private balcony. The camp is positioned on an ox-bow of the Mara River, so that all en-suite tents have a view of the hippo-filled river. This classy camp more than meets Fairmont Hotel global reputation for luxury and excellent standards of service.

Accommodations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club are 50 tents each superbly furnished with its own private, three-piece bathroom, including a number of outdoor showers in selected tents. Surrounded by well-cultivated gardens dotted among indigenous trees, the main lodge is themed old-style safari with deep padded leather and fabric armchairs, beaded lamps, an open fireplace, and an inviting wood-paneled bar. Four-poster beds include pillowtop mattresses. The larger-sized accommodations also feature expanded decks which allow for private dining.

This Masai Mara hotel offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, bar and library with Internet access. A spacious outdoor deck overlooks the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with poolside bar, so guests can sip a refreshing drink poolside or indoors, restaurant and private massage tents. The menu is a cosmopolitan combination of European, African and Asian dishes, made from the abundance of fresh Kenyan produce. There is an array of memorable activities: from game drives to walking safaris and even hot-air balloon safaris, ensuring an amazing experience that you will never forget.

The Tintswalo Safari Lodge offers six exclusively appointed suites overlooks a waterhole frequented by a large herd of elephant and other big game. The luxury suites are linked to the main lodge by raised wooden walkways. Your private suite has a plunge pool, air conditioning, a bar fridge and an en suite bathroom with an endless supply of hot water and an additional outdoor shower. The presidential suite is two such suites connected by a sumptuous living area.

The living area looks out over this African tableau and five-star dinners are served up in a variety of spectacular locations. You can start your day with a picnic breakfast or an early morning game drive and then follow it up with a leisurely al fresco lunch on the main deck. Tintswalo Safari Lodge has a spa and wellness centre, complimentary introductory teasers included. There is a variety of game-viewing activities including night and day game drives in open vehicles, bush walks, birding walks, cultural walks and interaction with the local community.

 
The 5 star Mateya Safari Lodge is located in the magnificent 75,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve on the border between South Africa and Botswana. Offering a graceful fusion of relaxed comfort in a beautiful setting, Mateya is designed for the discerning traveler. Guests can enjoy a balance of sophistication and comfort, in total privacy and harmony with nature and the very highest standards of personal care and attention at all times.

 
This game rich game reserve is characterized by its extensive plains which slope in a north-easterly and easterly direction towards the Marico River. The Mateya Safari Lodge consists of five individually designed luxury air conditioned thatched suites. The lodge caters for a maximum of 10 guests. Each suite has wonderful comfort features such as: hand crafted mahogany furnishings, en-suite luxury bathroom with secluded open-air shower a unique collection of original African artworks, private deck with natural window sala looking onto a rim flow pool, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities. With an 8,000 bottle wine cellar, a well stocked library, and full service wellness center the amenity options for decadence are immense.

Madikwe Game Reserve is home to the super 7: Buffalo, cheetah, elephant, leopard, lion, rhino (black and white) and wild dog and activities at Mateya focus on the area’s abundant wildlife. Game-drives and night-drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by a professional game ranger and tracker, provide outstanding opportunities to view and photograph Africa’s magnificent wildlife at close quarters.

Situated within the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, Royal Malewane is boutique safari lodge completely surrounded by the untamed African bush. Accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in true colonial style, Royal Malewane is an exclusive getaway for those who value privacy, personalised service and great game viewing.

The camp consists of 16 Luxury Suites, which rest in harmony with its magnificent surroundings. African thatched-roof buildings house the library, shop, dining and reception areas.  Furnished with rich antiques and Persian carpets, every fitting creates the feel of original colonial elegance. The suites feature an air-conditioned bedroom room with an open fireplace (lit for you nightly), antique furniture and canopied king-size bed as well as an extravagant bathroom with a window-side Victorian bath and indoor and outdoor showers.

There is a wonderful new gym and spa facility offering health and skincare therapy by an internationally qualified in-house therapist. The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa prides itself on treating guests to a truly African spa experience. With internationally qualified therapists on hand to provide therapeutic massage, luxurious body treatments and hydrotherapy, this is the ultimate refuge for those seeking to refresh and restore the mind, body and spirit.  Royal Malewane has its own private waterhole where giraffes come to drink.