Big 5 safari adventures do not get more personal, comfortable and memorable than a visit to Pondoro Game Lodge nestled on the banks of the Olifants river. The owners/managers Robbie and Lize Prehn were involved from the start in choosing the location and it is evident in every design feature and service that Pondoro is a labour of love. Pondoro only has eight thatched rooms, each beautifully dressed in African art and touch-me textiles, assuring a more personal safari experience. Experienced guides take small groups of up to eight on unforgettable game drives in Balule Private Nature Reserve - part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park - so, you are in prime position to explore South Africa’s incredible wildlife and landscape. Located in the heart of the bush, a Treehouse Hide, raised above ground with views of a waterhole, is also available for one-night stays. Back at the Lodge and the small Serenity Spa practices traditional South African treatments, while traditional African …

Makumu Private Game Lodge is situated in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, 36 km from Kapama Game Reserve. Hoedspruit is 32 km away. Free WiFi is available.

The accommodation has a seating area. Every unit is illuminated by candlelight, while certain rooms feature a private bathroom with a bath. Towels are provided.

Makumu Private Game Lodge also includes an outdoor pool. Power points for charging are available in each villa.

Thornybush Game Reserve is 29 km from Makumu Private Game Lodge, while Phalaborwa is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 38 km from Makumu Private Game Lodge.

Featuring mountain views, Isambane Camp in Balule Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options.

Olifants West Game Reserve is 36 km from Isambane Camp, while Lissataba Private Game Reserve is 46 km away. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 52 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With garden views, Wielewaal Bush Lodge is set in Marloth Park and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge.

There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes.

The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or vegetarian options.

A bicycle rental service is available at Wielewaal Bush Lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Crocodile Bridge is 20 km from the accommodation, while Leopard Creek Country Club is 44 km from the property. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 98 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located within a Big Five Game Reserve in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Klaserie Drift offers a traditionally decorated accommodation with African bush surroundings. There is an outdoor pool, 2 terraces and a garden.

All 6 air-conditioned rooms feature a bush theme. Each has a private entrance and an en suite bathroom.

Guests can relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the outdoor patio, sun terrace or in the dining room, all featuring traditional décor, wooden furnishings and loungers.

The Klaserie Drift Camp has game viewing and offers game drives and walking safaris. During the day guests can sunbathe poolside or enjoy a picnic in the open garden, by night relax with a drink by the boma.

Klaserie River is 2 km away and the closest airport is the Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 37.4 km away. An airport shuttle is available on request and free private parking is available on site.

With Drakensig Golf Club reachable in 5.9 km, Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views.

A terrace is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Muunga Bush Lodge & Spa.

Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 16 km from the accommodation, while Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve is 48 km away. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 7 km from the property, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River is the reserve’s most secluded and prestigious lodge: Kapama Karula. Meaning ‘place of peace’ in the local language, Kapama Karula exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of luxury five-star safari accommodation. The meandering river running through the camp enhances the sense of tranquillity at this elegant and luxurious safari lodge.

Part of the Greater National Kruger Park, Kapama Karula is situated in the expansive Kapama Game Reserve. Kapama Karula arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. The luxurious suites offer views over the Klaserie River.

The spacious Suites at Kapama Karula are each luxuriously decorated and boast an outside deck area with heated swimming pool and sun loungers. They feature a full private bathroom as well as an outdoor shower. There is a stocked minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine. For guest comfort and convenience, the suites also offer a telephone, an iPod do…

Nyala Safari Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Hoedspruit. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Drakensig Golf Club.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a terrace. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and free toiletries. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

Nyala Safari Lodge offers a barbecue.

Speaking both Afrikaans and English, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.

Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 31 km from the accommodation, while Olifants West Game Reserve is 39 km away. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 24 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 15 km, Simbavati Waterside provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with a hairdryer, slippers and bathrobes.

Simbavati Waterside offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna.

Drakensig Golf Club is 43 km from the accommodation.

Motswari Game Lodge

Motswari Game Lodge accommodates 30 guests in 15 luxury en-suite bungalows, inclusive of two sets of inter-leading rooms. We also offer driver/guide/pilot accommodation. Our Indaba Room with free WiFi internet service seats 20 delegates.

Geiger’s Camp

Offering 4 luxury rooms, Geiger’s Camp is the epitome of hospitable exclusivity and its intimacy will appeal to individuals or small groups of up to 8 guests. Still within the boundaries of Motswari Private Game Reserve, Geiger’s Camp offers a luxurious safari experience.

Motswari is a luxury family-owned lodge situated within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Guests can experience bush trails with trained guides and spend evenings in the wilderness, eating authentic open-air boma meals.

The airy lodges at the Motswari Private Game Reserve feature thatched roofs, each equipped with air conditioning and unrivalled savannah views from large wooden decks. They combine traditional décor with a designer touch and …

Situated in Makuleke Contract Park, 10 km from Pafuri Gate, The Outpost features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

All rooms are fitted with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, some units at the hotel also feature a river view. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

An à la carte breakfast is available at The Outpost. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at The Outpost will be able to enjoy activities in and around Makuleke Contract Park, like hiking.

Offering mountain views, Imagine Africa Luxury Tented Camp in Balule Game Reserve offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer.

Drakensig Golf Club is 25 km from Imagine Africa Luxury Tented Camp, while Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 35 km away. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 26 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodation in Hoedspruit. Located in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, the lodge is 45-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park. Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge also has a swimming pool.

Guests are accommodated in individually furnished villas with luxurious wooden finishes and beautiful linens. Each one is air-conditioned and has a spacious seating area, offering views of the natural surroundings. Featuring a private, enclosed garden with an outside bath and shower.

Rates at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge include all meals. Game drives in open safari vehicles at dusk and dawn are also included.

Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge is bordered by the magestic Drakensburg escarpment on the west, and set in a lush ravine with a variety of game to view. Hoedspruit Aerodrome is 78km from Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge.

Reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp from a bygone era, Buffalo Camp offers the ultimate luxurious tented accommodation experience. Built from natural stone and wood, the luxury game lodge has an olde worlde atmosphere while being completely contemporary. All comforts are catered for in the plush tented suites and throughout this carefully appointed luxury safari lodge, with décor accent colours of burnt red and gold.

Kapama Buffalo Camp is situated in the greater Kruger Park area within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This luxury tented camp is set amongst tall shady trees with a seasonal river below, and combines old world charm with contemporary design.

The lodge's tented suites are set on stilted wooden decks, built on an elevated riverbank. Each tents has wooden floors, leather and dark wood finishes and each is equipped with a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine and a lock-up safe.

Meals are à la carte, and breakfast and lunch are served under a canopy of thatch,…

Surrounded by nature and wildlife, Greenfire Game Lodge is located inside the Balule Game Reserve. It offers a viewing deck, dining room and outdoor pool.

Each of the modern rooms has a patio, a sofa and a bathroom with shower. Guests can also enjoy the views through the glass doors and large windows.

Greenfire Game Lodge has a shared lounge with a fireplace and library. Hoedspruit Airport is 25 km away.

Within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve, River Lodge epitomises five-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the 64-suite River Lodge, which is positioned along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River. It’s the largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, and is stylishly furnished to ensure an unforgettable African safari experience.

Part of the Greater Kruger area, Kapama River Lodge is situated in the expansive 15 000 hectare Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy a luxurious stay in modern accommodations, while surrounded by the African bush.

Kapama River Lodges offer a range of air-conditioned suites all stylishly furnished and set against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains. Each suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower and is complete with complimentary amenities as well as a minibar and coffee machine.

The lodge features two swimming pools and an award-winning Spa & Wellness …

Makuwa Safari Lodge is located in the Greater Kruger Area, 22 km from the Orpen Gate entrance to the Kruger National Park.

Each room at Makuwa Safari Lodge has three-quarter beds, a bathroom, mosquito nets, a fan and a patio.

Breakfast and dinner are included within the rates at Makuwa.

The lodge also features a boma area with an open fire-pit and an outdoor swimming pool. Guided bush walks are also available at the property.

Hoedspruit is 37 km from Makuwa Safari Lodge, while Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 38 km from the property.

Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge & Kruger Safari's – (No Loadshedding) is an off-grid, Luxury Eco-Bush Lodge situated in Marloth Park right on the Crocodile River overlooking the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Each villa is separate, completely private and each has its own private plunge pool and patio.

Foxy Crocodile offers its guests a breakfast and dinner service, served at your private villa, including traditional African dinners.

Each of the villas at Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge & Kruger Safari's boasts a King Size bed. They have a private dining area, kitchenette, and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV. Each has its own private en-suite bathroom with a bath (Superior Villa Only), indoor and outdoor shower.

The entrance to the famous Kruger National Park can be reached within 15 minutes' drive and the lodge operates private safaris in a spacious luxury safari vehicle that leave from the lodge daily.

Senalala Safari Lodge is located in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The camp overlooks a waterhole and features thatched chalet accommodation, a viewing deck, and outdoor fireplace (or boma). Free WiFi is available.

The chalets are equipped with fans and air-conditioning and each one has a private en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. Extras include complimentary amenities, and a hairdryer.

Meals are served on the veranda. Guests can relax with a book in the lounge area or viewing deck. Senalala Safari Lodge specialises in guided walking safaris and also offers game drives. Guests can enjoy other facilities including a fitness centre and an outdoor pool.

Eastgate Airport is a 60-minute drive away from Lodge.

Situated in the Greater Kruger National Park, Sunset Lodge & Safaris offers luxury rooms with an individual, artistic style. Guests can relax around the elegant pool and terrace with sun-loungers. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Solar and battery power backup systems have been added for the convenience of our guests, ensuring that things like lights and WiFi are always on! We are well on our way to becoming energy independent and a 100% eco-friendly lodge.

All air-conditioned rooms overlook the pool. Each has a private bathroom and a safety deposit box. Some have a furnished seating area or a 4-poster bed.

The dining room serves breakfast and delicious home-style dinners.

Sunset features a lounge with a 42 inch flat-screen TV.

The hotel features the Drakensberg Mountains as a backdrop and Hoedspruit is 53 km away by car. Blyde River Canyon is a 1-hour drive away.