Safari Holidays to South Africa and Namibia for independent travellers.
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Malaria-Free Safaris
Fully inclusive lodges, self-drive safaris and guided day trips
For those who want to enjoy a safari, but who don't want to take malaria tablets, the 3 major malaria-free safari areas in South Africa are the Eastern Cape, the North West Province (including the Pilanesberg National Park and the Madikwe Game Reserve), and the Waterberg.
Visitors should note that the Greater Kruger Park is a malaria area, and KwaZulu-Natal is also considered a low-risk malaria area.
Ask us to recommend a safari in a malaria-free area.
The Eastern Cape
Only a 90 minute drive from Port Elizabeth, the Big 5 game reserves of the Eastern Cape are ideal for people who wish to combine a beach holiday or the ever-popular Cape Town and Garden Route with an African safari.
Eastern Cape Safari Lodges: Shamwari, Kwandwe, Gorah, Lalibela, Amakhala, Kariega
North West Province & The Waterberg
Conveniently situated for Johannesburg, the game reserves in these areas are an ideal place to start or end a trip to South Africa for visitors using Jo'burg Airport. Pilanesberg actually surrounds the resort of Sun City, making this a popular holiday combination.
Staying in a Private Safari Lodge
Most lodges offer a fully inclusive rate, which includes outstanding accommodation, all meals, and morning and afternoon guided game drives in 4x4 open safari vehicles each day. Some may also include unlimited drinks or other activities such as guided walks.
You can read more about what you can expect from a stay in a private safari lodge here.
If you would like us to include a safari in one of these lodges as part of your personally planned trip to South Africa, please click here.
Alternatively if you are looking to book just a safari you can either ask us to recommend a safari, or browse our selection of lodges and book directly through this site by clicking here.
Self-Drive Options
There are a couple of lodges in Pilanesberg that offer just dinner, bed & breakfast (DBB) for those intending to self-drive in the Park, and they also offer 2 hour guided game drives (at an additional cost) into the Park. To read more about self-drive safaris, please click here.
The Addo Elephant National Park is ideal for those wanting to do a self-drive safari in the Eastern Cape.
Guided Day Trips
Several of the lodges in the Eastern Cape (Shamwari, Amakhala and Kariega) also offer day visitor programmes for people staying overnight in Port Elizabeth or at other accommodation in the area, who are on a tight time schedule or budget but who still want to experience a safari, albeit it only for a few hours.
For those staying in Sun City, a guided 3 hour morning or sunset game drive into Pilanesberg can be booked from the Welcome Centre.
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Bayethe Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve (via Kwantu Gate)
Safari Lodge
Pronounced 'By-ye-ti', the Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation.
Each of the 12 twin-bedded air-conditioned suites are camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy, and have an en-suite bathroom, under-floor heating, outdoor shower, and viewing deck.
Kariega Main Lodge, Kariega Game Reserve
Safari Lodge
The accommodation at Kariega Lodge consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom log chalets. Each chalet is decorated in an ethnic style and are very spacious.
Amakhala Safari Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve
Safari Lodge
African tribal design has inspired the creation of this intimate thatched lodge and its 11 stylish air-conditioned en-suite rooms with tented fronts, which open out onto your private deck with its own plunge pool. The rooms also have a small separate lounge area.
Woodbury Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve
Safari Lodge
Designed with great care to blend in with the natural surroundings, the 6 thatched stone sleeping lodges are comfortably appointed, with en-suite bathrooms, and each boasts a unique and breathtaking view from their wooden decks.
There is a central dining room and barbecue area, plus a lounge bar and swimming pool for guest's enjoyment in-between game drives.
Gorah Elephant Camp, Gorah Concession (within Addo)
Safari Lodge
Your accommodation is in spacious and luxurious tented suites, which are reminiscent of the golden era of safaris in the early 1900s, yet with all the comfort and excellence associated with Africa's finest game lodges.
Sumptuous breakfasts and superb lunches are both served in the elegant dining room, or on the veranda overlooking the waterhole.
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