African Safari Guide

Safari Holidays to South Africa and Namibia for independent travellers.

Contact Phone Numbers

0845 838 2450

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0800 981 420

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Prestigious Luxury Safari Lodges

The most exclusive lodges in South Africa

All the safari lodges we feature offer a magical experience and the unforgettable chance to see the fascinating wildlife of Africa in it's natural environment.

Some places however are more than this - they offer a standard of food, accommodation, and service that is on a par with the best to be found anywhere in the world. Even without the wildlife they would still be world class destinations.

The lodges featured here are not only amongst the best safari lodges in Africa, they are also amongst the best and most prestigious holiday destinations to be found anywhere - places where no detail is left to chance, and you are assured that you are experiencing the ultimate luxury safari.

Ask us to recommend a luxury safari.

Why stay in a more prestigious lodge?

As these lodges are usually amongst the longest established safari operators they also tend to have prime locations in the centre of the game reserves.

SATSA This can improve the game-viewing experience, and almost as importantly it adds greatly to the feeling of being in the heart of Africa, surrounded by nature.

Luxurious en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and private decks with plunge pools are the norm for the rooms on offer at these romantic lodges, and the standard of fixtures and fittings is of the highest order.

These establishments set the benchmark for safari operators across Southern Africa - stay at one of these lodges, and you can rest assured that you are experiencing the ultimate luxury safari.

Ask us to recommend a luxury safari.

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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.

From R3390 ( approx U$ 473 ) per person.

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.

From R2940 ( approx U$ 410 ) per person.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, Kwandwe

Safari Lodge
Set along the steep banks of the Great Fish River, this extraordinary safari lodge affords spectacular views of the wild yet gentle African landscape. The 9 air-conditioned and elegant thatched stone and glass suites feature floor-to-ceiling doors which fold back to reveal uninterrupted wilderness vistas.

From R3620 ( approx U$ 505 ) per person.

Children Welcome - Special kids programme available

Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari Game Reserve (via 1st Gate)

Safari Lodge
Each of the 9 twin-bedded rooms are fully air-conditioned, and have a television and telephone, and a small lounge area. Private balconies from each room leads onto the beautifully landscaped gardens.

From R3385 ( approx U$ 472 ) per person.

Exeter Leadwood Private Game Lodge, Sabi Sand (via Newington Gate)

Safari Lodge
Cocooned in natural bush, the 4 luxurious suites are distanced from each other to offer solitude and serenity. Interiors are uncluttered yet contemporary, restrained yet cosseting.