Looking for a trustworthy review on a lodge? What could be better than getting a guide's perspective for your next safari! I was lucky enough to spend some time recently at Tswalu Kalahari, the Oppenheimer-owned lodge situated in the Northern Cape. The nearby Kgalagadi Transfronteir Park is my favourite South African National Park, and I was interested to see what magic Tswalu could conjure up for us during a five night stay. If you're looking for a safari with a difference, look no further. Hardly a moment went by without highlight. We saw an incredible array of birds, the most amazing colours that clustered like jewels around the ...
If you’re searching for that rare and unforgettable safari experience, offering a luxurious destination within breathtaking natural surroundings, then welcome to Mateya. The Mateya Safari Lodge is one of the most prestigious lodges of its kind in the world and certain...read more
Within easy reach of South Africa's sunny coastline, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is an ideal malaria-free safari destination. The Reserve flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River, which meanders for 30 km (19 miles) through this pristine, private w...read more
An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we believe that the most defining influence on a personalised safari is the expertise of your guide. This is why Essential Africa has put together a portfolio of some of the most knowledgeable and passionate g...read more
Londolozi is one of the original pioneering Private Game Reserves of the ecotourism industry in South Africa and an unashamedly family run, stand alone operation. The root of the word Londolozi is the Zulu word for protect and means "protector of all living things" -...read more
Singita ('place of miracles') is world-renowned for providing 'the best safari experience in Africa' and has notched up virtually every hotel and travel award since its inception in the mid-90s....read more
Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, covering an area of over 100,000 hectares. Owned by the Oppenheimer family, Tswalu takes conservation as its absolute priority; our vision is simply ‘to restore the Kalahari to itself’. No more than t...read more
This family owned and operated, private game reserve spans nearly 9,000 hectares of pristine African wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and Bushman's Rivers. Kariega game lodge offers a unique combination of awesome Big-5 game viewing with an expansive var...read more
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is entrusted with the long-term conservation of the regions rich biodiversity for the people of South Africa. In the 100 years of formal conservation in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the various departments and statutory organisations that evol...read more
Apex Shark Expeditions is owned and operated by Chris & Monique Fallows. Our highly specialised shark experience takes place at Seal Island which is located in False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.Seal Island has become world renowned for being home to spectacular...read more
Luxurious free roaming Big 5 private game reserve boasting 11 000 hectares of colourful Fynbos, Renosterveld and Sub-tropical thicket vegetation. The 11 000-hectare private game reserve offers a distinctive malaria-free safari experience, less than four-hour drive from ...read more
Welcome to Shamwari Game Reserve, the ultimate luxury big five African safari adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism. Shamwari Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), is malaria free and ...read more
Jon Morgan Guiding - Inspired African Wildlife Guide...read more
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 23 000 hectares (56 800 acres) of prime wilderness land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, including that of cheetah, &Beyond Phinda features ...read more
We pride ourselves on crafting unique and specialized photographic expeditions to some of the world’s wildest and most scenic destinations. We invite you to view our forthcoming scheduled expeditions for 2010 & 2011, passionately prepared by photographers for photogra...read more
Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks and Tourism Board within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The entire lodge lies in an exclusive use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha, "Big 5" and malaria free Reser...read more
Wildlife Africa Conservation Team (Wildlife ACT) is a dedicated team of conservationists aimed at expanding the monitoring of endangered wildlife species within Southern Africa. Wildlife ACT actively advances conservation by initiating, implementing and managing monitor...read more
As a specialist private safari guide Brent can share his life's story with you but is all experienced on the ways of the wild and knowledgeable about the bush and the animals in a way that cannot come from book knowledge alone. His lifetime of experience at a young age ...read more
With a capacity of only four exclusive suites, nKaya Lodge offers the discerning guest the very best in privacy and is the ideal destination for a quiet, peaceful safari. Set on the crest of a hill that overlooks the Drakensberg mountain range and shaded by tall trees, ...read more
&Beyond Kirkman's Kamp is a traditional 1920's homestead comprising of 18 guest cottages. It is regarded as one of the best loved lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve - famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing. Historic &Beyond Kirkma...read more
Tau is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge t...read more
Rockjumper Birding Tours is one of the longest established and most highly respected bird tour companies in the birding world. Based in South Africa with a satellite office in USA, their team of professional tour leaders and dedicated office support staff arrange and gu...read more
We are a specialist mammal tour company offering a wide range of exciting safaris to some of our planet’s most pristine and remote regions in search of iconic animals and other wildlife. Expertly led and passionately constructed, our tours aim to deliver the ultimate...read more
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Experience a Kruger Walking Safari with Africa on Foot. The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is part of the Greater Kruger Park and shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. It is here that guests can take part in incredible walking safaris. On a walking...read more
Wild Wings Safaris was founded in 2005 by Onne and Simon Vegter, two brothers with a deep love for South Africa's magnificent wildlife and natural heritage. We are a registered and established tour operator based in South Africa, with a satellite office in Australia. We...read more
Adjacent to the world renowned Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing. Home to a host of wildlife, including the Big Five, the Sabi Sand is part of a conservation area that covers over...read more
Karen Blixen Camp in the Masai Mara offers an authentic ’yesteryear’ experience for visitors wishing to gain that little extra from their safari Set on the bank of the Mara River, the location is spectacular. Throughout the day elephants, giraffes, zebras and imp...read more
We aim at providing authentic wildlife experiences through a network of experienced and well trained nature guides. Ubuntu Wilderness has over 30 years experience in wildlife guiding through Africa between it's founding members, and it is with this experience that Ubun...read more
I have been blessed enough to work for some of the top lodges in our country, and been able to call the bush my home for the last 11 years. I started out as a ranger and worked my way through the ranks to management. One of the biggest challenges in our industry i...read more
Alex van den Heever’s dream to establish a tracking school started when he was paired with Renias Mhlongo as his tracker at Londolozi Game Reserve in 1995. At the time, Renias, a highly skilled tracker, had been at Londolozi for 27 years. In 2008 Alex approached Mrs ...read more
The Amakhala Game Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. Today, six independently owned lodges of The Heritage Collection, are all TGCSA Star Lodge accredited. The lodges are owner managed by the descendants of the original families who arrived here with...read more
We pride ourselves on superb African hospitality and personal attention while providing comfort and luxury at an affordable price. Situated close to the Richards Bay airport, CBD, swimming beaches and other local attractions we offer affordable accommodation for both bu...read more
Based on the characteristics of ficus family, we aim to embody some of its impressive characteristics in the figurative sense. It’s our business to celebrate people and possibility. As transformation catalysts, African Fig specializes in unlocking the potential of you...read more
The sheer expanse and stark beauty of the Sanbona gives one a sense of humbleness, the realization of the inconsequentialities of life, a temporary release of the daily stresses of everyday living. Sanbona allows one to be at peace, allowing one to curl up with a boo...read more
The exclusive lodge is situated in the ‘Big 5’ Sabi Sand Game Reserve adjoining the world famous Kruger National Park. With only 8 luxurious air-conditioned glass-fronted suites, complete with their own verandah, private plunge pools and breathtaking views, this lod...read more
We run Safaris and Tours from Durban throughout Kwa-Zulu Natal focusing on Bush, Drakensberg and Battlefield aafaris, tours, and experiences, ...read more
Mashatu Game Reserve is a wholly preserved and untainted wilderness in eastern Botswana, at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers. The ample plains range from savannah, to riverine forests, marshland, and sandstone outcrops. Mashatu, ‘Land of Giants’ ...read more
MalaMala promises the finest game viewing on the African sub-continent and regularly provides the subject matter for a veritable collection of international and local wildlife documentaries (including National Geographic). Many of these documentaries have won internatio...read more
Open to the Kruger National Park and playing host to Africa's Big Five is Motswari Private Game Reserve. One of South Africa's jewels nestled within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, this family-owned and operated four-star luxury safari lodge prides itself on its warm atmo...read more
There is a wonderful African proverb that states, “For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Nowhere is this truer than at Samara. 70 000 acres of pristine land in South Africa's malaria free Great Karoo. Here we live in balance with nature by pr...read more
This comfortable and intimate Lodge on the banks of a tributary to the dry Monwana River, accommodates eight guests in varied accommodation choices. There are three luxury suites, each with excellent vistas from both bedroom and bathroom large windows to the watering h...read more
Thompsons Touring & Safaris are Africa's safari specialists, with a team of knowledgeable safari enthusiasts, who have not only travelled extensively on safari themselves, cultivating their passion for safari, but who have extensive knowledge on safari destinations, saf...read more
Inyati Game Lodge is situated in 65,000 hectares in arguably one of the best game viewing areas in the world and most prestigious private conservation areas, the Sabi Sand reserve, adjoining the renowned Kruger National Park. The perennial Sand River runs through Inyat...read more
Originally a private family retreat, Chitwa Chitwa earned its name as an affectionate ode to the aging giraffe bull who shared the lakeside home as an extended member of the Brink family. According to the owner, Charl Brink, the majestic arrival of this regal relative w...read more
Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of the power of Zulu culture, wildlife, romance and exclusivity. Thanda Private Game Reserve is South Africa’s top award-winning safari destination and is situated in northern Zululand, in close...read more
Out of the heart of the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve, embraced by pristine bushveld nurtured by Mother Africa's rich red soil, Etali Safari Lodge meet you with lavish hospitality. Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, Etali Safari Lodge is ...read more
