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Game lodge in Guernsey
From $145 per night for 2 adults
Sunset Lodge & Safaris Hoedspruit near Orpen Gate offers Dinner Bed and Breakfast Accommodation and bush activities, like game drives, bush walks, bush picnics for visitors providing the best Kruger Park Safari holiday, we are focussed on the needs of our guests and will assist with your itinerary while in the area, please do not hesitate to ask for more information. We are well placed to visit numerous tourist destinations from our lodge including Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Tzaneen and Phalaborwa. On arrival a Conservancy Fee of R150.00 will be charged at the Entrance Gate, this is a once-off fee for the duration of your stay. A 2-night minimum stay applies when booking Accommodation with Sunset Lodge & Safaris. SOLAR AND BATTERY POWER BACK UP SYSTEM have been added for the convenience of our Guests, ENSURING THAT THINGS LIKE LIGHTS AND WI-FI IS ALWAYS ON! We are well on our way to become Energy Independent and a 100% Eco Friendly Lodge.
Game lodge in Timbavati
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Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park, offers a five-star personal wilderness experience in ultimate luxury. Here, in your own private piece of Africa, you will come face to face with nature as it always was, with not a fence in sight to inhibit your freedom. Set on the banks of the Nharalumi riverbed, Tanda Tula is shaded by stately trees and overlooks a water hole that attracts a wide variety of game from dawn to dusk.
Game lodge in Thornybush
An intimate and personal experience awaits you at Tangala Safari Camp which is located in the heart of the world renowned Thornybush big 5 Game Reserve bordering the Greater Kruger. The camp boasts sweeping views overlooking an expansive and active waterhole, with the majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range forming an impressive backdrop. With our eco-friendly camp, great hosting, comfortable accommodation and thrilling game drives, guests are assured an unforgettable experience.
Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
Thornybush Game Lodge boasts luxury five-star Thonrybush Game Reserve accommodation combined with excellent game viewing. Experience sheer comfort and style. Thornybush is the perfect lodge for families with children. Spot African wildlife quenching their thirst at the waterhole.
Game lodge in Manyeleti
A private safari lodge within the pristine Manyeleti reserve adjoining the Fenceless boundary of the Kruger National Park. Private plunge pools, big 5 game, amazing cuisine. Manor house can take children with a fantastic children's program.
Game lodge in Balule
Tremisana Game Lodge was a founder member of the Balule Game Reserve. Tremisana is the largest and leading lodge in this section, having a total of 12 chalets plus a two-bedroomed guesthouse. We can sleep a maximum of 35 guests. Every unit is en suite ( shower, toilet, basin ) and all units are air-conditioned.The lodge is serviced by two excellent boreholes. Its proximity to the tar road means Tremisana is easily accessible all year round, including the rainy season. The presence of lions, elephant and buffalo necessitates the maintaining of an electric fence around the camp. Perhaps the most striking feature of Tremisana Game Lodge is the beautiful gardens. The presence of numerous bougainvilleas and various palms and cycads gives the camp a subtropical feel. Water features add a soothing effect and the overall feel of Tremisana is very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lend a romantic and magical flavour to this outstanding camp.
Game lodge in Klaserie
Tuskers Safari Camp is located in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve and open to the Kruger National Park, where Big 5 is free-roaming. The Camp is fenced and features 5 rooms with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning. The central lounge and kitchen area lead onto a deck with a swimming pool and a breath-taking view. Your expert ranger will ensure you have the Safari of a Lifetime!
From $593 per night for 2 adults
Umlani Bushcamp, a rustic yet exclusive lodge, accommodates guests in cozy en-suite reed and thatch rondavels. Early morning and evening game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers offers exceptional game viewing opportunitys. Umlani makes the whole event personalized and specializes in escorted walks into this unspoiled wilderness. Umlani, meaning Place of Rest, was established in 1990 by Marco and Marie-Louise Schiess, in the central section of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, which is part of the greater Kruger National Park. Umlani is the perfect nature lovers choice.
Walkers River Camp is a self-catered & exclusive-use lodge in the Big 5 Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. We're a family-owned and managed lodge that offers rustic luxury for up to 8 guests. Our lodge is located on the banks of a river, just outside of Hoedspruit, Limpopo, providing a warm and personalized experience in the heart of nature. Our lodge boasts 5 en-suite bedrooms with air-conditioning and outdoor showers, a large swimming pool and fenced garden, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, WIFI, and an open-aired boma with a built-in firepit and braais. At Walkers River Camp, you can relax in nature while enjoying all the luxuries of home. As a guest, you'll be treated to two game drives per full day with a qualified guide and tracker, giving you the chance to spot the Big 5 and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Beautifully set on a large watering hole deep in the African bush this amazing lodge awaits your arrival. There are 4 individually set rooms spaced generously apart with a welcoming central lodge area. This area has a bar, lounge, swimming pool and a deck overlooking the waterhole. It is truly a little piece of paradise.Safari's (Game drives) are conducted morning and evening giving our guests a good chance of seeing Africa's famous "Big 5" as well as numerous other species of fauna and floura. These are conducted by extremely knowledgeable and friendly guides anxious to make your experience unforgettable.Please read the comments of our guests below, their words are the best reflection we can give on the experience. Look forward to hosting your African safari experience soon!
Stay in Klaserie
From $545 per night for 2 adults
Xanatseni Private Camp is located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park and consists of 5 luxury en-suite rooms with open views onto the watering hole and bushveld. Xanatseni also has a Tseni two-bedroom family suite which can be booked out as a villa option offering a private guide and vehicle. Within the main area of Xanatseni, you will find a lovely swimming pool, bar, main dining area as well as a bush boma perfect to enjoy pre-dinner drinks. Should you wish to sweat it out during your safari stay, there is a great gym available to all guests. Game viewing at Xanatseni is conducted in an open vehicle and provides guests with the opportunities of seeing a myriad of wild animals including, but not limited to, the big 5 and a vast number of bird species.
Ximuwu lodge, an exclusive sanctuary within Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, is the ultimate executive-level luxury safari travel destination, offering unparalleled access to the wonders of the greater kruger. Ximuwu is unique in that it’s the only truly exclusive lodge - you and your group are the only guests over 6500 hectares of private nature reserve. Four exquisite, spacious ánd wheelchair friendly private suites will accommodate a maximum group of 8, meaning you and your companions will experience the wonders of Africa from a personalized level of luxury that most can only dream about.
Bateleur Safari Camp is ideal for couples, singles and small groups who are looking for a Timbavati safari that exceeds expectations, while simultaneously offering an up-close experience of the true African bush and wildlife. Bateleur is completely eco-friendly, making our camp the place where conservation and adventure meet.
Picture a place where acacia trees are silhouetted by fiery sunsets, and the oldest roads were forged by elephants. This is where you will find Bateleurs Nest Lodge, a unique lodge decorated in an “Out of Africa”, 19th century vintage style. Nestled in the heart of the African bushveld, Bateleur’s Nest Lodge is a twenty-minute drive from Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport. The Lodge is equipped with a private landing strip and a helipad, providing more adventurous guests with ways to land as close as possible to their final destination.
Self-catering in Guernsey
The African wilderness has a call all of its own, tugging hard at our wanderlust, enticing us to come and experience its wide horizons, vast landscapes and big skies. It brings out the explorer in all of us, ignites the spirit of adventure and invites a sense of wonder as we open our eyes, minds and hearts to the untamed world around us. It’s a journey of discovery. In Africa, we have a name for it… Safari. Let’s go!
Campfire Academy is part of the Balule Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park. Our camp is conveniently situated between two of the Kruger's most popular entrance gates, Phalaborwa Gate and Orpen Gate. We cater for nature enthusiasts who are not looking for a traditional lodge safari but who wants to learn more about nature. Being part of the Grater Kruger, Campfire Academy hosts the Big 5, plains game and all the biodiversity the Kruger has to offer.
Washed with the warmth and colour of the afternoon sun and in true African style, the Luxury En-suite Tents overlook the magnificent bushveld. Guests can can enjoy relaxing and reflecting moments of tranquility and intimacy which is afforded by this small camp.We offer eight Luxuty En-suite Tents, each with private facilities a bushveld bath. The tents are connected by pathways to the main camp. Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp is tastefully furnished in Old World Colonial splendour and it offers safari enthusiasts an atmosphere reminiscent of the style and class of a bygone era com
Die Ark Nestled in the Klaserie district near Hoedspruit and the Orpen Gate of the KNP lies this oasis inside the Guernsey Nature Reserve.
Comfortable, air-conditioned suites all have full en-suite bathrooms and kitchens, making it ideal for those wanting a self-catering option, while our wonderful staff will take care of the rest. Overlooking a large central lawn shaded by majestic indigenous trees, the slow rhythm of Africa will enter your soul, encouraging you to do nothing more than relax by the pool or take a slow stroll down to the bird-hide at the edge of the dam for a unique opportunity to observe nature undetected.
Offering an outdoor pool, Guernsey Breakaway Chalets is located in Hoedspruit. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a patio. There is a full kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. You can enjoy lake view and garden view from the room. At Guernsey Breakaway Chalets you will find barbecue facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. The property offers free parking.
Game lodge in Karongwe
INDLOVU RIVER LODGE IS LOCATED IN THE GREATER KRUGER Situated on the banks of the Kuvjenami river, lies Indlovu River Lodge, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests. The villas are hidden under towering Jackalberry trees, with the magnificent northern escarpment of the Drakensberg mountains as a backdrop.
Makanyi is located in the Timbavati, South Africa, directly adjacent to the Kruger National Park, with no fences between us. We offer 7 large luxury suites and a two bedroom villa, excellent personalised service, and highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guides. In addition to being in a very private and prime game viewing reserve, we are also located in proximity to world-renowned attractions.
Self-catering in Tshukudu
Tshukudu Private Game Reserve is home to 2 Safari Lodges and borders the world renowned Greater Kruger National Park. The perfect combination of comfort and luxury in the heart of Big 5 territory. The 3800 ha reserve has magnificent views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and offers close encounters with nature's fiercest predators as well as the more gentle species and birdlife. Tshukudu Game Lodge comprises a 4 star, full board safari lodge and a 3 star COMMUNAL self-catering camp. Get back to nature by joining us on one of our adventurous and safe activities. The most popular are definitely the early morning or late afternoon game drives. There are also a multitude of activities on offer in the Hoedspruit area. Tshukudu, being a Big 5 Game Reserve, provides the opportunity to spot a vast range of wild animals such as Bushbuck, Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Duiker, Elephant, Eland, Giraffe, Hippo, Impala, Jackal, Kudu, Lion, Leopard, Steenbuck, White Rhino, Waterbuck, Wildebeest and Zebra as well as many other species. Not too mention the abundant flora and birdlife. We are involved in the public education and environmental awareness of our natural heritage, and our main priority is the protection of Rhinos. Tshukudu means Rhino in seSotho or seTswana (native African Language)
Situated in the vast Balule Private Nature Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park, this is Africa at its very best! A timeless place in the heart of wild Africa where nature rules and we are fascinated observers. A Safari is an ancient African word meaning a journey and this is the perfect venue for your travels into Big Game Country! Mohlabetsi is the local African name for a small stream or “spruit” that flows here. It means “Place of Sweet Water” and weary pilgrims would be drawn to this wonderful location to enjoy refreshment. Nothing has changed over the aeons of time and even today we welcome travellers from around the globe to our sanctuary.
Luxury Country Guest House Your home away from home; famed for its warmth, friendly hospitality and unparalleled intimacy and seclusion. Motlala offers luxury accommodation for families and small groups. Six beautiful air-conditioned suites each feature an en-suite bathroom with indoor shower and bath, and are furnished luxuriously and have an intimate and private veranda. Two of these suites are family units, featuring a loft with two additional single beds for small families. Two pools; one heated, and one cool, surrounded by decking with an outdoor bar are the ideal setting to relax while taking in some sun, bird watching or just enjoying a cold refreshment whilst basking in African life.
Immerse yourself in an African dream at Motswari Private Game Reserve. Expect warm hospitality, extraordinary scenery and unforgettable viewing opportunities, including the chance to spot the Big Five. Motswari means “to conserve and protect” in Tswana, which is exactly what the team is committed to doing.
Nsele Lodge is a family owned and managed bush lodge nestled in the pristine African bush of the Greater Kruger National Park, situated in Guernsey Private Nature Reserve. Comprises of 4 rustic but neat thatched en-suite chalets, for families & children. An open boma for starlit dining, or late-night conversations and a drink of your choice from our bar. We offer Big 5 game drives & walks, or Game Drives on the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve. We also organise activities for our guests, kindly contact us for more information. Kruger National Park & Panorama are close for a day tour. We also have a beautiful Self-Catering Log Cabin that overlooks the waterhole, simply ask for the Giraffe Cabin if you wish to book this stunning cabin.
Set on the cool riverine banks of the Olifants River (largest in Kruger) in the 40 000 ha Big 5 Balule Private Game Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park, Pondoro offers its visitors comfort, sophistication, elegance and a canvas on which to create a truly unforgettable African safari.In this small, very exclusive 16-bed lodge ( owner managed ) you will discover the only way to experience the African bush. In addition to luxurious accommodation and the caring attention from trained professionals, our visitors are lavished upon with international fare and humble African hospitality.Meals are an extraordinary culinary experience where Traditional African Cuisine fuse effortlessly with modern European trends.To compliment the food, select any of our fine wines from our extensive wine cellar. Vegetarians are specially catered for. All meals are served on a wooden deck high up in the tree canopy overlooking the Olifants River (weather permitting).Between game drives in open safari cruisers, nature walks and peaceful afternoon naps, enjoy a dip in the sparkling rock pool, a spot of sun bathing or browse through the library. The Pondoro bar is the ideal spot to quench your thirst and grab a snack.
Shindzela, named after the honey badger in the Shangaan language, is an unfenced tented camp within the world-renowned Timbavati Private Game Reserve forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Our safari style tents are situated under thatch (grass roof) structures and can be made up in either twin or double-bedded accommodation. Enjoy your morning coffee on your wooden deck or freshen up in your semi open en-suite bathroom (shower, W.C. and hand-basin) We strive to offer an affordable wildlife safari during which you can explore the African wilderness on game drives in open 4x4 vehicles (don’t forget your sunscreen) and/or on foot during a walking safari. Our safari activities are conducted by professional, knowledgeable and fully qualified guides. The camp can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests in total, (8 safari tents) where you will be treated with our warm South African hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy and soak up the true African wilderness
Owner/Manager team Steve & Nicole Baillie would like to invite you to visit Toro Yaka Bush Lodge. This special lodge is nestled in the heart of the Balule Private Nature Reserve, a 38 000 hectare conservancy, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park area. ToroYaka means “My Dream” in Northern Sotho, one of South Africa’s local languages, and the creation of Toro Yaka Bush Lodge has fulfilled the dreams of Steve and Nicole, by establishing a haven of peace and tranquility from which to share their passion for nature. The lodge has been designed in a modern elegant style, with a relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to sit back, relax and feel at home. The four en-suite double rooms ensure tranquillity and comfort at all times. Steve is now a trainer/instructor in a nearby reserve, you might see him during your stay. Nicole is a qualified holistic massage therapist and takes care of all the tiny details. Amore is at Nicole's side assisting in the runnings of the lodge. Mike, your guide, has been working as a guide for a decade. His passion and enthusiasm for nature is inspiring. Together with the Toro Yaka Staff, they will ensure your stay to be a memorable one. Balule is home to a large variety of plants and animals.
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