Reserve

Sanbona Explorer Camp

Sanbona Explorer Camp offers a unique opportunity for guests to fully immerse themselves in the raw wilderness of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. With only three mobile tents exclusiveness is guaranteed, and being located in the middle of the vast plains will make guests feel as if they’re in the heart of nature. Spend your days exploring the reserve on foot for an added sense of immersion, and marvel at the untouched and pristine beauty of this corner of Little Karoo. Return to the mobile camp for a relaxing swing in the hammock underneath the trees before enjoying a delicious dinner and refreshing drink around the fire where you can remain for some after-dinner stargazing.

Sanbona Tilney Manor

Tilney Manor is located at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountain Range in Sanbona’s Wildlife Reserve. Surrounded by the beauty of the raw wilderness, guests of Tilney Manor will experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. 6 luxury suites offer accommodation for up to 12 guests and the suites are spacious and bright. Sweeping views can be enjoyed from the comfort of your bed and a private verandah offers a place to enjoy the views in privacy. After days spent exploring the bushveld guests can return to the lodge for a refreshing afternoon dip in the swimming pool before enjoying a freshly prepared evening meal in the outside seating area, surrounded by the fresh breezes of Little Karoo.

Grootbos Villas

Enjoy the best of what Africa has to offer in an exclusive five-star eco haven; Grootbos Villas contribute to the preservation of the environment, the upliftment of local communities and hosts an ocean paradise on its doorstep which is home to the Marine Big 5. The elegant private villas overlook the famous haven of Walker Bay, where guests can gather for whale watching from June until November.
 
Experiences are curated to your individual tastes and needs, with a personal chef, a private guide and a driver at your fingertips – your every need will be met in a home-away-from-home environment of unsurpassed quality. Your entire stay runs according to your schedule, and on your personal clock. World-class meals are prepared from locally sourced ingredients and are served to you at any time to suit your convenience. Both Villas host the ultimate South African getaway, offering supreme privacy, with packages tailor-made to suit your every desire.

Amani Safari Camp

The private nature of this wilderness sanctuary enables one to embrace the African bushveld in one’s own time. Situated on 3000 hectares in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park, every experience is exclusive offering an intimate peak into nature at its rawest. With Big 5 sightings encountered daily on open air game viewers, birders and nature loves alike will not be disappointed.

Misava Safari Camp

Situated on 3200 ha within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which is located adjacent to the Kruger National Park with no boundary fences between them, this select 10 bed camp offers families, friends and small business groups a truly private wild life experience. MIsavva Safari Camp is a thatched, fully inclusive camp which provides absolute comfort while retaining the charm and ambience of a bygone safari era.

Klaserie Sands River Camp

Klaserie Sands River Camp is an intimate camp accommodating a maximum of eight guests in luxurious suites along the dry N’tsiri riverbed. Located in the wildlife-rich Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this breathtaking expanse of land shares an un-fenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, with game moving freely throughout the region.

nThambo Tree Camp

nThambo Tree Camp is the perfect location for guests who wish to experience a unique and memorable safari stay in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. There are five solar-powered thatch treehouse chalets, raised on wooden stilts to offer sweeping panoramic views of the rolling plains all the way to the Drakensburg Mountains.
Each thatched treehouse chalet accommodates two people, meaning when the camp is full there are only 10 guests, allowing for an exclusive and private stay. Spend your days exploring the bushveld on an adventurous game drive or immersive guided walk; or stay at camp, spending a relaxing day in the small library, lounging on the sunbeds or catching a dip in the splash pool.

Makalali River Lodge

aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organized. Makalali Game Reserve boasts the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Other characteristic species are cheetah, giraffe, zebra and kudu.
aha Makalali River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River. This 5 star lodge consists of three camps that have six luxury suites each. All the camps are private yet within easy access of one another, featuring a plunge pool plus enclosed dining and lounge area. All suites have an en-suite bathroom which includes an indoor and outdoor shower and fireplace. The raised, private timber viewing deck (sala) offers spectacular views from which to observe the bird life and game. It’s also an ultimate spot for private luncheons or dinners.
Dining at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is a culinary adventure. The cuisine is a combination of regional African cuisine which represents a melting pot of cooking styles that have evolved over the centuries of exploration on this great continent.

Makalali Main Lodge

aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organized. Makalali Game Reserve boasts the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Other characteristic species are cheetah, giraffe, zebra and kudu.
aha Makalali Main Lodge is a newly built 5 star lodge, comprising of 30 comfortably designed standard rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and feature luxurious interiors with classic leather and wood furnishings.
aha Makalali Main Lodge has a central dining area where guests can enjoy an array of African cuisine. The outside boma is ideal for an evening under the African sky. The spa offers a variety of soothing treatments and the pool area offers the perfect place to unwind and take in the sounds of the African bush.
Dining at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is a culinary adventure. The cuisine is a combination of regional African cuisine which represents a melting pot of cooking styles that have evolved over the centuries of exploration on this great continent.

Little Garonga

Little Garonga is exclusive and private, located in the beautiful Makalali Private Reserve. The suites are spacious and luxurious, filled with authentic wooden furniture, soft fabrics and wide windows which allow light to stream into the rooms. Private deckings sit outside all the suites and offer guests the perfect place to unwind after a long day and keep an eye out for any meandering animals.
Guests can spend their days on exciting game drives, reconnecting to nature with a morning spent on the yoga deck, or satisfying their inner thrill-seeker with a microlite flight over the Drakensberg Mountains. After a day filled with activities, return to the main lodge for a delicious dinner under the stars, by the spelling swimming pool and crackling fire pit.

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