Safari

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge lies within the heart of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, which is home to over a thousand endangered white rhino. The only private lodge in the reserve, Rhino Ridge Lodge offers guests a luxurious stay where they can make the most of their time in the South African wilderness. The 18 well-appointed and air-conditioned rooms stand on a ridge that offers sweeping, uninterrupted views of the verdant scenery which can be admired from each of the rooms’ private decks. Guests can enjoy incredible wildlife viewing from the comfort of the lodge, and game drives take off from their front door, meaning no game-viewing time is lost.

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge rests on the white sandy beaches of the Maputaland Coast, nestled amongst the coastal forests and verdant grasslands and standing against a backdrop of sparkling lakes and ocean waters. The 24-bed luxury lodge enjoys an idyllic location where guests can enjoy amazing snorkelling and off-shore scuba diving experiences, as well as incredible bird watching and turtle walks during the nesting and hatching season. The suites offer guests a choice of either ocean or forest views, and are built from natural materials, designed to blend into the natural landscape and cause minimal impact. Enjoy a private stay at the edge of the world where the pristine scenery will rejuvenate and relax you.

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi Forest Lodge is a peaceful and intimate safari lodge that rests in the shade of the towering trees that line the edge of the sand forest that overlooks the Kosi Bay section of iSimangaliso. Set within a World Heritage Park, Kosi Forest Lodge offers guests a comfortable and homely setting surrounded by beautiful scenery, a wide selection of beach and wilderness activities and incredible wildlife.
 
The wooden, canvas and thatch cabins blend into the natural landscape, creating minimal disruption to the natural setting and creatures. From the comfort of the poolside, guests can watch the hippos and flamingos fill the lake, as the sun sinks in a golden sky, casting a fiery glow on all that lies before it.

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge is located within the diverse and beautiful Manyoni Private Game Reserve. With only 8 safari suites, a personalised and exclusive service can be given to guests even when at full capacity. The suites are luxurious and spacious, filled with natural light and with private balconies and pools, which offer sweeping views over the bushveld below and the rugged Lebombo Mountains. Guests can begin their day by exploring the reserve during sunrise on a game drive, spend their afternoons indulging in a massage before heading back out into the bush on an afternoon game drive, and enjoy evenings sat around the crackling fire pit in the boma, feasting on delicious food before relaxing in their private pool gazing over the moonlit mountains and star-filled sky.

Three Tree Hill Lodge

Three Tree Hill Lodge rests within the Spioenkop Game Reserve, overlooking the verdant Mfazimnyama Valley and against the backdrop of the magnificent Drakensburg Mountains. The family-run lodge is an ideal location for exploring the incredible nearby sights such as the Anglo-Boer War Battlefields in KwaZulu Natal, the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, and the Anglo-Zulu War Battlefields. Three Tree Hill is a Fair Trade certified lodge which prioritises sustainable and responsible tourism, while providing a luxury experience for guests in an area of exquisite natural beauty.
 
The 9 cottages, including 3 family units, are set among the abundant plant life and feature a natural colour scheme to allow them to blend into the beautiful natural landscape. The lodge’s owners, Simon & Cheryl Blackburn, are friendly and both have a strong passion and keen interest in Africa’s wildlife, history and culture, and are happy to share their local knowledge with all guests.

Makanyi Private Game Lodge

If privacy and exclusivity are what you are after, then Makanyi Private Game Lodge is the ideal safari destination for you. Located in the wilderness of the Timbavati Game Reserve, 8 luxurious and comfortable suites are perfect for couples looking for a romantic escape or families ready to explore the bushveld. The suites are all decorated in a warm and classic style, with their own private decks. Wake up with a breathtaking view over the bush where your day’s adventures await.
Explore the area on a game drive or bush walk, become a master of photography or indulge in a stress-relieving massage. Extra activities can be arranged such as once-in-a-lifetime scenic hot air balloon flights. Return to camp for delicious and inventive meals created with fresh ingredients around the crackling boma with a glass of wine as you raise a toast to the beauty of Timbavati.

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve is an exclusive and personal haven, featuring 3 designer bush houses, private game viewing vehicles and a unique safari experience. Set in a private corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Cheetah Plains’ 3 villas are all designed to cater for up to 8 guests, with 4 luxurious double rooms, 2 lounges, and dining area and your very own heated swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy tailored drives across the plains in a private vehicle. Explore the wilderness and search for your favourite animals with a professional guide, before returning to a comfortable and modern home-away-from-home in your own private section of the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is Rwanda’s first ever community owned lodge. The 5-star lodge boasts a prime location, set on the edge of the Parc National des Volcanos in a lush green property of 11 hectares, enjoying breath-taking and dramatic views of the surrounding volcanoes. All guest cottages are discretely situated in the folds of the hills and amongst the verdant vegetation of the Sabyinyo property. Each beautifully appointed en-suite cottage, with its country-chic style and open log fires, is an ideal haven of warmth and luxury. The cottages host the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The main lodge building is designed with guests in mind – with assorted seating areas in the main lounge, reception and an entertainment room providing intimate privacy, or the opportunity to meet other guests. The cuisine at the lodge is nothing short of delightful, both on the eyes and palate, matched with exceptional service and truly magical atmospheres.

Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge hosts dramatic views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcano peaks rising through the forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. Exploring around Bisate includes community visits, birding, golden monkey tracking, helping reforest the area, Gorilla Guardian Village, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, as well as Dian Fossey’s burial site. Guests will stay in one of six opulent en-suite Forest Villas, warmed by a central fireplace and offering breath-taking views from the deck. Both the architecture and interiors are rooted in Rwandan cultural traditions. The vision of Bisate is to be a model of sustainable ecotourism in Rwanda. Its reforestation and rehabilitation projects have each guest partnering with us and contributing to biodiversity conservation and local community upliftment, making a far-reaching positive impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla. A stay at Bisate Lodge will have you in wonderment, promising one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Home to breathtaking views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes and enclosed by high-altitude forests, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers an experience unlike any of Singita’s other destinations. With exceptional natural beauty, eco-friendly luxury and transformative, purpose-driven experiences, the lodge was designed to complement this remarkable location, and the eight contemporary suites (as well as the private four-bedroom villa – Kataza House) are linked by volcanic rock pathways to the central lodge.
The interiors use local design and handcrafted details to adorn the carefully planned spaces. Layered textures and colours only enhance the quality of this tranquil haven and an experiential enclave leads to free-flowing indoor and outdoor areas. A convivial fire pit, interactive kitchen, bar-deli and wine cellar complete the picture in these magnificent rooms.

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